WKU Soccer hit the highway for the third time this season after a blowout win in opposition to Mercyhurst on Sept. 26. The Hilltoppers traveled out west to tackle the New Mexico State Aggies of their first Convention USA matchup of the season.
After a tricky three recreation highway stretch to kickoff the season, the Hilltoppers entered their week 5 matchup coming off a win for the primary time this season.
WKU was unable to hold over momentum, trailing the whole lot of the sport, falling 34-13.
After a kicking contest within the first quarter noticed the Hilltoppers path early 6-3, New Mexico State’s De’Marcus Peters made a recreation altering play on protection, intercepting sophomore quarterback Rodney Tisdale’s move and tumbling into the endzone for a decide six to increase the Aggies’ early lead.
WKU’s offense was left rattled and unable to reply, as New Mexico State poured it on with their second landing of the quarter, as quarterback Adam Damante rushed it in for a 1-yard landing.
The Hilltoppers tacked on a area purpose on the finish of halftime, however Head Coach Tyson Helton was unable to realize any momentum going into the second half, as WKU fell, bringing their highway document to 0-3 on the season.
In a recreation that supplied a chance to show their season round, WKU was unable to recover from the hump, failing to transform in Aggie territory, after the stable displaying in week 4.
The Hilltopper protection, which allowed simply seven factors in week 4, allowed 34 factors to an Aggie’s’ group that averaged 18 factors per recreation, outdoors of a 51 level displaying in opposition to Mercyhurst in week two.
WKU was capable of transfer the ball, as Tisdale Jr. totaled 314 passing yards, however was shutout of the endzone after his 4 landing efficiency.
Senior Quarterback Brock Glenn scored the lone landing for the Hilltoppers, however was held to only 3.2 yards per carry, after averaging 10 in opposition to the Lakers.
Freshman wideout Jonathan Stafford Jr. had his second straight recreation with 60-plus yards, and has been Tisdale Jr.’s favourite goal since coming back from harm.
Regardless that WKU has struggled to begin the season, the offense has proven they’re able to being one of the crucial environment friendly offenses within the convention, and are able to making a run in convention play.
The Hilltoppers sit up for week six, returning residence to tackle the Missouri State Bears Oct. 10, hoping to interrupt even in convention play.
Stream the sport on CBS, kicking off at 6 p.m.
