DOVER, Delaware -- Delaware State fell 31-12 to North Carolina Central at home Friday night.
The Eagles improved to 3-5 on the year and 1-0 in Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference play, while the Hornets fell to 4-4 overall and 0-1 in conference matchups.
Kyree Benton led all Hornets rushers with 35 yards and one touchdown in the contest, picking up 17.5 yards per carry. Marqui Adams also added 24 yards and one touchdown on the ground, averaging 6 yards per carry.
Jaylin Terzado reeled in two catches for 65 yards.
Terrence Rone showed out for the Delaware State defense, collecting one recovered fumble. added 14 tackles, 4.0 TFL, and one sack and Jayden Sauray had in the loss.
The Hornets forced one turnover in Friday's contest, with Delaware State turning that takeaway into six points.
Defensively, Delaware State held up fairly well against the North Carolina Central passing attack, holding the Eagles to 155 yards through the air.
How It Happened
Delaware State took a 6-0 lead over North Carolina Central after scoring the game's first points with 13:49 remaining in the first quarter.North Carolina Central then scored to take a 31-6 lead before the Hornets put a touchdown on the board to cut into the lead and make it a 31-12 game. Neither team scored again in the game.
Up Next...
The Hornets return to action October 31 to continue MEAC Conference play. Delaware State will travel to Lincoln Financial Field to take on the Spartans of Norfolk State. Kickoff is set for 3:00 p.m. ET
