Day: July 11, 2024

Six Norfolk State Student-Athletes named to VaSID Academic All-State Team

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Courtesy of Noah Schlekeway, Assistant SID, Norfolk State University Six Spartan Student Athletes were named to the VaSID Academic All-State Team on Thursday afternoon. The organization recognized 216 student-athletes from 36 schools with the award this year. Norfolk State’s honorees are listed below: Swaroop Pujari, Jr., Yorktown Heights, N.Y., Business Management, BaseballTafari Bishop, Jr., Saint Peter, Barbados, Interdisciplinary Studies, Men’s Track & FieldBoris Lunin, Jr., Chesapeake, Va., Finance, Men’s TennisAllysia Farrar, R-Jr., Burlington, N.C., Sociology, Women’s Track & FieldAmber Fuller, Sr, Greensboro, N.C., Social Work, Women’s TennisSavannah Drozda, Jr., Buffalo, N.Y., Psychology, Softball To be…

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Allen University attains full D-II membership

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Courtesy of Allen University Athletics After successfully completing the provisional membership process, the NCAA Division II Membership Committee has approved Allen University to become a full NCAA Division II member beginning September 1, 2024.  “I am pleased to announce that Allen University is now a full-fledged member of NCAA Division II,” said Allen University President Dr. Ernest McNealey. “Becoming so was a long-standing goal of the Board of Trustees and decades of alumni, and as President I am particularly pleased to share this news with them. I commend AD Jasher Cox, and his staff members,…

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HBCU GO announces its slate of games for the 2024 season

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Courtesy of Allen Media Group The Allen Media Group (AMG) free-streaming digital platform HBCU GO – the leading media provider for the nation’s 107 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) – is proud to announce the 2024 football season schedule.  A total of 26 football matchups (see schedule below) highlight the 2024 season including 8 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), 9 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) and 14 Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) match-ups including the Southern Heritage Classic, 6 homecoming games, and the CIAA Football Championship. “As we enter HBCU GO’s third football season, we are proud to showcase the very best HBCU match-ups,”…

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Candice Dupree makes three additions to coaching staff

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title image via Tennessee State Athletics Courtesy of TSU Athletics Tennessee State women’s basketball head coach Candice Dupree announced the addition of three new members to her staff for the 2024-25 season. Lady Comfort and Treasure Hunt will serve as assistant coaches, while Jermaine Brown will take on the role of Director of Basketball Operations. Comfort joins TSU with extensive experience as both a player and a coach. Most recently, she coached at Cal State Monterey Bay from 2021-2023. Her professional playing career included a rookie contract with the Los Angeles Sparks of the WNBA and stints in…

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Howard’s Iyanna Warren and Charles Williams selected for HBCU Allstar Dream Classic

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title image via Howard Athletics Media Relations Derek W. Bryant, Assistant Athletic Director for Media Relations & Sports Information Howard University grads Iyanna Warren (Accokeek, Md.) and Charles Williams (Richmond, Va.) were selected to compete at the HBCU Allstar Dream Classic, scheduled for Saturday, August 10 at historic Rucker Park (280 West 155th Street New York, NY 10039). The experience mergers HBCU sports, education and traditions with Urban Streetball Culture. Warren, a two-time All-MEAC selection, played in 115 games (78 starts) for the Bison while racking up 1,043 points, 381 assists, 315 rebounds and 141 steals.…

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