US EditionBarton, Hines rally Wagner to 18-13 win over Norfolk State for first win
Wagner Seahawks rallied with 18 unanswered points, led by Jordan Barton’s two touchdown passes and Andre Hines’ 108 rushing yards, to secure their first win of the season.
- Wagner's Seahawks defeated Norfolk State 18-13 on Saturday in Staten Island, New York, securing their first win of the season.
- The Spartans led 13-0 at halftime but saw Wagner rally in the second half, scoring 18 unanswered points backed by two touchdown passes from Jordan Barton.
- Wagner capitalized on an interception to start their comeback and Andre Hines completed a 41-yard drive with a 1-yard touchdown run while Barton threw a 62-yard and a 24-yard touchdown pass.
- Barton passed 14-of-23 for 183 yards with two interceptions, while Hines led ground gains with 108 yards, and the Seahawks held the ball for over 42 minutes outgaining Norfolk State 397-288.
- The loss marked Norfolk State's third straight defeat and fourth in five games, highlighting coach Michael Vick's ongoing efforts to improve closing ability ahead of the October 4 Battle of the Bay rivalry game.
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Daily PressNorfolk State squanders lead as Wagner captures first victory
Coach Michael Vick and Norfolk State likely feel like they let another potential victory get away. Leading by 13 at halftime on New York’s Staten Island, the Spartans (1-4) fell 18-13 to previously winless Wagner. Jordan Barton threw two touchdown passes as the Seahawks (1-4) scored on three consecutive drives in the second half. Wagner used an interception to set up the first score, a 1-yard run by Andre Hines that capped a 41-yard drive. Then …
Norfolk State blows 13-point lead to drop third straight under Michael Vick
Norfolk State let a 13-point advantage slip away in an 18-13 road loss at Wagner to drop its third straight game. Quarterback Otto Kuhns threw for 119 yards and an interception, with Israel Carter entering late and also throwing an interception. Running backs Kevon King and X’Zavion Evans provided the team’s only touchdowns with first-quarter runs. After a season-opening loss to Towson, the Spartans (1-4) secured a narrow victory over Virginia S…
Norfolk State Falls Late as Michael Vick Heads to Battle of the Bay
Michael Vick’s first season as head coach at Norfolk State has already been a crash course in the highs and lows of HBCU football. On Saturday, the Spartans looked poised for a breakthrough road win, but a hot start gave way to a second-half slide in an 18–13 loss to Wagner in Staten Island, New York. Statistics 1 2 3 4 OT Total …
Norfolk State Forces Four Turnovers in Narrow Road Loss - Norfolk State University Athletics
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – The Norfolk State football team (1-4) showed resilience on the road Saturday afternoon, building an early two-touchdown lead before ultimately falling 18-13 to Wagner (1-4) at Hameline Field.
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