Virginia State University’s football team showcased an impressive aerial attack, amassing nearly 330 passing yards from three quarterbacks to defeat Bowie State 38-17 during Saturday’s homecoming game.

  

The Trojans (3-3, 2-1) wasted no time, scoring on their opening drive with a 37-yard touchdown pass from Romelo Williams to Ajenavi Byrd. The Bulldogs (1-5, 1-3) struggled to respond, going three-and-out on their first possession.

VSU extended its lead in the second quarter when Malik Hunter turned a crossing route into a 47-yard touchdown. A muffed punt by Bowie State set up a 26-yard field goal by Joshua Campbell, pushing the score to 17-0.

Just before halftime, Jimmyll Williams capped an eight-play drive with a one-yard touchdown run, giving the Trojans a commanding 24-0 lead at the break.

Bowie State showed signs of life with a strong touchdown drive to start the third quarter, but VSU quickly answered. Romelo Williams scored on an 11-yard run, followed by J. Williams’ second touchdown of the game, extending the lead to 38-7.

The Bulldogs managed to add 10 points late in the game, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the deficit.

Romelo Williams finished 16 of 28 for 291 yards and two touchdowns, adding 43 rushing yards. Hunter led the receiving corps with six catches for 110 yards and a touchdown.

VSU outgained Bowie State 457-248 in total yards. The Trojans converted 8 of 18 third downs, while holding the Bulldogs to just 1 of 11.

Virginia State begins a three-game road trip at Elizabeth City State at 1 p.m. on Oct. 19.