Courtesy of Dr, Earnest Brown, Albany State Athletics The Dirty Blue defense led the charge as the Albany State Golden Rams defeated the Savannah State Tigers (15-12) in the Inaugural Coastal City HBCU Classic held on Saturday afternoon at the Glynn County Stadium in the city of Brunswick, Georgia. With the win, the Albany State Golden Rams improved to (2-2) overall and (2-0) in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) while the Savannah State Tigers fell to (2-2) overall and (1-1) in the SIAC. In the 1st quarter, the Tigers went up (3-0)…
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Albany State to host SIAC Volleyball Crossover
Courtesy of Dr. Earnest Brown, Albany State Athletics Albany State University will host the 2023 SIAC Crossover Tournament at The Jones Brothers Health, Physical Education and Recreation Complex at the ASU East Campus on September 22-23. The Golden Rams will enter the SIAC Crossover with an undefeated record of (4-0) in the conference. The 2023 SIAC Crossover Tournament will feature 14 teams. On Friday, September 22, the Golden Rams will play Tuskegee University at 12:00 noon, Kentucky State University at 4:00 pm and Central State University at 8:00 pm. On Saturday, September 23,…
Read MoreTennessee State Basketball announces 2023-24 schedule
Courtesy of Tennessee State Athletics Tennessee State head men’s basketball coach, Brian “Penny” Collins, entering his sixth season at the helm, has announced the upcoming 2023-24 schedule, which features five non-league home games and a trip to the Northwest. After one of the best seasons during Collins’ era, the Tigers will look to capitalize on the top home attendance from the previous season, hosting all six teams within a three-hour drive to campus. “It was important to try to get as many home games as we could while our students…
Read MoreChicago State looks to add football and could an HBCU conference be in their future?
Courtesy of Chicago State Athletics The Board of Trustees of Chicago State University (CSU) has approved a proposal to immediately move forward with a public fundraising campaign to expand the University’s athletics programming. Fundraising will support the expansion of Division I sports and potentially add FCS Division I Football (Football Championship Subdivision). The Board also approved the launch of a women’s triathlon program, set to begin in fall 2024. The addition of the triathlon and sports expansion fundraising were based on recommendations from a sports exploratory committee formed earlier this year. “I appreciate the…
Read MoreNorfolk State kicker Noah Tracey named MEAC Rookie of the Week
Courtesy of Brian Howard, Asst. AD/Communications, Norfolk State Athletics Norfolk State University freshman kicker Noah Tracey was named the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Rookie Player of the Week, the conference announced on Monday. Tracey, a native of Springwood, Australia, punted the ball five times on Saturday against Temple for 194 yards, with one punt inside the 20-yard line. He recorded a 50-yard boot and averaged 38.8 yards per punt in NSU’s loss to the Owls. Norfolk State returns to action on Saturday and concludes its three-game road trip at Towson. Kickoff is…
Read MoreTennessee State golf in 13th after two rounds of Grover Page Classic
Courtesy of Stephen Featherston, Tennessee State Athletics JACKSON, Tenn. – The Tennessee State men’s golf team played two rounds in the Grover Page Classic on Monday afternoon at the Jackson Country Club and finished in 13th place with a 601. The Tigers shot a 305 in round one and knocked nine strokes off their round two score as they tallied a 296. Cayden Chambers paced the Tigers as he shot back-to-back 72s to finish with a 144. Chambers is tied for 23rd in the 93-player field after two rounds. Jared Southerland finished three strokes behind Chambers…
Read MoreAlbany State volleyball faces Savannah State in SIAC matchup
Courtesy of Dr. Earnest Brown, Albany State Athletics The Albany State Golden Rams volleyball team will host the Savannah State University Tigers at 6:00 pm on Monday, September 18, at The Jones Brothers Health, Physical Education and Recreation Complex. The Golden Rams will be seeking their 4th straight win in the conference. The Golden Rams will enter the game (3-8) overall and (3-0) in the SIAC. The Tigers are (5-1) overall and (2-1) in the conference. The Tigers only loss this season was to the Golden Rams. The Golden Rams and Tigers last…
Read MoreLangston comes up short against Louisiana Christian, 35-22
Courtesy of Kyle Taylor – Langston Sports Information 35 22 LANGSTON Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F LOUISIAN 14 7 7 7 35 LANGSTON 3 6 0 13 22 Wrentie Martin passed for a season high 231 yards with three touchdowns but the Langston Lions fell short 35-22 to Louisiana Christian on Saturday night. Langston led early following a 30-yard field goal by Octavio Resendizthat capped a 12-play, 51-yard drive at the 8:36 mark in the first quarter. The Wildcats countered with a three-yard and nine-yard touchdown runs by Devin Briscoe and…
Read MoreWest Virginia State gets it done 47-27 against Concord
Title image via Todd Griffith Courtesy of James Garcia, Sports Information Director, West Virginia State Athletics 47 27 CON Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F WVS 3 23 14 7 47 CON 13 0 0 14 27 The West Virginia State University football team (2-1, 2-0 MEC) remained undefeated in conference play with a 47-27 road win at Concord (0-3, 0-2 MEC) on Saturday afternoon. KEY PLAYERS HOW IT HAPPENED EYE-CATCHING STATS NEXT UP West Virginia State will host Glenville State for Homecoming on Saturday, Sept. 23rd. Kickoff at Lakin-Ray…
Read MoreLincoln comes up short against Fayetteville State
Title image via Aliya Rose Courtesy of Lincoln University Athletics 17 LPA 20 Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F LPA 0 0 14 3 17 FSU 3 6 0 11 20 The Lincoln University Lions, under the leadership of first year head coach Frank Turner, dominated the 3rdquarter against the Fayetteville State University Broncos, in there conference matchup. Unfortunately, the Lions were not able to take the win, falling to FSU in a close 20-17 road contest. GAME INFORMATIONScore: Lincoln 17, Fayetteville State 20Records: Lincoln (1-2, 0-1), Fayetteville State (1-2, 1-0)Location:…
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