Norfolk State Spartans @ William & Mary Tribe
William & Mary's defense leads way in 29-14 win
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. -- William & Mary defenders Jared Velasquez and Ivan Tagoe scored touchdowns in a 29-14 victory over Norfolk State on Saturday night.
Tagoe batted a Terrance Ervin pass and Velasquez returned it 39 yards to put the FCS-ranked Tribe (2-1) ahead 14-7 in the first quarter.
In the fourth quarter, DeAndre Houston-Carson blocked a field-goal attempt and Tagoe returned it 66 yards.
The Tribe defense added a safety when Aaron Daniels was tackled in the end zone by Airek Green. Steve Cluley threw a touchdown pass to Tre McBride, who had 101 yards receiving, and John Carpenter added two field goals for the Tribe.
Daniels, who had 106 yards rushing, scored on a 7-yard run to give the Spartans (0-3) their first touchdown of the season and only lead of the game.
Terry Polk ran for Norfolk State's other touchdown in the fourth, set up by Lynden Trail's blocked punt.
Game Information
Williamsburg, VA
2025 Standings
| Mid-Eastern Athletic ConferenceMid-Eastern Athletic Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina State | 5-0 | 10-3 |
| Delaware State | 4-1 | 8-4 |
| North Carolina Central | 3-2 | 8-4 |
| Howard | 2-3 | 5-7 |
| Morgan State | 1-4 | 4-8 |
| Norfolk State | 0-5 | 1-11 |
| Patriot LeaguePatriot League | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Lehigh | 7-0 | 12-1 |
| Lafayette | 6-1 | 8-4 |
| Holy Cross | 3-4 | 3-9 |
| Richmond | 3-4 | 7-5 |
| Georgetown | 3-4 | 6-6 |
| Colgate | 3-4 | 5-7 |
| Bucknell | 2-5 | 5-7 |
| Fordham | 1-6 | 1-11 |
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