The No. 19 ranked University of Tennessee at Martin football program went on the road Saturday and picked up its sixth consecutive victory by knocking off Big South-OVC Football Association foe Charleston Southern 40-14.
The Skyhawks dominated on both sides of the ball with 491 yards of total offense while holding the Buccaneers to 209 yards in their final home game of the season. UT Martin tallied 237 rushing yards while passing for 254 yards and recording four offensive touchdowns. On the defensive side, the squad notched three interceptions and forced a pair of fumbles in the victory.
In conjunction with a road loss by No. 6 Southeast Missouri to Lindenwood, the Skyhawks now sit in a two-way tie atop the Big South-OVC Association standings.
Quarterback Kinkead Dent was responsible for three total touchdowns as he completed 13-of-26 pass attempts for two touchdowns while also tallying a rushing touchdown in the victory. Dent’s top target was graduate receiver DeVonte Tanksley as he hauled in five receptions for 128 yards and two touchdowns.
UT Martin returns to action on Nov. 16 when playing host to conference rival Tennessee Tech for Military Appreciation Day. Kickoff from Hardy Graham Stadium is slated for 10.
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