Delaware State-Norfolk State game brings "exhilarating" atmosphere to Linc to cap off One Philly HBCU Week

The sounds of marching bands, the movement of majorette dancers and the energy of thousands of HBCU students, alumni and fans filled Lincoln Financial Field Saturday as Delaware State University and Norfolk State University capped off Philadelphia's One Philly HBCU Week.Delaware State defeated Norfolk State, 36-33, after a 35-yard field goal as time expired, completing a 17-point comeback. But for many of those who came to the Linc, the afternoon was about much more than the final score.The game served as the finale of the city's six-day HBCU celebration, which included a Battle of the Bands, a college choir competition, a job and college fair, a step show and football games at Lincoln Financial Field.For Delaware State senior and head drum major Zuri Brown, performing at the home of the Eagles was especially meaningful. The 23-year-old is from West Philadelphia."The energy is outstanding. I'm from West Philadelphia so it just feels good to be home," Brown said.Brown has had the opport