In a dramatic overtime clash, North Carolina A&T narrowly defeated Winston-Salem State University 27-20, showcasing a thrilling finish at Truist Stadium in Greensboro, North Carolina. The game began with both teams demonstrating strong defensive efforts. NCAT and WSSU each had a strong showing until the points began to rack up on the scoreboard.
First Half
WSSU took the early lead in the first quarter behind a Timothy Ruff 14 yard touchdown run. The PAT was no good. The Aggies responded with a 9 play 66 yard drive capped off with a Kevin White one yard touchdown run.
NCAT would add a field goal as time expired in the second quarter to go into halftime with a 10-6 lead.
Second Half
Late in the third quarter the Aggies pieced together an 8 play 30 yard drive with White finding Laquan Veney for a 5 yard touchdown to make it 17-6, NCAT. But Winston-Salem State wasn’t deterred, Trevon Hester ran in a 37 yard touchdown with 38 seconds left in the third quarter to cut the lead down to 17-13.