Box Score Orangeburg, SC (Nov. 5, 2022) --- Freshman Nathan Wilson (Salem, N.J.) nailed an 18-yard field goal on Delaware State's overtime possession to give the Hornets a 27-24 victory over defending MEAC and HBCU champ South Carolina State in a nationally-televised (ESPN3) nail-biter at Dawson Bulldog Stadium this afternoon.
The Hornets won at SC State for the first time since 2007 to improve to 5-4 overall and 2-2 in the MEAC. The Bulldogs dropped their second straight game to fall to 3-6 and 1-2.
South Carolina State had the first overtime possession, but an attempted pass by Tyrece Nick on the first play was intercepted by Delaware State cornerback Charles Peeler (sr.; Washington, D.C.), his first of the season.
After four consecutive running plays advanced the Hornets to the SC State one-yard line, head coach Rod Milstead turned to Wilson, who split the uprights after a perfect snap from Nester Conforti (Gr.; Union, N.J.) and hold by Matt Noll (So.; Robesonia, Pa.).
The win also improved the Hornets' hopes for their first winning season since  2012 (6-5). Delaware State also moved into sole possession of third place in the 2022 MEAC standings, trailing only North Carolina Central (3-1) and Howard (2-1).  The Hornets' MEAC losses this season are to NC Central and Howard.
Delaware State led 24-17 following its third touchdown of the game on a one-yard touchdown grab by tight end Myles Morales (So.; Manhattan, N.Y.) on a "pop pass" after a direct snap to running back Wade Inge (r-So.; Williamstown, N.J.). 
South Carolina State tied the game at 24 on a touchdown pass in the final minute of the fourth quarter.
The Hornets scored first on a two-yard touchdown run by Thomas Bertrand-Hudson (jr.; Mt. Saint- Hillaire, Quebec), and opened up a 24-14 lead on a 25-yard scoring run by Marquis Gillis (r-Fr.; Milford, Del.). Gillis has rushed for a touchdown in four of the last five games, and has a team-high six this season. 
 
STINGERS
….The field goal was Wilson's second of the game on two attempts to improve his season mark to six-for-eight  
…The win was also DSU's first against SC State since 2017 to snap a five-game losing streak to the Bulldogs
… The Hornets will close out the 2022 season with home games against MEAC rival Morgan State (Nov. 12) and Campbell University of the Big South Conference (Nov. 19). Each game is scheduled to kickoff at 2:02 p.m. at Alumni Stadium.
 
full report and stats to be posted shortly