NORFOLK, Va. – North Carolina Central University redshirt junior quarterback Jordan Reid and redshirt sophomore linebacker Ty Brown swept the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Offensive and Defensive Player of the Week awards for their performances during the Eagles’ thrilling come-from-behind 24-20 victory at Morgan State University in Baltimore on Saturday (Oct. 13).

A native of High Point, N.C., Reid completed 76 percent of his passes with career-highs in completions (29) and passing yards (261).  He threw a 26-yard, game-winning pass with just 25 seconds on the clock to give the Eagles the victory and their first three-game win streak since 2007.

Brown, who hails from Charlotte, N.C., recorded nine tackles, eight solo, with 3.0 stops behind the line of scrimmage, including two unassisted sacks for a loss of 13 yards.  He also recovered a fumble and forced a fumble that was recovered by the Eagles and resulted in a momentum-swinging, third-quarter touchdown.

The win keeps NCCU unbeaten in conference play and shares first place in the MEAC standings with Bethune-Cookman.

On Thursday, Oct. 18, NCCU returns to O’Kelly-Riddick Stadium for the first time since Sept. 1 when the Eagles host Hampton University for a nationally-televised ESPNU contest starting at 7:30 p.m. For tickets, contact the NCCU Ticket Office at 919-530-5170 or visit www.NCCUEaglePride.com.