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4th quarter surge pushes UNC past NC Central 45-10

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title image via Courtesy of 10 NCC 45 Winner UNC Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F NCC 7 3 0 0 10 UNC 0 17 0 28 45 The North Carolina Central University football team held tough for three quarters Saturday evening at Kenan Stadium, but North Carolina pulled away late to a 45-10 win. N.C. Central dropped to 1-2 on the year, while the Tar Heels improved to 3-0. The Eagles took the opening drive 75 yards down the field and cashed in with a 5-yard touchdown run by J’Mari Taylor to…

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Defense leads the way in Central State’s 10-3 win over Savannah State

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title image via Central State Football Courtesy of Central State Athletics 10 Winner CSO 3 SSU Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F CSO 7 0 3 0 10 SSU 0 0 3 0 3 On a humid September evening in Savannah, Georgia, the Central State Marauders faced off against the Savannah State Tigers at Theodore Wright Stadium. The game, which kicked off at 6:03 PM, turned into a gripping showcase of defensive prowess culminating in a hard-fought 10-3 victory for Central State. First Quarter:  The Marauders’ offense was quick to make an…

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Alabama State comes up short against Samford 12-7

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title image via David Campbell Courtesy of bamastatesports 7 ASU 12 Winner SAM Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F ASU 7 0 0 0 7 SAM 0 6 6 0 12 Samford fought back from a one-point halftime deficit to upend Alabama State University 12-7 at Bobby Bodwon Field-Pete Hanna Stadium on Saturday night. The Bulldogs improved to 1-2 on the season while the Hornets dropped to 1-2. Marcus Harris II led all Hornets rushers with 58 yards and one touchdown, picking up 5.3 yards per carry. Jamarie Hostzclaw  added 34 yards on the ground,…

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XULA Volleyball falls to Texas A&M Texarkana

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title image via Yamlak Tsega/XULA Athletics Courtesy of XULA Athletics 1 XULA 3 Winner TAMUT Team 1 2 3 4 F XULA 23 23 25 22 (1) TAMUT 24 25 16 25 (3) Sophomore outside hitter Kaitlyn Cabral produced six kills in the final set Friday to help Texas A&M-Texarkana clinch a 25-23, 25-23, 16-25, 25-22 women’s volleyball victory against Xavier University of Louisiana.        It was the Red River Athletic Conference opener for both teams. The Gold Nuggets (3-10) and Eagles (5-9) will meet at noon Saturday at TAMUT’s Patterson Student…

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HBCU Go and Procter & Gamble announce partnership

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Courtesy of HBCU Go  Allen Media Group’s (AMG) HBCU GO – AMG’s free-streaming digital platform and the leading media provider for the nation’s 107 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) – proudly announces an exciting new partnership with Procter & Gamble (P&G) for the 2024 football season.  P&G is the presenting sponsor of exciting new programming and activations airing this season including: The P&G #HowWeHBCYOU brand commercial campaign, which AMG produced, recognizes the importance of supporting HBCU schools and students to foster their success and continued growth.  “P&G truly understands the valuable, untapped audience that HBCU GO can deliver,” said Byron Allen,…

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AAMU soccer blanks SCSU 3-0

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title image via Alabama A&M Soccer Courtesy of Aliyah McDaniel | Assistant Athletics Communications Director In the final match of their four-match home stretch, the Alabama A&M Bulldogs claimed the Battle of the Bulldogs, 3-0, versus the South Carolina State Bulldogs. Each goal was a career-first for the scorer.    AAMU would come out hot, with Jasmine Perez-Acostagetting a good look at the net in the sixth minute, but the ball would go out right. About two minutes later, the first goal of the match would come, courtesy of freshman Alicia Cohen, when…

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Grambling soccer ends in 2-2 with Texas A&M Commerce

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title image via Grambling Soccer Courtesy of Leon Mitchell, GSU Athletic Communications Grambling State drew 2-2 against Texas A&M Commerce Thursday evening at the GSU Soccer Complex.  The Lady Tigers were up 2-1 at halftime. A goal from Commerce in the second half made the score level. Forward Jayla Gage scored first for the Tigers, Midfielder Aria Whitney scored the second goal shortly after. Gage was assisted by Naiya Singleton. Khori Banksassisted Whitney’s goal. Midfielder Ashley Campuzano scored the first goal for Commerce. Midfielder Camila Montero capped off scoring for the game with an assist from…

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Howard’s Kendall Jackson turns in strong final round at Folds of Honor Collegiate

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title image via Jalisa Fulwood Courtesy of Derek Bryant, Howard Athletics Howard University women’s golf team wrapped up its first tournament of the fall, competing in the prestigious Folds of Honor Collegiate, hosted by Michigan State University in Grand Haven, Mich. Overall, the Bison shot 57-over par (921) while taking 12th place. HU’s best round came on the final day, recording 303 strokes (+15). All-NEC selection senior Kendall Jackson (Pearland, Texas) led the way, finishing 10-over par (226) while tying for 29th in the player leaderboard. In the opening round, she shot 1-under par…

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Norfolk State women’s hoops announces 2024-25 non-conference schedule

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Courtesy of Noah Schlekeway, Assistant SID, Norfolk State Athletics The Norfolk State Women’s Basketball team has announced its 2024-25 non-conference schedule. The back-to-back MEAC Champions open the season with a pair of home games starting on Nov. 4 against William & Mary and on Nov. 7 against Longwood. The Spartans will then hit the road for the next three contests, beginning with a trip to Columbia, Mo. to face Missouri on Nov. 10. Following that game, NSU will play Alabama on Nov. 13 and Hampton on Nov. 16. NSU returns to Echols Hall…

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Former Howard lacrosse player Sydney Satchell wins gold in Paris Paraolympic Games

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title image via Howard Athletics Courtesy of Derek W. Bryant, Assistant Athletic Director for Media Relations & Sports Information Former Howard University standout Sydney Satchell and Team USA took home the gold medal Saturday (Sept. 7), defeating China, 3-1, in sitting volleyball at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France. With the victory, Team USA won its third consecutive sitting volleyball gold medal in front of over 4,000 spectators at the North Paris Arena. U.S. won the first set, then lost the second set to tie the match, 1-1, but…

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