Tribe edge Eagles in NCAA Championship Division road victory
DURHAM, N.C. (Interstat) — William & Mary defeated North Carolina Central 17-14 on Saturday in an NCAA Football Championship Division game at O’Kelly-Riddick Stadium before 11,735 fans. The Tribe moved to 3-4, while the Eagles dropped to 2-5. Winston Watkins led William & Mary, passing for 106 yards and a touchdown and adding 16 rushing yards. Alfred Honesty caught three passes for 68 yards and a score. Sam Braidwood kicked an extra point, and Max Lipinski made a 41-yard field goal. Christopher Higgins and Elijah Rainer each recorded eight tackles. Davin Dzidzienyo had six tackles and one sack. For North Carolina Central, Joshua Jones passed for 96 yards and a touchdown. Cobey Thompkins threw for 61 yards and rushed for 98 yards and a touchdown. Jakarri Martin II made eight tackles and an interception, while Camereon Cartlidge added eight tackles and Zarion Walters had six tackles and a sack. Riley Daniels missed field-goal attempts from 39 and 32 yards.