Kent State University
2-2 , 1-0
Bowling Green
1-3 , 0-1
Flashes Explode for Record Breaking Win Over Bowling Green
9/21/2019 7:03:00 PM | Football
KENT, Ohio – The Kent State football team (2-2) jumped to the top of the Mid-American Conference standings with a record-setting 62-20 win over Bowling Green (1-3) on homecoming weekend at Dix Stadium.
The Flashes offense posted a school-record 750 total yards and 8.9 yards per play. It was the largest win over Bowling Green since a 45-0 victory in 1935.
"It was a really good and really strong performance by the guys," said Head Coach Sean Lewis. "The 62 points, the school-record 750 yards, the kids put together a great week of preparation, we felt really confident going into the game. At the same time, still some things to clean up, I think the guys will be the first to tell you that there is still stuff to clean up. But still a great win and a great feeling heading into the bye."
The Golden Flashes jumped out to a 7-0 first quarter on a touchdown pass from Kavious Price to Keenan Orr. The play was Price's second career touchdown pass and Orr's first career TD reception. Jo-El Shaw scored on a one-yard rush to push the Flashes lead to 14-0.
After an Andrew Clair touchdown for the Falcons, Dustin Crum struck a big play to Mike Carrigan as the pair linked up for a 53-yard bomb to extend the Kent State lead, 21-7.
In the third quarter, Crum connected with Price on a 39-yard touchdown to put the Flashes ahead 31-7.
After Matthew Trickett's second field goal of the day, Parker picked off Darius Wade for a second time to set up another Crum touchdown, this time to Adam Dulka. The Flashes extended their lead, 41-7, over the Falcons.
Crum's third touchdown pass of the day set a new career-high for the Grafton, Ohio native. His 310 yards passing also set a new career high. Shaw found the end zone for the second time in the game with 10:06 to go in the game. It marked his ninth career touchdown and his third career multi-touchdown game. In two career games against Bowling Green, Shaw has rushed for 237 yards and four touchdowns.
Woody Barrett checked into the game in the fourth quarter and hooked up with Keshunn Abram for his first career touchdown reception. Joachim Bangda ripped off a 72-yard touchdown run with 12 seconds left in the game for his first career touchdown, giving the Flashes a 62-20 win.
Crum finished 26-for-31 with 310 passing yards and one touchdown. Bangda rushed for 114 yards and a touchdown, while Shaw ran for 109 yards and two touchdowns. Carrigan led the Golden Flashes with six receptions, 94 yards and a touchdown. Price caught five balls for 64 yards and a score, while also throwing for a 10-yard touchdown.
The Flashes' defense was led by Parker, who picked off the Falcons two times. He also recorded three tackles. Mandela Lawrence-Burke posted nine tackles, while Akeam Peters recorded eight tackles.
The Golden Flashes are on bye next week before they head to Wisconsin to take on the Badgers Saturday, October 5, at Camp Randall Stadium.
Team Stats
BGSU 0, KENTST 7
KENTST - ORR, Keenan 10 yd pass from PRICE, Kavious (TRICKETT, M. kick) 8 plays, 65 yards, TOP 2:05
BGSU 0, KENTST 14
KENTST - SHAW, Jo-El 1 yd run (TRICKETT, M. kick), 9 plays, 61 yards, TOP 3:58
BGSU 7, KENTST 14
BGSU - CLAIR, Andrew 3 yd run (NEEDHAM, Nate kick), 5 plays, 75 yards, TOP 2:02
BGSU 7, KENTST 21
KENTST - CARRIGAN, Mike 53 yd pass from CRUM, Dustin (TRICKETT, M. kick) 1 plays, 68 yards, TOP 0:30
BGSU 7, KENTST 24
KENTST - TRICKETT, M. 25 yd field goal 6 plays, 45 yards, TOP 2:05
BGSU 7, KENTST 31
KENTST - PRICE, Kavious 39 yd pass from CRUM, Dustin (TRICKETT, M. kick) 8 plays, 94 yards, TOP 2:58
BGSU 7, KENTST 34
KENTST - TRICKETT, M. 42 yd field goal 6 plays, 20 yards, TOP 1:56
BGSU 7, KENTST 41
KENTST - DULKA, Adam 3 yd pass from CRUM, Dustin (TRICKETT, M. kick) 3 plays, 40 yards, TOP 0:53
BGSU 13, KENTST 41
BGSU - LOY, Grant 16 yd run (NEEDHAM, Nate kickfailed), 10 plays, 75 yards, TOP 3:21
BGSU 13, KENTST 48
KENTST - SHAW, Jo-El 2 yd run (TRICKETT, M. kick), 4 plays, 65 yards, TOP 1:27
BGSU 13, KENTST 55
KENTST - ABRAM, Keshunn 14 yd pass from BARRETT, Woody (TRICKETT, M. kick) 10 plays, 91 yards, TOP 4:03
BGSU 20, KENTST 55
BGSU - DENLEY, Bryson 3 yd pass from LOY, Grant (LAWLER, Mason kick) 9 plays, 77 yards, TOP 3:04
BGSU 20, KENTST 62
KENTST - BANGDA, Joachim 72 yd run (TRICKETT, M. kick), 3 plays, 75 yards, TOP 1:42
