OCT 21 OVC SPECIALIST OF THE WEEK: Antonio Zita, K, 5-9, 170, So., Fayetteville, Tenn., Tennessee State,...Zita was 4-of-4 on field goal attempts, including a career-long 50-yarder, as Tennessee State defeated No. 19 Austin Peay 26-24. It marked the team 's first win over a nationally-ranked opponent since 2013. Zita connected from 43, 22 and 36 yards in the second quarter and from 50 yards early in the fourth as the Tigers overcame a 15-point deficit to win by two. Zita also kicked two extra points to f inish the game with 14 points, tied for the third-most by a kicker in program history. The four total field goals were tied for the second-most in a game in TSU history and tied for the most in a FCS game this season.Zita has made 17 field goals t his season, tied for 11th in OVC single-season history, and seven shy of the OVC single-season record. The 17 made field goals are the most of any player at any level of NCAA football (FBS, FCS, Division II, Division III this season). He currently ranks second nationally in field goals/game (2.13), fifth in field goal percentage (89.5%) and 17th in scoring (8.9 points/game). Only a sophomore, Zita has 29 career field goals which is third in TSU history. Others Nominated: Christiaan Masucci, Eastern Illi nois; Samuel Hayworth, Eastern Kentucky; Jason Pierce, Jacksonville State; Steve Dawson, Murray State; Jake Reynolds, Southeast Missouri; Ryan Courtright, UT Martin. - Ohio Valley Football
rSr/2023  K Antonio Zita, Charlotte
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