Notes and Quotes: Govs vs. Eastern Kentucky

The victory snapped a 22-game losing streak to Eastern Kentucky, the third-longest streak in the nation. It was the Govs first victory in the series since 1977, and the first victory in Clarksville in the last 18 matchups.
Second consecutive game Austin Peay came from behind in the second half to win.
Austin Peay unveiled a helmet with a white AP logo on it before the game. When APSU coach Rick Christophel took over as Govs' head coach in 2007 the Govs became logo-less as far as the helmet was concerned. APSU also added a white stripe to the helmet this week.
Redshirt freshman quarterback Jake Ryan's first-quarter touchdown pass to junior wide receiver Adrian Mines was Ryan's first career touchdown toss and Mines' season's first. The 45-yard bomb was the longest pass play for the Govs this season.
Freshman kicker Stephen Stansell's second quarter 45-yard field goal attempt was blocked, the first field goal the Govs have had blocked this season.
Entering the game, the Govs had forced just seven turnovers on the season. Against Eastern Kentucky, the Govs forced four turnovers (three fumble recoveries and an interception).
Defensively, senior defensive tackle Antonio Faulkner and sophomore safety Amius Smith led the Govs. Faulkner recorded a sack, two tackles for loss (nine yards lost), a forced fumble, a quarterback hurry and four solo tackles. Smith recorded eight tackles (six solo), a half tackle for loss, a forced fumble and two pass break ups.
Junior tail back Terrence Holt had a career day, rushing for a career-high 176 yards on 16 carries and scoring two touchdowns. His 80-yard run in the first quarter was a career-long. Holt finished with 251 all-purpose yards, the fourth game this season he finished with over 200 all-purpose yards.
Holt has now scored two touchdowns in four consecutive games.
Holt's 80-yard run was the longest by a Gov since Rafael Hill had an 80-yard run at Davidson on Oct. 25, 2003.
Mines' 81 receiving yards was the most this season by a Governor.
Freshman Zac Burkhart's season's second interception sealed the Govs victory.

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