DURANT, Okla. – Southeastern will set out to snap its current losing skid and stay in the mix for a Great American Conference championship on Saturday, Nov. 4 when it takes on Arkansas Tech at 2:05 p.m. in Russellville, Ark., in a game that will be streamed live nationally on WatchESPN and the ESPN app.
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The Savage Storm come into the matchup at 6-3 on the year, but have lost three-straight and have dipped to second place in the standings behind ATU and Ouachita Baptist.
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The game is carried as part of the NCAA Division II Showcase via the ESPN online family of streaming networks, while fans can also hear the call from Jay Lindly, Ed Meacham, and Brian Crozier online and over the air through the Southeastern Sorts Network coverage.
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SE look to its defense to continue forcing turnovers as the team is plus-14 on the season which is the second best mark in the conference.
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The duo of
Hunter Powell and
Justin Young each turned in the GAC's second-highest single game tackle total this season with 19 apiece against Harding.
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The Southeastern offense will be looking to find its footing again as
Austin Skinner has 993 yards passing on the year on 80-of-161 passing with five touchdowns and three interceptions.
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Jaylen Sims is his top target with 36 catches for 505 yards and three scores, while
Codey McElroy might be his most efficient weapon with five touchdowns in 13 total receptions.
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The running game has been limited in its last two outing, however
Rashod Polk has still put together 590 yards on 114 carries and is averaging 5.2 yards per carry with six touchdowns.
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Joel Carlos has continued his special team's dominance and leads the GAC in field goals with 14 made on 19 attempts, while also averaging 38.4 yards per punt.
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ATU comes in averaging 42.4 ppg on offense while holding opponents to 18.6 ppg, led by the 1,969 yards passing and 17 touchdowns by Ty Reasnor.
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His top target has been Jackob Dean who has 43 catches for 528 yards, while Tevin McKenzie has six receiving scores.
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Bryan Allen has carried the rushing attack with 657 yards and seven TDs.
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