LeMay helps Charlotte pull away from W. Kentucky, 40-14
Benny LeMay had 17 carries for 121 yards and two touchdowns and Charlotte used the third quarter to pull away from Western Kentucky for a 40-14 win on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
14
Charlotte 49ers
40
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WKU | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 14 |
| CHAR | 6 | 3 | 21 | 10 | 40 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders | L 42-51 | NCAAF |
| 10/27/26 | vs Delaware Blue Hens | L 21-35 | NCAAF |
| 10/14/26 | @ Sam Houston Bearkats | W 16-3 | NCAAF |
| 10/8/26 | vs Missouri State Bears | W 34-13 | NCAAF |
| 10/1/26 | @ New Mexico State Aggies | L 13-34 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 1:55 14-40
Steven Witchoskey 7 Yd pass from Steven Duncan (Ryan Nuss Kick)
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Touchdown 5:08 7-40
Rico Arnold 28 Yd pass from Evan Shirreffs (Jonathan Cruz Kick)
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Field Goal 13:57 7-33
Jonathan Cruz 51 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 3:25 7-30
Aaron McAllister 14 Yd Run (Jonathan Cruz Kick)
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Touchdown 4:20 7-23
Benny LeMay 9 Yd Run (Jonathan Cruz Kick)
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Touchdown 9:42 7-16
Evan Shirreffs 1 Yd Run (Jonathan Cruz Kick)
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Field Goal 4:30 7-9
Jonathan Cruz 33 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 3:20 7-6
Kevaris Thomas 4 Yd Run (Ryan Nuss Kick)
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Touchdown 13:15 0-6
Benny LeMay 35 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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CHAR
5 plays, 6 yards, 1:55 · End of Game
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WKU 1:55
11 plays, 75 yards, 3:13 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:55 14-40
Steven Witchoskey 7 Yd pass from Steven Duncan (Ryan Nuss Kick)
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CHAR 5:08
6 plays, 30 yards, 4:04 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:08 7-40
Rico Arnold 28 Yd pass from Evan Shirreffs (Jonathan Cruz Kick)
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WKU 9:12
1 play, 5 yards, 0:05 · Fumble
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CHAR 9:17
6 plays, 18 yards, 2:54 · Missed FG
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WKU 12:11
4 plays, 7 yards, 1:46 · Downs
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CHAR 13:57
7 plays, 23 yards, 3:26 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 13:57 7-33
Jonathan Cruz 51 Yd Field Goal
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WKU 2:23
3 plays, -6 yards, 1:02 · Punt
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CHAR 3:25
2 plays, 27 yards, 0:48 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:25 7-30
Aaron McAllister 14 Yd Run (Jonathan Cruz Kick)
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WKU 4:13
1 play, 0 yards, 0:07 · Interception
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CHAR 4:20
9 plays, 62 yards, 4:16 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:20 7-23
Benny LeMay 9 Yd Run (Jonathan Cruz Kick)
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WKU 8:36
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:06 · Punt
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CHAR 9:42
10 plays, 75 yards, 5:18 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:42 7-16
Evan Shirreffs 1 Yd Run (Jonathan Cruz Kick)
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CHAR
6 plays, 51 yards, 0:45 · Missed FG
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WKU 0:45
11 plays, 41 yards, 3:45 · Missed FG
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CHAR 4:30
15 plays, 77 yards, 8:31 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:30 7-9
Jonathan Cruz 33 Yd Field Goal
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WKU 13:01
4 plays, 12 yards, 2:00 · Punt
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CHAR 0:01
6 plays, 35 yards, 3:19 · Fumble
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WKU 3:20
9 plays, 85 yards, 3:42 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:20 7-6
Kevaris Thomas 4 Yd Run (Ryan Nuss Kick)
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CHAR 7:02
7 plays, 29 yards, 3:16 · Punt
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WKU 10:18
6 plays, 26 yards, 2:57 · Punt
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CHAR 13:15
1 play, 35 yards, 0:09 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:15 0-6
Benny LeMay 35 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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WKU 13:24
4 plays, 6 yards, 1:36 · Interception
Showing the last 32 of 32 events.
Team Stats
WKU
CHAR
17
1st Downs
28
3-9
3rd down efficiency
9-14
0-1
4th down efficiency
0-0
256
Total Yards
448
214
Passing
237
27/39
Comp/Att
17/26
5.5
Yards per pass
9.1
42
Rushing
211
17
Rushing Attempts
50
2.5
Yards per rush
4.2
7-55
Penalties
4-30
3
Turnovers
1
1
Fumbles lost
1
2
Interceptions thrown
0
21:19
Possession
38:41
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