NC Central beats down Norfolk State 36-6

From NC Central Athletics:   NORFOLK, Va. – North Carolina Central University amassed five takeaways (3 interceptions, 2 fumble recoveries) and six sacks, and connected on the second-longest pass play in school history during a 36-6 conference road victory over Norfolk State University at William “Dick” Price Stadium on Saturday. Among NCCU’s five takeaways was a red-zone interception by NCCU senior safety Jaquell Taylormidway through the third quarter, keeping the Spartans off the scoreboard. Two plays later, Eagles quarterback Chauncey Caldwell connected with tight end Sherman McLeod for a 93-yard…

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South Carolina State defeats Delaware State 30-19

From dsuhornetcom: Orangeburg, S.C. (Oct. 20, 2018) — South Carolina State scored two touchdowns after blocking punts and another on an interception return in a 30-19 win over Delaware State in a MEAC contest on homecoming Saturday at Oliver C. Stadium this afternoon. The Bulldogs won for the second time in three games to improve to 2-5 overall and 2-2 in the MEAC, while the Hornets are winless in seven games, including four league contests this season. Delaware State won the total yardage battle, 410-404, highlighted by a 217-136 edge…

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Tennessee State dominant in 41-14 victory over Tennessee Tech

From tsutigerscom :   NASHVILLE — Playing at Nissan Stadium for the first time since the season opener on Sept. 1, the Tennessee State football team put on a show for the home crowd in a 41-14 win over Tennessee Tech in Ohio Valley Conference action on Saturday. TSU (3-3, 2-2 OVC) dominated the Golden Eagles (0-7, 0-4 OVC) on both sides of the ball. Quarterback Micheal Hughes was 22-of-27 for 318 yards and three touchdown passes, two of which were caught by Treon Harris. The offense finished with 472 yards.…

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Albany State defeats Clark-Atlanta 36-3

Returning to the confines of historic Hugh Mills Stadium for the first time in over ten years, Albany State won its fifth game in row by rolling over Clark-Atlanta 36-3 in ASU’s homecoming game. It was the Albany State special teams that got things going for the Golden Rams. A blocked punt on the first possession of the game by Antonio Leroy set the Albany State offense up at the CAU 19 yard line. Two plays for losses pushed ASU back and they ultimately would have to settle for a…

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First Look at the Off White x Nike Air Max 90 “Desert Ore”

This “Desert Ore” colorway will be the latest addition to the Off White x Nike Air Max 90 collection. The sneaker features a desert ore upper with hyper crimson branding on the lateral and medial sides, with the medial side swoosh sporting Off-White’s signature text. The deconstructed tongue sports the label on the top lateral side. The multi-material upper sits atop a desert rose midsole and outsole. The Off-White x Nike Air Max 90 “Desert Ore” is expected to release later in 2018 or early 2019 at select Nike Sportswear…

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“Rookie of the Year” Air Jordan Legacy 312 Official Images

Don C’s Jordan Legacy 312 joins the Air Jordan I in drawing its inspiration from the threads MJ rocked when he accepted the Rookie of the Year Award. This 312, like the aforementioned Air Jordan I, is outfitted in a gold harvest, black, and sail color blocking with contrasting splashes of red. Elephant print overlays at the midfoot on the both the medial and lateral sides of the shoe and a forefoot strap with “NIKE” across it completes the look of the upper. A two-tone sail and baroque brown midsole…

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Virginia Union Football now #2 in nation

by Panthers Sports Information Department : Richmond, VA- Virginia Union University’s football team has moved up to being ranked second in the nation in Dr. Henry Cavil’s HBCU Mid-Major Division Football Poll, released on Wednesday, October 10. Langston University is ranked #1 with a 5-1 record while VUU is second with an identical 5-1 record. Benedict, Morehouse, Fayetteville State, Bowie State, Tuskegee, Albany State, Edward Waters and Virginia State round out the Top 10. Virginia Union is 5-1 overall and 3-0 in the CIAA. The Panthers are coming off a…

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SWAC announces their 2018 HOF Class

from swacorg :   BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Southwestern Athletic Conference announced the 2018 Hall of Fame class this week, with seven of the Southwestern Athletic Conference’s most impactful contributors selected to be enshrined. Alcorn State’s Dave Washington, Jr., Alabama State’s Larry Watkins, Grambling State’s Ralph A. Garr, Sr., Jackson State’s Eric Strothers, Prairie View A&M’s Nathaniel Gross, Southern’s Roger Cador, and longtime league administrator Lonza Hardy will be enshrined on Nov. 30 at The Sheraton in Birmingham, Ala. The induction is set to begin with a reception at 6…

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October 20 SWAC Football Schedule

Four games are on the October 20 SWAC docket, with the Jackson State game with North Alabama being the only non-SWAC game. UAPB Mississippi Valley State 2 p.m. Itta Bena, MS(Conf.) Stats   Texas Southern Southern 2 p.m.  Dallas, Texas(Conf.) Audio North Alabama Jackson State 2 p.m.  Jackson, MS Grambling State Alcorn State 2 p.m. Lorman, Miss.(Conf.) Stats Radio: 91.7 FM TV: ESPN3Video

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