Kennesaw State rolls past Point University 56-17
Posted October 10, 2015 7:00 am
KENNESAW, Ga. (AP) - Trey White threw three touchdowns passes for the first scores of the game and Kennesaw State went on to a 56-17 victory over Point University on Saturday.
White threw 43 yards to Darnell Holland, 69 yards to Chaston Bennett and 19 yards to Justin Sumpter as the Owls (4-1) sped to a 21-0 lead. White finished 9 of 14 for 239 yards. Bennett ran for 70 yards and two touchdowns and added 90 yards receiving.
Leading at halftime 35-10, the Owls added a 13-yard touchdown run by Bennett and a 14-yarder from Jake McKenzie for a 49-10 lead after three quarters.
The Owls, who debuted their football program this year, rolled up 699 yards offense, including 391 on the ground via 11 ball carriers.
The NAIA Skyhawks (5-2) had 340 yards, including an 86-yard scoring pass to Connor Reed from Charles Fortis, who was 14 of 25 with an interception.
Kennesaw State quarterback Jake McKenzie (4) falls into the end zone for a touchdown against Point during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, in Kennesaw, Ga.(AP Photo/Lisa Marie Pane)
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Point quarterback Charles Fortis runs against Kennesaw State linebacker Dez Billingslea (44) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, in Kennesaw, Ga. (AP Photo/Diane Loos)
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Kennesaw State offensive lineman Josh Ingram (77) recovers a fumble as Point line backer Craig Armstead (33) looks on during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, in Kennesaw, Ga. (AP Photo/Diane Loos)
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Kennesaw State running back Chasten Bennett (14) runs against Point defensive back Devonte Ellington (20) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, in Kennesaw, Ga. (AP Photo/Diane Loos)
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Kennesaw State running back Chasten Bennett (14) runs into the end zone for a touchdown against Point during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, in Kennesaw, Ga. (AP Photo/Lisa Marie Pane)
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Kennesaw State running back Chasten Bennett (14) runs into the end zone for a touchdown against Point during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, in Kennesaw, Ga. (AP Photo/Lisa Marie Pane)
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Point Connor Reed (2) scores a touchdown against Kennesaw State linebacker Dez Billingslea (44) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, in Kennesaw, Ga. (AP Photo/Diane Loos)
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Kennesaw State running back Jae Brown (32) celebrates his touchdown against Point during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, in Kennesaw, Ga. (AP Photo/Lisa Marie Pane)
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Kennesaw State running back Jae Brown (32) runs toward the end zone for a touchdown against Point during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, in Kennesaw, Ga. (AP Photo/Diane Loos)
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Kennesaw State quarterback Trey White (10) runs against Point linebacker Luke Lynch (12) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, in Kennesaw, Ga. (AP Photo/Lisa Marie Pane)
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Kennesaw State wide receiver Justin Sumpter (15) scores a touchdown against Point cornerback Kalen Newsome (4 ) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, in Kennesaw, Ga. (AP Photo/Diane Loos)
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Point running back Ladarius Mathis (24) runs against Kennesaw State defensive back Shawn Reynolds (18) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, in Kennesaw, Ga. (AP Photo/Lisa Marie Pane)
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Kennesaw State running back Chasten Bennett (14) runs against Point linebacker Albert Trammell during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, in Kennesaw, Ga. (AP Photo/Diane Loos)
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Kennesaw State quarterback Trey White (10) is hit by Point lineman John Thompson (74) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, in Kennesaw, Ga. (AP Photo/Lisa Marie Pane)
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Point wide receiver Brandon Robertson runs as Kennesaw State cornerback Shawn Reynolds defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, in Kennesaw, Ga. (AP Photo/Lisa Marie Pane)
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Kennesaw State Derrick Farrow (12) intercepts the ball intended for Point (4) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, in Kennesaw, Ga. (AP Photo/Lisa Marie Pane)
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Kennesaw State running back Darnell Holland (33) runs against Point Jalen Outten (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, in Kennesaw, Ga. (AP Photo/Lisa Marie Pane)
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Kennesaw State wide receiver Justin Sumpter (15) makes the catch against Point defensive back Dwayne Fields (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, in Kennesaw, Ga. (AP Photo/Lisa Marie Pane)
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Kennesaw State running back Darnell Holland (33) runs into the end zone against Point during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, in Kennesaw, Ga. (AP Photo/Lisa Marie Pane)
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Kennesaw State cheerleaders perform during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Point, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, in Kennesaw, Ga. (AP Photo/Lisa Marie Pane)
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Kennesaw State running back Darnell Holland (33) is hit by Point cornerback Kalen Newsome (4 ) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, in Kennesaw, Ga. (AP Photo/Lisa Marie Pane)
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