Saturday, September 10
Murray, Ky.
6 p.m.
Murray State
0-2 , 0-0
3
vs
34
Jacksonville State
3-0 , 0-0
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
F
Jacksonville St.
7
3
10
14
34
Murray St.
0
3
0
0
3
Photo by: David Eaton-Murray State Athletics
Racers Fall In Strong Showing Against JSU
9/10/2022 9:42:00 PM | Football
Defense forces three turnovers in valiant effort
In A Nutshell
The Murray State football team showed flashes of brilliance Saturday, but ultimately it was not enough, as the Racers fell, 34-3, to Jacksonville State at Roy Stewart Stadium in Murray, Kentucky.
Fast Facts
What's Next?
The Racers return to action on the road next week when they head to Muncie, Indiana to take on Ball State. Kick off from Scheumann Stadium is scheduled for 1 p.m. CT/2 p.m. ET.
The Murray State football team showed flashes of brilliance Saturday, but ultimately it was not enough, as the Racers fell, 34-3, to Jacksonville State at Roy Stewart Stadium in Murray, Kentucky.
Fast Facts
- Murray State forced three turnovers in the game Saturday, two interceptions and a fumble. Quinaz Turner got both picks for Murray State in the game, while Chris Hill, Jr. forced the fumble.
 - Preseason All-OVC selection Erica Samuta proved why he is one of the best defensive players in the league by racking up 13 tackles, 11 of which were solo stops. Jamari Dailey also had a big night defensively with eight tackles and 2.0 tackles-for-loss, while Lawaun Poweel had six tackles, 1.0 sacks and two pass breakups.
 - With a 45-yard field goal in the second quarter, Aaron Baum tied Stan Watts for 10th on MSU's all-time made field goals list with 21. He is now 21-for-30 in field goal attempts with the Racers for a career percentage of 70.0-percent.
What's Next?
The Racers return to action on the road next week when they head to Muncie, Indiana to take on Ball State. Kick off from Scheumann Stadium is scheduled for 1 p.m. CT/2 p.m. ET.
Team Stats
JSU
MUR
Total Yards
568
269
Pass Yards
180
92
Rushing Yards
388
177
Penalty Yards
55
83
1st Downs
29
13
3rd Downs
7
3
4th Downs
0
0
TOP
28:13
31:47
1st Quarter
JSU 7, MUR 0
JSU - Lewis,Anwar 1 yd run (Karajic,Alen kick), 11 plays, 85 yards, TOP 04:04
2nd Quarter
JSU 7, MUR 3
MUR - Baum,Aaron 45 yd field goal 8 plays, 32 yards, TOP 03:21
JSU 10, MUR 3
JSU - Karajic,Alen 42 yd field goal 12 plays, 50 yards, TOP 01:54
3rd Quarter
JSU 17, MUR 3
JSU - Lewis,Anwar 46 yd run (Karajic,Alen kick), 3 plays, 59 yards, TOP 01:43
JSU 20, MUR 3
JSU - Karajic,Alen 26 yd field goal 5 plays, 17 yards, TOP 02:40
4th Quarter
JSU 27, MUR 3
JSU - Lewis,Anwar 64 yd run (Karajic,Alen kick), 2 plays, 67 yards, TOP 00:48
JSU 34, MUR 3
JSU - Wiggins,Ron 83 yd run (Karajic,Alen kick), 2 plays, 88 yards, TOP 00:56
Game Leaders
Passing Leaders
CMP
5
TD
0
YDS
55
INT
0
CMP
1
TD
0
YDS
37
INT
0
Players Mentioned
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