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PE Corner: Aja Wilson’s latest LeBron XXi PE

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Outside of their namesake, Las Vegas Aces star Aja Wilson is one of the most prominent wearers of the LeBron XXI. Throughout the WNBA season, the unanimous MVP has been seen in multiple and often very well-executed colorways of the LeBron XXI  The latest iteration for the Paris Olympic gold medalist sports a golden upper deasigned to resemble gold foil. Large black-bordered Swooshes adorn the lateral sides with smaller branding posted on the medial side. Black shows up at the rear heel, which in addition to a LeBron XXI logo,…

Johnson C. Smith remains undefeated with 42-3 thrashing of Bluefield State

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Courtesy of Johnson C. Smith Athletics The Golden Bulls of Johnson C. Smith University scored majority of their points in the second quarter as JCSU defeated Bluefield State, 42-3, in Salem, Va.  JCSU’s Tyrek Williams caught a 27-yard pass from Darius Ocean, as Jacob Meneses adding the extra point putting JCSU up 7-0.  Avante George scored on a one-yard run, with Meneses again successful on the kick, extending the lead to 14-0.  Williams caught another touchdown pass from  Ocean, this time for 42 yards. Meneses’ kick was good, capping a 99-yard drive in 9 plays over 3:37, making…

North Carolina Central men’s hoops unveils 2024-25 schedule

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Courtesy of N.C. Central Athletics FULL NCCU MBB SCHEDULE [WEBSITE] | [PDF] DURHAM, N.C. – The North Carolina Central University men’s basketball team unveiled its 2024-25 schedule featuring 31 games, 17 of which are non-conference opponents with 14 opportunities to catch the home team in McDougald-McLendon Arena. The Eagles open the season at George Mason University on Monday, Nov. 4. The game is slated for a 7 p.m. start time in Fairfax, Va. and will also be streamed on ESPN+. The last time the two teams met was in 2018 with the Patriots defeating NCCU. NC Central will…

Norfolk State’s Jacquez Jones named HBCU FCS National Player of the Week from Stats Perform

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title image via Nick Sutton Norfolk State wide receiver Jacquez Jones was named the HBCU FCS National Player of the Week from Stats Perform.  In the Spartans’ convincing 32-10 victory over VMI, the graduate wideout hauled in 12 passes for 143 yards and 2 touchdowns. His 12 receptions was the second most proficient pass-catching performance in FCS this season.  Up next for Jones and the Spartans is a trip to Indianapolis, IN for a faceoff with North Carolina Central in the Circle City Classic. 

Howard falls to Hampton in Truth and Service Classic, 27-20

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title image via David Sierra Courtesy of Ed Hill, Jr., retired Howard Sports Information Director Howard University football team fell behind, 14-0, but rallied to tie the game, but ultimately, Hampton University was able to hold off the Bison, 27-20, in the fourth annual Truth & Service Classic at Audi Field in front of 16,813 fans. The Pirates (3-1) scored on their second possession, using its power running game to go 79 yards in nine plays with Tyler Hatcher grabbing a six-year pass from Chris Zellous, 7-0. The Bison had…

Norfolk State romps VMI 32-10

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title image via Monica Simon Alex Lehmbeck, Assistant Athletics Director for Sports Communication 32 Winner NSU 10 VMI Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F NSU 0 19 7 6 32 VMI 0 0 3 7 10 Bc Norfolk State quarterback Jalen Daniels passed for 277 yards and three touchdowns on Saturday afternoon, leading Norfolk State (2-3) to a convincing 32-10 road victory against VMI (0-4) at Alumni Memorial Field. The Spartans bounced back comfortably from the previous week’s loss, outgaining the Keydets 393-203. Jacquez Jones led NSU’s receiving corps with 143 yards and two touchdowns…

Grambling prepares to take on Jackson State

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title image via Grambling Football Courtesy of Grambling Athletics GRAMBLING, La. | The Grambling State University football team returns home to the friendly confines of Eddie G. Robinson Memorial Stadium to face a longtime Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) rival, Jackson State, in a non-conference battle. Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. and will be broadcast on ESPN+. Saturday’s game will be the 70th meeting between GSU and JSU. Grambling State currently leads the all-time series 47-23-1.  GSU enters the 2-1 overall and coming off a 35-28 overtime victory against Texas A&M-Commerce. JSU…

SWAC announces 2024-25 Predicted order of finish and preseason honors

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title image via the SWAC Courtesy of the Southwestern Athletic Conference – The Southwestern Athletic Conference announced its 2024-25 Men’s Basketball Predicted Order of Finish and Preseason All-SWAC teams and individual award winners during the league’s media day event on Friday morning. The all-conference honors and preseason poll were voted on by the league’s head coaches and sports information directors.   Grambling State was tabbed as the favorite heading into the season. The Tigers were followed by Texas Southern (2nd), Southern (3rd), Jackson State (4th) and Alcorn State (5th) to round out the top…

SWAC women’s hoops 2024-25 preseason honors and predicted order of finish

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The Southwestern Athletic Conference announced its 2024-25 Women’s Basketball Predicted Order of Finish and Preseason All-SWAC teams and individual award winners during the league’s media day event on Thursday morning. The all-conference honors and preseason poll were voted on by the league’s head coaches and sports information directors.   Grambling State was tabbed as the favorite heading into the season. The Lady Tigers were followed by Southern (2nd), Alabama A&M (3rd), Jackson State (4th) and Florida A&M (5th) to round out the top five preseason poll selections. Prairie View A&M (6th), Alcorn State (7th),…

Gilbert has 20 kills in straight set defeat of Hampton

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title image via Matt Patterson Maya Dawson, Asst. Director of Sports Communications 0 Hamp 3 Winner Norf Team 1 2 3 F Hamp 18 16 24 (0) Norf 25 25 26 (3) The Norfolk State volleyball team swept the Pirates of Hampton University in straight sets at Gill Gymnasium on Tuesday in th 34th edition of the “Battle of the Bat ” matchup. The Spartans (3-6) led the Pirates (0-11) by eight at its highest in the first set behind a remarkable .394 attacking percentage on 17 kills and two service…