EMPORIA (KSNT) — The Hornets secured the 23-16 win over the University of Central Oklahoma on Saturday.
Defensive powerhouse Landon Boss was out of saturday’s game in a game time decision. He suffered a hamstring injury in Oct. 10 matchup against Missouri Southern.
Both defense’s held the opposing offense to multiple three and out drives, until the Hornets finally broke through. Victor Chionuma rushed up the middle for 44 yards and a touchdown to take a 7-0 lead for the Hornets.
Early in the second, Chance Clements sacked Central Oklahoma’s Jett Huff for a loss of nine yards. Huff was assisted off the field, and Cruz Campbell would come in at quarterback.
After going three and out, Emporia State would attempt to punt the ball. Jordan Cartwright was unable to control the ball that sailed over his head and kicked it into the UCO endzone. The result was a safety to cut the Hornet lead to 7-2.
A few drives later, Campbell would connect with Tahkari Bethel for 29 yards. After review, Gabe Booker was penalized and disqualified for a personal foul.
The very next play, Cruz would connect with Javohn Thomas for four yards and a touchdown to put the Bronchos up, 9-7.
The score would remain the same through halftime.
In the third, the Hornets would put up 13 points and hold the Bronchos scoreless.
To open up the third, UCO would fumble the ball on there own 15 yard line, Carson Sipple would recover the ball and take it to the house for a touchdown.
Ben Harris would come in at quarterback for the first time in four games, after dealing with an injury. He would connect with Corey Turner II for a 44-yard touchdown pass.
In the fourth, Brandon McCary would kick a 40-yard field goal to make it 23-9. The Bronchos would score a touchdown with 2:03 remaining, but that would be all they could do.
The Hornets secured their seventh straight win of the season to remain undefeated.
Next up, Emporia State will host UCM for homecoming. Kickoff is set 7 p.m.
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