CBS Sports Classic airs pair of HBCU hardwood rivalries on December 28

Courtesy of CBS Sports CBS Sports will present two HBCU rivalry games in the CBS Sports Classic: HBCU Showcase, a men’s college basketball doubleheader highlighting the HBCU experience. The action begins on Saturday, December 28with North Carolina A&T hosting North Carolina Central at 2:00 PM, ET and is followed by Howardvisiting Hampton at 4:00 PM, ET.  The games, which will be hosted by the teams from the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA), will be played on campus – North Carolina A&T’s Corbett Sports Center and the Hampton University Convocation Center – and will capture the passion, tradition and rich history of…

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MEAC Announces 2024 ESPN televised football schedule

Courtesy of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) announced today its football schedule for the 2024 season across ESPN platforms, including games on linear networks (ABC and ESPNU) and ESPN+, the leading sports streaming service. The schedule is highlighted by a bookend of non-conference matchups in Atlanta on ABC – Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge (Saturday, Aug. 24) and the postseason Cricket Celebration Bowl (Saturday, Dec. 14). Of the conference’s 55 regular season games, MEAC teams are slated to make 45 appearances in televised/streamed games – 81.8 percent of…

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Morgan State hires Keshia Cambell Senior Associate Athletics Director for Student Services

Courtesy of Morgan State Athletics Morgan State Vice President/Director of Athletics Dena Freeman-Patton has announced the addition of Keshia Campbell to the Morgan State athletics department as Senior Associate Athletics Director for Student Services. Campbell will be responsible for oversight of sports medicine, strength and conditioning, student development (personal and career) and other student services areas.  “Ms. Campbell is a welcomed addition to the Bear Family,” said Freeman-Patton. “She brings a wealth of knowledge within intercollegiate athletics that will enhance the experiences of our student-athletes.” Campbell, who brings nearly 30 years of experience in athletics…

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The MEAC men’s and women’s basketball tournament will remain in Norfolk through 2027

title image via the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Courtesy of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) is pleased to announce that Norfolk, Virginia, will remain the host city for the MEAC Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament until 2027. The upcoming tournament, scheduled for March 13-16, will be held at the Norfolk Scope Arena, reaffirming the City’s commitment to being the host venue. This partnership extension is effective after the 2023-24 season. MEAC Commissioner Sonja Stills conveyed her enthusiasm about the decision, stating, “We are thrilled to announce that the…

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NC Central and South Carolina St up next Norfolk St. women’s hoops

title image via Norfolk State Basketball Courtesy of Maya Dawson, Asst Director of Sports Communications, Norfolk State University NORFOLK STATE [17-5, 6-1 MEAC] vs SCSU [1-21, 0-7 MEAC]  NORFOLK STATE [17-5, 6-1 MEAC] vs. NCCU [11-11, 5-2 MEAC] Date / Time Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024 | 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 19, 2024 | 5:30 p.m. Location Norfolk, Virginia | Echols Hall Norfolk, Virginia | Echols Hall Tickets Purchase Tickets Here Purchase Tickets Here TV / Streaming NSUSPARTANS.COM NSUSPARTANS.COM Live Stats nsuspartans.com nsuspartans.com All-Time Series NSU Leads 30-18 NSU Leads 30-10 First Meeting Norfolk State…

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Howard Basketball takes on N.C. Central in MEAC Clash

title image via Rodney Pierce Courtesy of Ed Hill, Jr., retired Howard University Sports Information Director Howard University men’s basketball team begins its four-game homestand Saturday (Feb. 17) when they host rival North Carolina Central (NCCU) in a pivotal Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) showdown inside The Burr. Tipoff is slated for 4 p.m. FOLLOW THE ACTION Bison Nation can follow all the action via live stats and/or ESPN+. LAST TIMEOUT On Feb. 5, junior guard Bryce Harris (Brentwood, N.Y.) scored 17 of his game-high 23 points in the second half and fellow classmate guard Marcus Dockery(Washington)…

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Several Eagles place in top 5 at Camel City Invitational

title image via Kevin L. Dorsey Courtesy of North Carolina Central Athletics WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – The North Carolina Central University men’s and women’s track & field teams competed in the Camel City Invitational on Friday and Saturday. Freshman James Harris finished first for the second straight meet but for the first time in the men’s 400m event.  Harris won in his hometown running a 49.92 in the 400m event. He has shown his versatility running in the 200m, 300m, and 400m events so far this indoor season. Harris placed first last weekend…

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MEAC Announces Basketballers of the Week

Courtesy of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Delaware State guard Martaz Robinson was named the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Player of the Week, presented by Coca-Cola. Delaware State guard Deywilk Tavarez was named Rookie of the Week, while Morgan State forward Allen Udemadu earned Defensive Player of the Week honors, respectively.  Robinson (G, 6-2, 180, Baltimore, Md.) averaged 21.0 points, 7.3 rebounds, 5.3 assists, and 2.0 steals while helping the Hornets to a 2-1 record. He tallied 23 points and eight rebounds with four assists, two steals and a block in the win over Gwynedd Mercy. Robinson followed…

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South Carolina State Tennis: A Hidden Gem of Excellence

Title image via Kevin L. Dorsey Courtesy of Rob Knox Hardeep Judge has never taken anything for granted during his 21 years leading the South Carolina State men’s and women’s tennis programs.  “Every year has its challenges and opportunities,” Judge said. “Every year will be different. To repeat (as conference champion) is not easy. We always have a bullseye. Our advantage is that we know what it takes to win and the type of work we have put in year in and year out.” While the spring campaign may have…

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Joe Bryant Jr and Kierra Wheeler named Norfolk State Athletes of the Year

Title image via Markus Taft Photography Courtesy of Brian Howard, Asst. AD/Communications, Norfolk State Athletics NORFOLK, Va. | Norfolk State University men’s basketball player Joe Bryant Jr. and women’s basketball student-athlete Kierra Wheeler were named the athletic Male and Female Athletes of the Year, respectively, at the Spartans’ end-of-year awards ceremony on Monday night at Joseph G. Echols Memorial Gymnasium. Bryant is arguably one of the most decorated student-athletes in the program’s history as he etched himself into the NSU record books this season, earning Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Player of…

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