ETTRICK, VA  – Virginia State football's Quarterback, Upton Bailey, was recognized by the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association as the Food Lion's Week #9 Football Offensive Back of the Week.
 
Against Lincoln (PA), Upton Bailey rushed for a career-high 183 yards and three touchdowns, while carrying the ball 15 times in the 42-21 win. The sophomore scored touchdowns of 17 yards, 43 yards, and 52 yards, all coming in the second half. His 43-yard and 52-yard touchdowns came within 36 seconds of one another other, extending the Trojans lead from 27-21 to 42-21 with four minutes to play in the fourth quarter. The Petersburg, VA native, who did not have a touch in the first quarter, gained 10 first downs, and also caught two passes for 27 yards.

The win sets the stage for the season finale against crosstown rivals, Virginia Union, who enters the matchup with a chip on their shoulders after suffering their first loss of their historic season to Chowan. The stage is set for Saturday, November 5 at 12:00 p.m.