CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Week Six saw some of the CIAA's hottest offenses shine bright, as all five winning teams notched 24+ points. Additionally, all five winning programs were the home team for the second consecutive week. 

Winston-Salem def. Shaw, 34-14
A pair of 4-2 teams went head-to-head this weekend, as Winston-Salem State hosted Shaw. The Bears found the endzone late in the second quarter to cut their deficit to one, but the Rams exploded for 27 unanswered points on 513 total yards of offense en route to their fifth victory of the season. The win also marks WSSU's third-straight against the Bears.

Lincoln (PA) def. Bluefield State, 37-14
Lincoln (PA) entered the week in search of their first win and were able to produce one in front of their home crowd, as they took down Bluefield State in a big way. The Big Blue struck first with a three-yard rushing touchdown in the first quarter and would hold that lead heading into the second quarter. The tide would turn in a big way, as the Lions went off to the tune of 23 second-quarter points claim the lead. They'd find the endzone twice more in the second half as they cruised to the 23-point victory.

Virginia Union def. Elizabeth City State, 35-0 
The reigning champions appear to be back in last season's form, as they won their third consecutive game, shutting out Elizabeth City State while finding the endzone five times. The Panthers held the Vikings to under 200 yards of total offense and forced two turnovers on the defensive side, while rushing for three touchdowns and adding another pair through the air. The victory helped VUU improve to 4-2, while ECSU falls to 2-4, losing their third straight. 

Livingstone def. Fayetteville State, 24-19
Livingstone continues to turn heads this season, as they improved to 5-2 after a gritty five-point victory over Fayetteville State. The game was tied at 10 with under two minutes remaining in the first half, but the Blue Bears picked off the Broncos and took it to the house to pull ahead by seven at the half. After another rushing touchdown increased the lead to 14, the Broncos responded with nine unanswered points in the fourth quarter to pull within five but would stall out there, as Livingstone would hold on for the victory. The victory marks the first time the Blue Bears have eclipsed 5+ wins since 2015, which was also the last time they defeated the Broncos. 

Virginia State def. Bowie State, 38-17
Virginia State hosted Bowie State this past weekend and were able to get back in the win column with a 21-point win over Bowie State, who dropped their third straight. The Trojans were hot out the gate and found the endzone with 11 seconds remaining in the first half to cap a 24-point first half which also saw them hold the Bulldogs scoreless. Bowie State were able to find the endzone twice in the third quarter but were unable to keep up with VSU's offense, as they'd take the matchup. 38-17.

Next week's schedule will see 10 teams take the field in week seven of the 2024 football season, with Fayetteville State enjoying their bye week. 

WEEKLY HONORS
Below are the weekly honors:


NAME: Daylin Lee
POSITION: Quarterback
CLASS: Sophomore
HOMETOWN: Shelby, N.C.

On October 12th,  Lee gave a fantastic performance against Shaw. He had 273 total yards. Lee threw for 22-for-33, totaling 244 passing yards with two touchdown passes. Daylin also had 29 rushing yards scoring two rushing touchdowns, in the 34-14 victory.

 
NAME: Trevon Hester
POSITION: Running Back
CLASS: Junior
HOMETOWN: Greensboro, N.C.

Hester had 214 total yards, rushing for a career-high 185 yards with a 70-yard rushing touchdown.  Hester also had two receptions for 29 yards in a 34-14 victory over Shaw.

 
NAME: Malik Hunter
POSITION: Wide Receiver
CLASS: Junior
HOMETOWN: Woodbridge, VA.

Malik led an awesome passing attack against BSU that had 327 yards in the air, he hauled in 6 catches for 110 yards and 1 TD. 
 

NAME: Dakota McLendon
POSITION: Offensive Lineman
CLASS: Graduate
HOMETOWN: Mebane, N.C.

McLendon graded out the highest among the OL, he helped protect Daylin Lee, allowing no sacks. He anchored the line that totaled 282 yards rushing yards and 526 total offense in a 34-14 victory over Shaw.
 

NAME: Isaac Anderson
POSITION: Defensive Lineman
CLASS: R-Senior
HOMETOWN: Gifford, FL.
 
Anderson had six tackles and a sack as the Panthers shut out Elizabeth City State 35-0 on Saturday, October 12, in Richmond, Va.  Anderson's sack resulted in a loss of 13 yards while also having two tackles for a loss of 14 yards.


NAME: Jayden Reeder
POSITION: Linebacker
CLASS: Sophomore
HOMETOWN: Charlotte, N.C.

Reeder had a 77 yard interception. 12 solo, 1.0-4 sacks.

 
NAME: Samuel Graham
POSITION: Quarterback
CLASS: Safety
HOMETOWN: Baltimore, MD.

Graham led Bowie State's defense with nine tackles, 1.5 TFL and a break up against Virginia State.
 

NAME: Joshua Campbell
POSITION: Kicker
CLASS: Freshman
HOMETOWN: Sterling, VA.

Joshua was 5 for 5 on extra points and made a 22 yard field goal, scoring 8 points.  He also had 7 kickoffs for 349 yards, averaging an astonishing 49.9 yards on each kickoff.
 

NAME: Ajenavi Byrd
POSITION: Wide Receiver
CLASS: Freshman
HOMETOWN: Richmond, VA.

In his collegiate first action of his career, AJ had two 3rd down catches for 53 yards, with one being a 37 yard TD.