South Carolina State 34, at North Carolina Central 27

DURHAM, N.C. (Interstat) — In a stunning reversal of expectations, South Carolina State overcame a massive second-quarter collapse and a significant statistical disadvantage to defeat North Carolina Central 34-27 on Friday night at O’Kelly-Riddick Stadium. The Bulldogs, who entered the game as 6.5-point underdogs, defied a Interstat game simulator projection that gave the Eagles a 78.1 percent probability of victory. The win improved South Carolina State’s record to 8-3, while North Carolina Central fell to 7-4. The game unfolded in dramatic, contrasting acts. South Carolina State exploded from the gate, building a commanding 17-3 lead by the end of the… Read more...