NORFOLK, Va.,– South Carolina State redshirt freshman linebacker Darius Leonard was named the Mid-Eastern Athletic (MEAC) Rookie of the Week, the conference announced Monday. Leonard was also recognized as the Sports Network FCS National Top Freshman of the Week by The Sports Network.

The South Carolina State defense resurfaced with a dominating performance against N.C. A&T in the 26^th Annual Atlanta Football Classic. The Bulldogs entered into the matchup against one of the league's better offenses, and ended up shutting the Aggies out in a 13-0 win.

Leonard (LB, 6-3, 210, r-Fr., Lake View, S.C.) led the charge for the Bulldogs with a game-high 13 tackles, eight of which were solo stops - while also forcing a fumble in the victory. The SC State defense held North Carolina A&T's offense to a mere 43 rushing yards, and 156 total offensive yards in the contest.

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Other Top Bulldog Performances
Javon Hargrave (SCSU) collected six tackles, five solo, with three for a loss of 26 yards and two sacks for a 22-yard loss against North Carolina A&T.

Jerome Pettiway (SCSU) recorded seven punts for 266 yards (38.0 avg.), including a long of 52 yards and one inside the 20-yard line, against North Carolina A&T.

Jalen Simmons (SCSU) rushed 24 times for 95 yards and one touchdown in the Bulldogs' win over North Carolina A&T.
 
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