FRANKFORT, Ky. – Freshman
Chad Elzy Jr. found the end zone three times as
Kentucky State rolled past
Edward Waters in a dominant 42-14 Homecoming victory Saturday afternoon inside Alumni Stadium.
Elzy Jr. powered the Thorobreds' offense with 154 rushing yards and three touchdowns, leading a ground attack that produced four rushing scores overall.
Jaylen Middleton added 58 yards on the ground and a touchdown to cap the rushing performance.
Quarterbacks
Torrence Bardell and
Denim Johnson combined for 252 passing yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Jon McCall led all receivers with five catches for 162 yards, including a touchdown reception.
Defensively, Kentucky State held the Tigers to just 71 rushing yards and kept their receiving corps out of the end zone.
Navy Curry anchored the defense with eight tackles and a forced fumble in the fourth quarter.
HOW IT HAPPENED
First Quarter
1:53 – KSU –
Jaylen Middleton scored on a three-yard rushing touchdown. 5 plays, 63 yards, 2:32. Kentucky State 7, Edward Waters 0
SECOND QUARTER
14:54 – EWU – Johntarrious Thomas tied the game on a 13-yard rushing touchdown. 6 plays, 75 yards, 1:53. Kentucky State 7, Edward Waters 7
11:34 – KSU –
Torrence Bardell connected with Cam Tucker for a three-yard passing touchdown. 7 plays, 74 yards. Kentucky State 14, Edward Waters 7
6:17 – EWU – Johntarrious Thomas scored on a two-yard rushing touchdown, 12 plays, 65 yards, 5:17. Kentucky State 14, Edward Waters 14
2:18 – KSU –
Chad Elzy Jr. scored his first touchdown of the contest on eight-yard rush. 7 plays, 75 yards, 3:39. Kentucky State 21, Edward Waters 14
FOURTH QUARTER
11:53 – KSU –
Chad Elzy Jr. added his second touchdown on a two-yard rush. 12 plays, 96 yards, 7:26. Kentucky State 28, Edward Waters 14
9:02 – KSU –
Chad Elzy Jr. scored his third and final touchdown on a 48-yard rush. 3 plays, 55 yards, 1:36. Kentucky State 35, Edward Waters 14
8:02 – KSU –
Denim Johnson found
Jon McCall for a 47-yard passing touchdown, on a single play drive. 1 play, 47 yards, 00:09. Kentucky State 42, Edward Waters 14
UP NEXT
The Thorobreds are now headed to Rindge, New Hampshire to face Franklin Pierce this Friday, Oct. 17th at 7:00 p.m.
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