MIAMI – North Carolina Central College defeated Alabama State 31-24 amid South Florida’s ubiquitous rain showers and extra HBCU weekend scenes that included, beneath from left, TV sports activities commentator Stephen A. Smith, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson, keynote speaker lawyer Benjamin Crump, and “Completely different World” TV persona Darryl Bell; additionally, on Web page 3B, emcee Jawan Strader, Alabama State President Dr. Quinton T. Ross, Jr., and North Carolina Central Chancellor Dr. Karrie G. Dixon. There additionally had been the annual welcome reception luncheon, battle of the bands, and naturally the sport. Alabama fought again from 21-0, however operating again J’Mari Taylor’s 128 yards on 24 carries, plus the Eagles’ opportunistic protection, left the Hornets’ rally brief.
