NC A&T secures first win against Rhode Island, 22-18
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 1:03 AM
Last updated Sep 27, 2026
North Carolina A&T achieved its first win of the season by defeating Rhode Island 22-18 on Saturday night in Greensboro. Key contributors included Kevin White, who scored a touchdown, and freshman kicker Asher Holland, who made three field goals. A&T's defense capitalized on Rhode Island's mistakes, converting one of four turnovers into a defensive touchdown. Despite outgaining A&T in total offense and having more first downs, Rhode Island was unable to complete a late comeback, ending their drive with an interception. Following the game, North Carolina A&T improves to 1-4 overall and 1-1 in the Coastal Athletic Association.
- •Kevin White scored on a two-yard touchdown run for A&T.
- •Freshman kicker Asher Holland converted field goals of 21, 31, and 41 yards.
- •Donavan Frederick led A&T's defense with 13 tackles and a forced fumble.
- •Rhode Island outgained A&T but failed to capitalize on opportunities.
- •NC A&T will next play at Bryant next Saturday.
- 1:03 AMYahoo Sports — NC A&T gets first win behind defense, freshman kicker, beating Rhode Island 22-18
"Kevin White had a short touchdown run and the defense turned one of four turnovers into a touchdown as North Carolina A&T upset Rhode Island 22-18 on Saturday night for its first win of the season. The Rams, ranked No. 19 in the Stats Perform Football Championship Subdivision poll, outgained the Aggies 398-303 in total offense, had a 24-13 margin in first downs and a 10-minute advantage in time of possession. The Rams scored on their next two possession to pull within four but after reaching the Aggies' 14, a holding penalty and an interception by Kamari Blankumsee ended the threat with five minutes to go.
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