“font-family: ‘Times New Roman’; line-height: 14px;”>It is the game

everyone marked on their calendar at the start of the season. It’s

neither the Winston nor the North Carolina Central game. It’s

homecoming.

It is the game everyone marked on their calendar at the start of the season. It’s neither the Winston nor the North Carolina Central game. It’s homecoming.

The N.C. A&T Aggies (3-2, 2-0) will take the field in the highly anticipated homecoming game against the Delaware State Hornets (2-4, 0-3) on Saturday.

A&T has not won a homecoming game in seven years. The last homecoming win for the Aggies was against Howard when they defeated the Bison 27-0.

The Aggies are currently enjoying a two game winning streak after shutting out the usually powerful Bethune-Cookman Wildcats offense with a 22-3 victory last Saturday. This marked the first win against the Wildcats in eight years.

Going into the game, the Aggies will bring a few more threats on offense. Running backs Mike Mayhew, Dominique Drake, and Devin Moore are all showing their ability to run the ball. Mayhew currently leads the MEAC in rushing. 

Wide receivers, Wallace Miles and Larry Raper along with the versatile Greensboro native, Ricky Lewis are also contributing to the Aggies offense.

The offensive line is beginning to step up their game as well, despite an inconsistent start to the season.

A&T’s defense has also played a big part in the team’s success allowing only six points total in their last two games with cornerback Justin Ferrell leading pack along with D’Vonte Grant (37 tackles), Brandon Hover (36 tackles), and defensive end Tony Mashburn.

“Our focus should be winning the game…we want them to enjoy homecoming because it is a special event for them…and try to focus on what homecoming is all about for us and that is the football game,” said A&T head coach Rod Broadway. “I do know this homecoming is a lot more enjoyable when you win. So we need to go out and win so that we can enjoy homecoming the way it should be enjoyed.”

The Aggies are currently ranked second in the MEAC behind the Norfolk State Spartans, while the Hornets, are ranked last.

Delaware State head coach Kermit Blount and his pack will walk into Aggie Stadium coming off a 38-21 loss to the Spartans last weekend.

The last time the Hornets played in Aggie Stadium they blew out the Aggies 27-0, but this season the Aggies look to take the win on their home field.

“We are excited to play not because of the occasion but because it’s another chance to go out and define ourselves,” said  wide receiver Wallace Miles.

The two teams will face off at 1:30 p.m. at Aggie Stadium.

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• Karmen Robinson, Sports Editor