Category: HBCU Sports

Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Week 5 Major Division Top 7

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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…

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Alabama State opens up a can on Florida A&M, 42-14

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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…

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Albany State takes Allen to woodshed in home opener, 57-14

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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…

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North Carolina Central survives comeback bid, hangs on to win 50-42

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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…

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Tennessee State takes it on the chin from Tennessee Tech, 35-8

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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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Fort Valley State band suspended over hazing allegations 

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Homecoming is an anticipated time for students, alumni, fans, the football team as well as the marching band. At Fort Valley State, the marching band seemingly has been transformed from participants to spectators. The University announced that it’s Blue Machine Marching Band has been suspended amid allegations of hazing. Britney Smith, FVSU’s Director of Marketing and Communication, speaking to Fox affiliate WGXA (Macon, GA) confirmed the band being put on ice. “Fort Valley State University has directed the Blue Machine Marching Band to suspend all activity due to allegations of…

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Howard swimming picked to defend crown

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Howard swimming was picked to repeat as Northeast Conference (NEC) champions in preseason polls. The coaches polled unanimously selected the Bison to defend their crown. The Bison swim team cleared the second pace team, Wagner by just 7 points, securing the conference crown by an exciting victory in the 4x100m at the close out event at Spire Academy. Wagner, last year’s runner up, was picked to finish second, while LIU and Le Moyne were selected to finish 3rd and 4th, respectively. The NEC Swimming and Diving Championships are scheduled to…

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Byron McNair named starter for Saturday’s matchup versus Tennessee Tech

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Tennessee State faces in state and still for the time being, conference for Tennessee Tech this Saturday to open Big South-OVC league play. When the TSU offense takes the field for the first time it will be led by Byron McNair. Tennessee State head coach Reggie Barlow confirmed on Tuesday’s Big South-OVC media call that McNair would be QB1 on Saturday. “We had the quarterback situation where we were playing two guys and now we’ve settled on Byron” Coach Barlow added in regards to McNair, “Right now, he’s the guy…

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Dr Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Week 5 Major Division Top 7

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Week 5 of Dr.Cavil’s inside the HBCU Sports Lab was more static than in recent weeks. No new teams entered this week’s rankings and 5 of the 7 teams retain their position from the previous week.   7. Delaware State Hornets (3-1,0-0) The Hornets stand pat at No.7 in this week’s rankings. Saturday Delaware State handily defeated Saint Francis 39-10 to secure their third win of the season under first year head coach DeSean Jackson. Three victories the Honests have already recorded is a win total the program had not approached…

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Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Week 4 Mid Major Top 7 Rankings

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Week 4 of Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Mid Major Top 7 rankings was rife with change, as one new team entered the mix, while each of the remaining 6 teams occupies a different position than the previous week.  7. Winston-Salem State Rams (2-1, 1-0) The Rams of Winston-Salem State join the top 7 at no. 7 in this week’s rankings. In their most recent outing, WSSU blasted conference foe Lincoln (PA) 51-14 in the CIAA opener. The 51 points the Rams scored in the contest were their…

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