JACKSONVILLE, Ala. (AP)—Lorence Ricks had three big special teams plays to lead Eastern Illinois to a 28-20 win over Jacksonville State on Saturday.
Ricks returned a kickoff 87 yards late in the third quarter to give the Panthers a 28-13 lead. He also blocked a punt early in the second quarter and forced a fumble on a Gamecocks’ punt return in the fourth.
Ricks finished with 124 yards on two kick returns, became the first to score on a kickoff return against Jacksonville State since Eastern Illinois’ Quentin Ponius on Nov. 10, 2007. He also returned a punt 26 yards.
Jake Christensen was 16 of 29 with 190 yards and two touchdowns for the Panthers (6-2, 4-1 Ohio Valley Conference).
The Gamecocks (4-3, 2-1) were led by Ryan Perrilloux, who threw for 236 yards on 16-of-26 passing.
James Wilkerson caught Perrilloux’s only touchdown pass and finished with 96 yards on five catches.
Head to Head - Week 8
| Team | Total Yds | Pass Yds | Rush Yds | First Downs | 3rdD% | Pen./Yds | Turnovers | Time of Poss. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Illinois | 255 | 190 | 65 | 13 | 28.6% | 4/29 | 1 | 29:14 |
| Jacksonville State | 365 | 236 | 129 | 19 | 33.3% | 7/49 | 2 | 30:46 |
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