Braden Davis Helps Hampton Hold Off Norfolk State for 41-34 Victory

Hampton U rallies to beat Norfolk State in 60th Battle of the Bay

Hampton scored 17 unanswered points in the second quarter, while the Spartans’ lack of discipline and ball security — recurring issues this season — again proved costly.

Braden Davis helps Hampton hold off Norfolk State for 41-34 victory

Braden Davis threw a touchdown pass and had one of four rushing touchdowns for Hampton, helping the Pirates hold off Norfolk State for a 41-34 victory.Davis ran 21 yards for a touchdown with 8:52 left to play to give Hampton (2-4) a 41-31 lead.

Hampton Rallies Past Norfolk State in Battle of the Bay - Norfolk State University Athletics

HAMPTON, Va. – The Norfolk State football team jumped out to an early lead in the 64th Battle of the Bay, but Hampton rallied to claim a 41-34 victory on Saturday afternoon at Armstrong Stadium in front of a sold-out crowd of 9,710 fans.

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Braden Davis threw for a touchdown and ran for another as Hampton held off Norfolk State, 41-34, to win The Battle of the Bay. Davis, the Pirates’ signal-caller, completed 16 of 28 passes for 202 yards and connected with Donovan Shepard for a 7-yard touchdown late in the first quarter to help close an early gap. The junior later broke free for a 21-yard rushing score with 8:52 remaining, pushing Hampton’s lead to 41-31 — enough cushion to withst…