NCCU’s FCS-Best Win Streak Ends at Campbell

BUIES CREEK, N.C. – North Carolina Central University’s seven-game win streak, the longest in Division I-FCS, came to an end on Saturday, as the Eagles suffered their first setback since Oct. 30, 2021, in a 48-18 road loss at Campbell University.

NCCU (4-1) posted 390 yards of total offense, including 294 yards passing by junior quarterback Davius Richard, but Campbell (2-2) amassed 563 total yards with 315 yards on the ground.

Richard ran for a team-best 37 yards and a touchdown, while throwing for two touchdowns. On the receiving end of those scores was sophomore receiver Devin Smith, who finished with five catches for 67 yards. Quentin McCall recorded a game-high 98 receiving yards on four grabs, while Joaquin Davis collected four catches for 48 yards.

Sophomore linebacker Isaiah Lawson led the NCCU defense with 12 tackles, including a stop for a loss, with a pass break-up. Freshman cornerback Jason Chambers registered 11 takedowns with a hit for a loss and two pass deflections, while junior safety Khalil Baker totaled 10 tackles.

Up next, NCCU has an open week before beginning MEAC play versus Morgan State on Thursday, Oct. 13, televised live on ESPNU.

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