Western Kentucky vs. Jacksonville State Short Report | Oct 17, 2023
Western Kentucky
17 - 20
Burgess-Snow Field at JSU Stadium
Jacksonville, AL
Oct 17, 2023
Jacksonville State
Burgess-Snow Field at JSU Stadium
Jacksonville, AL
Oct 17, 2023
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Game Recap
The Jacksonville State Gamecocks narrowly edged out the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers with a 20-17 victory in a nail-biting finish. Jacksonville State's Zion Webb propelled the offense with crucial plays both through the air and on the ground. Western Kentucky's defense tried to stymie the Gamecocks but fell short in the final moments.
A significant turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Anwar Lewis broke free for a 26-yard touchdown to tie the game. Alen Karajic's game-winning 33-yard field goal with just four seconds left sealed the victory for Jacksonville State. Both teams displayed resilience and grit throughout the match, but Jacksonville State emerged triumphant.
Key Plays:
Dalvin Smith (Western Kentucky Hilltoppers)
Lucas Carneiro (Western Kentucky Hilltoppers)
Zion Webb (Jacksonville State Gamecocks)
River Helms (Western Kentucky Hilltoppers)
Alen Karajic (Jacksonville State Gamecocks)
Anwar Lewis (Jacksonville State Gamecocks)
Alen Karajic (Jacksonville State Gamecocks)
Standout Players:
Zion Webb (Jacksonville State Gamecocks, QB)
Accumulated 218 passing yards and 146 rushing yards, including a crucial rushing touchdown.Austin Reed (Western Kentucky Hilltoppers, QB)
Threw for 250 passing yards and two touchdowns, keeping WKU competitive.Anwar Lewis (Jacksonville State Gamecocks, RB)
Rushed for 85 yards and scored a pivotal 26-yard touchdown late in the game.Alen Karajic (Jacksonville State Gamecocks, K)
Was perfect on field goals, including the game-winning 33-yard field goal with four seconds left.Malachi Corley (Western Kentucky Hilltoppers, WR)
Caught six passes for 47 yards, providing stability in WKU's aerial attack.
Team
1
2
3
4
T
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
10
7
0
0
17
Jacksonville State Gamecocks
0
10
0
10
20
