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Howard Volleyball predicted to win MEAC

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Courtesy of Howard University Athletics 2023 MEAC PRESEASON HONORS AND PREDICTED ORDER OF FINISH The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) unveiled its 2023 women’s volleyball preseason honors Tuesday afternoon where Howard University sits as a favorite to win this year’s conference title. The Bison share this year’s honor with the Eagles of Coppin State (CSU), producing 112 points apiece. HU racked up four first-place votes while CSU earned nine first-place votes. The two heavyweights finished the 2022 conference season 12-2 while sharing the MEAC regular season crown. Additionally, program standout Rya McKinnon (Bessemer, Ala.) was…

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Howard women’s hoops to take part in 2023 Battle 4 Atlantis

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Courtesy of Howard University Athletics  The Howard University women’s basketball team is set to compete in the second annual Bad Boy Mowers Women’s Battle 4 Atlantis Tournament Nov. 18-20 at Imperial Arena in Atlantis Paradise Island. Howard becomes the first HBCU to compete in this prestigious tournament. The Battle 4 Atlantis field also includes four teams that made the 2023 NCAA Tournament, including three teams (Ole Miss, Michigan & South Dakota) that advanced to the 2022 NCAA Sweet 16. The event will be bracketed with each team guaranteed three games. University of Arizona, DePaul…

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NC Central Volleyball announces 2023 schedule

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Courtesy of North Carolina Central Athletics DURHAM, N.C. – The North Carolina Central University volleyball team has announced its 23-match schedule for the fall of 2023. NCCU will host Duke University for the first time in its modern era to highlight its home slate, while other focal points include a pair of in-state tournaments and 14 league matches. All fans should mark their calendars for back-to-back home matches on Wednesday-Thursday, Sept. 13-14, when NCCU hosts Duke and Santa Clara University. The Eagles will entertain their Durham neighbors for the first time…

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SIAC Matchup moved to ESPN 2

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Courtesy of the SIAC: Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) is pleased to announce a significant event in its ongoing collaboration with ESPN. A thrilling regular-season football game is scheduled to be televised on ESPN2 in October. ESPN has handpicked an exciting matchup that will showcase Fort Valley State taking on Benedict on Thursday, October 12, with kickoff at 7:30 p.m. ET. On Thursday, October 12, all eyes will be on Charlie W. Johnson Stadium as it steps into the national spotlight. The previous year’s encounter witnessed the Tigers roaring to a commanding…

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Jackson State’s Tomekia Reed selected to NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Oversight Committee

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Courtesy of the Southwestern Athletic Conference Jackson State Head Women’s Basketball Coach Tomekia Reed has been selected as a member of the NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Oversight Committee, as announced by the NCAA. The NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Oversight Committee is responsible for ensuring that appropriate oversight of NCAA Division I women’s basketball is maintained, for enhancing the development and public perception of the sport and for making recommendations related to regular season and postseason competition such as rule changes and administration of the championship tournament. The committee…

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Southern Athletics announces “Back to the Bluff Weekend”

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Courtesy of Rodney Kirschner Deputy Athletics Director | Director of Strategic Communications | Sports Information Director, Southern University Athletics The department of athletics is excited to host its 2023 Back to the Bluff weekend August 18-21, 2023 as the Jaguars gear up for the start of the 2023-24 season.  RV’s are welcome and parking will be available on the west side of the F.G. Clark Activity Center and Ballentine Plaza.  Kickoff for the weekend starts Friday, August 18 with the Southern University Athletics Inaugural Gala starting at 6:00 pm at…

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Former Albany State baseball Lavoisier Fisher

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Courtesy of Dr. Earnest Brown, Albany State Athletics Former Golden Rams standout, Lavoisier Fisher, signed a contract with the Grand Junction Jackalopes in the Pioneer Baseball League that is based out of Grand Junction, CO.  Fisher stated, “Signing with the Grand Junction Jackalopes is a blessing from God.  Being able to go to Colorado is a representation of how far I have come, and how hard I have worked.  I still have a long way to go, but I am looking forward to the journey.  This is the beginning of a…

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Anton Goff named Prairie View A&M Athletic Director

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Courtesy of Prairie View A&M Athletics Prairie View A&M University has selected Anton Goff as its new Athletics Director, PVAMU President Tomikia P. LeGrande announced today.   A seasoned athletic administrator, Goff currently serves as Senior Associate Athletics Director at Northern Illinois University. In this capacity, he oversees all student athlete-academic support services for NIU’s 17 varsity sports. He is also responsible for creating and implementing the athletic department’s strategic plan and plays an active role in fundraising and facility development.   “We conducted an extensive national search for this position,” said…

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2023 Move-in day for Albany State freshmen and transfers

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Courtesy of Dr. Earnest Brown, Albany State Athletics Quinn Gray, Sr., the 14th head football coach at Albany State University, welcomed a plethora of freshmen and transfers to campus for move-in day on Tuesday, August 1. The day started with players checking in and moving into their dorm rooms between 8:00 am – 11:00 am.  At 11:30 am, Coach Gray and his staff held a players and parents meeting.  During the meeting, Dr. Kristene Kelly (Director of Athletics) was introduced.  After lunch, the players participated in several breakout sessions on topics…

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Philander Smith College is transitioning to Philander Smith University

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Customs Philander Smith College’s transition to university status is a testament to its unwavering commitment to growth and academic excellence. Rooted in a rich history that dates back to its founding in the late 19th century, Philander Smith College has continuously evolved to meet the changing needs of its students and the communities it serves. With a legacy of empowering socially conscious graduates, the college has made significant strides in expanding its academic programs, including the recent addition of Master of Business Administration (MBA) courses. This elevation to university status…

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