Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles at Austin Peay Governors
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Ellis, McCray spark Austin Peay past Tennessee Tech 48-20
Ellis and McCray connected for a 73-yard score just 24 seconds into the second quarter and then hooked up for a 22-yard TD with 5 seconds left before halftime as the Governors (6-5, 4-2 Ohio Valley Conference) took a 24-13 lead into intermission. Ellis hit McCray for a 36-yard TD — the only score of the third quarter — and found him again for a 47-yard TD just 51 seconds into the final quarter for a 38-13 lead.
Ellis completed 16 of 27 passes for Austin Peay. McCray finished with seven catches for 237 yards. Ahmaad Tanner ran for 93 yards and two scores on 13 carries.
Davis Shanley was 22-of-36 passing for 231 yards with a TD and two interceptions for the Golden Eagles (3-8, 1-5). Freshman Ashton Maples had nine receptions for 108 yards and a score.
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Scoring Summary
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FG | 1st Period 10:10 | Maddux Trujillo 26 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 14:36 | Drae McCray 73 Yd pass from Draylen Ellis (Maddux Trujillo Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 7:44 | Hayden Olsen 23 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 7:02 | Ahmaad Tanner 1 Yd Run (Maddux Trujillo Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 4:21 | Quinton Cross 47 Yd pass from Davis Shanley (Hayden Olsen Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 0:57 | Hayden Olsen 29 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 0:05 | Drae McCray 22 Yd pass from Draylen Ellis (Maddux Trujillo Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 1:38 | Drae McCray 36 Yd pass from Draylen Ellis (Maddux Trujillo Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 14:09 | Drae McCray 47 Yd pass from Draylen Ellis (Maddux Trujillo Kick) |
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FG | 4th Period 9:09 | Maddux Trujillo 26 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 4th Period 5:26 | Ahmaad Tanner 57 Yd Run (Maddux Trujillo Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 0:10 | Ashton Maples 18 Yd pass from Lem Wash (Hayden Olsen Kick) |
Statistics
 TNTC |
 APSU |
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|---|---|---|
| 21 | 1st Downs | 19 |
| 6-16 | 3rd down efficiency | 3-11 |
| 1-3 | 4th down efficiency | 2-2 |
| 405 | Total Yards | 478 |
| 256 | Passing | 345 |
| 24/39 | Comp/Att | 16/28 |
| 6.6 | Yards per pass | 12.3 |
| 149 | Rushing | 133 |
| 36 | Rushing Attempts | 26 |
| 4.1 | Yards per rush | 5.1 |
| 10-70 | Penalties | 6-49 |
| 2 | Turnovers | 1 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 1 |
| 2 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 38:55 | Possession | 21:05 |
Game Information
Location: Clarksville, TN
Attendance: 5,237 · Capacity:
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