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Saturday, September 30, 2023

Vikings Fall to Golden Bulls in Thrilling Clash at Roebuck Stadium

7:53 PM
Vikings Fall to Golden Bulls in Thrilling Clash at Roebuck Stadium

ELIZABETH CITY – In a high-stakes showdown at Roebuck Stadium, the Elizabeth City State Vikings clashed with the Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls in a game that kept fans on the edge of their seats. The Saturday afternoon matchup, which was part of the homecoming celebrations, showcased both the indomitable spirit of the Vikings and the unyielding determination of the Golden Bulls.

First Half: Vikings Surge Ahead

The Vikings got off to a roaring start when Carson Hancock kicked a 34-yard field goal, setting the tone for a hard-fought contest. The Vikings' formidable "Code Blue" defense made several crucial stops, allowing junior quarterback Donoven Davenport to capitalize with a remarkable 37-yard touchdown run. Hancock's successful field goal attempt added to the momentum, giving the Vikings a commanding 10-0 lead.

As the first quarter unfolded, the Vikings maintained their grip on the game. Hancock continued to impress, nailing a 26-yard field goal. Demorian Smith led the defensive charge, racking up a team-high six tackles. A blocked Vikings field goal attempt led to a Johnson C. Smith score, but with only 10 seconds remaining in the half, Davenport connected with Ian Edwards for an 18-yard touchdown pass. The Vikings entered halftime with a comfortable 20-7 lead.

Second Half: Golden Bulls Stage a Comeback

The second half saw a remarkable turnaround as the Golden Bulls mounted an impressive comeback, outscoring the Vikings 21-0. The Vikings' lead slowly slipped away, and their hopes of securing a homecoming victory began to fade. In the end, it was the Golden Bulls who emerged victorious with a final score of 21-20, spoiling the Vikings' homecoming festivities.

Key Takeaways

  • The game showcased the tenacity of both teams, with the Golden Bulls displaying incredible resilience in the second half to secure the win.
  • Robert Adams played a pivotal role for the Golden Bulls, completing 11 of 19 passes for 125 yards.
  • Ja'Qun Wilkins was a defensive force for the Golden Bulls, blocking a kick, returning a missed field goal for a touchdown, and recording an interception.

What's Next

The Vikings football team will return to Roebuck Stadium on October 7th for their annual pink game in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, where they will face off against Virginia Union with a kickoff scheduled for 1:00 p.m. On the other hand, the Golden Bulls will hit the road for their third consecutive away game as they take on the Shaw University Bears on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. at Durham County Stadium.

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Sunday, September 18, 2022

Elizabeth City State Holds Off Winston-Salem State, 20-17

8:20 AM
Elizabeth City State Holds Off Winston-Salem State, 20-17

ELIZABETH CITY – The Elizabeth City State Vikings held off Winston-Salem State, 20-17, on Saturday afternoon at Roebuck Stadium. Tesean Jones’s perfect 7-7 passing day helped push the home team out to a ten-point lead while the Vikings defense held off a last-minute Rams rally.

Winston-Salem State owned the first half of the game, putting up ten points on offense and forcing three punts, an interception, and a turnover on downs. Asa Barnes opened up the scoring for the Rams, finishing off a ten-play, sixty-three-yard opening drive with a two-yard run. After picking off a pass deep in Vikings territory, Winston-Salem State was unable to find the end zone, instead settling for a sixteen-yard Jobanni Esparza field goal. Those four points proved to be critical by the end of the afternoon.

The second half belonged to the hometown Vikings. Elizabeth City State put together a methodical drive, moving the chains seventy yards over eight plays, with Cameron Saunders hitting paydirt from a fifteen-yard pass from Tesean Jones. When Jones hit Zion Riddick for a seventy-five-yard touchdown two drives later, the Vikings had the lead for the first time on the afternoon. A fifty-yard fumble recovery for a score by Raevon Freeman made it a ten-point game with under four minutes left on the clock.

The Rams tried to get back in the game late, and JahTwan Strafford’s nine-yard touchdown made it a three-point game, but the Vikings were able to run out enough clock and snuff out any last hope WSSU had for the comeback.


Next Week

Elizabeth City State (1-2) travels to Raleigh to take on Shaw while Winston-Salem State (0-3) is back in northeastern North Carolina for the second week in a row to face a Chowan squad that’s coming off a last second win over Johnson C. Smith.


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Friday, July 10, 2020

CIAA Suspends 2020 Football Season

7:19 PM
CIAA Suspends 2020 Football Season






CHARLOTTE – After thorough analysis the Board of Directors for the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), in conjunction with its Athletic Directors Association (ADA), has voted that NCAA sport competition sponsored by the conference will not occur during the fall of 2020 due to ongoing safety concerns associated with COVID-19.



The decision is informed by the reality that several CIAA member schools are located in states experiencing dramatic increases in new COVID-19 cases. This recent rise in cases has led to a pause in phased reopening plans in many of these states, resulting in uncertainty as to whether students will return to campus this fall at several CIAA member institutions.



“This was a difficult decision but remains consistent with our long-standing priority of always acting in the best interest of our student-athletes, coaches, and support staff,” said CIAA Commissioner Jacqie McWilliams. “While there will be no athletic competition in the fall, we will continue to support opportunities that enhance the experiences of our student-athletes, member institutions, and partners.”



At the recommendation of the CIAA ADA, with approval from the Board of Directors, the conference will explore the possibility of a modified schedule of competition for football and volleyball as well as men’s and women’s cross country during the spring of 2021.



Additionally, CIAA membership has unanimously agreed to honor athletic scholarships for their fall sports student-athletes.



“The main priority of the Board and conference is the safety and well-being of our students and staff,” states Virginia State University President & CIAA Board Chair Makola Abdullah. “Although this decision is not ideal, it does afford all of us an opportunity to continue working through best practices to ensure our communities as a whole are in the best possible position moving forward.”



If a move to the spring is adopted, revised game and practice schedules will be established along with the process of determining conference champions for these respective sports. A time frame on this decision has yet to be determined.



“The safety, health, and well-being of our student-athletes, coaches and staff are non-negotiable. Decisions of this magnitude are made with those factors as number one priority while looking to address current issues that have an adverse impact on all of us,” said Clyde Doughty, Bowie State VP of Intercollegiate Athletics & Recreation and President of CIAA Athletic Directors Association. “These are unprecedented times and our conference continues to work together to identify the best solutions that address the concerns impacting our ability to participate and exist.”



Decisions concerning winter and spring sports will be discussed as efforts to flatten the curve of new COVID-19 cases progress.



Lastly, the CIAA and the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) have prepared a joint statement regarding this matter.



“The CIAA and SIAC both appreciates and understands the significant impact that today’s announcements with regard to the status of 2020 Fall sports. Both the CIAA and SIAC enjoy athletic related events, traditions, and rivalries that date back over one-hundred years.  However, in light of the increased health and safety risks confronting much of the country, today the CIAA and SIAC affirm that the welfare of our student-athletes is sacrosanct and must preempt all other considerations when evaluating any return to competition efforts.”
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