NCCU Football to Face Delta State in NCAA Regional Playoffs

NCCU Football to Face Delta State in NCAA Regional Playoffs

November 19, 2006

North Carolina Central University, the undefeated CIAA champions and No. 1 seed in the Southeast region, will play No. 5 seed Delta State University in the second round of the 2006 NCAA Division II Football Southeast Region playoffs on Saturday, Nov. 25, inside O'Kelly-Riddick Stadium in Durham, N.C. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m.

Delta State advances to the second round of the regional playoffs after a 17-10 come-from-behind victory at No. 4 Elizabeth City State University on Saturday (Nov. 18). ECSU held a 10-0 lead midway through the third quarter, but the Statesmen scored 17 unanswered points for the road win.

Tickets are $12 for adults and $5 for students/children ($3 for students/children in advance of game day). Fans are encouraged to purchase their tickets on the internet ( http://www.nccu.edu/athletics/tickets.html ). For more information, contact the NCCU Ticket Office at (919) 530-5170.

The Eagles, 11-0 for the first time in school history, are ranked No. 4 in the NCAA Division II and No. 1 in black college football.