Winston-Salem State takes a two-game winning streak on the road Saturday to face Elizabeth City State in a CIAA matchup between teams with identical 2-6 overall and 2-4 conference records. The Rams are coming off wins over Bluefield State and Lincoln, while the Vikings have won two of their last three. WSSU will look to keep its recent momentum going against an ECSU defense that has recorded 21 sacks.

By the Numbers
  • Both teams are 2-6 overall and 2-4 in CIAA play.
  • WSSU has won its last 2 games; ECSU has won 2 of its last 3.
  • The Rams average 12.8 points per game; the Vikings average 17.5.
  • ECSU has recorded 21 sacks this season.
  • The teams’ all-time series stands at 41-17-2.
Yes, But

WSSU has momentum after back-to-back wins, but its offense averages 12.8 points per game. The Rams will also have to handle ECSU’s pass rush and limit the impact of receiver and returner Terrance Holland, who has five receiving touchdowns and a 91-yard kickoff-return score.

State of Play
  • WSSU running back Jayvion Danzy leads the Rams with 587 rushing yards.
  • ECSU quarterback Josef Manley has thrown for 646 yards and 6 touchdowns.
  • WSSU defensive lineman Christopher “CJ” Brown and receiver Sean Walker Jr. earned CIAA weekly honors.
What’s Next

After Saturday’s road game, WSSU is scheduled to host Fayetteville State for homecoming on Nov. 7, with kickoff set for 1:30 p.m.

Bottom Line

For WSSU, extending the streak will depend on turning recent wins into sustained offense while protecting the ball against a Vikings defense built to pressure quarterbacks.