Day: September 24, 2024

Norfolk State’s Jacquez Jones named HBCU FCS National Player of the Week from Stats Perform

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title image via Nick Sutton Norfolk State wide receiver Jacquez Jones was named the HBCU FCS National Player of the Week from Stats Perform.  In the Spartans’ convincing 32-10 victory over VMI, the graduate wideout hauled in 12 passes for 143 yards and 2 touchdowns. His 12 receptions was the second most proficient pass-catching performance in FCS this season.  Up next for Jones and the Spartans is a trip to Indianapolis, IN for a faceoff with North Carolina Central in the Circle City Classic. 

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Alabama A&M v FAMU rescheduled due to Hurricane Helene

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This Saturday’s matchup between Alabama A&M and Florida A&M has been moved.  The contest, which was to be the conference opener for both teams was moved as Florida is in the crosshairs of Hurricane, which is scheduled to make landfall Thursday afternoon.  “Our top priority is the safety and well-being of our student-athletes, coaches, and staff,” acting FAMU Director of Athletics Michael Smith said. “Given the uncertainty surrounding Hurricane Helene, we feel it is in everyone’s best interest to reschedule the game.” The game is now scheduled to take place…

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NC Central’s Gabriela Felix-Baeza named MEAC Volleyball Defensive Player of the Week

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title image via NCCU Volleyball Courtesy of North Carolina Central Athletics Coming off a new career-high in digs, Gabriela Felix-Baeza of the North Carolina Central University volleyball team was named the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Week announced by the conference office on Monday. Felix-Baeza (Guadalajara, Mexico) totaled 60 digs through three matches at the Queen City Invitational on Sept. 20-21. The defensive specialist averaged 4.62 digs per set as she amassed 29 against UNC Charlotte in the final match setting a new career high. The junior also had…

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MEAC Announced weekly football honors

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title image via the MEAC Courtesy of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference North Carolina Central quarterback Walker Harris was named the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Offensive Player of the Week, presented by Coca-Cola. Norfolk State defensive back Daylan Longearned Defensive Player of the Week honors, while N.C. Central quarterback Javion Martin was named Rookie of the Week. North Carolina Central’s AC McMoore and Juan Velarde received Offensive Lineman and Specialist of the Week honors, respectively. Harris (QB, 6-1, 195, r-Jr., Wake Forest, N.C.) completed 16-of-23 passes for 272 yards including three touchdown passes and a rushing TD…

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Alabama A&M golf in third place after Day 1 of HBCU Classic

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title image AAMU Golf Courtesy of Brian Howard, Assistant AD for Communication, Alabama A&M The Alabama A&M University men’s golf team sits in third after the opening round of the 39th Annual Thomas W. Dortch Jr. HBCU Classic on Monday at the Stone Mountain Golf Course. Alabama A&M shot a first-round 26-over-par 306 and is tied at third with Chicago State. Arkansas-Pine Bluff (292) leads the field and is 10 shots better than Tennessee State. Maryland Eastern Shore is fifth with a 307, followed by North Carolina Central (308) and Southern (312). Niall…

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MEAC Quarterbacks share national honors

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For their gridiron exploits this weekend, North Carolina Central quarterback Walker Harris and Norfolk State quarterback Jalen Daniels were named BOXTOROW HBCU National Co-Players of the Week.  Walker Harris | North Carolina Central Harris, a redshirt junior, completed 16 of 23 passes for 272 yards and 3 touchdowns while running for another score in North Carolina Central’s 66-24 beatdown of North Carolina A&T.  Jalen Daniels | Norfolk State University In Norfolk State’s 32-10 rout of Virginia Military Institute, Spartans quarterback Jalen Daniels connected on 20 of his 29 pass attempts…

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