Football | 10/12/2024 8:39:26 PM
Howard 21 def. Sacred Heart 14 (Independent)
N.C. Central 68 def. Virginia-Lynchburg 0 (NCCAA)
Towson 28 (CAA) def. Norfolk State 23
Merrimack College 32 (Independent) def. Morgan State 24
Robert Morris 23 (NEC) def. Delaware State 0
Howard 21 def. Sacred Heart 14 (Independent)
WASHINGTON, DC - Redshirt sophomore Ja'Shawn Scroggins (Las Vegas) scored the go-ahead touchdown with 6:04 remaining in the fourth quarter but it was the defense that played perhaps its best game of the season as the unit shutout Sacred Heart (SHU) in the second half en route to a 21-14 non-conference win at Greene Stadium.
The Bison (3-3), who were coming off a bye week, had to scrap and fight their way to extend their home win streak to nine.
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N.C. Central 68 def. Virginia-Lynchburg 0 (NCCAA)
DURHAM, NC - The North Carolina Central University football team scored 33 points in the opening quarter on its way to a 68-0 win over Virginia-Lynchburg in the Eagles' final non-conference game of the season at O'Kelly-Riddick Stadium on Saturday.
The game was shortened in the second half.
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Towson 28 (CAA) def. Norfolk State 23
NORFOLK, Va. - Norfolk State safety Jayden Smith and linebacker AJ Richardson posted career performances on Saturday afternoon, as the Spartans fell 28-23 to visiting Towson at William "Dick" Price Stadium.
Richardson recorded 18 tackles with eight solo stops, 4.0 tackles for loss, 2.0 sacks, and one interception. Smith logged the first two interceptions of his collegiate career, one in the second quarter and one in the third.
Making the first start of his career, true freshman quarterback Vinson Berry completed 14-of-31 passes for 196 yards and one touchdown. Running back Kevon King tallied 102 yards and two touchdowns on the ground on 14 carries.
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Merrimack College 32 (Independent) def. Morgan State 24
BALTIMORE, Md. - The Morgan State Bears looked to gain some big-time momentum before Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) competition begins in two weeks at North Carolina Central. However, the Bears couldn't overcome several costly mistakes in a tough 32-24 loss to the Merrimack Warriors this evening at Hughes Stadium.
Myles Miree registered 42 yards with two touchdowns on 18 carries while J.J. Davis led the Bears with 71 yards on 14 carries and one TD. Quarterback Duce Taylor collected 186 yards on 24-of-31 pass attempts.
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Robert Morris 23 (NEC) def. Delaware State 0
MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. - Delaware State fell 23-0 to Robert Morris on the road Saturday afternoon. The Colonials improved to 3-3 on the season while the Hornets dropped to 1-6.
Jaden Sutton led all Hornets rushers with 69 yards in the contest, picking up 4.6 yards per carry. Jayden Jenkins also added 11 yards on the ground.
The most prolific target for Delaware State quarterbacks was Kyree Benton, who caught six passes for 77 yards.
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