Category: HBCU Sports

NC Central beats down Norfolk State 36-6

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From NC Central Athletics:   NORFOLK, Va. – North Carolina Central University amassed five takeaways (3 interceptions, 2 fumble recoveries) and six sacks, and connected on the second-longest pass play in school history during a 36-6 conference road victory over Norfolk State University at William “Dick” Price Stadium on Saturday. Among NCCU’s five takeaways was a red-zone interception by NCCU senior safety Jaquell Taylormidway through the third quarter, keeping the Spartans off the scoreboard. Two plays later, Eagles quarterback Chauncey Caldwell connected with tight end Sherman McLeod for a 93-yard…

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South Carolina State defeats Delaware State 30-19

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From dsuhornetcom: Orangeburg, S.C. (Oct. 20, 2018) — South Carolina State scored two touchdowns after blocking punts and another on an interception return in a 30-19 win over Delaware State in a MEAC contest on homecoming Saturday at Oliver C. Stadium this afternoon. The Bulldogs won for the second time in three games to improve to 2-5 overall and 2-2 in the MEAC, while the Hornets are winless in seven games, including four league contests this season. Delaware State won the total yardage battle, 410-404, highlighted by a 217-136 edge…

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Tennessee State dominant in 41-14 victory over Tennessee Tech

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From tsutigerscom :   NASHVILLE — Playing at Nissan Stadium for the first time since the season opener on Sept. 1, the Tennessee State football team put on a show for the home crowd in a 41-14 win over Tennessee Tech in Ohio Valley Conference action on Saturday. TSU (3-3, 2-2 OVC) dominated the Golden Eagles (0-7, 0-4 OVC) on both sides of the ball. Quarterback Micheal Hughes was 22-of-27 for 318 yards and three touchdown passes, two of which were caught by Treon Harris. The offense finished with 472 yards.…

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Albany State defeats Clark-Atlanta 36-3

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Returning to the confines of historic Hugh Mills Stadium for the first time in over ten years, Albany State won its fifth game in row by rolling over Clark-Atlanta 36-3 in ASU’s homecoming game. It was the Albany State special teams that got things going for the Golden Rams. A blocked punt on the first possession of the game by Antonio Leroy set the Albany State offense up at the CAU 19 yard line. Two plays for losses pushed ASU back and they ultimately would have to settle for a…

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Virginia Union Football now #2 in nation

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by Panthers Sports Information Department : Richmond, VA- Virginia Union University’s football team has moved up to being ranked second in the nation in Dr. Henry Cavil’s HBCU Mid-Major Division Football Poll, released on Wednesday, October 10. Langston University is ranked #1 with a 5-1 record while VUU is second with an identical 5-1 record. Benedict, Morehouse, Fayetteville State, Bowie State, Tuskegee, Albany State, Edward Waters and Virginia State round out the Top 10. Virginia Union is 5-1 overall and 3-0 in the CIAA. The Panthers are coming off a…

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SWAC announces their 2018 HOF Class

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from swacorg :   BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Southwestern Athletic Conference announced the 2018 Hall of Fame class this week, with seven of the Southwestern Athletic Conference’s most impactful contributors selected to be enshrined. Alcorn State’s Dave Washington, Jr., Alabama State’s Larry Watkins, Grambling State’s Ralph A. Garr, Sr., Jackson State’s Eric Strothers, Prairie View A&M’s Nathaniel Gross, Southern’s Roger Cador, and longtime league administrator Lonza Hardy will be enshrined on Nov. 30 at The Sheraton in Birmingham, Ala. The induction is set to begin with a reception at 6…

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October 20 SWAC Football Schedule

Brandon King

Four games are on the October 20 SWAC docket, with the Jackson State game with North Alabama being the only non-SWAC game. UAPB Mississippi Valley State 2 p.m. Itta Bena, MS(Conf.) Stats   Texas Southern Southern 2 p.m.  Dallas, Texas(Conf.) Audio North Alabama Jackson State 2 p.m.  Jackson, MS Grambling State Alcorn State 2 p.m. Lorman, Miss.(Conf.) Stats Radio: 91.7 FM TV: ESPN3Video

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October 20 MEAC Football Schedule

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Here is where and when for tomorrow’s MEAC football action. It is a light day with only four games to be played.   Away Home Time / Location Delaware State South Carolina State 1:30 p.m. Orangeburg, S.C.(Conf.) TV: ESPN3 Video   North Carolina Central Norfolk State 2 p.m. Norfolk, Va.(Conf.) Stats Radio: WNSB 91.1 FM TV: ESPN3 Video North Carolina A&T State Bethune-Cookman 4 p.m. Daytona Beach, Fla.(Conf.) TV: ESPN3 Video Howard University Morgan State 7 p.m.  Baltimore, Md.(Conf.) Stats Radio: WEAA, 88.9FM / HSRN TV: SPORTSfever  

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October 20 SIAC Football schedule

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Six games on the slate for October 20’s SIAC action. Fort Valley and Central State are the only schools stepping out of the SIAC for their games. Central State Robert Morris University 12 PM Moon Township, PA Stats Video Kentucky State Tuskegee 1:00 pm Tuskegee, Ala.(Conf.) Radio: Tuskegee Digital Network TV: CW Network Clark Atlanta Albany State 2 p.m. Albany, Ga(Conf.) Video Miles Lane 2 p.m. Jackson, TN(Conf.) Radio: Fox Sports 105.3 TV: http://bit.ly/2wp4qHQ Video Morehouse Benedict 2 p.m. Columbia, SC(Conf.) Stats Lenoir-Rhyne University Fort Valley State 2 p.m. Fort…

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Magic Johnson donates $1 million to Central State University

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From Central State University:   XENIA, Ohio – NBA legend and business mogul Earvin “Magic” Johnson continues to show his dedication to improving the educational opportunities for today’s youth with a $1 million donation to Central State University. Speaking at CSU’s Hall of Fame Luncheon on Friday, Johnson spoke about the importance of giving back. “It is so important for our young people to move on and get a degree from a quality institution. I love making sure that they receive a quality education and go on to become successful…

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