ELIZABETH CITY, NC – VSU Football's sound play allowed the squad to earn the divisional win 34-12 at Elizabeth City State. VSU earned 278 rushing yards in the contest while allowing just 11 first downs.
 
 
Game Information
Score: Virginia State 34, Elizabeth City State, 12
Records: Virginia State (5-3, 4-2), Elizabeth City State (2-6, 2-4)
Location: Roebuck Stadium (Elizabeth City, NC)
Series: VSU leads 11-2 in matchups dating back to 2008

Inside the Box Score

• Zion Johnson earned a career-high 15 tackles (six solo) along with three tackles for loss and a half of a sack in the win.
• Upton Bailey led the charge in the running game as he earned his first career 100-yard rushing game as rushed for 115 yards on just 14 carries. Darius Hagans made major contributions on the ground and through the air accounting for 111 rushing yards on 19 carries with a touchdown. He also led the team with 51 receiving yards on four catches. Kimo Clarke also found his way back to the endzone as this is the third game straight he has earned a rushing touchdown.
• Jordan Davis went 14-of-35 with 158 passing yards and a touchdown through the air. He also contributed a rushing touchdown in the win as well. Jaylon Dean scored his first career touchdown in the contest.
• Tyrone Fisher earned eight tackles (three solo) and a tackle-for-loss.
• Zion Johnson (0.5), Marqueal Pillow-Smiley (0.5) and Duane Platt (1.0) earned sacks against the Vikings.
• The Trojans held the Vikings to 5-of-16 on third down.
• VSU has forced at least one interception per game in seven of eight games this season.
• Virginia State took a 20-0 lead before allowing the Vikings score halfway through the second quarter.