CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky.– Fighting Tiger Football hosted Faulkner University in Saturday afternoon's match. The Tigers were unable to generate more than 300 yards offense and allowed nearly 500 from the Eagles as they dropped the contest, 49-17.
In the first moments of the game, Campbellsville's drive ended early and resulted in a punt. In Faulkner's response, the Eagles took an 11-play, 80-yard drive and collected their first touchdown. In the Eagles' second drive, the Tigers held them off via a
Donsha Knox interception from a pass intended for a Faulkner player on the Eagles' third down. Campbellsville began making their way to the endzone converting consistent first downs.
Joshua Meglis took a hand-off to
Tre' Bass for an 18-yard rush for the Tigers' first touchdown making the score even at 7.
Early in the second quarter, Meglis threw a pass intended to
Archelus Smith but was dropped in the endzone.
Devin Neally went for the field goal but was roughed by Faulkner defense and the incident led to Campbellsville being award a first down. The Tigers capitalized on the opportunity as Meglis' pass to
Luke Sheperson posted another touchdown for the Tigers. Faulkner did not hesitate to react acquiring another touchdown of their own on their subsequent drive after just two plays from scrimmage. The Tigers' discrepancy grew as the Eagles scored another touchdown in their next opportunity with.the ball, on the back of just two plays again. Campbellsville's intended pass had been intercepted by Faulkner and granted the Eagles great field position. As the half dwindled, the Tigers went down the field and Neally managed to complete a 50-yard field goal. Campbellsville cut into the lead as the halftime horn sounded, 28-17.
At the half, Campbellsville's statistics spoke to the Tiger's discrepancy. Campbellsville averaged 3.8 yards per play whereas Faulkner averaged 8.6. Faulkner averaged 7.5 gain per rush compared to the Tiger's 3.1 average gain per rush. Despite being down, Campbellsville held a 17:47 time of possession, which was more than the Eagles'. Respectably, Sheperson collected eight receptions in the first half.
Faulkner jumped out for two more touchdowns in their first two drives. Campbellsville had no luck in getting any momentum going. Faulkner had a 7:56 time of possession in their second to last drive, which essentially nullified Campbellsville's chances to get back into the game. The Tigers were unsuccessful in their loss of 49-17.
By game's end, Faulkner had 31 first downs compared to Campbellsville's 18. The Eagles amassed 478 total yards and the Tigers tallied just 278. Sheperson ended with over 100 receiving yards and 12 receptions.
The Tigers will travel to Cumberland University located in Lebanon, Tennessee. The Mid-South Conference match-up will be held on Saturday, October 8
th and is set to begin at 5p.m. ET. Coverage for the contest can be found on
https://portal.stretchinternet.com/cu/.
