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Richardson Memorial
Gina Smith
Members of the 1975 OIC Championship team and service members who served with Rod Richardson, join ECU representatives and Rita Richardson to honor her husband for his sacrifice for the country.
20
Winner Southeastern Oklahom SE 6-5 , 6-5
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East Central ECU 3-8 , 3-8
Winner
Southeastern Oklahom SE
6-5 , 6-5
20
Final
13
East Central ECU
3-8 , 3-8
Score By Quarters
Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT F
SE Southeastern Oklahom 0 0 2 11 7 20
ECU East Central 0 7 6 0 0 13

Game Recap: Football |

Football Ends 2018 Season with Overtime Game Against Southeastern

ADA – The East Central University football team ended the 2018 season with a 20-13 overtime loss to arch rival Southeastern Oklahoma State in the annual Great American Classic: The Hundred Year War, sponsored by Landmark Bank.

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Scoring
2nd 00:19 ECU – Tre Harvey 5-yd pass from RayJohn Austin-Ramsey (Wyatt Austin kick) 7-0
3rd 01:34 ECU – Tyson Jones 22 yd run (Wyatt Austin kick blocked) 13-0
3rd 01:34 SE – 98 yd PAT return (safety) 13-2
4th 09:59 SE – 5-yd passing TD (passing two-point conversion) 13-10
4th 01:30 SE – 27-yd field goal 13-13
OT SE – 4-yd passing TD (Kick) 13-20

Tiger Quick Hits
  • The Tigers (3-8, 3-8 GAC) started the season and ended it with an overtime game
    • Aug. 30 vs. Oklahoma Baptist – L, 26-27 (OT)
  • This is the fifth-straight season that the Savage Storm (6-5, 6-5 GAC) have claimed the Great American Classic trophy
  • ECU honored its 26 seniors prior to the start of the game
  • The Tigers re-dedicated the flag pole at Koi Ishto Stadium for those who have given the ultimate sacrifice in time of war
    • 1975 alumnus Rod Richardson was honored for his service and sacrifice
  • Penalties were a key factor in the game
    • ECU 15 for 126 yards / SE 6 for 100 yards
  • The Savage Storm led in total yardage (296-268)
    • Rushing: ECU – 153 / SE – 143
    • Passing: ECU 115 / SE – 153
  • Both teams missed two field goals in the first half for the first chances to score
  • Sr. RayJohn Austin-Ramsey: 14-of-29 for 133 yards, one TD
  • Jr. Tyson Jones: 23 rushes, 175 yards, one TD / Five receptions for 40 yards
    • Next leading rusher for ECU had five yards
  • Sr. Tre Harvey: Four receptions, 49 yards, one TD
  • Sr. Justin Hayden: 10 (8-2) total tackles, 1.0 TFL (1 yard)
  • Jr. Keaton Bell: Nine (4-5) total tackles, 1.0 TFL (1 yards), 1.0 sacks (2 yards), one interception (3 yards, two quarterback hurries
  • So. Jack Preston set a single season school record for punts (77)
    • Previous: 75, Eric Casey (1993)
  • Head Coach Al Johnson's three wins in his opening season is the second most since ECU joined the NCAA
    • 2004: Tim McCarty (6-4)
    • 2018: Al Johnson (3-8)
    • 1999: Dennis Darnell (3-7)
    • 2009: Tim McCarty (0-11)
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