After snapping a rare two-game skid with a resounding 49-14 win over Fayetteville State, North Carolina Central head coach Trei Oliver isn’t letting emotions override preparation as the Eagles prepare for a heated rivalry matchup this weekend.
“We needed it. Lord knows we needed it,” Oliver said of the win over Fayetteville State, during a media availability this week. “It’s been a while since we lost two back-to-back here and that was rough on us.”
Quarterback Walker Harris led a balanced offensive attack, while the defense forced multiple turnovers and scored a touchdown. Despite early struggles—NCCU had just one possession in the first quarter—Oliver was pleased with how the team responded…