Elon Phoenix at North Carolina A&T Aggies
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Downing throws for 2 TDs, runs for another, Elon tops North Carolina A&T 31-21
The game was tied at 7 in the second quarter when the Phoenix turned a fumble recovery into a field goal. That started a string of four-straight scoring possessions.
Downing was 16 of 21 for 203 yards. Chandler Brayboy had 12 receptions for 118 yards with a score. Rushawn Baker ran for 106 yards for the Phoenix (6-6, 5-3 Coastal Athletic Association). Julian Bumper also had a 10-yard rushing touchdown on his only carry and Jamarien Dalton had a 30-yard receiving touchdown on his only catch.
Freshman Cortez Lane returned a kickoff 97 yards for a touchdown for the Aggies (1-11, 0-8), who lost their 11th straight. Justin Fomby threw for 190 yards and a touchdown pass to Daniel Cole and Shimique Blizzard ran for 87 yards and a TD.
How To Watch
How can I watch Elon Phoenix vs. North Carolina A&T Aggies?
- TV Channel: Phoenix at Aggies 2021 College Football, week 13, is broadcasted on WYMV My48.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 6:02 | Jamarien Dalton 30 Yd pass from Matthew Downing (Luke Barnes Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 12:11 | Shimique Blizzard 39 Yd Run (Andrew Brown Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 5:46 | Luke Barnes 38 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 0:21 | Matthew Downing 1 Yd Run (Luke Barnes Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 7:49 | Julian Bumper 10 Yd Run (Luke Barnes Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 1:36 | Chandler Brayboy 5 Yd pass from Matthew Downing (Luke Barnes Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 1:21 | Cortez Lane 97 Yd Kickoff Return (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed) |
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TD | 4th Period 1:05 | Daniel Coles 2 Yd pass from Justin Fomby (Justin Fomby Pass to Ger-Cari Caldwell for Two-Point Conversion) |
Statistics
 ELON |
 NCAT |
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|---|---|---|
| 24 | 1st Downs | 13 |
| 4-12 | 3rd down efficiency | 3-13 |
| 0-0 | 4th down efficiency | 2-4 |
| 352 | Total Yards | 246 |
| 212 | Passing | 190 |
| 19/28 | Comp/Att | 16/27 |
| 7.6 | Yards per pass | 7.0 |
| 140 | Rushing | 56 |
| 36 | Rushing Attempts | 28 |
| 3.9 | Yards per rush | 2.0 |
| 9-90 | Penalties | 9-91 |
| 0 | Turnovers | 3 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 3 |
| 0 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 35:13 | Possession | 24:47 |
Game Information
Location: Greensboro, NC
Attendance: 3,033 · Capacity:
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