Sept. 10, 2005

Stats

FAYETTEVILLE, NC- Fayetteville State University quarterback Jonathan Autry threw for 244 yards and 4 touchdowns as the Broncos defeated Elizabeth City State University 39-6 Saturday night at Jeralds Stadium in Fayetteville, NC.

The Vikings slip to 1-2 overall while the Broncos improve to 2-1. Both teams are 0-0 in conference play.

The Broncos pounced on ECSU early, scoring on two of their first three possessions, then sacked Viking quarterback Rayburn Morris in the end zone for a safety and a 16- 0 lead by the end of the first quarter. For the second consecutive week, the Vikes were plagued by turnovers as they committed 7 on the evening. For the Broncos wide receiver Veon McHam caught five passes for 172 yards and 4 touchdowns, one of which was for 57 yards, the first score of the game.

The lone ECSU score came via a 7-yard touchdown run by Victor Brach with 7:24 remaining in the game. Defensively, ECSU linebacker Emanuel Plummer collected a game high 13 tackles including 2 for a loss of 10 yards, a forced fumble and a sack. Dennis Hamilton was the most instrumental in the fourth quarter touchdown, as he carried the ball 5 times for 48 yards in the 11-play, 64 yard scoring drive that took 5:08. He finished the game's leading rusher with 71 yards on 10 carries, all of which came in the final quarter of play.

The Vikings will open up conference play this Saturday, September 17, 2005 as they travel to take on Winston-Salem State University (0-3, CIAA 0-0). Game time is scheduled for 6:00pm at Bowman-Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, NC. For more information on ECSU athletics, log onto www.ecsuvikings.com.