October 4, 2008-Playing without starting quarterback Andre Sloan El, starting tailback Adrian Abner and starting right guard Steve Underwood, Emporia State fell to Central Missouri 42-14 on Saturday in Warrensburg, Mo.  

Red shirt freshman Zach Rampy got the start in place of Sloan El at quarterback and was three of six for 68 yards before leaving the game with a hip injury in the second quarter.  True freshman Sheldon Smith finished the game for ESU at quarterback and was three for eight for 115 yards and two touchdowns. Xavier Smith was his favorite target, catching three passes for 119 yards and a touchdown.

The Hornets will try to bounce back next week in the Turnpike Tussle against Washburn.  Kick-off from Yaeger Stadium at Moore Bowl in Topeka is set for 1 p.m.

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Upcoming Events

• ESU vs. Washburn
Nov. 7 at 1 p.m. Jones Field at Welch Stadium

Recent Scores

• WU 56, at ESU 35 (Nov. 7, 2009)
• #23 MWSU 29 , at ESU 6 (Oct. 31, 2009)
• ESU 30, at TSU 24 OT (Oct. 24, 2009)
• #5 NWMSU 45 , at ESU 12 (Oct. 17, 2009)
• at PSU 44 , ESU 14 (Oct. 10, 2009)
• UNO 34 , at ESU 13 (Oct. 3, 2009)
• at FHSU 40, ESU 20 (Sept. 26, 2009)
• at MSSU 34, ESU 13 (Sept. 19, 2009)
• #13 UCM 24, ESU 21 (Sept. 12, 2009)
• Augustana 32, ESU 21 (Sept. 5, 2009)
• ESU 48, SWOSU 17 (Aug. 27, 2009)

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