Box Score Southfield, MI. – The Lawrence Technological University football team made the long trip to Bluefield State College and left with a win as a 7-7 halftime score ended in a 21-14 win for the Blue Devils to improve to 2-0.
The Highlights:
- On the first Bluefield drive of the game, Christian Broaden had a 31-yard scoop and score to put LTU up 7-0
- After a failed onside kick, the Big Blue converted and then some on a 3 and 9 as a 39-yard TD pass knotted the game at 7-7, four minutes into the ball game
- LTU went three and out to start the second half and Bluefield capitalized with a four-play, 56-yard drive that ended with a 13-yard TD strike to make it 14-7
- Off of a shanked punt by the Big Blue, the Blue Devils started on their opponent's 4-yard line and a Tyler Kulka 6-yard TD pass knotted the game at 14-14 in the third quarter.
- Lawrence Tech put together arguably its best drive of the day to start the fourth as Kulka led the offensive on a 7-play, 65-yard drive that resulted in a 15-yard TD reception by Matthew Ransome.
By the Numbers:
18 – LTU first downs to Bluefield's 10
313– Yards of total offense by LTU
130 – LTU rushing yards
63 – Rushing yards allowed by LTU defense
2 – Fumbles lost by Big Blue
What's Next?
With the cancellation of next Saturday's game at Kentucky Christian, the Blue Devils will return home in two weeks on Saturday, September 18th for a noon kick versus St. Ambrose
