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Howard v Notre Dame MLK Day game cancelled

January 17, 2021January 19, 2021 Staff

Courtesy of Howard University Athletic Media Relations WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 16, 2021 – Monday’s contest between the Howard University men’s basketball team and Notre Dame Fighting Irish has been cancelled due to concerns relating to COVID-19 in the Howard men’s basketball program. “We are all incredibly disappointed by this cancellation,” Howard Director of Athletics Kery Davis said. “This was a tremendous opportunity to bring national exposure to our basketball team and the University. However, it goes without saying that the health and welfare of our student-athletes is our priority first and…

January 16, 2021 MEAC Men’s Basketball Recap

January 17, 2021January 17, 2021 Staff

From the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference: Morgan State 92, Coppin State 72Norfolk State 87, Delaware State 76North Carolina A&T 112, Carver College 45South Carolina State at North Carolina Central, PPD (now Feb. 13)Florida A&M at North Carolina A&T, PPD Morgan State 92, Coppin State 72 BALTIMORE, Md. (January 16, 2021) — Junior guard De’Torrion Ware had a game-high 29 points as Morgan State rolled past Coppin State 92-72 on Saturday at Hill Field House. Senior Troy Baxter added 22 points for the Bears, while junior Malik Miller chipped in 21 points. Ware, who posted 30 points at Norfolk State…

Howard Athletics mourning the death of announcer Tony Lee

January 12, 2021January 12, 2021 Staff

Courtesy of Howard University Athletic Media Relations WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 11, 2021 – The Howard University Department of Athletics mourns the loss of an important member of its support staff with the recent passing of Anthony “Tony” Lee, who died Monday, Jan.4, due to COVID-19 complications. Lee was the official voice of Bison Athletics, serving as public address (PA) announcer for the past two years following the death of former legendary PA announcer Shellie Bower, Jr., who died in December 2018. Lee stepped in and quickly established himself as the new…

NC Central lays 29-point beatdown on North Carolina Wesleyan 87-58

January 12, 2021January 12, 2021 Brandon King

Courtesy of North Carolina Central Athletic Communications DURHAM, N.C. — Junior forward Kiyana Brown scored a career-high 22 points and freshman guard Paris McBride flirted with a triple-double to lead the North Carolina Central women’s basketball team to an 87-58 non-conference victory over North Carolina Wesleyan on Monday afternoon inside McDougald-McLendon Arena. Brown led all scorers, swishing 22 points in her first start of the season. She had a hot hand throughout the contest, shooting with 11-of-16 precision (68.9%) from the field. Brown, whose previous best was 12 points at Long…

January 11, 2021 SWAC Men’s Basketball Recap

January 12, 2021January 12, 2021 Brandon King

Here is tonight’s scores, well actually, score , as the other contests were postponed, from January 11 SWAC Men’s basketball action. Monday, January 11Alabama A&M at UAPB- PostponedSouthern at Jackson State- Postponed Prairie View A&M 73, Texas Southern 67- Box Score I Recap 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 offered by the league includes competition for men in Baseball, Basketball, Cross…

Jackson State halts men’s basketball activities

January 10, 2021January 10, 2021 Brandon King

From the Southwestern Athletic Conference: BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- The men’s basketball game scheduled between Alcorn State and Jackson State slated to be played on Saturday, January 9 has been postponed due to a positive COVID-19 test and subsequent quarantining of student-athletes among the JSU program. This action follows the guidelines and protocols set by the league and its COVID-19 Advisory Committee. A make up date for the game has not been determined at this time. About the SWACThe Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) is considered one of the premier HBCU conferences in the…

January 9, 2021 2021 SWAC men’s basketball recap

January 10, 2021January 10, 2021 Staff

From the Southwestern Athletic Conference: SWAC Men’s Basketball Final Scores Saturday, January 9Alabama A&M, Mississippi Valley State- PostponedUAPB 91, Alabama State 82 – Box Score I RecapAlcorn State, Jackson State- PostponedSouthern 61, Grambling State 55- Box Score I Recap 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 offered by the league includes competition for men in Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Indoor Track and…

January 9,2021 SWAC women’s basketball recap

January 10, 2021January 10, 2021 Staff

From the Southwestern Athletic Conference: SWAC Women’s Basketball Final Scores Saturday, January 9Alabama A&M 65, Mississippi Valley State 41- Box Score I RecapAlabama State 87, UAPB 79- Box Score I RecapJackson State 66, Alcorn State 31- Box Score I RecapGrambling State 67, Southern 64- Box Score I Recap 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 offered by the league includes competition for men in Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf,…

January 9,2021 MEAC women’s basketball recap

January 10, 2021January 10, 2021 Staff

from the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference: North Carolina A&T State 78, South Carolina State 39Drexel 70, Delaware State 47 North Carolina A&T State 78, South Carolina State 39 ORANGEBURG, S.C. — Four Aggies scored in double figures, and another recorded her first career double-double as the North Carolina A&T State women’s basketball team defeated South Carolina State 78-39 in both teams’ MEAC opener played at Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center on Saturday. The same two teams will play again on Sunday at S-H-M Memorial, starting at 4 p.m. Sophomore guard Jada Smith finished with 10…

Troy Baxter’s strong game leads Morgan State over Norfolk State, 78-74

January 9, 2021January 9, 2021 Staff

Courtesy of Morgan State Athletic Communications Box Score NORFOLK, Va., Jan. 9, 2021 – Senior standout Troy Baxter helped the Morgan State’s basketball team make a statement Saturday on the road for its Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) opener, defeating Norfolk State 78-74. Baxter scored a game-high 24 points and got the Bears going early as he had 11 of the team’s first 13 points. The 6-foot-9 sharpshooter scored off the dribble, behind the arc and had a couple of sensational dunks to give the Bears an excellent start. Morgan State (5-2) grabbed its first…