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Chry'Shawn Sellers vs KYSU
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30
Winner Kentucky St. KYS 2-1 , 2-0
3
Clark Atlanta CAU 1-2 , 1-1
Winner
Kentucky St. KYS
2-1 , 2-0
30
Final
3
Clark Atlanta CAU
1-2 , 1-1
Score By Quarters
Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F
KYS Kentucky St. 10 7 6 7 30
CAU Clark Atlanta 0 3 0 0 3

Game Recap: Football | | Courtesy of Layla Rush, Athletic Communications Intern

Panthers Drop Home Opener to Kentucky State

Clark Atlanta falls to Kentucky State 30-3

ATLANTA, Ga.-- Clark Atlanta (CAU) was defeated by Kentucky State (KYS) in its home opener Saturday night at Panther Stadium. The game was defined by both Clark Atlanta and Kentucky State's offensive performances, with the Thorobreds taking control because of their passing completions.

With the loss, Clark Atlanta falls to 1-2 overall (1-1 SIAC), while Kentucky State improves to 2-1 overall (1-1 SIAC).

KYS and CAU remained relatively equal in possession during the first quarter. At 13:29, a pass was completed to Cyprian, Darius, and Gantz, Leland's kick attempt was good, putting the game at 7-0. At 4:35, Gantz, Leland attempted a field goal from the 36-yard line, making the score KSU 10, CAU 0.

CAU started the second quarter with a field goal attempt from 40 yards, making the score 10-3. Kentucky State maintained the majority of possession throughout the quarter, scoring on a 1-yard rush at 10:50 to make the score 16-3.

Coming out of the second half, CAU's drive consisted of seven plays for 16 yards for a total of 3:49. KYS regained possession and completed a 48-yard pass, making the score 23-3. The extra-point attempt was missed. CAU's possession ended prematurely with a three-play, one-yard drive. KYS regained possession and ended the third quarter at 1st and 10 on the CAU 22-yard line.

Clark Atlanta started the fourth quarter with a three-play, 0-yard drive. KSU regained possession at 9:57, and Futch, Dwaun scored a touchdown, making the score KYS 29, CAU 3. The kick attempt was good. Clark Atlanta retained possession and ended its drive after seven plays and 2:38.  Kentucky ended the game with a good kick attempt, making the score KYS 30, CAU 3.

NEXT WEEK

The Panthers will look to bounce back as Clark Atlanta hosts Miles College on September 19 at 6 p.m. in Atlanta, Georgia, at Panther Stadium.

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