Box Score Virginia Union University's Darius Taylor passed for 127 yards, but Winston-Salem State outlasted the Panthers 21-20 in the First Annual Willard Bailey Classic on Saturday, September 16, in Hovey Field in Richmond, Va.

The game, a non-conference match-up between two CIAA teams, saw the lead change three times.

Taylor completed 11 of 17 passes, with Lavatiae Kelly being his favorite receiver.  Kelly had five catches for 67 yards.

Taylor was also the Panthers' leading rusher, with 86 yards on 14 carries.

On the defensive side, VUU's Sterling Hammond had two interceptions while teammate Tevin Gordon led the Panthers with nine tackles.

The loss dropped Virginia Union to 1-2 on the season while Winston-Salem State is now 2-1.

The Panthers begin CIAA conference play when they meet Fayetteville State University at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 23, in Hovey Field in Richmond, Va.