Kent State University
0-9 , 0-5
Ohio
6-3 , 4-1
Baka’s Career Night Not Enough to Lift Flashes Over Bobcats
11/6/2024 10:59:00 PM | Football
KENT - The Golden Flashes football team dropped their first game of Midweek MACtion on Wednesday night to the Ohio Bobcats 41-0.
Coinciding with several stalled drives by Kent State, Ohio put 10 points on the board in the first quarter. The Bobcats added 10 more to double the lead prior to the break. Freshman quarterback Ruel Tomlinson was able to find Ky Thomas and Luke Floriea for some first half yardage. OU added a trio of touchdowns in the second half with a kickoff return, punt return and through the air.
Kent State junior safety Josh Baka had a career high 18 tackles including 12 solo tackles. He has 48 tackles on the season with 33 being solo. Sophomore safety Tevin Tucker also had double-digit tackles with 10 on the night. Eight of those were on his own. Thomas led the Flashes in rushing picking up 65 yards on 15 carries. Tomlinson completed eight passes for 62 yards in his first career game. Chrishon McCray hauled in three passes for 28 yards, and Floriea three for 16 yards.
Kent State will continue Midweek MACtion play. Next up for the Flashes will be a road trip to Miami University on Nov. 13. Kickoff against the Redhawks is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.
Team Stats
OHI 3, KSU 0
OHI - Spetic,Gianni 42 yd field goal 11 plays, 49 yards, TOP 05:09
OHI 10, KSU 0
OHI - Tyus III,Anthony 19 yd run (Spetic,Gianni kick), 5 plays, 61 yards, TOP 01:54
OHI 13, KSU 0
OHI - Spetic,Gianni 36 yd field goal 6 plays, 18 yards, TOP 03:25
OHI 20, KSU 0
OHI - Navarro,Parker 3 yd run (Spetic,Gianni kick), 10 plays, 72 yards, TOP 05:16
OHI 27, KSU 0
OHI - Dennis,Eamonn 96 yd kickoff return (Spetic,Gianni kick)
OHI 34, KSU 0
OHI - Owen,Coleman 61 yd punt return (Spetic,Gianni kick)
OHI 41, KSU 0
OHI - Butler,Bryce 7 yd pass from Poulos,Nick (Spetic,Gianni kick) 6 plays, 79 yards, TOP 03:14
