North Carolina Central outscores East Texas A&M

During their current three-game winning streak, North Carolina Central is averaging nearly 54 points per game.

That average was helped by a 50-42 win at NCAA FCS newcomer East Texas A&M Saturday night, marking back-to-back weeks the Eagles have scored at least 50 points in a game.

Senior quarterback Walker Harris completed 21 of 32 passes for 288 yards and two passing touchdowns. He also ran 5 times for 45 yards and a score on the ground.

Central (4-2) overcame a game-opening 73-yard touchdown pass from Ron Peace to Tanner Harrison to take a 31-21 lead at the half.

Harris threw scoring passes to Chance Peterson (22 yards) and Chauncey Spikes (32 yards) while Chris Mosley and A.J. Rodgers each scored 3-yard rushing touchdowns.

Harris and Rodgers added second half rushing downs, while Kaleb Robison booted a 24-yard field goal and the North Carolina Central defense picked up a safety for the second straight week.

East Texas A&M added two late touchdowns to make the score close, but Central held on.

The Eagles will have next weekend off before a trip to Tallahassee, Florida to battle Florida A&M Oct. 11.

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