Day: March 14, 2024

Alcorn bests Southern 59-52 to advance to SWAC semifinals

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title image via Alcon Basketball Courtesy of Alcorn Sports Information 59 Winner Alcorn 52 SU Team 1 2 3 4 F Alcorn 17  12  14  16  59 SU 11  11  14  16  52 BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Destiny Brown recorded her seventh double-double of the season as Alcorn State University women’s basketball advanced to the semi-final round of the Southwestern Athletic Conference women’s basketball tournament on Thursday morning. The Lady Braves went toe-to-toe with Southern University and came out with a 59-52 victory.     Brown posted 18 points and 11 rebounds in the win while…

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Howard defeats Morgan State 49-44 to advance to MEAC quarters

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Title image via Jalisa Fulwood Courtesy of MEAC Media Relations 44 Morgan 49 Winner HOW Team 1 2 3 4 F Morgan 15  9  5  15  44 HOW 15  11  13  10  49 NORFOLK, VA – No 2. Howard University Bison defeated the No.7 Morgan State Bears in game two of the quarter finals in the 2024 MEAC Basketball Tournament, for a final score of 49-44.  Second team all-conference member Iyanna Warren lead all players with 15 points, six rebounds, four assists and two steals for the Bison.  Kaniyah Harris was the second leading scorer for…

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North Carolina Central survives, gets past Maryland Eastern Shore 87-81

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Title image via the MEAC Courtesy of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Second-Seeded North Carolina Central had only one field goal in the last three minutes of the contest but made 10-17 from the line to hang on for an 87-81 win over seven-seeded Maryland Eastern Shore Wednesday in quarterfinal action of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference at The Scope. Fred Cleveland Jr. put the Eagles ahead 76-66 with a 3-pointer with 2:51 remaining but that would be the last basket from the field for Coach LeVelle Moton’s team. The Hawks fought back…

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The MEAC men’s and women’s basketball tournament will remain in Norfolk through 2027

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title image via the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Courtesy of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) is pleased to announce that Norfolk, Virginia, will remain the host city for the MEAC Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament until 2027. The upcoming tournament, scheduled for March 13-16, will be held at the Norfolk Scope Arena, reaffirming the City’s commitment to being the host venue. This partnership extension is effective after the 2023-24 season. MEAC Commissioner Sonja Stills conveyed her enthusiasm about the decision, stating, “We are thrilled to announce that the…

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