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Slow Start hinders APSU Football in loss to Eastern KentuckyAPSU Sports Information
![]() APSU running back Kentel Williams had 399 all purpose yards in loss to Eastern Kentucky Saturday. (APSU Sports Information) Austin Peay’s 30 points are the most against Eastern Kentucky in the all-time series history. Turning PointDespite falling behind 25-0 to begin the contest, Austin Peay trimmed the deficit to 16 points following Nick Gauna‘s 52-yard field goal. However, on the ensuing kickoff, Jared Sanders took it to the house – a 90-yard score to push EKU’s lead back to 23 points. Inside the Box ScoreWilliams breaks the school record for most all-purpose yards in a single game, passing Terrence Holt’s 338 yards against Murray in 2010. In addition, for rushing performance, Williams posted the most rushing yards in a game since Otis Gerron‘s 196 yards at Mercer in 2014. Following Williams’ kickoff return touchdown, the Govs now have two in 2016. It’s the first time Austin Peay has had two in a single-season since Holt had two in 2007 – from 85 and 75 yards out. As a team, it’s the most kick return yards in a single-game since 2011. In the fourth quarter, Nick Gauna connected on a 52-yard field goal, tying Steph Stansell for the longest in program history. Running back Kendall Morris moved up to 24th all-time in rushing yards. In his return game, safety James Bond made a team-high 11 tackles, seven of which were solo. Safety Chris Hopkins recorded 10 tackles, including two break-ups. Linebacker Gunnar Scholato had eight tackles and two quarterback hits. Quotes Head Coach Will Healy on the team’s slow start
Head Coach Will Healy on the special teams
Head Coach Will Healy on Kentel Williams
Summary1st quarterEKU 11:40 – On 3rd and 10, Tyler Swafford found Devin Borders for a 45-yard touchdown. The two-point conversion try was successful. EKU 2:23 – Lucas Williams converted on a 31-yard field goal attempt. 2nd quarterEKU 13:19 – Jared Sanders broke free up the middle for a 16-yard rushing score, increasing EKU’s lead to 18-0. EKU 11:31 – After an APSU turnover, the Colonels capitalized on it with a three-yard rushing touchdown by Daryl McCleskey Jr. APSU 11:16 – On the ensuing kickoff, Kentel Williams returned the kick 97 yards for a touchdown. EKU 10:09 – EKU answered back with a 22-yard passing touchdown as Swafford hit Dan Crimmins in the corner of the endzone. EKU 6:51 – The Colonels added to their lead as Henry Enyenihi crossed the goal line for an eight-yard score. APSU 2:15 – Austin Peay’s first offensive score of the night came on a nine-yard keeper by quarterback JaVaughn Craig. 3rd quarterAPSU 13:38 – Craig’s second touchdown came early in the third quarter – a two-yard rushing score. EKU 10:52 – EKU pushed its lead back out to 46-20 following a 35-yard burst by McCleskey. APSU 7:19 – Williams continued his big night with a seven-yard touchdown around right end, ending an 11-play drive. 4th quarterAPSU 14:53 – Nick Gauna split the uprights with a 52-yard field goal, tying the APSU school record. EKU 14:39 – The special teams onslaught continued as EKU’s Sanders sprinted for a 90-yard kickoff return touchdown. EKU 9:37 – Eastern Kentucky increased its point total to 60 after a 19-yard touchdown run by McCleskey. EKU 3:45 – Ralph Patton finished the game with a three-yard rushing touchdown. Up NextAustin Peay concludes the 2016 season at Kentucky, 3:30pm, next Saturday. Fans can also follow all the action from the 2016-17 season on www.LetsGoPeay.com, on Twitter @LetsGoPeay & @AustinPeayFB and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/LetsGoPeay The Kentel Williams ShowPrior to the GameThe Govs honored their 2016 senior class prior to kickoff. SectionsSportsTopicsAPSU, APSU Athletics, APSU Football, APSU Fortera Stadium, APSU Men's Football, APSU Sports, Asutin Peay State University, Chris Hopkins, Clarksville TN, Colonels, Eastern Kentucky, EKU, Gunnar Scholato, James Bond, JaVaughn Craig, Kendall Morris, Kentel Williams, Kentucky, Murray, Nick Gauna, Ohio Valley Conference, Otis Gerron, OVC, Terrence Holt, Wildcats, Will Healy |
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