After a shaky start in which Hampton fell behind 14-0 in the game’s opening minutes, the Pirates kept their composure and battled back to post a 59-17, spoiling North Carolina A&T’s Homecoming celebration.
The Pirates turned the ball over twice in the first minutes, and the opportunistic Aggies (1-6, 0-3) took full advantage. Hampton’s first possession ended in an interception.
On the first play from scrimmage, NC A&T quarterback Justin Fonby connected with Geri-Cari Caldwell on a 40 pass. On the next play, Cameren Dalrymple ran it in from five yards out to give the Aggies a quick 7-0 lead. Hampton fumbled the ensuing kickoff. Fonby connected with an open Daniel Coles for a 17-yard score and a 14-0 lead…