Day: December 29, 2022

Black and White Air Jordan 1 Low: Official Images

Brandon King

Already this colourway is already being called “Panda” by some, including several publuications, we refuse to do that here. A stop must be put to this; we cannot and should not slap the “panda” moniker on every black and white sneaker because it won’t be too long until there will be sneaker simpletons calling the Concords, the panda 11. As can be gleaned from the above paragraph, this upcoming women’s-specific Air Jordan 1 Low sports a white and black color scheme, with the white foundational layer overlaid with black, including…

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“University Blue” Air Jordan 1 Mid GS on the way

Brandon King

This GS-geared Air Jordan 1 Mid sports a black leather foudational layer overlaid with university blue at the typical locations of the toe, eye rows. wrapping the heel and flanking the ankles. University blue mesh also comprisese the tongue, and the same hue also shows up for the Swooshes that adorn the medial and lateral sides. Black stands in on the lateral Wings logo and Jumpman branding on the tonuge, completing an upper that sits atop a white midsole and university blue rubber outsole. The “University Blue” Air Jordan 1…

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MVSU alum Kendrick Wade named new Mississippi Valley head football coach

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Courtesy of Mississippi Valley State Athletics  With the holiday season in full swing, Mississippi Valley State University Athletic Director Hakim McClellan is preparing for the 2023 season by naming Kendrick Wade as the school’s 18th football coach. Wade is no stranger to MVSU, being a two-time graduate, star football player, and coach for the Delta Devils. He makes his way back to his alma mater after seven years of head coaching experience on the high school and middle school level, followed by six years as an assistant coach on the…

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Maryland Eastern Shore gets by Columbia University 74-67 in OT

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Courtesy of Nick Lewis, Maryland Eastern Shore Athletics 74  UMES 67 CU Team 1 2 OT 1 F UMES 28  33  13  74 CU 19  42  6  67 The University of Maryland Eastern Shore men’s basketball team used an overtime surge to win its third straight contest, topping the Columbia University Lions 74-67 on Wednesday, December 28 at Levien Gymnasium. The victory made the Hawks the first Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference team to defeat Columbia, who were 9-0 all-time against the league entering Wednesday’s action. “Another great win for our program,”…

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Jackson State’s Aubrey Miller Jr named to Athlon Sports first team All-America

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Courtesy of Jackson State Athletics: Jackson State football LB Aubrey Miller Jr. adds another honor to his stellar 2022 campaign as he has been named first-team All-America by Athlon Sports. Miller was the defensive anchor in helping JSU football to an undefeated regular season and second consecutive Southwestern Athletic Conference championship. Among his numerous awards, Miller has been named to several All-SWAC teams along with being named SWAC Defensive Player of the Year, BOXTOROW HBCU All-America and National Defensive Player of the Year, Associated Press FCS All-America, and Stats Perform FCS All-America,…

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Tennessee State basketball to begin conference play against Morehead State

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Courtesy of Tennessee State Athletics After finishing the nonconference slate with an 8-5 record, the Tennessee State men’s basketball team has one thing on its mind and it’s the road to Evansville, Indiana, and the Ford Center where the OVC Trophy will be hoisted above Center Court just past 9 PM on March 4 with the victor headed to the NCAA Tournament. We begin season two in Nashville as the Tigers open league play against Morehead State (Thursday) and Little Rock (Saturday) before the start of the New Year.  WHERE…

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Tennessee State women’s hoops to open OVC play against Morehead State Thursday night

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Courtesy of Tennessee State Athletics NASHVILLE — Christmas break is over, which means one thing for the Tennessee State women’s basketball team, it’s time for Ohio Valley Conference play. The Tigers are set to host two OVC opponents this weekend as they will welcome Morehead State on Thursday evening, followed by a contest with the OVC’s newest member Little Rock on Saturday. TSU finished its non-conference slate with a 5-6 record, including five wins at home. The Matchup: Tennessee State (5-6, 0-0 OVC) vs. Morehead State (4-7, 0-0 OVC)Date/Time: Thursday, December 29 at 5:30…

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MEAC Basketball: Howell’s career night pushes Howard past VCU

Brandon King

79  HOWW 67 VCU Team 1 2 3 4 F HOWW 19  15  22  23  79 VCU 15  17  10  25  67 Destiny Howell had herself quite the ball game. The junior point guard poured in a career-high 35 points in helping to lead Howard past Virginia Commonwealth University, 79-67. When Destiny is locked in and focused, she is very tough to guard,” said Coach Ty Grace in her assessment of Howell’s performance. “She was efficient and took every shot with tremendous confidence. When she gets in rhythm, it’s a challenge to…

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