Author: Brandon King

“Grand Purple” Kyrie 6: Official Images

Brandon King

There are colorways of the Kyrie 6 that are not one of the 11 “Preheat” looks, and this “Grand Purple” is one of them. It sports grand purple across its suede and mesh upper. Large white embroidered Swooshes adorn both the lateral and medial sides , with a large midfoot strap and a pink heel counter that features the all-seeing eye. This upper sits atop a grand purple midsole and white outsole that features sections of blue and yellow, with another all-seeing eye at the forefoot. Some retailers have indicated…

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“Dark Purple Dust” Nike Air Flightposite 2 on the way

Brandon King

The Nike Air Flightposite 2 is expanding this latest retail run with this new colorway. It sports a dark purple dust Foamposite upper complimented by black that runs from the forefoot to the collar. Hyper crimson shows up on the Alpha Project symbol on the forefoot as well as the branding on the insoles. A translucent outsole completes the aesthetic. The release of the “dark purple dust” Nike Air Flightposite 2 is imminent at nike.com and select retail establishments. The sticker price is set at $200 USD. Nike Air Flightposite…

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Benedict defeats Limestone College 81-70

Brandon King

from Benedict College Athletics: COLUMBIA, S.C. – The Benedict College Tigers defeated Limestone College 81-70 on Saturday afternoon. Benedict improves to 3-3 on the season, while Limestone College falls to 1-6. Tajh Green led the Tigers with 18 points and seven rebounds. Deon Joyner added 13 points and seven rebounds in only 17 minutes of play, while Joseph Staton contributed with 12 points and five assists. Benedict got off to a strong start, taking an 8-0 lead after four minutes into the first half. Limestone would go on a 12-6…

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Fayetteville State captures CIAA Volleyball crown

Brandon King

From the CIAA: SALEM, VA – The south’s no. 1 seed Fayetteville State University defeated the No. 2 seed from the south Shaw University, 3-0 (25-19, 25-23, 25-22), to win the 2019 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Volleyball Championship on Sunday at the Salem Civic Center in Salem, Virginia. The Broncos (19-6) were led in the championship match by All-CIAA selections Casandra Watson, who led all players with 11 kills, and Da’Nesha Miller with seven kills and 10 assists to win their first conference title since 2013. Watson and Miller were…

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Spring Hill edges Albany State 69-66

Brandon King

Courtesy of Spring Hill Athletics: ALBANY, Ga. – The Spring Hill College (SHC) women’s basketball opened the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) portion of their season with a 69-66 victory over the Albany State University (ASU) Golden Rams in The Arena at West Campus on Saturday afternoon. SHC used outside shooting to take a quick 6-1 lead over the Golden Rams (0-4, 0-1 SIAC East) and switched to an inside game to maintain a 21-18 advantage at the end of the 1st period. ASU rallied to take a 34-33 lead into the locker…

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November 22-23 2019 MEAC Women’s Basketball Recap

Brandon King

From meacsports: Bethune-Cookman 75, Georgia Southern 57Florida A&M 102, Johnson (Fla.) 40North Carolina A&T State 55, Arkansas State 50Cornell 77, Delaware State 51East Carolina 57, Maryland Eastern Shore 42La Salle 55, Norfolk State 52Miami 68, North Carolina A&T State 67UNLV 66, South Carolina State 57 Bethune-Cookman 75, Georgia Southern 57 DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Daniella Hatcher scored 18 points as Bethune-Cookman improved to 3-0 with a 75-57 victory over Georgia Southern Saturday afternoon. Amaya Scott added 14 points and Tatum Hayes added 13 – including three from 3-point range – as…

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RJ Barrett to miss tonight’s game, Kevin Knox to get the start

Brandon King

According to The Record/northjersey.com’s Chris Iseman, New York Knicks rookie shooting guard RJ Barrett will miss the team’s game Sunday against the Brooklyn Nets due to illness Kevin Knox will start in his place. Sixteen games into his rookie campaign, Barrett is averaging 15.1 points, 5.6 rebounds and 3.6 assists in 33.4 minutes per contest.

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Southern falls to Nebraska 93-86

Brandon King

Courtesy of Southern University Athletics: LINCOLN, NE — The Southern men’s basketball team opened up its first of three games in the state of Nebraska Friday night at Pinnacle Bank Arena dropping a heartbreaker in overtime to the Huskers 93-86. Graduate transfer Micah Bradford had a career and season-high 31 points, including 6-of-11 shooting from 3-point range, three rebounds, three steals and three assist to lead three Jaguars in double figures. Senior Darius Williams had his first career double-double and season-high 14 points and 13 rebounds. Freshman Damiree Burns had 14 points and seven rebounds. Sophomore…

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Bethune-Cookman wins 9th consecutive Florida Classic 31-27 over Florida A&M

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From Bethune-Cookman Athletics: ORLANDO, Fla. – During the pregame festivities of the 40th Annual Florida Blue Florida Classic Saturday, Florida A&M President Larry Robinson said to the massive  crowd, “Eight is enough” but Bethune-Cookman President Brent Chrite followed up by saying “”Nine is quite fine.”  Indeed it is as as a resilient Wildcat football team found another way to beat No. 12/13 Florida A&M and extend its Florida Blue Florida Classic winning streak with a 31-27 triumph before a Camping World Stadium crowd of 55,730 – the largest crowd since 2011, This 40th Annual…

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Seton Hall spanks FAMU 87-51

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From Florida A&M Sports Information: NEWARK, N.J. | Three Florida A&M University men’s basketball players reached double figures in scoring but it wasn’t enough as the Rattlers dropped an 87-51 decision to Seton Hall at the Prudential Center. Kamron Reaves and Rod Melton, Jr. each finished with 12 points to pace the Rattlers (0-5). MJ Randolph tallied 11 points and nine boards. Myles Powell paced Seton Hall (4-1) with 23 points, while Quincy McKnight added 14 points and five assists. Jared Rhoden registered a double-double of 12 rebounds and 10 points. Inside…

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