GREENSBORO, N.C. (Interstat) — Morgan State rallied for a season-opening victory, defeating North Carolina A&T 17-7 on Saturday at Truist Stadium.

The Bears trailed 7-0 after the first quarter, then scored the game’s final 17 points. Alex Amaya kicked a 25-yard field goal in the second quarter, and Morgan State added two touchdowns in the fourth quarter to pull away.

Cameron Edge completed 13 of 19 passes for 167 yards and rushed for a touchdown for Morgan State. Joseph Towler caught a 68-yard touchdown pass, and J. Barnett added a 22-yard touchdown run in the final minute.

Braxton Thomas paced North Carolina A&T, completing 20 of 32 passes for 240 yards and rushing for a score. Elijah Kennedy had five receptions for 35 yards and added 75 kickoff-return yards. Michael Carlock-Williams caught two passes for 23 yards.

Morgan State’s defense generated two sacks from Donovan Moyer, who finished with four tackles. North Carolina A&T missed two field goals, one of which was blocked. The Aggies slipped to 0-1, while Morgan State improved to 1-0.