Author: Brandon King

Can Tennessee State stay in the OVC hunt?

Brandon King

Saturday the Sgt. York Trophy will be on the line when the Tigers of Tennessee State take on the reigning, defending OVC Champions UT Martin. The trophy, named after WWI here Alvin C. York goes to the winner of the season football series between the three football-participating schools in the Ohio Valley Conference- Tennessee State, Tennessee Tech and UT Martin. The Skyhawks are currently perched atop the Ohio Valley Conference at 3-0 and return to conference play after a three game stretch of non-conference games- a 65-24 thrashing at the…

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SIAC News: Albany State Volleyball advances to semi-finals of SIAC

Brandon King

Courtesy of Dr. Earnest Brown, Albany State Athletics The #2 Albany State Golden Rams advanced to the semi-finals of the 2022 SIAC Volleyball Tournament after defeating the #3 Kentucky State Thorobreds in 3 sets on Thursday, November 10.  The Golden Rams won all 3 sets by the score of (25-19). Mary Kate Preston, who was named the SIAC Freshman of the Year, led the Golden Rams with 12 kills and 5 blocks.  Molly Wilson finished with 26 assists and 2 aces.  Sydney Melton, who made the SIAC All Conference 2ndTeam, led…

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SIAC announces 2022 Volleyball All-Conference Teams and Honourees

Brandon King

Courtesy of the SIAC Mobile, AL (November 10, 2022) – The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) announced its annual women’s volleyball awards to finish the 2022 season. The team, which features fourteen student-athletes, was voted on by the league’s head coaches and sports information directors. Edward Waters outside hitter, Fatima Ramirez, headlines the 2022 All-Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) Women’s Volleyball All-Conference earning the Tigers’ first Player of the Year honor since EWU’s transition into the SIAC. Joining her is teammate, Mataiya Barber, a freshman setter who earned the 2022 SIAC…

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November 12, 2022 SWAC Football Game Day

Brandon King

Here is the when, where and how you can take in this weekend’s Southwestern Athletic Conference football action. Courtesy of the Southwestern Athletic Conference: Upcoming SWAC Football Games Live Stats/Watch Links SWAC Football Game Day Show- Week Eleven Saturday, November 12 Prairie View A&M at Arkansas-Pine Bluff– 2:00 pm (UAPB Sports Network) Mississippi Valley State at Southern– 2:00 pm (ESPN+) Bethune-Cookman at Alcorn State– 2:00 pm (HBCU GO) Florida A&M at Alabama State– 2:00 pm (Bounce TV) Jackson State vs. Alabama A&M–4:00 pm (ESPN+) Grambling State at Texas Southern–6:00 pm…

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Coppin State’s upset bid against Georgetown runs out of steam in overtime

Brandon King

Courtesy of Steve Kramer, Coppin State Athletics 89 Coppin 99  GTown Team 1 2 OT 1 F Coppin 34  49  6  89 GTown 36  47  16  99 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Four players scored in double figures as Coppin State’s men’s basketball team took Georgetown to overtime, but the Eagles fell just short, 99-89 in a nationally televised game on Tuesday night at Capital One Arena.  Playing in their second game in as many days, Coppin now stands at 0-2 on the season. View this post on Instagram A post shared by…

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Howard Basketball gets first win of the year in balanced effort

Brandon King

Courtesy of Ed Hill, Jr., retired Howard University Sports Information Director 74 UDC 87  HOW Team 1 2 F UDC 37  37  74 HOW 36  51  87 WASHINGTON (November 9, 2022) – Steve Settles, III and Jordan Wood each scored 19 points to lead five players in double figures as Howard University held off a pesky University of the District of Columbia team, 87-74 in the home opener at Burr Gymnasium. Playing without their team leader and floor general, sophomore guard Elijah Williams (5-11, SOPH, G, Washington, DC) the Bison (1-1) struggled early with…

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Howard University women’s hoops adds four during signing period

Brandon King

Courtesy of Howard Athletics WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 09, 2022) – The 2022 Signing Period is upon us and Howard University women’s basketball team has covered the nation coast to coast bringing in four new recruits hailing from California to North Carolina. When speaking on the new additions, Coach Grace said, “As we continue to grow our team and the program , I’m excited to bring these young ladies in at a great time for women’s basketball. They all possess an attribute and strength that will make them integral people in the program. As always…

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“White Infrared” Air Jordan 7 dropping 30 June

Brandon King

The title and picture above were not placed in error, the white and infrared colourway of the Air Jordan Jordan 6 is now being brought to the 7. At this juncture there are no available images , however predictive speculation assigns an aesthetic of a white maleate upper with black and infrared accenting, a white midsole and a translucent rubber outsole. Then”White Infrared” Air Jordan 7 is, as it currently stands, scheduled to debut June 30; they will carry a 200 USD sticker price. Air Jordan 7 White/Crimson-Black CU9307-160 $200…

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Black and Red Air Jordan 1 FlyEase: Official Images

Brandon King

As can be seen, this FlyEase Air Jordan 1 is inspired by the classic black and red colourway, It sports a black leather foundational layer underlaid with that of red at the toebox. The same bus is also present on the Swooshes that adorn the lateral and medial sides and the ankle strap that is part of the Tobie Hatfield-designed Flyease ease-of-entry system. A medial zipper in conjunction with several hook-and-loop adjustments allows the wearer to enjoy a custom and comfortable fit. Underneath resides a white midsole and red rubber…

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Solefly x Air Jordan 13: Official Images

Brandon King

Miami boutique SoleFly has joined forces with Jordan Brand to birth this collaborative Air Jordan 13. This joint Air Jordan 13 sports a what could be seen as a UNC-inspired suede and nylon upper equipped with a textured inner. A SoleFly logo stands in for the typical Jumpman branding on the left tongue. The classic hologram has its usual home on the lateral ankle , with a blue elephant print insole rounding out an upper that sits atop a Celestine blue midsole and a Muslim and gum rubber outsole with…

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