Category: Hbcu basketball

Tennessee State Men’s Bball gets road win at SIUE

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from Tennessee State Athletics: EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – The Tennessee State men’s basketball team secured a road victory at SIU-Edwardsville, 75-70, on Thursday evening. FIRST HALF: Carlos Marshall Jr. jumpstarted the game with an attacking layup. The Cougars converted their first 3-of-4 from the field, including two three-pointers to take an early lead, 8-6. The two programs combined to make their first 9-of-13 from the field. Kassim Nicholson logged eight points in the first ten minutes of the contest. It was a competitive first half as the lead flip-flopped throughout. Marshall Jr. led the Tigers with nine points…

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Albany State basketball takes on Savannah State in Saturday doubleheader

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Courtesy Albany State Athletics: The Albany State University Golden Rams will face the Savannah State University Tigers in a key SIAC match up on Saturday, January 29, in Savannah, Georgia.  The women will kickoff at 1:00 pm and the men will start at approximately 3:00 pm.  The Golden Rams women will enter the game with an overall record of 8-11.  They have won six out of their previous seven games.  The Golden Rams are led by Kashay Hankerson(9.7 points per game), Kierra York (6.5 points per game) and Juanisha Black (6.5 points per game and…

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January 25 SWAC Women’s Basketball Honorees

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From the Southwestern Athletic Conference: The Southwestern Athletic Conference has tabbed Alabama A&M’s Dariauna Lewis and Jackson State’s Ameshya Williams-Holliday for SWAC Women’s Basketball Weekly Honors for their outstanding performances during this past week of conference play. Player of the Week– Dariauna Lewis, Alabama A&M Lewis had back-to-back dominating double-double performances this past week. Against Texas Southern she scored 26 points while collecting 18 rebounds. Versus Prairie View A&M Lewis she contributed 27 points for the Lady Bulldogs while also tallying 10 rebounds. For the week she averaged 26.5 points per game…

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January 25 SWAC Men’s Basketball Players of the Week

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Courtesy of the Southwestern Athletic Conference: The Southwestern Athletic Conference has tabbed Prairie View A&M’s Jawaun Daniels and Southern’s Terrell Williams Jr. for SWAC Men’s Basketball Weekly Honors for their outstanding performances during this past week of conference play. Player of the WeekDaniels helped lead the Prairie View A&M Panthers past Alabama A&M with a game high 30 points on Monday as PVAMU won the contest in spectacular fashion by a score of 72-48. He was also a key double digit point contributor for Prairie View A&M versus Alabama State tallying…

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Florida A&M releases 2022 Football Schedule

Brandon King

Courtesy Florida A&M Athletics Florida A&M football completed their second consecutive nine-win season under head coach Willie Simmons and look to improve in 2022 with another challenging schedule ahead. “We are very excited about the upcoming slate of games for the 2022 football season!” said head coach Willie Simmons. “We feel we have one of the toughest schedules in all of FCS football this coming fall, but to be the best, you have to beat the best.  “Our team is looking forward to the challenge of playing powerhouse programs such as the University of North…

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SIAC announces weekly basketball honourees

Brandon King

Courtesy of the SIAC: Week 8: Basketball Players of the Week ATLANTA, Ga. (January 25, 2022) – The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) has announced its men’s and women’s basketball Players of the Week. For women, Ay’Anna Bey (Benedict) was named Player of the Week, while Imani Williams (Miles) earned Newcomer of the Week. For men, Jaquan Lawrence (LeMoyne-Owen) was named Player of the Week, while Mykayle Carter (Miles) earned Newcomer of the Week, released by the league office on Tuesday. Women’s Basketball PLAYER OF THE WEEK – Ay’Anna Bey, Benedict , Forward  |  Senior  |  Blackwood, N.J. Bey helped Benedict go 1-1 on the week. The senior forward scored 20 points and grabbed…

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Coppin State gets by Howard 83-81

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81 HOW 83 Coppin Team 1 2 F HOW 50  31  81 Coppin 41  42  83 Courtesy Coppin State Athletics: BALTIMORE – Nendah Tarke converted on a three-point play with just under five seconds left to lift the Coppin State men’s basketball team to an 83-81 win over Howard on Monday night at PEC Arena.  The Eagles improve to 4-15 overall and 3-1 in the MEAC while the Bison fall to 7-9 on the year and 1-2 in league play. Trailing 81-80 after a Howard timeout, Tarke recovered a loose ball following a tipped…

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Florida A&M Basketball coaches will wear these

Brandon King

When Florida A&M takes on Jackson State, the Rattlers coaching staff will be wearing these special-edition Air Force 1 Lows as part of the Coaches vs Cancer commemoration. They feature a solid tan leather upper up front that give was to a tan and white tessellated pattern that wraps the rest of the foot. Black Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides. The tongue is back by fur and the insole feature Lebron’s mantra of “Strive For Greatness”, while on the rear overlay depicts a Lebron logo and the images…

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Albany State splits double header with Fort Valley

Brandon King

Courtesy Albany State University Athletics: After leading 44-43 at the end of the 3rdquarter, the Golden Rams exploded in the 4thquarter to escape Fort Valley with a 65-55 win over the Wildcats.  The Golden Rams have now won 5 out of their last 6 games. The Golden Rams only shot 33.3% from the field and 28% from the 3-point line in the game.  But, the Golden Rams pressure defense forced the Wildcats into committing 24 turnovers. The Golden Rams recipe to success continued today as their scored 30 points in the paint…

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TSU Women’s Hoops drops close one to Austin Peay

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From Tennessee State Athletics: The Tennessee State University women’s basketball team fell in a heartbreaker, 72-69, to Austin Peay on Saturday afternoon at the Gentry Center.  Dominique Claytor led the Lady Tigers with 18 points in 35 minutes. Three other Lady Tigers finished in double figures — Gia Adams (13), Sierra McCullough and Tatyana Davis each had 10 points.  TSU forced 31 turnovers, its second most of the season. The Lady Tigers forced 33 turnovers on opening night vs. Fisk.  Austin Peay held a small lead at the half, 37-33, but the Lady Tigers bounced back in…

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