ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) Eric Phoenix threw a long touchdown pass to Einaj Carter in each half and South Carolina State breezed to a 30-3 victory over Division II-member Fort Valley State on Saturday.
After a 60-year hiatus, the Wildcats and Bulldogs met on the gridiron for the first time since 1964. South Carolina State holds a 15-2-1 lead in the series.
Phoenix and Carter teamed up for a 43-yard touchdown in the second quarter to help South Carolina State (4-2) take a 14-0 lead into halftime.
Phoenix and Carter teamed up for a 37-yard score with 4:17 left in the third to push the Bulldogs' advantage to 24 points.
Daniel Gibbs had a fourth-quarter field goal to help the Wildcats avoid the shutout.
South Carolina State opens Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) play at home versus Delaware State next Saturday.
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