PEMBROKE, North Carolina -- The Elizabeth City State University football team fell 51-6 to UNC-Pembroke Saturday evening under the lights in Grace P. Johnson Stadium in a lump-sided match-up.
The contest started with both teams being stalled on its first possession, but after the Vikings (1-1) were held to a three and out for a second time, the Braves picked up the pace and got on the board, capping a 4 play 20 yard drive with 7:30 remaining in the first quarter.
UNC-Pembroke (1-1) added six more touchdowns before ECSU recorded it first points in the game on a 90 yard kick-off return by freshman Zion Riddick with 6:28 left in the third quarter. The Braves would convert on two more scores in the fourth before closing out the 51-6 contest.
The Vikings converted on only four first downs; while rushing for 44 yards in 33 carries. The team had only 76 yards of total offense; while giving up 369 yards of total offense. Junior running back Gregory Bryan led the Elizabeth City State offense with 52 yards in nine touches; while defensively the Vikings were led by senior linebacker Miacah Cooper with 10 tackles (five solo/five assisted). Senior linebacker Vincent Thomas collected nine tackles in the effort.
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Senior wide out Deon Yarborough added 18 yards receiving on two receptions to lead the ECSU receivers; while freshman quarterback Kedrick Patterson only connected on five-of-13 passing for 31 yards.
Riddick finished with 129 kick-off return yards on three returns. Elizabeth City State gears up to face Winston-Salem State University on Saturday, September 15 at 4 p.m. at the Rocky Mount Municipal Sports Complex in Rocky Mount, N.C. for the 21st Annual Down East Viking Football Classic.
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