NSU & HU Defeat Former CIAA Rivals, VSU & VUU; Await Battle of The Bay, Sept. 14

By Randy Singleton
Community Affairs Correspondent
New Journal and Guide

HAMPTON ROADS

Norfolk State University and Hampton University defeated former CIAA foes Virginia State and Virginia Union universities this past week, September 7, during home contests at Price Stadium in Norfolk and Armstrong Stadium in Hampton.

NSU: Saturday marked the 58th meeting between NSU and VSU on the gridiron.

Norfolk State (1-2) prevailed in a close contest against Virginia State, 28-23. NSU QB Jalen Daniels completed 14 of 21 passes for 210 yards and one touchdown. WR Jacquez Jones led the receiving corps with 109 yards and a TD.

NSU running back Kevon King paced the Spartans’ rushing attack with 137 yards on 13 carries. AJ Richardson recorded 10 tackles for the defense.

Saturday marked the 58th meeting between NSU and VSU on the gridiron, with VSU leading the series 31-23-2. The victory marked NSU’s first home win since a 31-20 win over Morgan State on October 30, 2021.

HU: HU  rallied to score a come-from-behind victory over VUU.

Hampton University (1-1) rallied to score a come-from-behind victory over Virginia Union University, 33-21 at Armstrong Stadium. HU QB Chris Zellous threw for 177 yards and completed 14 of 25 passes. Elijah Burris powered the Pirates’ rushing attack, gaining 145 yards on 25 carries, and scoring 2 touchdowns in the fourth quarter which sealed the win for HU.

VUU running back Jada Barnes paced the Panthers’ ground game with 21 carries for 105 yards and 2 touchdowns in the losing effort.

HU and NSU meet in another highly anticipated rivalry game next week-the Battle of the Bay-at Price Stadium in Norfolk. Kickoff is slated for 4 p.m.