Sunday, November 18, 2012

NCCU Eagles’ turnovers seal win by NCA&T Aggies

DURHAM — N.C. Central fumbled six times and lost three of those during Saturday’s game against rival N.C. A&T, and the Aggies took advantage with a 22-16 overtime win at O’Kelly-Riddick Stadium.

A&T had the first possession in the extra session and scored on a 5-yard run by Mike Mayhew.

The Aggies missed the extra point, leaving NCCU with a chance to seal the win with a touchdown and point-after kick.

But the carelessness with the ball that cursed the Eagles resurfaced on third and 1.

NCCU reserve center Zachary Giles, who played at Hillside, snapped the ball over the head of quarterback Jordan Reid. NCCU running back Arthur Goforth recovered the ball on the Eagles’ 42.

On fourth down, Reid’s pass to Decona Roberts fell incomplete to end the game, crushing Goforth’s spirit.

“Last time touching the field,” Goforth said. “I’m going to miss it.”




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