Category: Meac

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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Lady Spartans defeat Hampton in Battle of the Bay, 62-53

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title image via Nick Sutton Courtesy of Noah Schlekeway, Assistant SID | Box Score HAMPTON, Va. — The Norfolk State women’s basketball team forced 26 turnovers on its way to a 62-53 victory over Hampton in the Battle of the Bay. Senior forward Kierra Wheeler scored 16 points, leading the Spartans while graduate Diamond Johnson (15) and graduate Niya Fields (12) also scored double figures. Norfolk State took control of the game early, logging a pair of layups before Johnson hit a big 3-pointer. The Spartans continued to build separation a few minutes later with a corner jumper…

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Norfolk State Lady Spartans upset Missouri, 57-54

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title image via Matt Patterson Coach Larry Vickers and the Norfolk State Lady Spartans scored the first HBCU takedown of a power 5 of the season via a 57-54 defeat of Missouri.  Norfolk State took an early 2-0 on Anjanae Richardson’s fast-break layup. After Grace Slaughter’s jumper tied the game, a pair of free throws from Angelique Ngalakulondi put the Tigers in front. Missouri showed the way for most of the opening period until Niya Fields’ three-pointer put the Spartans in front 13-12 with 0:51 remaining in the frame.  The…

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2025 HBCU All-Star Game coming to San Antonio

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At a press conference Wednesday morning it was announced that the 4th annual HBCU All-Star Game will take place in San Antonio, Texas.  Set to take place April 6 at Freedom Coliseum, the game brings together the crème de la crème of HBCU basketballers from the CIAA, MEAC, SIAC, and SWAC as well as the independent ranks to showcase their talents in front of a national audience.  Additionally, it was announced there will be the first women’s iteration of the game, giving the ladies the opportunity to also display their…

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Norfolk State blows out Penn State Wilkes-Barr, 96-41

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title image via Matt Patterson Courtesy of Alex Lehmbeck, Assistant Athletics Director for Sports Communication 41 PSUWB 96 Winner Norf Team 1 2 F PSUWB 22  19  41 Norf 47  49  96 Robert Jones began his 12thseason as head coach of the Norfolk State men’s basketball program on Monday night. And for the sixth consecutive season, his team opened the year with a victory. The Spartans (1-0) spread the wealth in a 96-41 rout over Penn State Wilkes-Barre at Joseph G. Echols Hall. Making his first appearance for his new squad, Brian Moore…

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Norfolk State will lean on experience this season

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title image via Nick Sutton Courtesy of By Alex Lehmbeck, Assistant Athletics Director for Sports Communication The last time Norfolk State fans packed Echols Hall for a home showdown, the night culminated in a net-cutting ceremony after countless hours of work paid off with a victorious performance. When the Spartans return to Echols on Monday evening to face Penn State Wilkes Barre, the schedule will flip. The night will open with a celebratory presentation of championship rings, before the work begins for the next five months. Norfolk State tips-off the…

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South Carolina State Men’s hoops to take on Claflin in exhibition action

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Courtesy of South Carolina State Athletics The South Carlina State men’s basketball team will tipoff off the 2024-25 campaign in exhibition play Tuesday (Oct.29) versus neighboring Claflin in the “Battle of the Burg” inside Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center. Tipoff is 7 p.m. Coach Erik Martin in his 3rd season brings back nine (9) veterans to a very experienced team in the likes of Preseason All-MEAC performers graduate guard Omar Croskey and point guard Mitchell Taylor. Also returning to the team along with Taylor and Croskey are Michael Teal, Caleb McCarty, John Seay-Oliver, Wilson Dubinsky, Drayton Jones, James Morrowand Davion Everett. The Bulldogs welcome six…

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MEAC announces 2024-25 women’s basketball preseason honors

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title image via the MEAC Courtesy of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Norfolk State graduate guard Diamond Johnson was named the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Women’s Basketball Preseason Player of the Year, presented by Nike. Norfolk State and Howard tied as the preseason favorites to win the MEAC. All awards were voted on by the conference’s head coaches and sports information directors. Johnson, the 2023 MEAC Newcomer of the Year and the 2023 MEAC Basketball Tournament Outstanding Performer, led the MEAC in scoring averaging 20.2 points and steals with 3.8, to go…

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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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