During the celebration of the “Greatest Homecoming on Earth“(GHOE) this past weekend, the North Carolina A&T Aggies suffered a devastating 59-17 loss against former MEAC rival Hampton University. A&T’s defense allowed 419 total offensive yards, including 231 rushing and 188 passing yards. The Pirates finished the game with two passing touchdowns and four rushing touchdowns.
The Aggies led 14-3 heading into the second quarter, but Hampton surged back, scoring 21 unanswered points before halftime. A&T managed only a field goal in the second half, while the Pirates added 35 more points to secure the victory. and end A&T’s GHOE celebration.
Quarterback Justin Fomby completed 19 of 32 passes for 240 yards, with his top target, Ger-cari Caldwell, recording five receptions for 98 yards. Struggling with the run game, the Aggies finished with a total of just 59 rushing yards…