| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSU | 7 | 14 | 9 | 15 | 45 |
| MORG | 8 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 32 |
Savage runs for 2 TDs in Norfolk State's 45-32 victory
BALTIMORE -- Aaron Savage rushed for two touchdowns including the go-ahead score in the fourth quarter and Norfolk State defeated Morgan State 45-32 on Saturday in a season finale for both teams.
Savage capped a 12-play, 68-yard drive with an 11-yard run that gave the Spartans (4-7, 4-4 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference) a 38-32 lead with just under 10 minutes to go. Juwan Carter threw a 24-yard touchdown pass to Isaiah Winstead with two minutes left to ensure the victory.
The Bears (1-10, 1-7) outgained Norfolk State 438-276 but had four turnovers. DeAndre Harris rushed for a touchdown and threw for three more but was intercepted twice. Herb Walker Jr. rushed for 139 yards and a touchdown on 20 carries.
The Spartans have 11 consecutive wins over Morgan State on the field (three wins later vacated) since 2007. The Bears last beat Norfolk State, 29-20, on Nov. 4, 2006.
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2024 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina State | 5-0 | 9-2 |
| North Carolina Central | 4-1 | 8-3 |
| Morgan State | 3-2 | 6-6 |
| Norfolk State | 2-3 | 4-8 |
| Howard | 1-4 | 4-8 |
| Delaware State | 0-5 | 1-11 |
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