Delaware State 28, Norfolk State 7
NORFOLK, Va. – Quarterback C.J. Henry completed 14-of-19 passes for 194 yards and three touchdowns, while the defense pitched a shutout for the first 48 minutes to highlight Delaware State’s 28-7 victory over Norfolk State in the Hornets’ MEAC opener, spoiling the Spartans’ homecoming before more than 22,000 fans at Dick Price Stadium today.
The Hornets won their second straight game to improve to 4-2 overall, their best six-game mark since 2012.
The win was Delaware State’s first in an official MEAC opener since a 35-10 victory over Savannah State in 2014, and first official MEAC road win since defeating Norfolk State 13-10 in overtime that same year.
Henry threw two touchdown passes to Jerrish Halsey and another to NyGhee Lolley.
The Hornets also rushed for a season-high 204 yards, led by Marquis Gillis with a career-high 123 and touchdown.
Delaware State’s next home game is Oct. 29 against North Carolina Central in the Hornets’ annual homecoming contest. Start time is set for 2:02 p.m. at Alumni Stadium.
NORFOLK, Va. – Quarterback C.J. Henry completed 14-of-19 passes for 194 yards and three touchdowns, while the defense pitched a shutout for the first 48 minutes to highlight Delaware State’s 28-7 victory over Norfolk State in the Hornets’ MEAC opener, spoiling the Spartans’ homecoming before more than 22,000 fans at Dick Price Stadium today.
The Hornets won their second straight game to improve to 4-2 overall, their best six-game mark since 2012.
The win was Delaware State’s first in an official MEAC opener since a 35-10 victory over Savannah State in 2014, and first official MEAC road win since defeating Norfolk State 13-10 in overtime that same year.
Henry threw two touchdown passes to Jerrish Halsey and another to NyGhee Lolley.
The Hornets also rushed for a season-high 204 yards, led by Marquis Gillis with a career-high 123 and touchdown.
Delaware State’s next home game is Oct. 29 against North Carolina Central in the Hornets’ annual homecoming contest. Start time is set for 2:02 p.m. at Alumni Stadium.
