THOROBREDS BRING THE BOOM IN 55-22 WIN OVER LANE

FRANKFORT, KY. - Kentucky State gave its home crowd plenty to celebrate Saturday, taking down Lane College 55-22 at Alumni Stadium during the Thorobreds’ Military Appreciation and Frankfort Day celebration. KSU improved to 6-2 overall and 5-1 in SIAC play, staying near the top of the conference standings.

The Thorobreds wasted no time getting started, putting up 28 points in the first quarter. Juan Gainous connected with Jaden Hale for a 65-yard touchdown on the opening drive, then found Darius Cyprian for two more scores as Kentucky State built a 45-8 halftime lead. Gainous finished with 231 passing yards and four touchdown passes, while Denim Johnson added a 43-yard touchdown connection with Cyprian. Cyprian hauled in six catches for 111 yards and three touchdowns, and Hale finished with 115 receiving yards and two scores.

Kentucky State kept adding to its lead after halftime. Leland Gantz kicked a 22-yard field goal, and Tyson Martin scored on a nine-yard touchdown run in the third quarter. The Thorobreds finished with 419 total yards, including 288 through the air.

The defense brought its own energy, recording eight sacks and getting a big play from Lawrence McConnell, who returned an interception 60 yards. Lane scored 14 points in the fourth quarter, but the early deficit proved too much to overcome.

With the win, Kentucky State moved to 5-1 in SIAC play and remained among the conference’s top teams. The Thorobreds will look to keep their momentum going when they face Savannah State next.

by Austin Stuckey, The Stable

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Photography Credit: Kentucky State University, Athletics