Football Heading to Face Second Ranked Opponent in 2018

10/18/2018 12:05:00 PM

ADA – For the second time in 2018, the East Central University football team will face a ranked opponent when they battle No. 22 Southern Arkansas, Saturday, Oct. 17 at 2:30 p.m. at Wilkins Stadium at Rip Powell Field.

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Tiger Quick Hits
   • ECU is ranked in the top-25 in the NCAA in four categories
       • No. 21 Blocked Punts (1)            • No. 19 Defensive TDs (3)
       • No. 5 Fumbles Lost (2)                • No. 16 Punt Returns (15.33)
   • Sr. Trinity Benson has scored seven of the Tigers 12 touchdowns in 2018
       • 203 yards rushing on 32 attempts, with three TDs
       • 321 yards receiving on 32 catches, with four TDs
   • So. Reuben Armstrong leds the Tigers in rushing yards
       • 221 yards on 61 attempts
   • Fr. Tanner Patino has recorded 103 rushing yards (20 attempts) in just three games
       • 71 yards receiving on five catches, with one TD
   • RFr. Cameron Jones is ranked in the top-25 in two NCAA categories
       • No. 6 Fumbles Recovered (2)        • No. 5 Punt Return TDs (1)
       • Scored the game-winning TD vs. SWOSU on a 33-yard blocked punt return
           • GAC Special Teams Player of the Week for Oct. 1
   • So. Bobby Schmidt kicked a 46-yard field goal vs. SWOSU
       • ECU's Longest since Oct. 10, 2015
           • 47-yard field goal at SWOSU
   • So. RJ Williams is leading the Tiger defense
       • 58 (27-31) total tackles, 7.5 TFL (40 yards), 3.0 sacks (21 yards), one forced fumble
   • The Tigers are facing their second ranked opponent of the season
       • L, 0-42 at No. 9 Ouachita Baptist
   • 2017 vs. Southern Arkansas - L, 28-35 (H)
       • The Muleriders earned a 21-7 lead at the half
       • ECU led in passing yards, but SAU led in rushing and overall yards
           • Rushing: 53-214                        • Passing: 324-179
           • Overall: 377-393
       • Benson: 50 receiving yards (five attempts)
       • Sr. RayJohn Austin-Ramsey: 27-43-1, 324 yards, two TDs
           • Scored a rushing TD, 33 yards on 11 attempts
       • Sr. Justin Hayden led the Tiger defense
           • 10 (4-6) total tackles
   • ECU radio broadcaster Mike Manos working his 22nd consecutive season
       • Called 228 games since 1997

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