Tennessee Tech cruises by Eastern Kentucky 49-20 behind Leatherwood's 3 TD passes
— Jax Leatherwood threw three touchdowns passes to lead Tennessee Tech to a 49-20 victory over Eastern Kentucky on Saturday.
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FINAL
Eastern Kentucky Colonels
20
Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles
49
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EKU | 7 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 20 |
| TNTC | 7 | 21 | 14 | 7 | 49 |
Tucker Stadium
Match Report
Team Stats
14
1st Downs
29
3-8
3rd down efficiency
7-10
0-2
4th down efficiency
0-0
301
Total Yards
453
34
Passing
215
5/12
Comp/Att
24/32
2.8
Yards per pass
6.7
267
Rushing
238
38
Rushing Attempts
36
7.0
Yards per rush
6.6
8-59
Penalties
6-47
2
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
0
2
Interceptions thrown
1
24:42
Possession
35:18
Top Performers
EKU
- Ryder Hooks CAR 10 · YDS 166 · AVG 16.6
- Jettson Brown NO 3 · YDS 109 · AVG 36.3
- Jeffrey Kinley INT 1 · YDS 95 · TD 1
- Brady Hensley CAR 11 · YDS 50 · AVG 4.5
TNTC
- Jax Leatherwood C/ATT 22/30 · YDS 199 · AVG 6.6
- M.J. Flowers CAR 13 · YDS 108 · AVG 8.3
- Qua Ashley CAR 9 · YDS 77 · AVG 8.6
- Tre' Holloway REC 7 · YDS 78 · AVG 11.1
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