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Durham: William & Mary beats NCCU 17-14 on a late field goal
William & Mary won 17-14 at O'Kelly-Riddick Stadium on Homecoming. A 41-yard field goal with 12:13 left was the difference. NCCU is 2-5.
By Triangle Local Newsroom · Published
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What we know
Confirmed
- William & Mary beat North Carolina Central 17-14 on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, at O'Kelly-Riddick Stadium in Durham.Confirmed by William & Mary Athletics recap; NCCU Athletics recap
- The game was Homecoming and closed NCCU's non-conference schedule. NCCU is 2-5. William & Mary is 3-4.Confirmed by William & Mary Athletics recap; NCCU Athletics recap
- Max Lipinski's 41-yard field goal with 12:13 left in the fourth quarter put William & Mary ahead 17-14. Neither team scored after that.Confirmed by William & Mary Athletics recap; NCCU Athletics recap
- NCCU quarterback Cobey Thompkins ran for a touchdown in the third quarter that tied the game at 14-14.Confirmed by William & Mary Athletics recap; NCCU Athletics recap
- NCCU next opens MEAC play at Delaware State on Friday, Oct. 23, after an open week.Confirmed by NCCU Athletics recap
What happened
William & Mary beat North Carolina Central 17-14 on Saturday at O'Kelly-Riddick Stadium in Durham.
The game was Homecoming and closed NCCU's non-conference schedule. The Eagles are 2-5. William & Mary is 3-4. Both schools' recaps list the same final.
The late kick
Max Lipinski's 41-yard field goal with 12:13 left in the fourth quarter put the Tribe ahead 17-14. Neither team scored after that.
NCCU had tied the game at 14-14 in the third quarter on a touchdown run by quarterback Cobey Thompkins. The two official recaps do not agree on the length of that run, so that number is not used here.
What's next
NCCU has an open week, then opens MEAC play at Delaware State on Friday, Oct. 23, according to the school's recap.
Why it matters
NCCU is Durham's FCS program, and this was Homecoming at O'Kelly-Riddick Stadium. The Eagles are 2-5 heading into MEAC play.
Sources
- Football Defeats NC Central, 17-14, in Non-Conference Finale
Official sourcePublished by William & Mary Athletics · Checked Oct 10, 2026, 9:30 PM
- Eagles Drop Low-Scoring Homecoming Tilt vs. William & Mary
Official sourcePublished by NCCU Athletics · Checked Oct 10, 2026, 9:30 PM
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