HOUSTON (Interstat) — Cam’Ron McCoy completed 8 of 19 passes for 185 yards and three touchdowns, leading Texas Southern to a 42-30 victory over North Carolina Central on Saturday at Shell Energy Stadium.

McCoy also rushed for 38 yards. Jaquan McGee had four receptions for 115 yards and two touchdowns, while Athean Renfro Jr. rushed for 163 yards and a score. Donovan Jones paced the Tigers defense with eight tackles.

Texas Southern trailed 14-0 after the first quarter, then scored 14 points in the second, 21 in the third and seven in the fourth. The Tigers took their first lead at 28-24 in the third quarter on Jordan Thompson’s 34-yard blocked punt return for a touchdown.

Nelson Layne finished 16 of 31 passing for 131 yards with one touchdown and rushed for 116 yards and two scores for North Carolina Central. Connor Everett caught a 10-yard touchdown. Zarion Walters recorded six tackles and two sacks for the Eagles.

Texas Southern improved to 1-0. North Carolina Central dropped to 0-1.