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Title image via Kevin Dorsey 78 Winner N.C. Central 3-3,0-0 MEAC 75 Campbell 1-3,0-0 CAA Team 1 2 OT 1 F N.C. Central 38  33  7  78 Campbell 34  37  4  75 BUIES CREEK, N.C. – In a 78-75 thriller at the Creek Classic, the North Carolina Central University men’s basketball team won over Campbell University on Monday. Senior Fred Cleveland Jr.scored a career-high 24 points, hitting five threes and assisting on six field goals. In the second game of the day at Gore Arena, Campbell did all they could to gain control over NCCU…

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Georgia Southwestern downs Albany State, 84-75

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Courtesy of Dr. Earnest Brown, Albany State Athletics The Golden Rams men’s basketball team lost their first game of the season when they were defeated (84-75) by the Georgia Southwestern Hurricanes on Monday evening in Americus, Georgia.  With the loss, the Golden Rams fell to (2-1) on the season while the Hurricanes improved to (3-1) overall.  The Golden Rams trailed (40-33) at the half.  After a made free throw by Reggie James, the Golden Rams cut the lead to 6 with 8:16 remaining in the game.  But, that would be as close…

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Albany State hoops looks to keep clean record Monday night

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Courtesy of Dr. Earnest Brown, Albany State Athletics The Golden Rams men’s basketball team will be looking to remain undefeated when they play Georgia Southwestern University at 7:30 pm on Monday, November 20, in Americus, Georgia.  The Golden Rams are (2-0) on the season after defeating Mississippi College and the University of West Alabama in the SIAC/ GSC Challenge on November 10-12, in Albany, Georgia. Blaise Wallace lead the Golden Rams with 18 points and 11 rebounds per game.  Shakur Poteat contributes with 11.5 points per game. The Hurricanes are (3-1) on the season.  The Hurricanes…

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Tennessee State hoops hosts Midway Monday evening

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Courtesy of Tennessee State Athletics OPENING TIP: TSU will return to the Gentry Center to host Midway on Monday evening before heading to Destin, Florida, to participate in the Emerald Coast Classic over the Thanksgiving Weekend. On Friday, TSU will face Mercer at 11 AM. The classic finale on Saturday will commence at 10 AM with the consolation round, followed by the winners bracket at 12:30 PM. TSU’s potential opponent for Saturday will be either Southeastern Louisiana or Western Michigan. The Matchup: Tennessee State Tigers (3-1, 0-0 OVC) vs Midway Eagles (2-4, 0-0…

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Tennessee State takes in on the chin at Oregon, 92-67

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Title image via Tennessee State Athletics 67 Tennessee St. 3-1,0-0 OVC 92 Winner Oregon 3-0,0-0 Pac-12 Team 1 2 F Tennessee St. 40  27  67 Oregon 48  44  92 EUGENE, Ore,  – The Tennessee State men’s basketball team fell short in a 92-67 loss to the Oregon Ducks on the road Friday after trailing by just eight at halftime. The Tigers (3-1) had three players score in double figures, led by Ej Bellinger, who had 14 points and two blocks. Marcus Fitzgerald Jr. tacked on 11 points and Jaylen Jones chipped in as well with 10 points off of…

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NC Central hoops to embark on three game road trip

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title image via Juan Richardon URHAM, N.C. – The North Carolina Central University men’s basketball team is back on the road this weekend and the early part of next week for a matchup at Longwood on Saturday, and back-to-back games at the Campbell Classic next Monday and Tuesday. The Eagles look to collect their first road victories of the season. Full Game Notes – Game 5 (Updates for game notes 6-7 will be made after results.) GAME NOTES: Week 3 at Longwood, Campbell & The Citadel (at Campbell) 2023-24 Regular Season…

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Tuskegee to take part in Chris Paul HBCU Tip-Off this weekend

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Courtesy of Tuskegee Athletics TUSKEGEE, Ala. __ The Tuskegee men’s basketball program will travel to participate in the Chris Paul HBCU Tip-Off over the weekend in a nationally televised event, hosted by Chris Paul and the Basketball Hall of Fame. The Golden Tigers will face Winston-Salem State at 8:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 18, before facing either Cheyney or Virginia Union on Sunday inside the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. GAME INFORMATION Date: Saturday, November 18Start: 8:00 pm ETLocation: Uncassville, Conn.Site: Mohegan Sun ArenaWatch Live:ESPN+Listen Live:Golden Tiger Sports Network The Golden Tigers (0-2) come into the…

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Late basket lifts Alcorn State to 80-77 win over UAB

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Courtesy of Alcorn State Sports Communications BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Alcorn State University (1-3) made their presence known in Bartow Arena with an hard fought road loss to the University of Alabama-Birmingham (2-2) on Thursday night, 77-80. The all time record between the schools moves to 9-0 in favor of UAB.     In the first half, Alcorn quickly jumped out to a 7-0 lead in the first two minutes of play stunning UAB. Jeremiah Kendall and Dekedran Thorn rained three rapid fire baskets on the Blazers. Kendall scored the first basket while Thorn followed with a jumper.…

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Tennessee State women’s hoops to face Lipscomb Friday evening

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Courtesy of Stephen Featherston, Assistant Director of Communications, Tennessee State Athletics  The Tennessee State women’s basketball team returns home for one game after spending the past weekend in North Carolina. Friday’s contest against Lipscomb will mark TSU’s only home game until December 15 as they will play four straight on the road. The Matchup: Tennessee State Tigers (1-2, 0-0 OVC) vs. Lipscomb (2-1, 0-0 ASUN)Date/Time: Friday, November 18 at 5:30 p.m.Location: Gentry Center || Nashville, Tenn.TV: ESPN+ — Greg Pogue (pxp), Albert Dawson (analyst)LIVE STATS SERIES INFORMATION: This will be the 30th all-time meeting between the…

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Grambling women’s hoops takes down Arizona State 70-67

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Title image via Marcus Plummer Courtesy of Kiana White, Grambling State Athletics 67 ASU 70 Winner GSU Team 1 2 3 4 F ASU 18  14  17  18  67 GSU 18  27  15  10  70 Grambling State’s Lady Tigers delivered a stunning performance, securing a thrilling 70-67 victory against Arizona State University in an exhilarating showdown as part of the PAC12/SWAC Legacy Series. This significant win marks a momentous occasion for the Lady Tigers, clinching their first Power Five victory since 2018. Additionally, it stands as their second home win against…

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