{
  "id": 10106364,
  "title": "NC A&T gets first win behind defense, freshman kicker, beating Rhode Island 22-18",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/nc-a-t-gets-first-win-behind-defense-freshman-kicker-beating-rhode",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-27T01:06:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/uncategorized/2026/09/26/nc-at-gets-first-win-behind-defense-freshman-kicker-beating-rhode-island-22-18"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Greensboro, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina A&T secured their first victory of the season on Saturday night, defeating Rhode Island 22-18. Quarterback Kevin White contributed a brief touchdown run, while the powerful defense turned a turnover into a scoring chance. With four turnovers throughout the game, the Rams turned one of them into a touchdown. The Rams outgained Rhode Island 398-303 in total offense, had a 24-13 advantage in first downs, and held a 10-minute edge in time of possession. However, Rhode Island's Terrence Campbell rushed for 85 yards and a touchdown of his own. Freshman kicker Asher Holland contributed three field goals for North Carolina A&T, while Kamari Blankumsee intercepted a pass to thwart a Rhode Island rally with five minutes remaining. Senior defensive end Donavan Frederick played a pivotal role, recording 13 tackles, including 10 solo, a sack, three tackles for loss, breaking up three passes, and forcing a fumble.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "NC A&T defeats Rhode Island 22-18",
    "Freshman kicker Asher Holland scores 3 field goals",
    "Defense secures win with turnovers turned into scores"
  ],
  "editors_take": "North Carolina A&T's strong defense and freshman kicker Asher Holland's three field goals proved decisive in securing their first win of the season over Rhode Island.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}