Tigers survive Boll Weevils in 42-37 shootout
East Central and Arkansas-Monticello were locked in an old-fashioned shootout well into Thursday night’s matchup inside Koi Ishto Stadium. With the Tigers clinging to a 35-31 lead deep into the fourth quarter, they desperately needed a big defensive play. Cornerback Amin White delivered two in a row, helping East Central seal a tense 42-37 victory. Coach John Litrenta’s team improved to 2-0, ...
In a thrilling showdown, East Central University upset Arkansas-Monticello, 42-37, in a hard-fought contest on Thursday night. The Tigers took the lead in the fourth quarter when cornerback Amin White intercepted two passes, setting up key scores. Quarterback Sergio Kennedy then orchestrated a 6-play drive to score the decisive touchdown, giving East Central a 35-31 lead.
Arkansas-Monticello fought back with a 69-yard drive, but East Central's defense stepped up with an onside kick recovery by receiver Kaden Jones to seal the victory. The Boll Weevils, now 0-2, have lost eight straight games overall. East Central improved to 2-0.
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