RUSSELLVILLE, ARK – East Central University's search for its first football win of the 2022 season was delayed another week as the Tigers fell 35-13 to Arkansas Tech Saturday in Russellville, Ark.

The Tigers (0-2) matched the total yards of their opponent but their inability to finish drives with points proved their undoing. ECU nearly doubled their yardage total of a week ago finishing with 314 yards.

ECU had three turnovers inside including an interception at the goal line midway through the third. The Tigers set themselves up when Cody Alexander punched the ball free from the ATU quarterback and was scooped up by Damas Green who recovered it and returned it 22 yards to the 20.

The turnover did not result in points as Tiger quarterback Kenny Hrncir was picked off and the interception was returned 75 yards back to the ECU 19.

ECU's Nemier Herod and Miles Davis had productive games rushing the ball. Herod finished with 61 yards on 13 carries while Davis had 56 yards on 15 carries.

ECU's lone touchdown came midway in the fourth when the Tigers marched 82 yards in 13 plays. Hrncir scored on a one-yard keeper which made the final score 35-12. Hrncir completed a number of short passes on the drive but did hook up for a 35-yard pass to Greg Howell to the ATU 17.

Head Coach Kris McCullough in his second game as the Tigers coach said "Collectively, as a team, we found every way possible to shoot ourselves in the foot. I got out-coached this week. We didn't accomplish any of our keys to victory on any side of the ball, and it showed on the scoreboard. I must do better and get this team more prepared."