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Tennessee State hoops edged in semis of Emerald Coast Classic by Mercer, 60-59

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title image via Tennessee State Athletics Courtesy of Tennessee State Athletics 60 Winner Mercer 2-3,0-0 SoCon 59 Tennessee St. 4-2,0-0 OVC Team 1 2 F Mercer 32  28  60 Tennessee St. 17  42  59  Jaylen Jones had a team-high 18 points, but an 18-point deficit was too much to overcome for the Tennessee State men’s basketball team in a 60-59 loss to Mercer on Friday in the semifinals of the Emerald Coast Classic. The Tigers (4-2) had two players score in double figures, led by Jaylen Jones, who had 18 points. Kinyon Hodgesadded 17 points, six…

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Norfolk State gets spanked by ETSU, 55-35

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Titiel image via Markus Taft Courtesy of Alex Lehmbeck, Asst. SID, Norfolk State Athletics 35 Norfolk St. 5-1,0-0 MEAC 55 Winner ETSU 4-1,0-0 SoCon Team 1 2 3 4 F Norfolk St. 7  5  11  12  35 ETSU 18  11  10  16  55 Norfolk State took its first loss of the 2023-24 campaign on Friday afternoon, falling 55-35 to East Tennessee State in the opening game of the Miami Thanksgiving Tournament. A hot day from behind the arc powered the Buccaneers (4-1) at the Watsco Center, knocking down seven 3-pointers, including six in…

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Norfolk State’s Kierra Wheeler named defensive player of the week

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Courtesy Alex Lehmbeck, Assistant SID, Norfolk State Athletics Norfolk State junior Kierra Wheeler has been named Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Defensive Player of the Week, the conference announced on Wednesday night. The recognition comes after a pair of outstanding showings in victories over App State and Hampton. The performances helped Norfolk State earn its first 5-0 start since the 1995-96 season. Wheeler posted a 13-point, 12-rebound double-double against App State, tallying a career-best four steals in the process. She followed that showing up with 15 points and nine rebounds at Hampton, adding a block…

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Howard Basketball to take on Mount St. Mary’s Saturday

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Title Image via Rodney Pierce Courtesy of Ed Hill, Jr., retired Howard University Sports Information Director The Howard University men’s basketball team (2-4 overall) wraps up its current early season road swing when it takes on Mount St. Mary’s (MSM) Saturday (Nov. 25) inside Knott Arena. The tipoff is scheduled for 4 p.m. This is the fifth game away from Burr Gymnasium. FOLLOW THE ACTION Bison Nation can follow all the action on ESPN+and/or live stats. MATCHUP PREVIEW SERIES RECORD This is the eighth meeting between the two schools with the Mountaineers holding a 5-2 lead in…

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Howard Basketball adds top local talent during early signing period

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Courtesy of Howard University Men’s Basketball The Howard University Men’s Basketball team proudly unveils the inaugural addition to its 2024 recruiting class: Blake Harper (Washington). The announcement came Wednesday. A D.C. native, Harper has honed his skills at Gonzaga College High School over the past four years. His tenure with the Purple Eagles culminated in a commendable 26-11 record, navigating a challenging national schedule and competing fiercely in the WCAC (Washington Catholic Athletic Conference), known as the DMV’s most formidable league. “Securing top-tier talent from D.C. remains a cornerstone of our program,” said Howard…

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Morehouse falls to Clayton State 83-76

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Courtesy of Morehouse Athletics 76 More 83 CSU Team 1 2 F More 33  43  76 CSU 36  47  83 The Maroon Tigers winning streak was broken by Clayton State yesterday afternoon, 83-76. Morehouse would jump out to an early 19-8 lead in the first seven minutes of the game.  For the Lakers, Tyler Shirley would knock down pair of threes and Aaron Pitts would also add some points on the board to help close the gap on the Maroon Tigers.  At the score, 23-10, a jumper by the Lakers would spark…

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Home that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was set to purchase may have nefarious past

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Courtesy of Casey Kaye at fanrumor.com Oklahoma City Thunder’s rising star, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, is facing an unexpected hurdle in his real estate journey. The 25-year-old basketball sensation, who has been making waves with his performances on the court, encountered a strange situation after moving into his dream lakefront home in Ontario. Back in May, Gilgeous-Alexander and his girlfriend settled into a $6.1 million US ($8.4 million CAD) mansion on Lake Ontario in Burlington. The property, once owned by Crypto King Aiden Pleterski, became the subject of an unsettling incident that…

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Lincoln (PA) comes up short against Cal. PA, 87-86

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Title image via Bill Rudick Courtesy of Lincoln Athletics 87  CUP 86 Linc Team 1 2 F CUP 38  49  87 Linc 41  45  86 LINCOLN UNIVERSITY, PA (November 22, 2023)- The Lincoln University Lions men’s basketball team found themselves on the wrong side of an 87-86 scoreline against the Vulcans of California University of Pennsylvania (Cal. PA) on Wednesday afternoon. GAME INFORMATIONScore: Lincoln 86, Cal. PA 87Records: Lincoln (2-3, 0-0), Cal. PA (4-0, 0-0)Location: Lincoln University, PA (Manuel Rivero Gymnasium)Series: Lincoln trails in the series, 1-2, against Cal. PA FIRST HALF SECOND…

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Alabama State’s Damon Stewart named SWAC Newcomer of the Week

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Title image via David Campbell Courtesy of Alabama State Athletics The Southwestern Athletic Conference named Alabama State University’s Damon Stewart as the football Newcomer of the Week on Monday for the week ending Nov. 18, 2023. Stewart had the best day of his Hornet career, completing 27-of-38 passes for 372 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions.  He has completed 117-of-183 passes for 1,465 yards with eight touchdowns. The Hattiesburg, Miss., native ranks first in the SWAC in pass efficiency (141.6), and four in yards per completion (12.77). Alabama State wraps up the season against Tuskegee…

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Ten Tennessee State players garner all-conference recognition

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Courtesy of Stephen Featherston, Assistant Director of Communications, Tennessee State Athletics Nine Tennessee State football team members earned Big South-OVC All-Conference honors as the league released its All-Conference Teams and Superlative Award winners on Tuesday afternoon, highlighted by Terrell Allentaking home the Defensive Player of the Year Award. Of the nine Tigers selected, three players landed on the first team with defensive lineman Terrell Allen, linebacker Monroe Beard III, and placekicker James Lowery. TSU had four players selected for the second team in running back Jordan Gant on the offensive side of the ball and safety Jeremiah Josephs on the…

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