20140927FootballVsECSU192Ed

After a tough non-conference schedule that saw the WSSU Rams face two ranked teams, and three playoff teams, the #15 ranked Winston-Salem State Rams will shift focus as they begin their run for another CIAA Title, as the Rams will host the Vikings of Elizabeth City State University in the CIAA opener, at Bowman Gray Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:00 pm.

 

Elizabeth City State is coming off of a tough 20-19 loss to Benedict last weekend.

 

This matchup will be the first in two season between the Rams and Vikings, who met three times in two years recently, as the Rams defeated the Vikings in back to back CIAA Championships in 2011 and 2012.

 

The WSSU Rams opened the season with two straight top 25 games, and must now refocus for another solid challenge from the Elizabeth City State Vikings.

 

One thing the WSSU Rams must do to help secure this win, is cut down on mental mistakes and penalties. WSSU currently is average 9.7 penalties per game for 83.3 yards per game.

 

The Series

The contest will be the 56th gridiron meeting between the two schools, with WSSU holding a 38-15-2 series lead. Below is the last sixth matchups between WSSU and Elizabeth City St.

 

2001: WSSU won, 45-6

2002: ECSU won, 15-14

2005: WSSU won, 24-23

2011: WSSU won, 22-17; WSSU won, 38-18

2012: WSSU won 34-19

Done