North Carolina A&T issues statement on Elon homecoming brawl

North Carolina A&T released a statement following the brawl that occurred between members of the North Carolina A&T and Elon football teams after the Aggies' 100th anniversary homecoming victory over Elon. The confrontation happened immediately following the game on North Carolina A&T's sideline. The statement from North Carolina A&T's Athletics Department explained that a brief fight ensued when the visiting team crossed over to the home team's side of the field.

Both teams left the field without further incident after the altercation. North Carolina A&T won the game 13-10, securing the victory with a sack of Elon's quarterback in the final seconds. Athletics Director Katreshia Louis-Verrett praised the competitive nature of the game and expressed pride in A&T's victory. She also expressed hope for Elon's continued success throughout the season.

Elon players were seen confronting an A&T player, sparking the brawl. Broadcast commentators quickly attributed the cause of the fight to Elon's players, stating that Elon's players had intentionally sought out an A&T player. North Carolina A&T head coach Shawn Gibbs expressed disappointment with how the situation unfolded, noting that it was not the intended outcome for either coaching staff.