One year after Claflin stunned Fayetteville State with a game-winning layup in the Broncos’ own gym, the script flipped. This time, Fayetteville State walked away on the right side of history, escaping with an 82–80 win. The Broncos shot just 31.6 percent before the break — eerily similar to last season’s heartbreaking loss. “That’s what we do.”Fayetteville State continues to be second half teamThe Broncos backed that message up in the second half. Nothing has solidified yet, but I’m proud of these guys.”For Fayetteville State, this was validation, payback, and a statement in the HBCU basketball landscape.