It was a very active week in week 5 of Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Mid Major Top 7 poll rankings , with 4 of the 7 teams changing positions from the previous week, as well as a new team entering the fray. 7.Fayetteville State Broncos ( 4-3, 4-1) Fayetteville State enters this week’s polls after being outside the top 7 the previous week. The Broncos defeated Livingstone 38-14 last week for their fourth consecutive win and remain undefeated in the CIAA. Fayetteville State is on bye this week before…
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Morgan State’s Earl Richardson Library evacuated after bomb threat
Morgan State’s Richardson Library evacuated due to bomb threat. According to s statement released by the University, “an email threat indicating a potential explosive device in the Richardson Library.” The statement also indicates that a floor by floor search of the building by law enforcement is taking place. Student and staff are employed to stay clear of the library and report any suspicious activity to authorities. Unfortunately Morgan State was not the only target of these unknown degenerates, as a similar threat was also called in at Towson University.
Read MoreJackson State tabbed HBCU FCS Team of the Week.
Jackson State was named the HBCU FCS Team of the week. In the team’s most recent outing, Jackson State defeated Southern 38-13 in the BoomBox Classic, shutting out the Jags in the second half. It was Jackson State’s seventh consecutive win over its Baton Rouge-based rivals. The Tigers also have been ranked No.1 in Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab top 7 poll rankings for 11 consecutive weeks.
Read MoreMEAC Announces Footballers of the Week
Courtesy of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference NORFOLK, Va. – North Carolina Central quarterback Walker Harris has been named Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Offensive Player of the Week, the league announced today. Norfolk State’s Corey Chapman earned Defensive Player of the Week honors, while Morgan State’s Raymond Moore III was selected as Rookie of the Week. NCCU’s Ja’Quan Sprinkle picked up Offensive Lineman of the Week accolades, and Morgan State’s Jadon Carter was recognized as Specialist of the Week. Harris (NCCU, QB, r-Sr., 6-1, 195, Wake Forest, N.C.) completed 21-of-34 passes for 288 yards and two touchdowns in the Eagles’ 50-42 victory over…
Read MoreJackson State’s Jacobian Morgan named HBCU National Player of the Week
Image via Jackson State Athletics For his gridiron exploits this weekend, Jackson State quarterback Jacobian Morgan was named the BOXTOROW National HBCU Player of the Week. In the Tigers’ 38-13 win over Southern in the BoomBox Classic, the grad student had his most statistically prolific game of the year. Morgan completed 21 of 31 passes for 337 yards, 2 touchdowns, of 51 and 82 yards respectively, and no interceptions. This season the Syracuse transfer has completed 50-of-88 passes for 615 yards, 2 touchdowns, and an interception. Morgan will be highlighted on…
Read MoreDr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Week 5 Major Division Top 7
Week 5 of the Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Top 7 Rankings saw a new team enter the mix, one team change position, while the remainder were carryovers from the previous week. 7. Delaware State Hornets (3-2, 0-0) The Hornets hang on to 7th place in this week’s rankings. DSU scored 31 points in the first half , however was shutout in the second half , falling 35-31 to Sacred Heart. The loss snapped the Hornets’ three game losing streak. Delaware State returns to action Saturday, heading to West…
Read MoreAlabama State opens up a can on Florida A&M, 42-14
image via Alabama State Athletics Courtesy of Alabama State Athletics 42 Winner ASU 14 FAM Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F ASU 7 7 14 14 42 FAM 0 6 0 8 14 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Alabama State University opened Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) play inwith a dominant win on Saturday, rolling to a 42-14 victory over Florida A&M Univerity at Bragg Memorial Stadium. The Hornets (3-1, 1-0 SWAC) used a balanced offensive attack and stifling defense to hand the Rattlers (1-3, 0-1 SWAC) to snap a five-game losing skid in the series. Alabama…
Read MoreAlbany State takes Allen to woodshed in home opener, 57-14
image via Albany State football Courtesy of Albany State Athletics 14 ALL 57 Winner ASU Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F ALL 7 0 7 0 14 ASU 22 14 14 7 57 Albany, Ga. – In an electrifying display of skill and teamwork, the Golden Rams stormed the field and claimed a resounding 57-14 Family, Friends, and Community Day victory over Allen in their much-anticipated home opener. From the very first snap, the Rams demonstrated their dominance, dazzling the crowd with impressive plays and relentless energy. The win improves ASU to…
Read MoreNorth Carolina Central survives comeback bid, hangs on to win 50-42
image via Doug Burt Courtesy North Carolina Central Athletics The North Carolina Central University football program survived a late comeback attempt Saturday evening at Memorial Stadium, holding on to defeat East Texas A&M 50-42. The Eagles improved to 4-2 on the season. Kicker Kaleb Robison kicked a 24-yard field goal, his second of the night, with 4:20 left to play, putting the Eagles ahead 50-28. But the Lions responded with an 8-play, 75 yard drive that culminated in a touchdown pass with less than two minutes to go, cutting the…
Read MoreTennessee State takes it on the chin from Tennessee Tech, 35-8
image via Tennessee State football Courtesy of Tennessee State Athletics The Tennessee State football team fell 35-8 to #11 Tennessee Tech in the OVC-Big South opener at Nissan Stadium on Saturday. TSU falls to 1-3 overall and 0-1 in league play. Kendric Rhymes paced the Tigers rushing attack by accumulating 31 yards over the course of the game. Rhymes also tacked on 53 receiving yards. Zack Simmons-Brown also added 19 yards on the ground. The most prolific target for Tennessee State quarterbacks was Snap Reed, who caught three passes for 65 yards. DeVaughn Slaughter got in on…
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