CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Johnson C. Smith University celebrated Homecoming with a dominant 40-6 victory over Lincoln University (Pa.) on Saturday.

The Golden Bulls established control early, taking a 9-0 lead in the first quarter behind a 41-yard field goal by Alexis Rosario-Beltran and a 36-yard touchdown pass from Damien Mazil to Reginald Daniel.

Lincoln scored its lone touchdown in the second quarter, but JCSU responded with two touchdown connections from Mazil, including a 28-yard pass to Brian Lane and a 53-yard strike to Daniel, to take a 23-6 halftime lead.

JCSU continued its strong performance in the second half as Mazil connected with Lane for a 16-yard touchdown in the third quarter. Kamarro Edmonds added a 3-yard rushing touchdown in the fourth, and Rosario-Beltran capped the scoring with a 43-yard field goal.

The Golden Bulls' balanced scoring attack and strong execution on offense secured the 34-point victory in front of the Homecoming crowd.