Box Score
Game Statistics
DOVER, Del. – Delaware State University amassed season-highs of 172 rushing yards and 416 total yards en route to a 29-7 victory over North Carolina Central University on Saturday in Dover, Del.
And while the host Hornets were cruising offensively, their swarming defense held the visitors to season lows. In fact, NCCU’s 134 yards of total offense was the lowest offensive output since Nov. 8, 2008, when the Eagles gained 123 total yards at No. 3 Cal Poly. NCCU also managed only 21 rushing yards on 34 carries, the Eagles weakest ground game since Oct. 10, 2009, at No. 9 Appalachian State.
The two MEAC foes were knotted at 7-7 after the opening 15 minutes of play, but Delaware State made two visits to the end zone in the second quarter to take a 16-7 lead at the break. The Hornets scored two more times in the third to put the game out of reach.
NCCU sophomore receiver Geovonie Irvine accounted for the lone Eagles score, catching a 14-yard pass from junior signal caller Michael Johnson at 5:53 of the first quarter.
Johnson, who was sacked four times, completed 6-of-13 passes for 94 yards with a touchdown toss and an interception. Redshirt freshman Jordan Reid spelled Johnson late in the second half, throwing for 19 yards on 2-of-5 passing and he was sacked twice.
NCCU senior defensive lineman Teryl White was a bright light on an otherwise dim day for the Eagles. He was in on a team-best eight stops, including a tackle for a loss, with a blocked kick. Seniors Calvin Hillie and JaQuez Canty collected seven takedowns each.
Senior quarterback Anthony Glaud led Delaware State with 264 yards of total offense and was responsible for two scores. He completed 16-of-20 passes for 224 yards and a touchdown without an interception, while rushing for 40 yards and a trip to the end zone.
DSU sophomore Justin Wilson was on the receiving end of eight passes for 129 yards, while junior Darius Jackson had four receptions for 32 yards and a touchdown.
Sophomore James Rosseau topped a productive Hornets ground attack with 86 yards and a pair of touchdowns on 20 rushes, while junior Jaashawn Jones added 49 yards on just six carries.
The Delaware State defense was charged by sophomore lineman Olusegun Ayanbiola with eight tackles, including 4.5 hits for a loss with 3.5 sacks. As a team, the Hornets sacked NCCU quarterbacks six times on the day.
NCCU turned the ball over three times, while the Hornets made only one miscue. The Eagles converted only 2-of-11 third down plays compared to a 7-of-13 success rate for DSU (2-7).
The DSU win ends a four-game drought against the Eagles, who still lead the series 13-6.
NCCU (3-6) will attempt to rebound next week at Savannah State.
