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With a packed stadium, attendance at 13,326, and screaming Eagle fans, NCCU
produced its first MEAC co-championship win since transitioning to Division I
athletics in 2007. NC A&T was ranked No. 24 in the nation, and the Eagles earned
their first win against a nationally-ranked FCS opponent since the Division I
transition.
The NCCU defense stood strong with redshirt senior Ty Brown contributing six
tackles, three sacks, and a forced fumble. Theo Livingston and Ryan Smith also
added eight tackles to the Eagles’ defense. Eagles’ running back Andre Clarke
obtained his 30th career rushing touchdown and his 15th of the season, placing
him second in career and single-season categories at NCCU.
On the air attack, quarterback Malcolm Bell threw for 121 yards, with 195 total
offensive yards, including a rushing touchdown.
The Aggies managed an early score in the contest with a 35-yard rushing
touchdown from sophomore Tarik Cohen, giving NC A&T its first, and only lead
at 7-0 with 12:46 on the clock in first-quarter play.
The Eagles were unable to create an immediate response. It wasn’t until the
late second quarter that the NCCU offense found its rhythm. With 4:18 on the
clock in the second quarter, Bell threw to redshirt senior Jazz King, who grabbed
a tight pass in between two Aggie defenders for NCCU’s first touchdown of the
game. Kicker Eric Fenton was good on the extra point and the game was tied at
seven.
The NCCU defense held A&T to zero points in the second quarter. Post-halftime
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