BIG PLAY
2:14, Fourth quarter
Following a 39-yard TD reception by North Carolina Central wide receiver Quentin Atkinson to pull the Eagles within 10-9, Joseph McWilliams blocked the subsequent extra point to preserve the lead.
BAD PLAY
2:14, Fourth quarter
NCCU WR Quentin Atkinson drew a personal foul unsportsmanlike conduct penalty after hauling in a 39-yard TD pass from quarterback Malcolm Bell that led to Brandon McLaren’s extra point being blocked.
PLAYER OF THE GAME
Grambling State RB Martez Carter: The junior scored Grambling’s first TD on a 32-yard TD run with 9:14 left in the third quarter to give the Tigers a 7-3. He finished the game with 109 yards and one touchdown on 12 carries.
UNSUNG HERO
Grambling State punter Derrick Dixon
Dixon entered the game after starter Jonathan Williams left due to injury and proceeded punt three times for 108 yards (54-yard average, including one boot that pinned NCCU inside the 5.
