Tennessee Tech dominates Gardner-Webb with 340 rushing yards
- Tennessee Tech dominated the game with a total of 340 rushing yards and five touchdowns.
- Aidan Littles led the team with 118 rushing yards and a touchdown, while key plays included a defensive touchdown from Daniel Rickert.
- The victory improved Tennessee Tech's record to 2-2 overall and 2-0 in the Big South-OVC, showcasing their strong performance.
On Saturday, Tennessee Tech faced Gardner-Webb in a decisive matchup in Boiling Springs, North Carolina. The Golden Eagles showcased a dominant rushing attack, accumulating a total of 340 yards on the ground, with Aidan Littles leading the charge by rushing for 118 yards and scoring a touchdown. The game began with a strong opening drive, culminating in a 20-yard touchdown pass from Jordyn Potts to D.J. Linkins, establishing an early lead. As the game progressed, Tennessee Tech extended their advantage with a series of impressive plays, including a 12-yard touchdown run by Tremel Jones and a defensive touchdown from Daniel Rickert, who returned a fumble 50 yards. Littles further solidified the team's dominance with an explosive 87-yard touchdown run, pushing the score to 52-7 in the fourth quarter. Gardner-Webb struggled to keep pace, managing only two late touchdowns, one from Ren Hefley and another from Carson Gresock. The Runnin’ Bulldogs' performance was hampered by missed opportunities, including a failed field goal attempt that could have shifted momentum. This victory improved Tennessee Tech's record to 2-2 overall and 2-0 in the Big South-OVC, while Gardner-Webb fell to 1-4 and 0-1 in conference play. The game highlighted Tennessee Tech's offensive prowess and defensive resilience, setting a positive tone for the remainder of their season.