Day: November 2, 2021

SIAC Volleyball Week 9 : Players of the Week

Brandon King

Tuesday the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association announced their week 9 volleyball honourees. Here are this week top volley ballers and their recent exploits. From the SIAC: ATLANTA, Ga. (November 2, 2021) – Jazmyne Walker (Central State) was named Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) Volleyball Offensive Player of the Week, while Daija Walton (Benedict) earnedDefensive Player of the Week, released by the league office on Tuesday. Ashleigh Reeves (Benedict) was also tabbed Setter of the Week alongside Morgan Hebert (Fort Valley State) who earned Newcomer of the Week. OFFENSIVE – Jazmyne Walker, Sophomore, Outside Hitter, Central State Central State outside hitter Jazmyne Walker led CSU…

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Albany State footballer struck and killed by city bus

Brandon King

Tragedy has shown up on doorstep of the Albany State campus and football team. Monday ASU linebacker Adonis Butler was hit by a city bus on the University’s east campus. The young brother was pronounced deceased at the scene , according to the ASU Facebook post. An investigation has been launched by the Albany Police, the Albany State University Police and the Georgia State Patrol. Monday afternoon ASU stated the Dennis Drive entrance, adjacent to the student Union will be closed until further notice. To the family, friends and loved…

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November 1, 2021 NBA StatCap: A big night for DeMar DeRozan

Brandon King

Who Got it Done pt rb ast DeMar DeRozanCHI @ BOS 37 7 2   15-20 fg Jarrett AllenCLE @ CHO 24 16 2   3 blk Cole AnthonyORL @ MIN 31 9 8   6-11 3-pt D. SabonisIND vs. SAS 24 13 6 LaMelo BallCHO vs. CLE 30 7 6   5-8 3-pt Paul GeorgeLAC vs. OKC 32 9 7   5-8 3-pt OG AnunobyTOR @ NYK 36 6 2 Franz WagnerORL @ MIN 28 4 2   5-9 3-pt Andre DrummondPHI vs. POR 14 15 7   5 stl  K. TownsMIN vs. ORL 23 16…

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2021 Week 9 CIAA Football Recap: Donkey-kicking Saturday

Brandon King

Week 9 of CIAA saw many teams get the boot put to their backsides , with all but one game decided by 20 points. from the CIAA: 2021 CIAA Football Standings2021 CIAA Football Composite Schedule2021 Statistics   CHARLOTTE – Week nine of the 2021 season is in books and with one week still remaining in the league’s regular season the matchup for the conference title is set. #13 Bowie State and Fayetteville State will meet in the CIAA Football Championship in Salem, VA on November 13 for the third straight season. Should both teams finish…

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CIA A Football Week 9 Honourees

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Monday the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) announced the latest round of their weekly football honorees. Here are this week’s top performers and their on-field exploits: From the CIAA: FOOD LION OFFENSIVE LINEMAN OF THE WEEK #52 Savion Hopes, Virginia Union(Gr, OL – Detroit, MI) Hopes led a VUU offensive line that paved the way for 532 yards of total offense that included 234 yards rushing in their 44-14 win over Elizabeth City State. The Panthers didn’t give up a sack, averaged seven yards per play, and registered 28 first downs while…

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MEAC Volleyball Weekly Honorees

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From the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference: NORFOLK, Va., Nov. 1, 2021—Coppin State junior Paola Caten and North Carolina Central senior Arlanda Faulkner were selected as the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Volleyball Co-Players of the Week, presented by Coca-Cola, the conference office announced today.Howard’s Cimone Woodard was named Rookie of the Week and North Carolina Central sophomore Lauren Janok was named Setter of the Week, while Maryland Eastern Shore’s Charlize Williams earned Defensive Player of the Week honors. Caten (5-11, Jr., OH, Tampa, Fla.)averaged 4.4 kills and 2.8 digs per set this past weekend, hitting a combined .303 across eight sets…

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