WONDER BOYS FACE REDDIES SATURDAY
RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. - The Arkansas Tech Wonder Boys football team will take to the gridiron this Saturday looking for its first win of the season, facing off against undefeated Henderson State at Carpenter-Haygood Stadium. A 6 p.m. kickoff is scheduled.
Live audio, video, and statistics will be available at www.arkansastechsports.com with local coverage on 102.3 FM (KCJC) in Russellville.
SERIES HISTORY
- The Wonder Boys hold an all-time 45-42-4 advantage in the series between the two teams. SInce the beginning of the decade, the Reddies have held the advantage in the series, winning seven of eight since the 2010 season. The Wonder Boys' lone win during that time came during the 2017 season when Arkansas Tech took a 26-3 victory over Henderson State in Arkadelphia.
FIVE THINGS TO WATCH
- Henderson State's offense has been prolific through the first two weeks of the season. The Reddies have racked up 511.5 yards and 34.5 points per game, with the majority of the damage coming through the air. The Reddies' pass attack has rolled up 388 yards per contest.
- Through two games this season, the Wonder Boys have turned the ball over just one time. Tech has lost no fumbles - one of 41 teams to be able to make that claim at this early stage of the season.
- Jesus Zizumbo averages 2.5 field goals per game and is tied for second nationally with SAU's Austin Wilkerson. The duo trail Pittsburg State kicker Jared Vincent (3.5 FG/G) for the national lead.
- Drew Wade had a big afternoon the last time out against OBU. The junior from Pine Bluff hauled in seven passes for 105 yards and a score, with a long reception of 53 yards.
- Chris Kale is Tech's leading tackler on the season, with 15 total tackles (eight solo, seven assisted).
For the latest information on Wonder Boys football, make sure to check out arkansastechsports.com. You can also find the team on twitter at @ATUFOOTBALL.
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