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With the 120th edition of the Turnpike Tussle fast approaching, let’s take a moment to appreciate just how dominant we’ve been against Washburn over the years. Our rivalry might go back decades, but the numbers don’t lie—Emporia State has been running this show since day one.
Here’s a quick look at our history since 2000 against those Ichabods from Topeka:
• Current Streak: 3 wins in a row (and counting!)
• Home Record: 6-2 (They really hate coming to Welch Stadium)
• Away Record: 5-3 (We handle business, home or away)
We kicked things off in style back in 2000 with a solid 35-21 win, and it’s been mostly smooth sailing since then. Over the last 10 matchups, we’ve owned them with an 8-2 record. And let’s not forget about our largest margin of victory—a massive 55-23 blowout in 2012. That game wasn’t just a win; it was a statement.
Sure, they had a little run between 2002 and 2011 where they managed to string together three wins, but since then? It’s been all Emporia. We’ve got the longest win streak of four games from 2015 to 2018, and we’re currently sitting on a three-game streak that we’re ready to extend this season.
Our boys have outscored Washburn 479 to their 368, averaging just under 30 points per game. That’s nearly a touchdown more per game than them. Whether it’s grinding out a close one, like our 34-31 win in 2018, or blowing the doors off them like we did last year, we’ve proven time and again that when it comes to the Turnpike Tussle, Emporia knows how to get the job done.
So, as we gear up for this year’s clash, let’s bring that same energy and confidence that has made us a force to be reckoned with. Washburn’s coming in hoping to break our streak, but they’re going to find out real quick that hope isn’t enough when you’re up against the Hornets.
We own this rivalry, and it’s time to remind them again. Stingers up, Hornet Nation—let’s make it four in a row!
See you at Welch Stadium, where another victory awaits.
Emporia for the win!
BUCK THE FODS
Here’s a quick look at our history since 2000 against those Ichabods from Topeka:
• Current Streak: 3 wins in a row (and counting!)
• Home Record: 6-2 (They really hate coming to Welch Stadium)
• Away Record: 5-3 (We handle business, home or away)
We kicked things off in style back in 2000 with a solid 35-21 win, and it’s been mostly smooth sailing since then. Over the last 10 matchups, we’ve owned them with an 8-2 record. And let’s not forget about our largest margin of victory—a massive 55-23 blowout in 2012. That game wasn’t just a win; it was a statement.
Sure, they had a little run between 2002 and 2011 where they managed to string together three wins, but since then? It’s been all Emporia. We’ve got the longest win streak of four games from 2015 to 2018, and we’re currently sitting on a three-game streak that we’re ready to extend this season.
Our boys have outscored Washburn 479 to their 368, averaging just under 30 points per game. That’s nearly a touchdown more per game than them. Whether it’s grinding out a close one, like our 34-31 win in 2018, or blowing the doors off them like we did last year, we’ve proven time and again that when it comes to the Turnpike Tussle, Emporia knows how to get the job done.
So, as we gear up for this year’s clash, let’s bring that same energy and confidence that has made us a force to be reckoned with. Washburn’s coming in hoping to break our streak, but they’re going to find out real quick that hope isn’t enough when you’re up against the Hornets.
We own this rivalry, and it’s time to remind them again. Stingers up, Hornet Nation—let’s make it four in a row!
See you at Welch Stadium, where another victory awaits.
Emporia for the win!
BUCK THE FODS
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