WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -The Winston-Salem State University football team begins its home slate
starting conference play against Elizabeth City State University. WSSU takes on the Vikings of Elizabeth City State University at Bowman Gray Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for Saturday, September 16th at 6:00 p.m.
 
Game Information
Opponent: Elizabeth City State University (1-1, 0-0 CIAA)
Date/Time: Saturday, September 16th |6 p.m.
Location: Winston-Salem N.C. (Bowman Gray Stadium)
Media: Watch/Listen /Live Stats
Theme: Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist/Greek Day, Community Day, Faculty/Staff

Series Information
This will be the 9th meeting between the Rams and Vikings; the very first matchup took place in 2006. WSSU leads the series 6-2. Last season the Rams fell 20-17 to the Vikings. ECSU has won the last two meetings by a combined four points.  The Rams lasted defeated ECSU in 2015, 17-10

Recent Series History
09/17/2022- ECSU 20, WSSU 17 (Elizabeth City, N.C)
09/25/2021 WSSU 19, ECSU 14 (Winston-Salem, N.C)
09/26/2015 ECSU 17, WSSU 10 (Rocky Mount, N.C)
09/27/2014  WSSU 35, ECSU 7 (Winston-Salem, N.C)
11/10/2012 WSSU 34, ECSU 19 (Durham, N.C)
11/12/2011 WSSU 38, ESCU 18 (Durham, N.C)
09/03/2011 ECSU 17, WSSU 22 (N/A)
09/17/2005 WSSU 34. ECSU 23 (Winston-Salem, N.C)
 
ECSU Last Time vs. St. Augustine's
The Vikings faced off against the Falcons in a defensive battle which led to a 13-0 win by the Vikings. As both teams' offensive struggles continued into the 4th quarter with the score being 0-0 the Vikings got on the board to take the lead.  ECSU used a 6:35 drive to score the very first points of the game on a 36-yard rushing touchdown.
 
Last Time vs. Ohio Dominican
WSSU started off strong as Jasahn Rankin picked off Old Dominican and ran it inside the 10-yard line. This led to a Daylin Lee quarterback sneak which gave the Rams a 6-0 lead. ODU scored 14 points in the second quarter. Coming out of the half the Rams' defense surrendered a 2-yard rushing touchdown which made the lead 20-7. In the fourth quarter, Daylin Lee connected with Chad Turner on a 52-yard pass touchdown and the extra point cut the lead to 20-14.
 
As the Rams defense looked to get one more stop to give the ball back to the offense, they surrendered a 7-yard rushing touchdown which extended the lead to 26-14. Which was the final score as the Rams fell short in a 26-14 loss.