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North Carolina Central defeats Delaware State 31-12 in MEAC opener

The North Carolina Central Eagles won 31-12 over the Delaware State Hornets, ending a four‑game losing streak and avenging last season’s loss.

By Published · 10:58 PM · Updated · 1 min read
North Carolina Central defeats Delaware State 31-12 in MEAC opener

Key points

  • Freshman Gino Addison rushed for 214 yards and two touchdowns on 31 carries.
  • Eagles outgained Hornets 427-257 and ran 71 offensive plays to 46.
  • Eagles held the ball 37:18, controlling time of possession and scoring 21 unanswered points in the second half.

Freshman running back Gino Addison rushed for 214 yards and two touchdowns on 31 carries as the North Carolina Central Eagles (3-5, 1-0 MEAC) defeated the Delaware State Hornets (4-4, 0-1 MEAC) 31-12 at Alumni Stadium in Dover.

The victory ended a four-game losing streak for the Eagles and avenged Delaware State's 35-26 win at North Carolina Central's homecoming last season in Durham.

North Carolina Central outgained Delaware State 427-257, ran 71 offensive plays compared with the Hornets' 46, and held the football for 37 minutes, 18 seconds. The Eagles controlled the trenches on both sides of the ball, dominated time of possession and scored 21 unanswered points in the second half before Delaware State added a touchdown as time expired.

Addison averaged 6.9 yards per carry and scored on runs of 6 and 16 yards in the second half, marking career highs in both rushing yardage and touchdown totals.

Coach Trei Oliver, who said at MEAC Media Day, "Coming back to Dover to return that lick," improved to 6-1 against the Hornets. Delaware State struck first after a chaotic opening sequence, and North Carolina Central defensive back Amari Sifford intercepted a Jayden Sauray pass early in the game.

The game was attended by 2,503 spectators.

Your questions, answered

How did Gino Addison perform in the game?

Addison rushed for 214 yards and two touchdowns on 31 carries, averaging 6.9 yards per carry.

What was the significance of the win for North Carolina Central?

The victory ended a four‑game losing streak and avenged Delaware State’s 35-26 win at North Carolina Central last season.

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