LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) — Running back Brendon Riddick’s scored three touchdowns and Norfolk State’s fourth-quarter fumble recovery helped the Spartans beat Liberty 31-24 Saturday night.
The Flames led 17-7 at halftime after Sirchauncey Holloway’s 6-yard touchdown run and a field goal by John Lunsford gave.
Riddick, who had 150 yards rushing, and Norfolk State’s special teams sparked the Spartans’ second-half comeback.
The running back scored on a 10-yard touchdown run cut the deficit to 17-13. An 83-yard punt return for a touchdown by Keith Johnson gave Norfolk State its first lead.