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Flashes' leading rusher injured in first quarter; UA takes 130-yard edge
By Tom Gaffney
Beacon Journal sports writer
Published on Sunday, Nov 08, 2009
The University of Akron had a 130-yard rushing advantage over Kent State in beating its archrival 28-20 Saturday at InfoCision Stadium.
KSU coach Doug Martin said that was the key factor in his team's defeat.
''The difference in the game was that we became too one-dimensional because we couldn't consistently run the ball and Akron did a great job of running the ball,'' Martin said. ''That was where the game was won.''
The Flashes were hampered with the loss of leading rusher Jacquise Terry in the first quarter with an injury. He ran for 18 yards on seven carries before leaving and did not return.
Those 18 yards stood up as a team high as the Flashes finished with 38 yards rushing on 21 carries, a 1.8-yard average.
''Our guys have played very good run defense for the most part this season,'' Zips coach J.D. Brookhart said. ''We got worn down a few times in the fourth quarter.''
The Zips countered that by rushing for 168 yards on 40 attempts, an average of 4.2 yards per carry. Senior Joe Tuzze and freshman Broderick Alexander led the way, running for 42 yards apiece.
Streak is broken
The victory by the Zips broke a 10-game losing streak against Football Bowl Subdivision teams and a seven-game losing streak in the MAC over a two-year period.
The last win over an FBS and MAC team came Nov. 5, 2008, when the Zips defeated Toledo 47-30 at the Rubber Bowl.
The Zips' only other win this season came over Morgan State, a member of the Football Championship Subdivision, formerly Division I-AA.
Nicely can't decide
In the post-game news conference, Zips quarterback Patrick Nicely was asked whether he was happier about spoiling Kent State's chances for a MAC-East title or taking possession of the Wagon Wheel trophy for the third consecutive year.
''Both are equally awesome,'' Nicely said. ''It ruined them and we win the Wagon Wheel.''
Champions honored
UA honored its two NCAA Division I national champions — Stevi Large and Jenna Compton — during the break between the first and second quarters.
Large won the women's hammer throw in the outdoor track and field meet. Compton won the air rifle division in the rifle championships.
Short takes
Zips receiver Jeremy LaFrance established career highs in catches (eight), yards receiving (126) and touchdown catches (two). . . . Andre Jones of UA scored on a six-yard run in the third quarter. He has now scored in four different ways in his career, also getting touchdowns via pass receptions, a fumble return and a free kick return. . . . The Flashes were sixth in the country in sacks, but had none Saturday.
Tom Gaffney can be reached at tgaffney@thebeaconjournal.com.
The University of Akron had a 130-yard rushing advantage over Kent State in beating its archrival 28-20 Saturday at InfoCision Stadium.
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Posted 10:13 AM, 11/08/2009
Can't Read, Can't write, Can't beat Akron...Can't State.
Posted 05:22 AM, 11/11/2009
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