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Fourth quarter surge powers Lindenwood past Tennessee State, 81-70

Brandon King

After a close and competitive first half, Lindenwood was able to seize control of the game and set a pace that proved to be too great for the Tennessee State Lady Tigers to keep up with, as they were bested by the Lions 81-70.  Lindenwood scored the first 6b points of the game and would take a 6-2 lead before Tennessee State tied the game at 8 apiece when Krystal Haddock connected from downtown at the 5:43 mark. The Lady Tigers would take their first lead of the afternoon when…

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February 3 CAA Men’s Basketball Notebook

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Courtesy of the CAA DOUBLE OHHH-VERTIME Madison Durr (40 pts., 19-19 FT) and Abdi Bashir Jr. (32 pts.) led Monmouth past Drexel, 104-97, in double OT. Durr’s 40-point outing was just the eighth in program history. He also went 19-for-19 from the line, the most without a miss by a Division I player in a game this season and a new CAA record, surpassing W&M’s Mit Winter’s 17-for-17 mark on Jan. 24, 2001, against James Madison. Durr became the 26th player in NCAA history with 19+ FT made without a…

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PE Corner: Anthony Davis wears another Lakers LeBron XXII PE

Brandon King

This LeBron XXII, which was seen on the feet of Anthony Davis, sports a vibrant yellow patent leather upper with the lateral Swoosh transitioning from yellow to purple at the junction with the midsole. The same coloration also wraps the heel and extends onto the medial side. A yellow LeBron signature is present at the rear heel, with LeBron branding on the tongue.  The midsole that sits below the aforementioned upper sports a golden Swoosh and features coloration of the previously referenced hue-changing branding. It starts as a bright yellow…

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Bright Mandarin” Nike Shox R4 coming Spring 2025

Brandon King

This latest colorway of the well-received Nike Shox R4 sports a metallic silver upper paired with perforated black nubuck. Black-bordered embroidered silver Swooshes adorn the sides, with Nike Shox branding present on the tongue and the 5 Alpha Project dots on the rear heel.  Underneath this double-lasted upper resides an orange midsole moderator plate and the sneaker’s most prominent features- the four Shox columns at the rear heel and a black one-orange rubber outsole.  The “Bright Mandarin” Nike Shox R4 will debut this spring at nike.com and select retail venues; they will…

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Check out these early images of the “White/Cement” Air Jordan IV

Brandon King

As is the case with so many sneakers on Jordan Brand’s 2025 release roster, the “White/Cement” Air Jordan IV is one of the most anticipated releases of the year.  Recently we reported on initial images of this returning classic and now courtesy of SOLEBYJC, additional images have come to light. The depicted sneakers feature all of the standard visual elements of the “White/Cement” colorway- white upper and netting, red Jumpman branding on the tongue, and speckled cement areas ( which like the 1989 and ‘99 iterations, features speckling on the…

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An initial look at the 2025 “Flu Game” Air Jordan XII

Brandon King

It’s hard to believe that nearly a decade has passed since the last retail run of the “Flu Game” Air Jordan XII, which occurred in 2016. Jordan Brand is rectifying that long hiatus, as this original color of the XII is planned to return during a immensely robust 2025 release roster.  Initial images have emerged of the 2025 iteration and is largely the visual representation of the classic colorway, with the mudguards appearing slightly more robust than in previous reincarnations, as well as a slightly different shape.  As it currently…

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North Carolina Central tips off MEAC play against Coppin State on Saturday

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title image via Kevin L. Dorsey Courtesy of N.C. Central Athletics The North Carolina Central University men’s basketball team begins Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference play in Baltimore, Md. starting at Coppin State University on Saturday, Jan. 4 at 4:30 p.m. The Eagles continue action at Morgan State University on Monday, Jan. 6 at 7:30 p.m. Both games will be streamed on ESPN+. Week 9 – Game 18 | Full Game Notes North Carolina Central (7-10, 0-0 MEAC)  at Coppin State (1-13, 0-0 MEAC) Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025 – 4:30 p.m. Physical Education…

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Norfolk State women’s hoops named NCAA.com Team of the Week

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title image via Fannae Webb The Norfolk State women’s basketball team earned NCAA.com Team of the Week honors following its upset victory 63-57 at Auburn on Sunday, Dec. 29. Graduate guard Diamond Johnson led the Spartans with 17 points against the Tigers, adding 11 rebounds, four steals, and three assists to her totals. Sophomore guard Da’Brya Clark also scored in double figures for NSU with 15 points. Johnson recorded her fifth career double-double against Auburn. She also became the first player since Chanette Hicks on Jan. 11, 2020 to lead Norfolk State in points, rebounds, steals…

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Alabama A&M women’s hoops to take part in Tulane Holiday Classic

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title image via Ryan Young Courtesy of Aliyah McDaniel | Assistant Athletics Communications Director Looking to capitalize off the best pre-season start in the last 15 years, the Alabama A&M women’s basketball team will travel to New Orleans, Louisiana for the Tulane Holiday Classic where they will face either Central Arkansas or the University of Louisiana-Monroe, in addition to the host team, this weekend.    The Bulldogs will face off with the Green Wave on Friday at 2:30 p.m. The game will be live streamed on ESPN+ with Jack Benjamin and Tiffany…

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N.C. Central thrashed 79-45 by West Virginia

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title image via West Virginia Athletics Courtesy of North Carolina Central Athletics 45 NCCU 79 Winner WVU Team 1 2 F NCCU 18  27  45 WVU 36  43  79 In the first-ever meeting between the two programs, the North Carolina Central University men’s basketball team fell to West Virginia University 79-45 on Tuesday evening at the WVU Coliseum. Redshirt senior Isaac Parson had another strong game scoring 16 points as the only Eagle in double figures. NC Central (4-8) continued its three-game road trip looking to ride momentum after last Saturday’s thrilling last-second…

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