MIAMI GARDENS, Florida -- Alabama State put together a huge 203-yard performance on the ground, including 134 yards and two rushing touchdowns from quarterback Andrew Body, but fell 31-24 to North Carolina Central Sunday afternoon at home at Hard Rock Stadium.
The Eagles improved to 1-0 on the season while the Hornets dropped to 0-1.
Marcus Harris II also added 28 yards on the ground, averaging four yards per carry.
Eric Horn reeled in one catch for 45 yards.
Rico Dozier paced the Alabama State defensive effort, totaling six tackles, one tackle for loss, and one sack. Stefon Young-Rolle added four tackles, one tackle for loss, and one sack.
ASU's defense held up against North Carolina Central's offense, allowing 270 total yards.
How It Happened
ASU responded after opening the game with a 21-0 deficit. The Hornets responded with a field goal after NCCU increased its lead to 24-14 to make it a 24-17 game.
After NCCU increased its lead to 31-17, ASU got on the scoreboard again with 3:24 left in the fourth quarter to narrow the advantage and make it a 31-24 game. Neither team scored again.
Game Notes
» ASU out-gained NCCU 291-270, including a 203-151 advantage on the ground.
» The Horners had their highest scoring quarter in the second period when they put up 14 points.
» ASU converted 4 of 12 third downs while North Carolina Central was successful on 4 of 10.
» Demarkus Cunningham led the Hornets with eight tackles.
» ASU went 2-for-3 on fourth down, converting on 66.7 percent of attempts.
» ASU won the time of possession battle 31:48 to 28:12.
» Walker Harris led the Eagles passing attack, completing nine of his 18 attempts for 119 yards and one touchdown.
» J'Mari Taylor led the NCCU rushing attack with 128 yards and two touchdowns.
Up Next
The Hornets return to action on Saturday, September 7, and host Miles at 5 p.m.
