Tennessee Tech Opens Fast, Finishes Strong in 38-14 Win Over Monmouth
COOKEVILLE, TN - Tennessee Tech jumped on the board early and kept momentum throughout, defeating Monmouth University 38-14 in a complete team effort on Saturday.
The game began with Monmouth receiving the opening kickoff and quickly moving the ball before a short-lived drive stalled. Tennessee Tech then took over at the MU 38 and methodically marched downfield, using a mix of runs and short passes to reach the red zone.
The drive culminated at 9:56 of the first quarter when quarterback Jax Leatherwood connected with Gabe Nunez for a touchdown pass from the goal line. Carter Brown’s extra point put the Golden Eagles on the board first, 7-0.
Monmouth responded with a touchdown of its own later in the second quarter, when Elijah Jennings powered his way into the end zone to tie the game at 7. Both teams traded drives as the first half tightened up, including a missed field goal by Carter Brown from 49 yards that kept TTU from taking control before halftime.
After halftime, Tennessee Tech turned the game into a growing advantage. The Golden Eagles opened the third quarter with a big play-driven drive that ended with a rushing touchdown by MJ Flowers at 12:41, extending the lead to 24-7. TTU’s offense continued to produce at key moments while the defense limited Monmouth’s scoring opportunities.
In the fourth quarter, Tennessee Tech put the finishing stamp on the outcome. Leatherwood capped another possession with a touchdown catch by Maury Sullivan, making it 31-7. Later, TTU added yet another score when Qua Ashley found the end zone on a pass for a 38-14 lead. Even with late Monmouth possessions, the Golden Eagles’ defense and special teams maintained composure to close out the game.
With the win, Tennessee Tech improved to 1st and 10-ready in all phases—moving the ball, converting on third downs, and executing in the red zone. The result was a statement performance for a Tennessee Tech squad that never let the fight slip away.
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