DOVER, Delaware -- Delaware State fell 52-10 to North Carolina Central at home Saturday afternoon.

The Eagles improved to 8-3 on the year and 4-1 in Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference play, while the Hornets fell to 1-11 overall and 0-5 in conference matchups.

Jaden Sutton totaled 113 yards to lead the Hornets' ground attack and added one touchdown in the game, picking up 6.3 yards per carry along the way. Jaden Stewart also tacked on 41 yards on the ground, picking up 4.6 yards per carry.

NyGhee Lolley reeled in four catches for 45 yards.

Brian Bates paced the Delaware State defensive effort, collecting four tackles and one recovered fumble. Geovanny Fabian added three tackles and one interception and Darren Cook had three tackles, 1.0 TFL, and one sack in the loss.

The Hornets forced two turnovers in Saturday's contest, with Delaware State turning those takeaways into seven points.

Defensively, Delaware State held up fairly well against the North Carolina Central passing attack, holding the Eagles to 199 yards through the air.
 

Delaware State responded to an early 21-0 North Carolina Central lead with a first quarter field goal to narrow the deficit to 21-3.After North Carolina Central scored to extend its lead to 52-3, the Hornets scored again to narrow the deficit and make it a 52-10 game. Neither team scored again in the game.
 

» Delaware State converted 3 of 9 third downs while North Carolina Central was successful on 8 of 9.
» Delaware State forced one red zone turnover in the contest.
» The Hornets didn't allow a sack in the contest.