OWENSBORO, Kentucky – A pick six with 26 seconds left gave the Kentucky Wesleyan College football team their first win of the season in the Panthers first night game at Independence Bank Field at Steele Stadium since 2014.With 1:33 remaining in regulation, Kentucky State drilled a 48-yard field goal to tie the game at 13. A pair of incompletions forced the Panthers to punt with 42 seconds left. A 39-yard punt from Taylor Soper put the Thorobreds at their own 24-yard line.
After the ensuing play was another incompletion, over time was looming until Alijah McGhee picked off a pass at the 28-yard line and took it to the house to give Wesleyan a 19-13 lead, their largest lead of the game. The extra point was blocked and Kentucky State threatened with a pair of 15-yard receptions but the Panthers held on for their first win of the season.
Wesleyan's most efficient drive came in the third quarter, totaling 76-yards on nine plays in 2:46. Chauncey Greer hauled in a 26-yard pass before Jacob Yates recorded a 17-yard gain to break into the Thorobred red zone. Quarterback Mike McGee rushed for 16-yards, being stopped at the 1-yard line. A quick quarterback change and Dessi Austin punched in a 1-yard run for the Panthers first score. Chris Logsdon nailed the extra point attempt to put the Panthers on the board.
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Two drives later Wesleyan tallied another touchdown, this time from Javian Jackson. The junior tabbed a 18-yard reception, barely getting two feet in play to give Wesleyan their first lead of the game. The extra point attempt was good as the Panthers took a three-point lead into the final quarter.
The Panthers finished with 274-yards of offense including 181 in the air. McGee tabbed 22 completions for the 181-yards on 30 attempts. De'Ondre Boggs led receivers with 55-yards on seven catches. Corey Johnson Jr. led the Panthers on the ground, accumulating 63-yards on 10 rushing attempts.
The defense was led by Kyle Hurt with 14 tackles, 7 solo and 2 tackles for loss. Jamir Johnson tabbed nine while Jalen Humphrey recorded six and one forced fumble. Dalan Cofer and Luke Baird both recorded a sack while McGhee and Jalen Wilson each contributed one interception.
Wesleyan returns to Great Midwest Athletic Conference action next week, hosting Malone University at 1 pm CT on Saturday, Sept. 15.
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