Day: November 14, 2023

NC Central’s Bella Dearinger earns third MEAC Setter of the Week honors

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Courtesty of North Carolina Central Athletics NORFOLK, Va. – Junior Bella Dearinger posted 43 assists and 11 digs for the North Carolina Central University volleyball team in Friday’s 3-1 Senior Night victory over South Carolina State University to collect her third MEAC Volleyball Setter of the Week award of the season as announced by the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference on Monday, Nov. 13. Dearinger netted her eighth double-double of the season as NCCU finished its regular season with a victory. Dearinger tallied 43 assists as the Eagles hit .211 in the triumph. The Muncie, Indiana, resident…

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Norfolk State’s Gabrielle Gilbert named MEAC Rookie of the Week

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Courtesy of Alex Lehmbeck, Asst SID, Norfolk State Athletics orfolk State freshman Gabrielle Gilbert has been named Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Volleyball Rookie of the Week, the conference announced on Monday afternoon. The award marks Gilbert’s sixth MEAC recognition this regular season, and fifth Rookie of the Week honor. The accolade comes after a strong performance against Howard on Friday, pacing the Spartans in kills (10), digs (9), and service aces (4). She added two blocks as well. 

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Norfolk State wins Battle of the Bay, 75-68 over Hampton

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Title Image via Matt Patterson Courtesy of Alex Lehmbeck, Asst. SID, Norfolk State Athletics 68 Hampton 1-2,0-0 CAA 75 Winner Norfolk St. 3-0,0-0 MEAC Team 1 2 F Hampton 32  36  68 Norfolk St. 41  34  75 The Norfolk State men’s basketball team held off a late Hampton comeback effort on Monday night, defeating the Pirates 75-68 at Joseph G. Echols Hall. The Spartans (3-0) and Pirates (1-2) put up quite the show for the sold-out crowd, both teams fighting for every loose ball and rebound. The victory marked the Norfolk State’s third consecutive…

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2023 SWAC Volleyball Tournament Seedings and Quarterfinal matches

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Courtesy of the Southwestern Athletic Conference Tournament Bracket BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- The Southwestern Athletic Conference has announced its 2023 SWAC Volleyball Tournament seedings following the conclusion of regular season play. Alabama State (16-0 SWAC) enters the tournament as the No. 1 seed . Prairie View A&M claimed the No. 2 seed (13-3 SWAC), while Florida A&M claimed the No. 3 seed (12-4 SWAC) followed by No. 4 seed Alabama A&M (11-5 SWAC). Jackson State (10-6 SWAC) enters the tournament as the No. 5 seed. Grambling State claimed the No. 6 seed (8-8…

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SIAC 2023 Football All-Conference Teams Ann

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Courtesy Alexandra Brown of the SIAC The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) is excited to announce All-Conference First Team and Second Team selections, marking a spectacular conclusion to the 2023 football season. The selected honorees have consistently demonstrated exceptional skill and unwavering commitment, bringing pride to their respective institutions and elevating the competitive spirit of the SIAC! ALL-CONFERENCE FIRST TEAM POSITION NAME SCHOOL CLASSIFICATION HOMETOWN Offensive Line Roger Smith Benedict College Sophomore Cleveland, Ohio Offensive Line Jemeil Jackson Fort Valley State University Junior Hampton, Georgia Offensive Line Mitchell Romig Benedict College…

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Ice-cold shooting sinks Bulls in 118-109 loss to Bucks

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courtesy of Sam Smith, Bulls.com There was no bucking the trend Monday for the Bulls, and not only with their 17th loss in their last 20 games against the Milwaukee Bucks, this time 118-109. Because just as concerning was the continued confused shooting of both Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan, the Bulls two primarily premier offensive player who are both near career lows in shooting. And it continued again in Milwaukee with LaVine’s 20 points coming on five of 19 attempts and DeRozan equally uncharacteristic with three of 14 for…

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