MAGNOLIA, Ark. – The Southern Arkansas University Muleriders are set to head to Ada, Oklahoma for a game against the East Central University Tigers in a bounce back spot on Saturday, November 1. Kickoff is set for 2:00 p.m.
Series History
SAU vs ECU || 11/1 (2:00 p.m.)
26th meeting, SAU leads 16-9
First Meeting: 9/19/1953 – SAU wins 25-13
Last Meeting: 9/14/2024 – SAU wins 28-20
Broadcast Information
Saturday's meeting will be broadcast on the Ada Sports network. The game will also be broadcast live on the radio with Dan Gregory and Ryan Phillips calling all the action on 99.1 KVMZ.
SAU Notables
>>> The Muleriders come into this week under consideration in the latest DII regional rankings. The Muleriders enter the week hungry to bounce back after their loss on the road in Arkadelphia to the Ouachita Baptist University Tigers by a final of 42-14.
>>> SAU comes into the week currently 20th in DII and 3rd in the GAC in rushing offense per game with a mark of 222 yards per game.
>>> The offense ranks 50th in DII and 4th in the GAC in total offense per game with a mark of 399 yards per game.
>>> The defense is also tied for 27th in DII and 1st in the GAC in team sacks with 21 total on the year
>>> Hezekiah Harris ranks 5th in the GAC in total offense with 1,588 total yards and averages 198.5 total offensive yards per game. Harris also ranks 8th in the GAC in total rushing yards with a mark of 478.
>>> Kendrick Juniel ranks 9th in the GAC in total tackles with 58 on the season.
>>> Jay Todd Baker currently leads the GAC in punting average as he averages 44.3 yards per punt.
ECU Notables
>>> The Tigers come into this week hungry after falling in Weatherford last week to the Southwestern Oklahoma State Bulldogs by a final score of 38-14.
>>> The Tigers rank 9th in the GAC in rushing defense allowing 204.6 yards per game while also ranking 9th in rushing offense averaging just under 140 yards a game.
>>> The offense ranks 5th in the GAC in passing offense with 207.5 yards per game while the defense ranks 6th as they allow 161 yards per game.
>>> The East Central offense ranks 5th in the GAC in scoring offense with a mark of 25.5 points per game while the defense ranks 9th allowing an average of 28.4 points per game.
>>> Tigers quarterback, Sergio Kennedy, ranks 3rd in the GAC in passing yards totaling 1,634 yards this season.
>>> Kaden Jones also ranks 4th in receiving yards this season with a mark of 415.
2024 Matchup
>>> The most recent meeting between the Tigers and Muleriders came on September 14th, 2024, a 28-20 win for the Blue and Gold.
>>> The defense showed up in the contest, totaling 10 tackles for loss, two sacks, and three interceptions.
>>> Melvin Smith Jr. recorded a pick six in the game, returning it 29 yards to the house.
>>> Judd Barton led the way in passing with 56 yards through the air.
>>> Jariq Scales was the lead rusher in the game with 75 yards and two touchdowns but was followed closely by Judd Barton with six rushes for 73 yards. Kadyn Roach recorded the third offensive touchdown in the game as he punched in a rushing touchdown.
>>> Defensively, Gavin Roe had a monster game with eight tackles and two tackles for loss. Hunter Hewitt also had a good game with eight tackles, one TFL, one forced fumble, and one quarterback hurry. Damon LaGrande also had a huge game with four total tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, and one sack.
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