Tag: ovc football

Can Tennessee State bounce back against SE Missouri?

Brandon King

Saturday Tennessee State will meet Southeast Missouri in a game that could shuffle the leaderboard in the Ohio Valley Conference. The #20 Redhawks enters the contest fresh off a 28-23 defeat at the hands of Eastern Kentucky last week, despite the efforts junior wide receiver Ryan Flournoy, who had a career day hauling in 15 receptions for 256 yards and a touchdown. FLournoy’s was the second most prolific receiving game in SEMO history, behind Kristian Wilkerson, who piled up 263 yards October 27, 2018 against UT Martin. Geno Hess ran…

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Tennessee State’s Kaleb Mosley wins OVC Specialist of the Week

Staff

Courtesy of Tennessee State Athletics Tennessee State football’s Kaleb Mosley was named the Ohio Valley Conference Specialist of the Week for the second time this season after his performance against Eastern Illinois on Saturday. The senior kicker was a perfect 3-of-3 with three 40+ yard field goals (42, 42, 46). Mosley connected on all four of his extra-point attempts on his way to scoring a season-high 13 points against EIU. The Alabama native had four punts for an average of 40.75 with a long of 53 yards. Long Snapper Carson Buchananwas perfect on…

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Will Tennessee State be able to extend their winning streak to 3?

Brandon King

The Tigers of Tennessee State (2-4, 1-0) look to remain unbeaten in Ohio Valley Conference play when they host Eastern Illinois this Saturday.  TSU defeated Tennessee Tech 30-14 last week in their conference opener. Sophomore running back Jalen Rouse ran for 126 yards on 20 carries, he has eclipsed the 100-yard mark in two of the last three games. Draylen Ellis had his most completions, 14, yards, 247, and touchdowns, 2, since the season opener against Eastern Washington. The defense was opportunistic and aggressive forcing three turnovers that led to…

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Tennessee State looks to start conference play with win over Tennessee Tech

Brandon King

After getting their first win of the season last week against Bethune Cookman, the Tennessee State Tigers launch into Ohio Valley Conference play this Satuday, heading to Cookevilke, TN to take on Tennessee Tech. Tennessee State excelled in all facets- offense, defense , and special teams- against Bethune, with all three units getting in the endzone. Draylen Ellis made his return from an ankle injury and completed 10/18 passes for 138 yards, 1 touchdown and an interception; he also ran 4 times for 29 yards and another touchdown. Felllow returning…

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