Tarleton State Extends Winning Streak

Kaden Anderson threw a 25-yard touchdown pass to B.J. Fleming with 1:54 left in the fourth quarter, helping Tarleton State defeat Eastern Kentucky 28-24 on Saturday night in Stephenville, Texas. The late strike capped a 14-point fourth-quarter surge that erased a deficit and secured the win for the undefeated Texans.

Eastern Kentucky had taken a 24-21 lead with 3:18 remaining on a 2-yard run by Brady Hensley. Anderson responded three plays later. The Colonels failed to convert on their final possession, turning the ball over on downs to end the game.

Anderson completed 18 of 32 passes for 351 yards while throwing two interceptions. Marquis Willis caught four passes for 173 yards, including a 27-yard touchdown. Tanner Schmidt added eight receptions for 107 yards. Tylan Hines rushed for 110 yards on 15 carries.

Miequle Brock ran for a 34-yard touchdown with 13:59 remaining in the fourth quarter and finished with 79 rushing yards. For Eastern Kentucky, Myles Burkett passed for 248 yards on 11 of 17 attempts and threw a touchdown pass. Hensley finished with 139 rushing yards, including a 63-yard score. Jayden West had two catches for 105 yards.

Tarleton State improved to 9-0 overall and 4-0 in the United Athletic Conference. The team entered the week ranked first in the Stats Perform poll for the second consecutive time. The Texans are 13-1 at home since last season. Eastern Kentucky fell to 3-6 overall and 2-2 in conference play.