Day: January 30, 2019

Brandon King

From swac.org: BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- With the 2018-19 Southwestern Athletic Conference league schedule in full swing several pivotal national television match-ups highlight the remainder of the season. On Monday, February 4, Mississippi Valley State will travel to face Grambling State in a contest that is slated to be televised at 8:00 p.m. on ESPNU. Arkansas-Pine Bluff will hosts the league’s third televised contest of the season on Monday, February 18th when the Golden Lions take the hardwood against the Braves of Alcorn State on ESPNU at 6:00 p.m. Prairie View A&M will…

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CIAA, Lowe’s to recognize SAU’s Kelsee Arnold and Tyre Gathright

Brandon King

From theciaa.com: Office of Sports Information RALEIGH, N.C. (Jan. 29) – The Lowe’s Corporation and the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) will recognize basketball student-athletes Kelsee Arnold (Sr./Fayetteville, GA) and Tyre Gathright (Sr./Wilmington, NC) of Saint Augustine’s University (SAU) during the men’s and women’s doubleheader against Livingstone College on Wednesday, Jan. 30, at Emery Gymnasium. Both Arnold and Gathright are SAU nominees for the Lowe’s CIAA Senior CLASS Award, given to a male and female basketball senior who excel in the areas of the four C’s – Classroom, Character, Community…

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Week 9 SIAC Basketball Players of the Week

Brandon King

From thesiac.com: ATLANTA, Ga. (January 27, 2019) – The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) has announced its men’s and women’s basketball Players of the Week. For women, Alexis Carter (Tuskegee)was named Player of the Week, while Reagan Jackson (Clark Atlanta) earned Newcomer of the Week. For men,Shelvick Henry (Clark Atlanta) was named Player of the Week, while Michael Reeves (Central State) earned Newcomer of the Week, released by the league office on Tuesday. Women’s Basketball PLAYER OF THE WEEK – Alexis Carter, TuskegeeForward  |  6’2 |  Senior  |  Atlanta, Ga. Alexis Carter helped lead the Tuskegee University women’s basketball team to a 3-0 last week. The senior was the…

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“Blue Chill” Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG – Official Photos

Brandon King

This women’s exclusive Air Jordan 1 releases on Valentine’s Day. We have covered them previously and now the official images have been released. They feature a white obsidian and blue chill patent leather upper, with white branding on the tongue. The upper sits atop a white midsole and blue chill outsole. The “blue chill” Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG will release in women’s sizing globally February 2 and February 14 in North America at select Jordan Brand retail venues. The sticker price is set at $160 USD. Air Jordan…

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“UNC” Air Jordan 9 Official Photos

Brandon King

Very similar to the “Pearl” high sample from 2002, this upcoming Air Jordan 9 has a North Carolina feel to it. This sneaker is outfitted with a white leather base overlaid with a navy patent leather rand. University blue is used on the “AIR JORDAN” emblazoned on the, on the Jumpman logo on the heel and on the insole. A navy midsole and white outsole supports the aforementioned upper. The “UNC”Air Jordan 9 will release February 9 at nike.com and select Jordan Brand retail locations. The sticker price is set…

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