Tim Shankle's 5-yard touchdown run to start the second quarter helped North Carolina Central hold on to a 10-7 win over Savannah State on Saturday.
Shankle rushed for 97 yards on 16 carries for the Eagles (4-7), who outgained the Tigers (5-7) 330-122 in the game.
Keon Williams completed 15 of 20 passes for 216 yards with one interception for North Carolina Central.
Kurvin Curry completed 8 of 18 passes for 99 yards with one touchdown and one interception for Savannah State.
The Eagles opened the scoring on a 42-yard field goal by Brandon Gilbert, and took a 10-0 lead into halftime on Shankle's score.
Curry connected with Isaiah Osborne on a 30-yard score with 3:49 remaining in the third quarter to pull the Tigers within three points, but they wouldn't score again.
CLICK ON THE VIDEO LINK TO HEAR FROM COACH ROBBY WELLS ON SATURDAY'S GAME.
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