CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. – The Tigers (1-5) are returning home for the final time this season after falling to University of the Cumberlands (5-2). It will be a battle of the Tigers as Campbellsville will take on #21 Georgetown College on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. ET at Finley Stadium.
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TIGER NOTES
- Junior quarterback Joshua Meglis was only able to muster up 132 passing yards and 1 touchdown, while throwing 2 interceptions.
- The Tigers' rushing attack was led by Graduate transfer D'Anta Sipp. Sipp carried the ball 31 times for 192 yards and 2 touchdowns. This effort was highlighted with a 59-yard touchdown run late in the 4th quarter.
- The Tigers' defense turned up the pressure against the Patriots by forcing 5 turnovers. Freshman DB Anton Fant led the way for the Tigers with 3 interceptions, 1 forced fumble, and 4 tackles. This effort earned Fant his first career MSC and NCCAA Defender of the Week honors.
- Campbellsville struggled this week on defense in total allowing 700 yards of offense. They look to work on their defense as they take on a strong Georgetown team.
SCOUTING GEORGETOWN COLLEGE
- Georgetown's last game was a 27-17 win over Thomas More at home. Offensively quarterback Brandon Burgess led the Tigers in passing with 193 yards and 1 touchdown. The Tigers' defense forced 5 turnovers against the Saints with 4 interceptions and 1 fumble recovery.
- Georgetown's offense averages 341.7 yards per game (114.1 rushing and 227.6 passing), while the defense has allowed an average of 317.3 yards per game (53.1 rushing and 264.1 passing). The Tigers' have a 3rd down conversion rate of 36% this season going 38-105.
- Georgetown has been highly efficient in the red zone this season scoring 71% of the time (22-31) with 18 of those scores being touchdowns.
MATCHUP HISTORY
- Campbellsville and Georgetown have met up 31 times and Georgetown has dominated the matchup with a record of 25-6 when facing Campbellsville.
- The most recent game was a 27-6 win for Georgetown on March 12, 2021, where the passing game was on display for both teams.
- The battle of the Tigers began on November 12, 1988, with Georgetown picking up a 51-7 win over CU. Georgetown has won 9 of the last 10 matchups against Campbellsville.
- Campbellsville will be looking for their first win against Georgetown since October 11, 2014, where CU picked up a 28-24 win.
LOOKING AHEAD
- Campbellsville will head down the road to take on #1 Lindsey Wilson College on November 6, 2021, with kickoff set for 2:30 p.m. ET.