[GALLERY] NCCU Football Down Rival Aggies in Season Opener

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – North Carolina Central University junior quarterback Davius Richard accounted for all four Eagles’ touchdowns, two on the ground and two through the air, as NCCU knocked off rival North Carolina A&T State University, 28-13, in the Duke’s Mayo Classic inside Bank of America Stadium.

While Richard dazzled the crowd of 35,798 fans with 200 yards on 20-of-32 passing and a game-high 54 rushing yards on 13 carries, the NCCU defense yielded just one touchdown and held the Aggies scoreless in the second half.

The 28-13 cushion was all the Eagles needed, as the defense forced the Aggies into time-consuming drives that did not result in points.

When Richard took the final snap and kneeled, the NCCU victory ended a four-game losing skid to the Aggies.

Up next, NCCU hosts former CIAA foe Winston-Salem State University on Saturday, Sept. 10 at 6 p.m., inside O’Kelly-Riddick Stadium.

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