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Johnson C. Smith remains undefeated with 42-3 thrashing of Bluefield State

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Courtesy of Johnson C. Smith Athletics The Golden Bulls of Johnson C. Smith University scored majority of their points in the second quarter as JCSU defeated Bluefield State, 42-3, in Salem, Va.  JCSU’s Tyrek Williams caught a 27-yard pass from Darius Ocean, as Jacob Meneses adding the extra point putting JCSU up 7-0.  Avante George scored on a one-yard run, with Meneses again successful on the kick, extending the lead to 14-0.  Williams caught another touchdown pass from  Ocean, this time for 42 yards. Meneses’ kick was good, capping a 99-yard drive in 9 plays over 3:37, making…

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Howard falls on the road to Princeton, 30-13

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Courtesy of Ed Hill, Jr., retired Howard University Sports Information Director 13 HOW 30 Winner PRI Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F HOW 0 0 7 6 13 PRI 10 10 3 7 30 Howard University football team fell behind early and rallied in the third quarter to get within striking distance but it was not enough as the Bison fell, 30-13, to Princeton in a nonconference game at Powers Field in Princeton, N.J. Princeton (1-1) set the tone on its first possession, going 69 yards in five plays while using a…

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Tickets for the 2024 Chris Paul HBCU Challenge now on sale

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Courtesy of Norfolk State Athletics Fans can purchase tickets now for the 2024 Chris Paul HBCU Challenge, featuring the Norfolk State men’s basketball team at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. Taking place on Dec. 19 and Dec. 20, the Spartans will compete in a four-team bracket against a pair of Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) foes. Norfolk State plays Alabama State at 5 p.m. on the opening day of the tournament, before a matchup against Grambling at 4 p.m. on Dec. 20. Tickets can be purchased via Ticketmaster and in person at the Mohegan Sun…

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Howard University women’s hoops unveils 2024-25 Non-Conference schedule

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(Photo Credit – Howard Athletics Media Relations) Courtesy of Howard Athletics WASHINGTON (September 23, 2024) – The Howard University women’s basketball team unveiled its 2024-25 nonconference schedule, highlighting a former rivalry to tip-off the season and several local matchups. The announcement came Tuesday afternoon. “We will be competing against some of our crosstown foes for bragging rights in The District and taking trips along the east coast,” said Howard women’s basketball head coach Ty Grace. HU opens the new season at the Highest of Seven Hills (Nov. 4) when they face former Mid-Eastern…

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Allen dominated by Miles, 33-13

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33 Winner MIL 13 ALL Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F MIL 3 14 9 7 33 ALL 0 6 0 7 13 – After a two-week step outside the SIAC against non-conference competition, the Allen University football returned to league play Saturday afternoon and hosted Miles College. Despite totaling more first downs than the Golden Bears, the Yellow Jackets fell, 33-13.  Miles jumped out to an early 17-0 lead through the first two quarters before the Yellow Jackets found their own offensive success. With 2:51 left in the first half, quarterback Jamir Dismukes scrambled for…

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Norfolk State falls 37-10 in Circle City Classic

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Courtesy of Alex Lehmbeck, Assistant Athletics Director for Sports Communication The Norfolk State football team struggled to find a rhythm on Saturday afternoon at Lucas Oil Stadium, falling 37-10 to North Carolina Central in the 40th Annual Circle City Classic. Terique Miles paced the Spartans with nine tackles, including two tackles for loss. AJ Richardson also enjoyed a strong day defensively, recording seven tackles with two for loss. Neither team mustered much progress on its respective opening possession, but the Eagles got moving on their second opportunity. Walker Harris launched a deep ball to the left…

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Knicks reportedly finalizing deal to acquire Karl-Anthony Towns

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Courtesy of Shams Charania, Jon Krawczynski and Mark Puleo The New York Knicks are nearing a trade for four-time All-Star big man Karl-Anthony Towns, league sources tell The Athletic. The Knicks will send the Minnesota Timberwolves a package centered around forward Julius Randle, guard Donte DiVincenzo and a future first-round pick. Towns, 28, has spent his entire nine-year career with the Timberwolves since being drafted No. 1 in the 2015 NBA Draft. He averaged 21.8 points and 8.3 rebounds per game in 2023-24, returning to All-Star form after missing much…

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North Carolina Central men’s hoops unveils 2024-25 schedule

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Courtesy of N.C. Central Athletics FULL NCCU MBB SCHEDULE [WEBSITE] | [PDF] DURHAM, N.C. – The North Carolina Central University men’s basketball team unveiled its 2024-25 schedule featuring 31 games, 17 of which are non-conference opponents with 14 opportunities to catch the home team in McDougald-McLendon Arena. The Eagles open the season at George Mason University on Monday, Nov. 4. The game is slated for a 7 p.m. start time in Fairfax, Va. and will also be streamed on ESPN+. The last time the two teams met was in 2018 with the Patriots defeating NCCU. NC Central will…

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Norfolk State Basketball season tickets go on sale October 1

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Season tickets for the 2024-25 Norfolk State basketball season will go on sale to the public on Tuesday, Oct. 1. The purchase of a season ticket package includes admission to all home games for both the men’s and women’s basketball teams for the 2024-25 campaign. The Spartans will play 25 home games – 12 men’s and 13 women’s – four more than the 2023-24 regular season. All the Spartans’ home conference matchups will be played as doubleheaders, with the women’s weeknight bouts tipping off at 5:30 p.m. and the men’s game starting approximately…

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NC Central’s Gabriela Felix-Baeza named MEAC Volleyball Defensive Player of the Week

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title image via NCCU Volleyball Courtesy of North Carolina Central Athletics Coming off a new career-high in digs, Gabriela Felix-Baeza of the North Carolina Central University volleyball team was named the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Week announced by the conference office on Monday. Felix-Baeza (Guadalajara, Mexico) totaled 60 digs through three matches at the Queen City Invitational on Sept. 20-21. The defensive specialist averaged 4.62 digs per set as she amassed 29 against UNC Charlotte in the final match setting a new career high. The junior also had…

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