HBCU Delaware State’s late-game efforts fell just short in a 44-41 thriller against Campbell at Barker-Lane Stadium on September 28, 2024. The game was a back-and-forth battle, featuring explosive plays and dramatic lead changes.
Campbell struck first with a 51-yard touchdown pass from Chad Mascoe to Sincere Brown just over a minute into the game. Delaware State quickly responded, with Marqui Adams connecting with Kristian Tate for a 60-yard touchdown to tie the game at 7-7. Jaden Sutton then broke free for a 62-yard touchdown run, giving the Hornets a 14-7 lead. Campbell’s Connor Lytton added a field goal, and Delaware State extended its advantage with a 20-yard touchdown pass from Adams to Kyree Benton, making it 21-10.
Despite the back-and-forth scoring, Campbell clawed back with Mascoe hitting Aiden Valdez for a 5-yard touchdown, narrowing the HBCU squad’s lead to 21-17 at halftime.
In the second half, Adams found Malcolm Jefferies for a 4-yard touchdown, but Campbell answered with Brown’s second score of the day, tying the game at 28. A late touchdown pass from Adams to NyGhee Lolley and a 15-yard run by Sutton put Delaware State ahead 41-37 with under two minutes left…