Box Score DOVER, DEL—Sophomore quarterback Kennan Black threw 14-of-27 for 218 yards and two touchdowns to lead Delaware State to a ,17-14, victory over visiting South Carolina State Saturday (Oct. 21^st) at Alumni Stadium.

"This is the most disappointing loss of my career, "said head coach Buddy Pough. "I am heartbroken just as Bulldog nation is at this point. We had a chance to pull it off things just didn't go our way at the end."

South Carolina State falls to 2-5 overall, 1-4 in the MEAC, while Delaware State posted their first win of the season snapping a 17-game losing streak to improve to 1-6 overall, 1-4 in the league.

DSU's last win came on Nov. 21^st, 2015 when they defeated Howard 32-31 in Dover, DE.

The Hornets jumped out early in the first quarter scoring on a 36-yard toss from Black to Taronn Selby at the 12:48 mark.  Black found the end zone once again on a 9-yard toss to Fatu Sua-Godinet to close out the quarter.

Redshirt senior running back  Trey Samuel pulled the Bulldogs within a score on a 48-yard run with 2:38 remaining in the first-half. The PAT by Tyler Scandrett was good.
Redshirt sophomore Dewann Ford, Jr. tied the game on an 8-yard pass to Quan Caldwell with 13:30 remaining in regulation.

Senior kicker Wisdom Nzidee put the Hornets ahead on a 29-yard field goal with 10:11 remaining to give Delaware State a 14-17 lead to secure the victory

Redshirt senior linebacker Dayshawn Taylor finished with a game-high 12 tackles (9 solo), three (3) tackles for loss and three sacks on the day. All-American linebacker Darius Leonard added eight in the loss. Samuel led the rushing attack 11 carries for 92-yards and a touchdown.

Ford, Jr. finished throwing 22-of-38 for 170 yards , one touchdown and three interceptions. Redshirt sophomore wide receiver Quan Caldwell led the receiving corps with six (6) catches for 68-yards.

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