ADA – The East Central University football team will hit the road to face their first opponent during the 2018 season. The Tigers (1-2, 1-2 GAC) will battle No. 9 Ouachita, Saturday, Sept. 22 at 6 p.m. at Cliff Harris Stadium.
Follow the Action
Game Notes at No. 9 Ouachita
Tiger Quick Hits
• ECU is ranked in the top-25 in the NCAA in eight categories
• No. 1 Fumbles Lost (0) • Blocked Punts Allowed (0)
• No. 1 Fumbles Recovered (6) • No. 3 Defensive TDs (2)
• No. 21 Net Punting (39.52) • No. 4 Turnover Margin (2.33)
• No. 7 Turnovers Gained (10) • No. 22 Turnovers Lost (3)
• Sr.
Trinity Benson has scored six of the Tigers nine touchdowns in 2018
• 172 yards rushing in 14 attempts with three TD's
• 188 yards receiving on 17 catches with three TD's
• Ranked in the top-25 in the NCAA in four categories
• No. 21 Receiving TDs (3) • No. 4 Scoring (12.0)
• No. 3 Total Points Scored (36) • No. 3 Total Touchdowns (6)
• The Tigers have six defensive team members ranked in the NCAA top-25
• RFr.
Cameron Jones - No. 1 Fumbles Recovered (2)
• Jr.
Matt Chapman - No. 18 Fumbles Recovered (1)
• Sr.
Jonathan Mendez - No. 18 Fumbles Recovered (1)
• Sr.
Andre Shelton - No. 18 Fumbles Recovered (1)
• Sr.
Corey Williams - No. 18 Fumbles Recovered (1)
• Jr.
Lynden Edwards - No. 23 Passes Defended (1.7)
• ECU is ranked. No. 1 in the GAC in two categories
• Punting - 39.5-yard average • Turnover Margin - +7 (2.33 per game)
• ECU's win over Arkansas-Monticello Sept. 15, 2018 was the first win in over two years
• Last Win at Home: Oct. 31, 2015 vs. Arkansas-Monticello - W, 21-18
• 2017 vs. Ouachita - L, 14-45 (H)
• ECU earned more offensive yards than Ouachita (419 to 296)
• Ouachita made up for it with two defensive touchdowns off interceptions
• Sr.
Tre Harvey: Three catches, 25 yards, one TD
• Benson: Eight catches, 115 yards, one TD
• Sr. RayJohn Austin-Ramsey: 4-of-6, 63 yards, one TD
• Jr.
Jamil Young top defensive returner
• 5 (0-5) total tackles
• ECU radio broadcaster Mike Manos working his 22nd consecutive season
• Called 224 games since 1997
