FRANKFORT, Kentucky -- Kentucky State University welcomed in-state opponent, Kentucky Wesleyan College on Saturday afternoon notching its first of the season with a 30-23 victory.
The Thorobreds (1-2) took the lead on a nine-yard pass play from junior quarterback Paul Campbell to sophomore wide receiver Johnathan Powell with 8:49 to play in the first quarter as they set the tone for the first half of action.
KSU extended its lead to 14-0 with 9:28 to play in the second quarter as Campbell called his own number and sneaked into the end zone behind his linemen from a yard out.
The Panthers (1-2) got back into the game just before halftime; as quarterback Mike McGee connected with Trey Wallenmire from 27 yards out to cut the lead to 14-7. The Thorobreds weren't finished scoring yet as sophomore running back, Brett Sylve received the kickoff and returned it 90 yards for the touchdown, making the score 21-7 at the half.
The kickoff return for a touchdown marked Sylve's second special team score of the year, leading all of the SIAC in return yards.
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The Thorobreds continued their scoring as they notched the first touchdown of the second half with 11:53 on the clock in the third, Campbell found sophomore wide receiver Desmond Williams from 14 yards out to push the lead to 27-7.
KWC came back with a score of their own within two minutes to make the score 27-13 after the missed PAT.
On the very next drive, the Thorobreds were able to kick a 21-yard field goal from the boot of Turner Warren as they looked to close out the Panthers and moved the score to 30-13.
However, the Panthers were able to add another touchdown and a field goal of their own to pull within seven and make the score 30-23 with just 2:50 left in the game. KSU was able to move the ball and manage the clock well enough to secure the win.
Sylve was the leading rusher for the Thorobreds as he claimed 100 yards on 21 carries to go with his kickoff return touchdown. Campbell threw two touchdowns on the day as he gained 60 yards through the air and an additional 28 on the ground.
Chris Goodman led the defense with nine tackles, well supported by Hakeem Adebimpe and Ora Johnson with seven each.
Junior defensive end Rodriquez Jones caused havoc throughout the day accounting for five and a half tackles and two sacks. As a whole, the Thorobreds defensive line accumulated seven sacks on the day against the Panthers offensive line.
The Thorobrads will travel to Lucas Oil Stadium to face rival, Central State University in the Circle City Classic on Sept. 23. Kickoff is 3 pm ET in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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