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Virginia Union advances to NCAA quarters for first time, puts it on Lenoir-Rhyne 44-12

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title image via VUU Football Courtesy of Virginia Union Athletics 44 Winner VUU 12 LRU Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F VUU 7 13 7 17 44 LRU 0 6 0 6 12 Virginia Union University’s Jada Byers rushed for 185 yards and two touchdowns as VUU continued its record-setting season by defeating Lenoir-Rhyne University 44-12 on Saturday, November 30, in Hickory, N.C. The win earned the Panthers a spot in the NCAA Playoff Quarterfinals for the first time in school history. VUU’s Curtis Allen rushed for 132 yards and two touchdowns in the win. …

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Howard women’s hoops defeats William &Mary 74-63

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Photo credit Yusuf Abdullah Written by Ed Hill, Jr., retired Howard Sports Information Director Graduate guard Destiny Howell (Queens, N.Y.) scored a team-high 19 points and just missed a double-double with a career-high nine rebounds as the Howard University women’s basketball team pulled away to a 74-63 road win at William & Mary (W&M) inside the Kaplan Center. The Bison (5-2) trailed, 13-11, at the end of the first quarter and 34-32 at the half. Primarily on the efforts of Bison trio Howell, freshman guard Saniyah King (Washington), who came off the bench, and junior…

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FAMU defeats Alabama A&M 28-20 on Senior Day

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title image via Florida A&M Athletics Courtesy of FAMU Athletics 20 AAM 28 Winner FAM Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F AAM 3 10 0 7 20 FAM 14 7 7 0 28 Florida A&M held off a late Alabama A&M surge to secure a 28-20 victory at Bragg Memorial Stadium on Friday, improving their record to 7-5 (5-3). The Rattlers started hot, scoring on their opening drive when Thad Franklin Jr. broke free for a 25-yard touchdown run just 32 seconds into the game. After Alabama A&M responded with a…

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Albany State’s Isaiah Knowles nominated for Harlin Hill trophy

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title image via Albany State Football Courtesy of Albany State Athletics Albany State University’s redshirt sophomore quarterback, Isaiah Knowles, has been nominated for the 2024 Harlon Hill Trophy, an award that recognizes the most valuable player in NCAA Division II college football. Knowles is one of 43 student-athletes nationwide nominated for this prestigious honor, often referred to as the Division II equivalent of the Heisman Trophy. The Harlon Hill Trophy, named in honor of former University of North Alabama standout and NFL player Harlon Hill, has been awarded annually since 1986…

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Alabama State spanks Tuskegee 34-6 in 100th Turkey Day Classic

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Title image via Alabama State Football Courtesy of Alabama State Athletics 6 TUS 34 Winner ASU Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F TUS 3 3 0 0 6 ASU 21 7 6 0 34 Led by a dominant defensive showing along with career days by Kareem Key and Robert McMin on offfense, Alabama State University knocked off the Golden Tigers 34-6 in th 100th Turkey Day Classic on Thursday afternoon. Alabama State held the Tuskegee air attack to 93 passing yards and 138 yards on the ground while extending its string of…

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Tennessee State’s Jalen McClendon named finalist for Buck Buchanan Award

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Courtesy of Tennessee State Athletics  Tennessee State senior defensive back Jalen McClendon has been named one of 35 finalists for the 2024 Buck Buchanan Award, presented to the national defensive player of the year in Division I FCS football. The award, celebrating its 30th anniversary, was announced by Stats Perform. The honor is named after legendary defensive lineman Junious “Buck” Buchanan, who starred at Grambling State during his Hall of Fame career. Past recipients include Dexter Coakley, Rashean Mathis, Jared Allen, and Arthur Moats. McClendon, playing this season despite an upper-body injury…

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Grambling comeback falls short, loses to Cal-Poly 82-79

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title image via Dominique Williams Courtesy of Curtis Ford, Associate AD for Athletic Communications Antwan Burnettscored a game-high 21 points and Chilaydrien Newton notched a career-high 17 points, but it wasn’t enough to lift Grambling State to victory as the Tigers fell to Cal-Poly 82-79 on Tuesday night at the Mott Athletics Center. GSU (1-5) erased a 17-point deficit and tied the game in the second half but couldn’t push ahead to grab its first road win of the year.  Burnett scored his 21 points on 7-of-13 shooting, including going 3-of-6 from…

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Norfolk State announces changes in football leadership

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title image via Mark Sutton Courtesy of Norfolk State Athletics Norfolk State Director of Athletics Dr. Melody Webb announced Tuesday a change in leadership for the NSU football program, relieving head coach Dawson Odums from his duties, effective immediately. A national search for the program’s next head coach will begin immediately. No further comment will be made at this time. “I want to thank Coach Odums for his continued commitment and dedication to Spartan football,” Webb said. “Since his arrival, he has become a valued member of our family and community, always representing Norfolk State…

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Jackson State up to no. 18 in FCS Stats Perform Top 25

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title image via the Clarion-Ledger Courtesy of Jackson State Athletics Jackson State moved up three spots to No. 18 in this week’s FCS Stats Perform Top 25 following its win over Alcorn State to cap off an undefeated regular season in Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) play. Jackson State (10-2, 8-0 SWAC), winners of eight consecutive games, picked up 384 points, and now being preparations for the 2024 Pepsi SWAC Championship presented by GM to be played on Sat., Dec. 7 at Veterans Memorial Stadium. Stats Perform FCS Top 25 Poll (Nov. 25)…

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Chennis Berry named finalist for 2024 Eddie Robinson Award

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title image via SCSU Football Courtesy of South Carolina State Athletics Stats Perform has announced 15 finalists for the 2024 Eddie Robinson Award, which is presented annually to the national coach of the year in Division I FCS college football.  The award, first presented in 1987 and in its 38th season, is named for legendary Grambling State coach Eddie Robinson.  All 13 FCS leagues are represented by an Eddie Robinson Award finalist. The winner, to be selected by a national voting panel, will be announced on Dec. 5 and honored at…

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