Courtesy of Johnson C. Smith Athletics The Golden Bulls of Johnson C. Smith University scored majority of their points in the second quarter as JCSU defeated Bluefield State, 42-3, in Salem, Va. JCSU’s Tyrek Williams caught a 27-yard pass from Darius Ocean, as Jacob Meneses adding the extra point putting JCSU up 7-0. Avante George scored on a one-yard run, with Meneses again successful on the kick, extending the lead to 14-0. Williams caught another touchdown pass from Ocean, this time for 42 yards. Meneses’ kick was good, capping a 99-yard drive in 9 plays over 3:37, making…
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Howard falls on the road to Princeton, 30-13
Courtesy of Ed Hill, Jr., retired Howard University Sports Information Director 13 HOW 30 Winner PRI Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F HOW 0 0 7 6 13 PRI 10 10 3 7 30 Howard University football team fell behind early and rallied in the third quarter to get within striking distance but it was not enough as the Bison fell, 30-13, to Princeton in a nonconference game at Powers Field in Princeton, N.J. Princeton (1-1) set the tone on its first possession, going 69 yards in five plays while using a…
Read MoreTickets for the 2024 Chris Paul HBCU Challenge now on sale
Courtesy of Norfolk State Athletics Fans can purchase tickets now for the 2024 Chris Paul HBCU Challenge, featuring the Norfolk State men’s basketball team at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. Taking place on Dec. 19 and Dec. 20, the Spartans will compete in a four-team bracket against a pair of Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) foes. Norfolk State plays Alabama State at 5 p.m. on the opening day of the tournament, before a matchup against Grambling at 4 p.m. on Dec. 20. Tickets can be purchased via Ticketmaster and in person at the Mohegan Sun…
Read MoreHoward University women’s hoops unveils 2024-25 Non-Conference schedule
(Photo Credit – Howard Athletics Media Relations) Courtesy of Howard Athletics WASHINGTON (September 23, 2024) – The Howard University women’s basketball team unveiled its 2024-25 nonconference schedule, highlighting a former rivalry to tip-off the season and several local matchups. The announcement came Tuesday afternoon. “We will be competing against some of our crosstown foes for bragging rights in The District and taking trips along the east coast,” said Howard women’s basketball head coach Ty Grace. HU opens the new season at the Highest of Seven Hills (Nov. 4) when they face former Mid-Eastern…
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