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November 25-28 SWAC women’s basketball schedule

Brandon King

Here is the SWAC women’s schedule from November 25-28 Upcoming SWAC Women’s Basketball Games  Wednesday, November 25Grambling State at Florida– 12:00 pm SEC NetworkAlcorn State at Southeastern Louisiana– 1:00 pm ESPN+ Friday, November 27Alabama A&M at Southern Miss– 3:00 pmTexas Southern at Tulane– 5:00 pm ESPN+ UAPB at Arkansas State– 6:00 pm ESPN+ Saturday, November 28 Alabama A&M at Troy– 2:00 pm C-USA TV Philander Smith College at Prairie View A&M– 3:00 pm  All times listed Central Standard Time (CST) Game dates and times are subject to change 2020-21 Composite Schedule2020-21 Preseason Predicted…

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SWAC Men’s Basketball November 25-28 schedule

Brandon King

From the Southwestern Athletic Conference : Here is the schedule of the this week’s SWAC Men’s Basketball : Wednesday, November 25Prairie View A&M vs. UALR– 12:00 pm ESPN3Alcorn State at UAB– 2:30 pm C-USA TVGrambling State at Grand Canyon– 6:00 pm ESPN3Texas Southern at Washington State- 6:00 pm PAC-12 NetworkMississippi Valley State at Arkansas– 6:30 pm SEC NetworkUAPB at Marquette– 9:00 pm FS1  Thursday, November 26 Mississippi Valley State at North Texas– 7:00 pm C-USA TV Friday, November 27 Prairie View A&M at Evansville– 12:00 pm ESPN3Grambling State at Arizona– 2:00 pm…

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FAMU Women’s Hoops Opts out of 2020-21

Brandon King

From Florida A&M Sports Information: TALLAHASSEE| The Florida A&M University (FAMU) women’s basketball team will not compete this 2020-21 season due to concerns with COVID-19.  The NCAA directed all member schools to provide student-athletes with an option to “opt-out” of competition this year due to concerns of the virus. In doing so, the NCAA will allow the student-athletes to keep that year of eligibility.   The Rattlers began preseason camp with a limited number of players on the roster. With the recent spike in COVID-19 cases, it has been determined that moving…

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Three added during early signing period by Howard women’s hoops

Brandon King

Courtesy of Howard University Athletic Media Relations The Howard University women’s basketball team added three new Bison during the early signing period Wednesday, extending its pipeline through North Carolina. “I am very happy with this class of signees,” Howard head women’s basketball coach Ty Grace said. “All three young women embody the athletic and academic characteristics we look for in a student-athlete. I am looking forward to their contribution to the program while coaching them in their next chapter at Howard.” Here is more information on the three newcomers: Nia…

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At 18 this Saint Augustine’s basketball player is already a published author

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Courtesy of SAU Office of Sports InformationRALEIGH, N.C.  – According to a website article, 80 percent of Americans aspire to pen a book and get it published within their lifetime. Few actually start or finish, however. Bre’cha Byrd bucked the odds and she’s only 18 years old. A basketball student-athlete at Saint Augustine’s University, Byrd is talented way beyond the basketball court. She is a published author and a motivational speaker. “Some people think you have to be 40 [years old] or 50 or 60 to become an author, but…

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SIAC makes announces plans for resumption of 2021 sports

Brandon King

from the SIAC: The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC), announced that it will seek to cautiously and prudently move forward with the 2021 winter and spring sports schedule.  The SIAC men’s and women’s basketball schedule will begin on January 9 and will feature a 12-14 game conference schedule that will culminate with the SIAC Basketball Championship Tournament featuring all SIAC men and women teams – including recently admitted SIAC member (provisional), Allen University. The spring 2021 season will feature men’s and women’s tennis, golf, men’s and women’s track and field, softball, and…

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Norfolk State announces non-conference Men’s Basketball schedule

Brandon King

Courtesy of Norfolk State Athletic Communications NORFOLK, Va. – Some big names from the Hampton Roads area will be coming to Joseph Echols Hall this season as the Norfolk State men’s basketball team announced its non-conference schedule on Friday.  The Spartans will renew rivalries with Hampton and ODU, the latter part of a home-and-home series that will start at NSU. The Spartans will play four home non-conference games this year. They will also host William & Mary for the first time ever, and UNCW will make a trip to Norfolk State…

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Howard University Men’s Basketball partnering with Duke to host Mako Medical Duke Classic

Brandon King

Courtesy of Howard University Athletic Media Relations and Duke University Athletics Communications DURHAM, N.C., Nov. 2, 2020 – The Howard University men’s basketball team is set to co-host the Mako Medical Duke Classic multi-team event (MTE) with Duke University, honoring Dr. Onye E. Akwari (OWN-yay ak-WAR-ee), in early December. The contests involving HU features the Bison taking on Bellarmine University (Dec. 6) and Elon University (Dec. 8) inside Burr Gymnasium. Duke will host the same two squads Dec. 4 (Bellarmine) and Dec. 6 (Elon). Times and TV have noy yet been…

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Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference announces 2020-21 Preseason Women’s Basketball Honours

Brandon King

from the MEAC: Bethune-Cookman University senior forward Amaya Scott was named the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Women’s Basketball Preseason Player of the Year, presented by TowneBank, the conference announced today. Norfolk State was selected as the preseason favorite to win the MEAC’s Northern Division, while Bethune-Cookman was tabbed to win the MEAC’s Southern Division. All awards were voted on by the conference’s head coaches and sports information directors. Scott, a First Team All-MEAC honoree who helped lead the Lady Wildcats to the regular-season title and a 15-1 mark in conference play in…

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Mid Eastern Athletic Conference announces Preseason Men’s Basketball Honors

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from the MEAC: 2020-21 MEAC Basketball Coaches Preseason Video Conference North Carolina A&T State University senior guard Kameron Langley was named the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Men’s Basketball Preseason Player of the Year, presented by TowneBank, the conference announced today. Norfolk State was selected as the preseason favorite to win the MEAC’s Northern Division, while North Carolina Central was tabbed to win the MEAC’s Southern Division. All awards were voted on by the conference’s head coaches and sports information directors. Langley, who earned First Team All-MEAC honors, led the nation in assists…

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