Kent State University
0-11 , 0-7
Akron
3-8 , 2-5
Explosive Plays Not Enough for Kent State Against Rival Akron
11/19/2024 11:33:00 PM | Football
KENT — Kent State dropped a 38-17 decision to rival Akron on Tuesday night as part of midweek #MACtion at Dix Stadium.
The Golden Flashes led 7-0 just 91 seconds in, as Tommy Ulatowski connected with Luke Floriea for an 80-yard touchdown pass. Akron responded with 17 unanswered points. At 8:35 left in the second quarter Will Hryszko kicked a field goal to cut the Zips' lead to seven. Akron led by 13 at the half and added 15 points before the clock hit all zeros. The Flashes were able to put up another TD in the fourth quarter as Ulatowski found Chrishon McCray for a 37-yard pass leading to the final score.
Ultatowski threw for 229 yards with 12 completions and a pair of touchdowns. Ky Thomas led the ground attack with 55 yards on 13 carries. Floriea racked up 103 yards receiving on three receptions.
Next up, Kent State will finish their season on Nov. 26 on the road against the University at Buffalo. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.
Team Stats
AKR 0, KSU 7
KSU - Floriea,Luke 80 yd pass from Ulatowski,Tommy (Hryszko,Will kick) 3 plays, 84 yards, TOP 01:20
AKR 3, KSU 7
AKR - Smith,Garrison 43 yd field goal 7 plays, 42 yards, TOP 02:50
AKR 10, KSU 7
AKR - Bullock,Tahj 3 yd run (Smith,Garrison kick), 8 plays, 50 yards, TOP 03:54
AKR 17, KSU 7
AKR - Kellom,Charles 13 yd run (Smith,Garrison kick), 7 plays, 91 yards, TOP 03:58
AKR 17, KSU 10
KSU - Hryszko,Will 40 yd field goal 8 plays, 53 yards, TOP 04:30
AKR 20, KSU 10
AKR - Smith,Garrison 26 yd field goal 9 plays, 62 yards, TOP 02:31
AKR 23, KSU 10
AKR - Smith,Garrison 27 yd field goal 9 plays, 89 yards, TOP 01:43
AKR 30, KSU 10
AKR - Bullock,Tahj 8 yd run (Smith,Garrison kick), 9 plays, 65 yards, TOP 04:08
AKR 38, KSU 10
AKR - Rush,Jarvis 36 yd pass from Finley,Ben (Kellom,Charles pass) 7 plays, 81 yards, TOP 04:38
AKR 38, KSU 17
KSU - McCray,Chrishon 37 yd pass from Ulatowski,Tommy (Hryszko,Will kick) 4 plays, 59 yards, TOP 01:16
