Saturday, November 12, 2011

ECSU vs. Winston-Salem State for CIAA crown today

Elizabeth City, North Carolina -- The Vikings are hoping the third time is the charm. Elizabeth City State has been chasing a Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association football title since 1971 and gets another chance to win that elusive championship today when it takes on No. 4 Winston-Salem State in Durham.

For ECSU (8-2), which won its only CIAA championship in 1971, it is its third championship game appearance in the last six years.

“I am trying to stay grounded approaching this game and focusing on what the kids can do,” said ECSU coach Wavery Tillar, who is 0-2 in CIAA championship games as head coach. “I feel real good going into this game based on what the kids can do offensively, defensively and on special teams. I’m just trying to stay grounded and not looking so much at the 0-2 record, but saying we can win this one.”

Across the field will be a familiar foe in Winston-Salem (10-0)...

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