Central Arkansas Bears at Eastern Kentucky Colonels
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Joshua Carter, Caeleb Schlachter spark Eastern Kentucky to 31-24 victory over Central Arkansas
Schlachter's return score gave Eastern Kentucky (6-4, 4-2 United Athletic Conference) a 24-17 lead. It didn't last long.
Central Arkansas (6-4, 3-3) answered in 1:12, scoring on backup quarterback Austin Myers' 30-yard touchdown pass to Trejan Bridges to even the score.
The game remained tied until 2:24 remained when Carter ended a nine-play, 70-yard drive with his game-winning run.
Matt Morrissey completed 10 of 20 passes for 108 yards, including a 12-yard touchdown pass to Marcus Calwise Jr. that gave the Colonels a 14-10 lead five seconds into the second quarter. Brayden Latham carried 11 times for 73 yards with a 39-yard touchdown run. Carter finished with 61 yards on 18 rushes.
Will McElvain totaled 113 yards on 10-for-14 passing for the Bears with touchdown throws covering 2 yards to Malachi Henry and 12 yards to Bridges. Myers completed 6 of 12 for 80 yards with an interception. Bridges had eight catches for 143 yards.
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Scoring Summary
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FG | 1st Period 10:37 | Jake Gaster 23 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 1st Period 4:45 | Malachi Henry 2 Yd pass from Will McElvain (Jake Gaster Kick) |
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TD | 1st Period 2:17 | Brayden Latham 39 Yd Run (Patrick Nations Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 14:55 | Marcus Calwise Jr. 12 Yd pass from Matt Morrissey (Patrick Nations Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 9:06 | Trejan Bridges 17 Yd pass from Will McElvain (Jake Gaster Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 1:10 | Patrick Nations 21 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 3rd Period 14:51 | Caeleb Schlachter 73 Yd Kickoff Return (Patrick Nations Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 13:39 | Trejan Bridges 30 Yd pass from Austin Myers (Jake Gaster Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 2:24 | Joshua Carter 3 Yd Run (Patrick Nations Kick) |
Statistics
 CARK |
 EKU |
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|---|---|---|
| 25 | 1st Downs | 14 |
| 3-12 | 3rd down efficiency | 8-16 |
| 1-2 | 4th down efficiency | 0-2 |
| 458 | Total Yards | 268 |
| 257 | Passing | 108 |
| 21/36 | Comp/Att | 10/20 |
| 7.1 | Yards per pass | 5.4 |
| 201 | Rushing | 160 |
| 35 | Rushing Attempts | 39 |
| 5.7 | Yards per rush | 4.1 |
| 10-94 | Penalties | 5-46 |
| 2 | Turnovers | 0 |
| 1 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 1 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 31:26 | Possession | 28:34 |
Game Information
Location: Richmond, KY
Attendance: 7,902 · Capacity:
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