ADA – The East Central University football team returns to Norris Field at Koi Ishto Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 29 to battle with Southwestern Oklahoma State at 6 p.m.
Tiger Quick Hits
• ECU is ranked in the top-25 in the NCAA in seven categories
• No. 1 Fumbles Lost (0)
• No. 1 Blocked Punts Allowed (0)
• No. 5 Fumbles Recovered (6)
• No. 6 Defensive TDs (2)
• No. 21 Net Punting (38.62)
• No. 14 Turnover Margin (1.25)
• No. 22 Turnovers Gained (10)
• 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 three categories
• No. 22 Scoring (9.0)
• No. 20 Total Points Scored (36)
• No. 17 Total Touchdowns (6)
• The Tigers have five defensive team members ranked in the NCAA top-25
• RFr.
Cameron Jones - No. 2 Fumbles Recovered (2)
• Jr.
Matt Chapman - No. 29 Fumbles Recovered (1)
• Sr.
Jonathan Mendez - No. 29 Fumbles Recovered (1)
• Sr.
Andre Shelton - No. 29 Fumbles Recovered (1)
• Sr.
Corey Williams - No. 29 Fumbles Recovered (1)
• 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. Southwestern - L, 37-48 (A)
• The Tigers held the lead until the fourth quarter when the Bulldogs scored twice in
the final six minutes
• Both teams had over 400 yards of total offense (ECU: 419 / SWOSU: 478)
• Sr.
Tre Harvey: One catch (54 yards)
• Sr.
Justin Hayden and Sr.
Corey Williams top defensive returners
• 10 (5-5) tackles, 2.5 TFL (10 yards), 1.0 sacks (four yards)
• 10 (5-5) tackles, 1.0 TFL (four yards)
• ECU radio broadcaster Mike Manos working his 22nd consecutive season
• Called 225 games since 1997
