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UVI Hoops loses to Kuyper College 81-79 on buzzer beater

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title image via UVI Athletics Shaquille Richardson, Sports Information Director,UVI Athletics  In heartbreaking fashion, the University of The Virgin Islands (UVI) Buccaneers were stunned at the buzzer by the Kuyper College Cougars, suffering an 81-78 defeat on Saturday at the Elridge W Blake Sports & Fitness Center. Despite a hefty halftime deficit of 44-29, the Buccaneers nearly overturned the game, showcasing a significant second-half resurgence. The Buccaneers, led by senior guard Jalil Langston’s 18-point, five-rebound performance, showed their determination and resilience in a strong team effort. Langston, along with the…

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PE Corner: Oregon hoops debuted “Think Pink” Kobe IX EM

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The University of Oregon women’s basketball team played their Stomp Out Cancer game this weekend. In the game, a 54-47 win over Indiana, the Ducks broke out the “Think Pink” Kobe IX Low.  They sport a pink engineered mesh upper adorned on the sides with white Swooshes. White also appears on the Kobe logos that are perched atop each tongue.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a light pink midsole with an external heel counter that features a Kobe logo as well as a translucent rubber out.  As much as we,…

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Florida Memorial defeats Southeastern 81-72 for

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title image via Florida Memorial Athletics Courtesy of Habtom Keleta, M.A. Assistant Athletics Director for Communications / Sports Information Director No. 22 Florida Memorial University took care of business at home and won their eighth straight contest, this time over Southeastern by the score of 81-72 at the FMU Wellness Center. The win lifts the Lions to 7-2 in conference play as they remain tied for first place. FMU forward and reigning SUN Conference and NAIA Men’s Basketball Defensive Player of the WeekLatavious Mitchell showed his prowess, scoring a game-high 20 points…

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Albany State women’s hoops falls at Clark-Atlanta, 64-49

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title image via Albany State Basketball Courtesy of Albany State Athletics The Albany State Lady Golden Rams faced a tough challenge on Saturday afternoon, falling to the Clark Atlanta Lady Panthers 64-49 at L.S. Epps Gymnasium. With the loss, the Lady Golden Rams dropped to 6-11 overall and 4-8 in SIAC play, while the Lady Panthers improved to 14-5 overall and 9-3 in the conference. The Lady Golden Rams opened the game with strong defensive energy, holding Clark Atlanta to a narrow 15-12 lead in the first quarter. However, offensive…

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CAA hands down suspension to Drexel’s Yame Butler

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From the CAA: Commissioner Joe D’Antonio has issued a suspension to Drexel men’s basketball student-athlete Yame Butler for a violation of the conference’s sportsmanship policy. Butler committed a violation of the conference’s sportsmanship policy during the second half of the Dragons’ game against Northeastern on January 23. Butler will sit out the first half of Drexel’s game against Delaware on Saturday afternoon (Jan. 25).

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Florida Memorial women’s hoops takes sole possession of Sun Conference top spot

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image via FMU Athletics Courtesy of Habtom Keleta, M.A.Assistant Athletics Director for Communications / Sports Information Director Florida Memorial University (RV) took sole possession of first place in the SUN Conference with a 59-52 victory over Southeastern (RV), who was tied with the Lions for top spot in the conference. The win lifts FMU to 15-2 overall and remain a perfect 6-0 at home in the FMU Wellness Center. “It was a tough game, Southeastern are defending champs of the SUN, they are well coached with Coach Epperson, and they have…

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Why the “Black/Red” Air Jordan I High ‘85 release has been ruined

Brandon King

Since the news broke of their return several months ago, scores of sneaker enthusiasts have been eagerly anticipating the release.of the “Black Red” Air Jordan I High ‘85. However, it seems Jordan Brand cannot stay out of their way, as they have made several inexplicable decisions that have torpedoed this release.  The first was limiting supply to just 10,000 pairs creating needless scarcity. It is another instance of Jordan Brand thumbing its nose at and kicking its consumers in the collective junk by essentially preemptively handling an L to 90%…

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Norfolk State and Howard tilt airing on ESPNU

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Title image via the MEAC Courtesy of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference The Norfolk State Spartans will host the Howard Bison in a MEAC conference showdown in an ESPN televised men’s basketball game this weekend as a part of the conference’s 2024-25 televised schedule.  The Howard at Norfolk State matchup will tip off at 12:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 25, at Echols Arena on ESPNU. The all-time series sits at 52-15 with the Spartans holding the advantage. The last time the two teams met was in the MEAC Basketball Tournament Semifinal round when Howard…

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Second half surge powers Tennessee State to third straight win

Brandon King

After being down at the half, the Tennessee State basketball team picked it up in the second half, outscoring Tennessee Tech 49-30 on the second half to claim victory, 89-77.  Tennessee State jumped out to an early 13-4 lead and continued to show the way for the lion’s share of the half. Tennessee Tech took their first lead of the night at 32-30 on Ray Glascow’s shot from downtown with 6:28 left in the opening half. Tech’s time in front was short-lived as Brandon Weston’s layup put TSU back in…

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Norfolk State’s Larry Vickers named to the Midseason Midseason Kathy Delaney-Smith Mid-Major Coach of the Year Watchlist 

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image via Matt Patterson Norfolk State women’s basketball coach Larry Vickers was named to the Midseason Midseason Kathy Delaney-Smith Mid-Major Coach of the Year Watchlist earlier this week.  Vickers is in his 10th season and has recorded a 163-98 record. Coach Vickers’ Lady Spartans ball club is currently 17-4, including wins over Missouri and Auburn. Norfolk State sits atop this MEAC at 4-0, a game ahead of Howard in the win column, who is 3-0.  Up next for the Lady Spartans is a highly anticipated matchup with the aforementioned Lady…

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