Day: November 17, 2023

NC Central hoops to embark on three game road trip

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title image via Juan Richardon URHAM, N.C. – The North Carolina Central University men’s basketball team is back on the road this weekend and the early part of next week for a matchup at Longwood on Saturday, and back-to-back games at the Campbell Classic next Monday and Tuesday. The Eagles look to collect their first road victories of the season. Full Game Notes – Game 5 (Updates for game notes 6-7 will be made after results.) GAME NOTES: Week 3 at Longwood, Campbell & The Citadel (at Campbell) 2023-24 Regular Season…

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Tuskegee to take part in Chris Paul HBCU Tip-Off this weekend

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Courtesy of Tuskegee Athletics TUSKEGEE, Ala. __ The Tuskegee men’s basketball program will travel to participate in the Chris Paul HBCU Tip-Off over the weekend in a nationally televised event, hosted by Chris Paul and the Basketball Hall of Fame. The Golden Tigers will face Winston-Salem State at 8:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 18, before facing either Cheyney or Virginia Union on Sunday inside the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. GAME INFORMATION Date: Saturday, November 18Start: 8:00 pm ETLocation: Uncassville, Conn.Site: Mohegan Sun ArenaWatch Live:ESPN+Listen Live:Golden Tiger Sports Network The Golden Tigers (0-2) come into the…

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North Central V. Delaware State: Game Notes

Brandon King

Title Image via Doug Burt Courtesy of North Carolina Central Athletics THE GAMEDelaware State University “Hornets” vs. #14 North Carolina Central University “Eagles” THE KICKOFFSaturday, Nov. 18, 2023 – Kickoff at 2:00 p.m. THE SITEO’Kelly-Riddick Stadium (10,000 capacity) – Durham, N.C. THE RECORDS#14 N.C. Central (8-2 overall, 3-1 MEAC); Delaware State (1-9, 0-4 MEAC) MEDIA COVERAGETV/Video: ESPN+ QUICK HITS• NCCU is ranked 14th in the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) FCS Top 25 poll and 17th in the Stats Perform FCS poll.• NCCU will repeat as MEAC champions with a…

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Russell Westbrook wants to come off bench, Mann to make first career start

Brandon King

Hurricane Harden has made its landfall on the Los Angeles Clippers and brought with him the winds of losing as the Clippers has tasted defeat in every game since acquiring Harden. Russell Westbrook has decided to do his best to stave off the destruction the bearded storm would bring, meeting with coaches and offering to take a bench role in order to help the starting lineup, as well as infuse some energy into the second unit. According to reporting from Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report, Westbrook himself came up with…

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Late basket lifts Alcorn State to 80-77 win over UAB

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Courtesy of Alcorn State Sports Communications BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Alcorn State University (1-3) made their presence known in Bartow Arena with an hard fought road loss to the University of Alabama-Birmingham (2-2) on Thursday night, 77-80. The all time record between the schools moves to 9-0 in favor of UAB.     In the first half, Alcorn quickly jumped out to a 7-0 lead in the first two minutes of play stunning UAB. Jeremiah Kendall and Dekedran Thorn rained three rapid fire baskets on the Blazers. Kendall scored the first basket while Thorn followed with a jumper.…

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Tennessee State women’s hoops to face Lipscomb Friday evening

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Courtesy of Stephen Featherston, Assistant Director of Communications, Tennessee State Athletics  The Tennessee State women’s basketball team returns home for one game after spending the past weekend in North Carolina. Friday’s contest against Lipscomb will mark TSU’s only home game until December 15 as they will play four straight on the road. The Matchup: Tennessee State Tigers (1-2, 0-0 OVC) vs. Lipscomb (2-1, 0-0 ASUN)Date/Time: Friday, November 18 at 5:30 p.m.Location: Gentry Center || Nashville, Tenn.TV: ESPN+ — Greg Pogue (pxp), Albert Dawson (analyst)LIVE STATS SERIES INFORMATION: This will be the 30th all-time meeting between the…

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Grambling women’s hoops takes down Arizona State 70-67

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Title image via Marcus Plummer Courtesy of Kiana White, Grambling State Athletics 67 ASU 70 Winner GSU Team 1 2 3 4 F ASU 18  14  17  18  67 GSU 18  27  15  10  70 Grambling State’s Lady Tigers delivered a stunning performance, securing a thrilling 70-67 victory against Arizona State University in an exhilarating showdown as part of the PAC12/SWAC Legacy Series. This significant win marks a momentous occasion for the Lady Tigers, clinching their first Power Five victory since 2018. Additionally, it stands as their second home win against…

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Norfolk State women’s hoops defeats Appalachian State 67-53

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Title Image via Niya Grant Courtesy of Alex Lehmbeck, Asst. SID, Norfolk State Athletics 53 APP 67 Winner Norf Team 1 2 3 4 F APP 18  10  10  15  53 Norf 18  12  16  21  67 The Norfolk State women’s basketball team collected a home-opener win on Thursday, their fourth consecutive win at Echols Hall dating back to last season, but this one came a little earlier than most. The Spartans (4-0) defeated Appalachian State (2-1) 67-53 in an early tip-off, the game starting at 11 a.m. for Education Day,…

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