Elizabeth City State University Athletics

ELIZABETH CITY, NC - The Elizabeth City State Vikings (3-6, 3-4 CIAA) put on a defensive showcase when the team took a 5-0 Senior Day win over the Winston-Salem State Rams (2-7, 2-5 CIAA), Saturday. The ECSU defense answered every challenge put before them on their way to their first shutout victory of the season.
 
When the game was over, the Vikings dominated the Rams in nearly every category. IN addition to holding the Rams scoreless, the Vikings held their opponents to just 122 yards of total offense in the game. Freshman linebacker John Earley led the way for the team with eight tackles (three solo) in the game. Redshirt-sophomore Ajani Farmer stole the show with seven total tackles (six solo) with 5.5 tackles for a loss of 31 yards. The effort included a pair of sacks. Redshirt-freshman defensive back Terrence Lamb added an interception.
 
With the win, the Vikings improve to 3-6 overall and claimed their second straight win. The team also improved to 3-4 in Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) play. The team will close out the 2026 season on the road when they head to Bluefield, West Virginia to take on the Bluefield State Big Blue.
 
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