Matthews' 4 TDs propels Liberty past Norfolk State 52-17
Kentory Matthews rushed for 151 yards and four touchdowns and Frankie Hickson ran for 100 yards and a score to power Liberty to a 52-17 romp over FCS-member Norfolk State on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Norfolk State Spartans
17
Liberty Flames
52
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSU | 3 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 17 |
| LIB | 10 | 28 | 7 | 7 | 52 |
Williams Stadium (VA) · 13,243 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs North Carolina Central Eagles | L 28-29 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | vs Delaware State Hornets | L 33-36 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | @ South Carolina State Bulldogs | L 7-22 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Virginia Lynchburg Dragons | W 62-0 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | @ Robert Morris Colonials | L 31-33 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 11:36 17-52
Kentory Matthews 13 Yd Run (Aaron Peart Kick)
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Touchdown 14:50 17-45
Gerald Hulett 5 Yd Run (Josh Nardone Kick)
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Touchdown 4:11 10-45
Kentory Matthews 10 Yd Run (Aaron Peart Kick)
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Touchdown 1:06 10-38
Justin Smith 10 Yd pass from Juwan Carter (Josh Nardone Kick)
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Touchdown 2:57 3-38
Rion Davis 22 Yd Interception Return (Aaron Peart Kick)
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Touchdown 3:07 3-31
Kentory Matthews 1 Yd Run (Aaron Peart Kick)
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Touchdown 11:33 3-24
Kentory Matthews 3 Yd Run (Aaron Peart Kick)
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Touchdown 14:55 3-17
Frankie Hickson 5 Yd Run (Aaron Peart Kick)
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Touchdown 0:52 3-10
Michael Bollinger 18 Yd pass from Stephen Calvert (Aaron Peart Kick)
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Field Goal 3:12 3-3
Josh Nardone 22 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:08 0-3
Aaron Peart 20 Yd Field Goal
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LIB
6 plays, 35 yards, 3:24 · End of Game
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NSU 3:24
7 plays, 37 yards, 4:09 · Punt
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LIB 7:33
5 plays, 17 yards, 3:03 · Punt
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NSU 10:36
3 plays, 1 yard, 0:55 · Punt
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LIB 11:36
7 plays, 66 yards, 3:08 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:36 17-52
Kentory Matthews 13 Yd Run (Aaron Peart Kick)
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NSU 14:50
8 plays, 75 yards, 4:21 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:50 17-45
Gerald Hulett 5 Yd Run (Josh Nardone Kick)
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LIB 4:11
2 plays, 28 yards, 0:29 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:11 10-45
Kentory Matthews 10 Yd Run (Aaron Peart Kick)
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NSU 4:40
6 plays, 21 yards, 3:17 · Interception
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LIB 7:57
10 plays, 44 yards, 4:17 · Missed FG
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NSU 12:14
6 plays, 4 yards, 2:46 · Punt
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LIB
6 plays, 34 yards, 1:00 · Missed FG
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NSU 1:06
7 plays, 75 yards, 1:51 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:06 10-38
Justin Smith 10 Yd pass from Juwan Carter (Josh Nardone Kick)
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NSU 2:57
1 play, 0 yards, 0:10 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:57 3-38
Rion Davis 22 Yd Interception Return (Aaron Peart Kick)
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LIB 3:07
8 plays, 50 yards, 2:39 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:07 3-31
Kentory Matthews 1 Yd Run (Aaron Peart Kick)
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LIB 5:46
3 plays, 1 yard, 0:54 · Punt
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NSU 6:40
9 plays, 44 yards, 4:44 · Punt
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LIB 11:33
5 plays, 60 yards, 1:44 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:33 3-24
Kentory Matthews 3 Yd Run (Aaron Peart Kick)
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NSU 13:17
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:34 · Punt
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LIB 14:55
3 plays, 12 yards, 0:47 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:55 3-17
Frankie Hickson 5 Yd Run (Aaron Peart Kick)
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NSU 0:42
0 plays, 0 yards, 0:10 · Fumble
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LIB 0:42
6 plays, 65 yards, 2:30 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:52 3-10
Michael Bollinger 18 Yd pass from Stephen Calvert (Aaron Peart Kick)
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NSU 3:12
10 plays, 56 yards, 4:48 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:12 3-3
Josh Nardone 22 Yd Field Goal
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LIB 8:08
17 plays, 76 yards, 6:52 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:08 0-3
Aaron Peart 20 Yd Field Goal
Showing the last 34 of 34 events.
Team Stats
NSU
LIB
17
1st Downs
29
5-12
3rd down efficiency
7-12
0-0
4th down efficiency
1-1
311
Total Yards
473
197
Passing
165
21/37
Comp/Att
19/32
5.3
Yards per pass
5.2
114
Rushing
308
22
Rushing Attempts
43
5.2
Yards per rush
7.2
3-35
Penalties
1-15
4
Turnovers
0
2
Fumbles lost
0
2
Interceptions thrown
0
29:01
Possession
30:59
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