DURHAM, N.C. – North Carolina Central University will open its spring football practice campaign on Tuesday, March 19 at 4 p.m. inside O’Kelly-Riddick Stadium.

The four-week practice schedule will culminate with the NCCU Maroon vs. Gray scrimmage on Friday, April 12 at 6 p.m., under the lights of O’Kelly-Riddick Stadium.  The Eagles will practice on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 4 p.m., and Saturdays at 9 a.m. (except Saturday, March 23 at 2 p.m.).

NCCU is coming off of its first winning season since 2007, as the Eagles posted an overall record of 6-5 in 2012, with a MEAC record of 5-3.

The Eagles open their 12-game 2013 schedule with the “Bull City Gridiron Classic” at Duke on Aug. 31. The first of six NCCU home games will take place on Sept. 7 versus Saint Augustine’s.

Season tickets are on sale now for only $105, an $80 savings off of the value of a reserved seat for each home game. For complete details about season ticket specials, visit www.NCCUEaglePride.com or call the NCCU Ticket Office at (919) 530-5170.

For more information about NCCU football, visit www.NCCUEaglePride.com or download the NCCU Sports Network app available in the App Store, Google Play and Amazon.