JACKSON, Tenn. —
Kentucky State's 55-0 shutout of
Lane on Saturday improved the Thorobreds to 8-2, their first shutout of the Dragons since a 34-0 victory in 1992.
The Thorobreds controlled the game on the ground, rushing for 266 yards. Chad Elzy led the effort with 110 yards and one of three rushing touchdowns, while
Donovan Journey and
Jaun Gainous each added a score.
In the passing game, both
Denim Johnson and Gainous saw action under center. Johnson completed 16 of 29 attempts for 181 yards and three touchdowns.
Joshua Thomas Jr. led all receivers with 55 yards on three catches, including a touchdown, while
Jon McCall added 53 yards and a score.
Defensively,
Aiden Anestor sealed the win with an interception late in the fourth quarter.
Marquez Colvin and
Mataye Youman paced the defense with five tackles apiece, as the Thorobreds recorded four sacks for a loss of 17 yards and 10 tackles for a loss totaling 34 yards.
HOW IT HAPPENED
First Quarter
10:08 – KSU –
Denim Johnson connected with
Jaylen Middleton for a 24-yard touchdown. 7 plays, 45 yards, 1:38. Kentucky State 6, Lane 0.
3:31 – KSU –
Leland Gantz converted a 26-yard field goal. 11 plays, 58 yards, 5:23. Kentucky State 10, Lane 0.
Second Quarter
3:40 – KSU –
Denim Johnson found
Joshua Thomas Jr. for a 4-yard touchdown.
Leland Gantz kick good. 6 plays, 64 yards, 3:16. Kentucky State 17, Lane 0.
0:18 – KSU –
Denim Johnson hit
Jon McCall over the middle for an 18-yard touchdown.
Leland Gantz kick good. 4 plays, 21 yards, 1:54. Kentucky State 24, Lane 0.
Third Quarter
11:14 – KSU – Chad Elzy rushed for a 2-yard touchdown.
Leland Gantz kick good. 7 plays, 78 yards, 3:41. Kentucky State 31, Lane 0.
1:18 – KSU –
Donovan Journey scored on a 13-yard run.
Leland Gantz kick good. 3 plays, 26 yards, 1:17. Kentucky State 38, Lane 0.
Fourth Quarter
14:56 – KSU –
Noah McCullars made a 29-yard field goal. 4 plays, 4 yards, 0:57. Kentucky State 41, Lane 0.
12:03 – KSU –
Jaun Gainous connected with
Earl Gray for a 49-yard touchdown.
Leland Gantz kick good. 1 play, 49 yards, 0:09. Kentucky State 47, Lane 0
7:50 – KSU –
Jaun Gainous punched in a 1-yard rushing touchdown.
Leland Gantz kick good. 3 plays, 66 yards, 2:08. Kentucky State 55, Lane 0.
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