Category: HBCU Sports

Late field goal lifts Grambling to victory in Bayou Classic

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From Grambling State University Athletic Communications: Urban’s Field Goal Lifts GSU Past SU Garrett Urban booted five field goals, none bigger than his last, as the Grambling State University football team snapped a three-game losing streak to its rival on Saturday afternoon with a 29-26 victory over Southern in the 48th Annual Bayou Classic at the Caesars Superdome. Urban, Grambling State’s Most Valuable Player, notched the game-winning field goal with two seconds remaining as the Tigers (4-7 overall, 3-5 Southwestern Athletic Conference) capped a 3 minute, 48 second drive to close out…

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Alabama State names Eddie Robinson, Jr as new head football coach

Brandon King

Friday Alabama State signified their search for a head football coach concluded with the announcement of the hiring of Eddie Robinson, Jr. Robinson, Jr returns to his alma mater to assume the helm of a program where he was a standout on the football field during his playing days. From bamastatesports: “I am excited to announce Eddie Robinson, Jr. as Alabama State University’s next Head Football Coach,” Alabama State Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Jason Cable said. “Coach Robinson is a true Hornet that possesses more than 30-plus years of experience at various levels…

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Alabama State smacks around Tuskegee 43-9 in Turkey Day Classic

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From bamastatesports: 9 TU 43 ASU Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F T U 0 2 7 0 9 ASU 14 6 0 23 43 MONTGOMERY, Ala. | Alabama State left little doubt they would capture the 97th annual Turkey Day Classic and finish undefeated at home with 17 unanswered points to start the game on their way to a 43-9 victory over Tuskegee Thursday night. Alabama State (5-6) won their third consecutive game over the Golden Tigers with their best offensive performance of the season with 411 total yards, while allowing…

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November 25-27 SWAC Football Schedule

Brandon King

From the Southwestern Athletic Conference: Upcoming SWAC Football Games  Live Stats/Watch Links Thursday, November 25 Tuskegee at Alabama State- 2:00 pm (ESPN+) Saturday, November 27 Mississippi Valley State at Prairie View A&M- 2:00 pm (ESPN+)       Grambling State vs. Southern- 4:00 pm (NBC Sports Network) All times listed Central Standard Time (CST) About the SWACThe Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) is considered one of the premier HBCU conferences in the country and currently ranks among the elite in the nation in terms of HBCU alumni playing with professional sports teams. Current championship competition…

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Alexiss Robinson is MEAC ‘s new Senior Associate Commissioner

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From the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference: The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) has announced the hiring of Alexiss Robinson, who will join the conference as the Senior Associate Commissioner for Administration and Compliance. “I am elated to have Alexiss back in the conference office,” MEAC Chief of Staff/Chief Operating Officer and Commissioner-Elect Sonja Stills said. “She has come full circle from an intern into now the Senior Associate Commissioner for Administration & Compliance for the MEAC. I am excited for the future of the Conference with her as a part of the leadership…

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SIAC Basketball Week 2 Players of the Week

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From the SIAC : 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 Taylor Christmas (Benedict) earned Newcomer of the Week. For men, Raymon Adams (Central State) was named Player of the Week, while K.J. Doucet (Fort Valley State) earned Newcomer of the Week, released by the league office on Tuesday. Women’s Basketball PLAYER OF THE WEEK – Ay’Anna Bey, BenedictForward  |  Senior  |  Blackwood, NJ In 2 games, Bey averaged 16.5 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, 1.5 steals, as Benedict went 1-1. Had 22 points, 8 rebounds, 3…

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November 20, 2021 MEAC Football Recap

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From the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference: Morgan State 28, Georgetown 21South Carolina State 31, Norfolk State 21North Carolina Central 34, Delaware State 28 Morgan State 28, Georgetown 21 BALTIMORE, Md. — Alfonzo Graham ran for a season-high 160 yards and two scores and Morgan State scored four straight touchdowns to earn a 28-21 win over Georgetown in the season finale for both schools Saturday. Morgan State won two of its final three games to finish 2-9. The Hoyas, who had their season opener with Marist canceled due to a COVID-19 pause during training camp, lost…

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November 20, 2021 SWAC basketball scores and recaps

Brandon King

Yesterday was a light day on Southwestern Athletic Conference basketball courts with only two games on the docket. Bethune-Cookman and Alabama State both took on out-of-conference opponents and both SWAC teams coming out victorious. Below are the scores and recaps. From the Southwestern Athletic Conference: Bethune-Cookman 81, Bryant 75 – Box Score I Recap Alabama State 80, North Carolina Central 74 – Box Score I Recap

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Florida A&M makes 2021 FCS Playoffs, will take on Southeastern Louisiana in first round

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From the Southwestern Athletic Conference: TALLAHASSEE, Fla.– Florida A&M football celebrated after winning the Florida Classic and continued to celebrate today after being announced one of the 24 teams in the 2021 FCS Playoffs as they look to win their second National Championship (1978). The Rattlers will travel to Hammond, Louisiana, to play the Southeastern Louisiana Lions for the first time in school history.  The game is scheduled for this Saturday, November 27, at 6:00 p.m. CST on ESPN+. The winner will travel to face third-seeded James Madison at 1:00 p.m. CST on Saturday,…

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Fayetteville State is back-to-back CIAA Volleyball Champions

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From the CIAA: 2021 CIAA Volleyball Championship Bracket (Complete)Box Score BOWIE, MD – No. 2 seed Fayetteville State University defeated the No. 1 seed Shaw University, 3-0 (25-16, 27-25, 25-23), to win the 2021 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Volleyball Championship on Sunday at Bowie State University’s A.C. Jordan Arena in Bowie, MD. The Broncos (23-6), who won their second straight CIAA title, were led in the championship match by Kalee Vanderhorst with a team-high nine kills along with Casandra Watson six kills and 13 digs and Da’Nesha Miller with six…

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