North Carolina Central will enter the 2025 Cricket MEAC/SWAC Problem with a home-field benefit in opposition to Southern.
That’s as a result of the Eagles have had an excellent latest relationship with Atlanta and big-time HBCU basic soccer video games.
Relationship again to 2021, North Carolina Central is 2-0 in neutral-site video games performed in Georgia, together with a MEAC/SWAC Problem win in 2021 in opposition to Alcorn State and a Celebration Bowl upset victory over Jackson State in 2022.
“Atlanta has been good to us. We’ve performed properly in classics since we’ve been right here, mentioned Eagles head coach Trei Oliver on Monday. “I feel we’re 6 and 0 now, whether or not it’s the Circle Metropolis Traditional, Orange Blossom, or Celebration Bowls. So we’ve had some success on the large stage.”
Addressing the pressures of enjoying underneath the nationwide highlight, Oliver emphasised stability and consistency in his method.
“We don’t put together any in a different way simply because we’re enjoying on nationwide tv or on this basic. All the pieces is strictly the identical. We follow for 2 hours; we don’t have three-hour practices or all that further stuff. We by no means change our routine.”
Looking forward to sport week, Oliver defined, “We are going to go down Thursday. That’s a bit of completely different to hit some occasions on Friday, however we speak about thermostat mentality — not too excessive, not too low. We’re going to set the summer time sound about 68 levels and let it stand up.”
Summing up his mindset and expectations, Oliver mentioned, “I’m not going to place any added strain on my guys. They’ll be able to play.”
With the Eagles’ status of robust performances on the large stage and regular management from Oliver, NCCU goals to increase its legacy of success within the storied Atlanta basic.
The Cricket MEAC/SWAC Problem Kickoff will air dwell from Middle Parc Stadium at 7:30 PM on Saturday, August 23.
