Day: July 23, 2024

Five Howard University student-athletes garner ITA Scholar-Athlete Recognition

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title image via Howard Athletics Courtesy Derek W. Bryant, Assistant Athletic Director for Media Relations & Sports Information, Howard University 2024 ITA DIVISION I MEN’S ACADEMIC AWARDS 2024 ITA DIVISION I WOMEN’S ACADEMIC AWARDS The Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) uncovered its 2024 Division I Men’s & Women’s Scholar Athletes where Howard University saw five Bison acknowledged for their success off the court. The announcement came Monday afternoon. “I am very proud of our young men and women,” said Howard Director of Tennis Nicholas Askew. “Our teams not only excel on the…

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Albany State to name building after former president, Dr. Portia Holmes-Shields

Brandon King

Courtesy of Albany State University Albany State University (ASU) will see new growth on campus in the near future. In addition to the $11.9M Nursing and Health Sciences Simulation Center and the ongoing renovations, the University System of Georgia (USG) Board of Regents (BOR) has approved two new building projects, including a major renovation and the naming of a building to honor former ASU president, Dr. Portia Holmes-Shields.  “Thank you to the University System of Georgia (USG) for approving new construction on campus as Albany State University sees its fourth…

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Jackson State’s Robert McDaniel named to Shrine Bowl 1000 List

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Courtesy of Jackson State Athletics Jackson State senior defensive back Robert McDaniel was recognized by the East-West Shrine Bowl, being named to the Shrine Bowl 1000. The list recognizes the top 1,000 seniors heading into the 2024 season. McDaniel, a transfer from Alcorn State, totaled 30 tackles for the Braves as a defensive back in 2023 with 21 solo stops. He also recorded a pair of tackles for loss. McDaniel accounted for six turnovers last season causing three fumbles and was among the league leaders with three interceptions. He also recorded five pass…

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UAPB to add Women’s Golf

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title image via UAPB Courtesy of UAPB Athletics The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff’s Vice Chancellor of Intercollegiate Athletics, Chris Robinson, has announced the addition of women’s golf as the 15th intercollegiate athletic program offering. UAPB will soon initiate a search committee to begin the recruitment process for a head coach, who will in turn recruit student-athletes to compete in the inaugural fall 2025-26 season. This marks the program’s return to campus after a gap of over 20 years. Robinson expressed his excitement about the addition, stating, “I am…

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”Black Toe” Air Jordan XIV coming November 2024

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After being in the vault for over a decade, the “Black Toe” Air Jordan XIV is primed to make its latest retail return. Although these were the model that Michael Jordan wore when he hit the iconic game-winning shot in the 1998 Finals to secure the Bulls’ sixth NBA Championship, he did wear the “Black Toe” in the opening segment of the 2000 film Micheal Jordan To The Max.  Initial images have emerged and they appear to be a fairly faithful recreation of its 1998 progenitor. It sports an asymmetrical…

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North Carolina Central tennis receives ITA Academic Awards

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Courtesy of NC Central Athletics The North Carolina Central University men’s and women’s tennis teams were recognized by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association as Division I All-Academic Teams for the 2023-24 season. The criteria for receiving ITA All-Academic Team honors include a team qgrade point average of 3.2 or above. In 2024, 176 men’s programs and 255 women’s programs earned this team distinction. Additionally, eleven Eagles were named ITA Scholar-Athletes meeting the requirement of a 3.5 or higher grade point average.  The five ITA Scholar-Athletes from the men’s team are Leo Fortier-Gariepy,…

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