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Bethune-Cookman staves off Jacksonville comeback in 68-63

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Courtesy of Bethune-Cookman Athletics 63 JVille 68 Winner BCU Team 1 2 3 4 F JVille 5  24  16  18  63 BCU 16  22  15  15  68 DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. –  The Wildcats overcame furious Jacksonville comeback attempt in a battle at the charity stripe for their fourth straight non-conference win, Tuesday night at Moore Gymnasium.  Bethune-Cookman (3-2) jumped on Jacksonville (2-2) quickly to start the contest, jumping in front 9-2. The Wildcats kept the Dolphins off the board for over six minutes as they closed out the first quarter with a 16-5 advantage behind…

Tennessee State’s Jaylen Jones named OVC Freshman of the Week

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title image via Tennessee State Athletics Tennessee State freshman guard was named Freshman of the Week by the Ohio Valley Conference on Monday. In three games last week, the Nashville, Tennessee product put together three double figure scoring performances -10 points against Midway, a career-high us Mercer and 11 on Southeastern Louisiana- in helping the Tigers to a 2-1 week. Jones averaged 13.0 points, 7 boards, 5.0 assists and 1 steal per contest during the three-game stretch. The former 3-star product has scored in double figures 5 times this season…

SWAC Announces 2023 Football All-Conference Teams

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Courtesy of the Southwestern Athletic Conference BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- The Southwestern Athletic Conference announced its 2023 Football Postseason All-SWAC selections on Monday morning. The all-conference teams were voted on by the league’s head coaches and sports information directors. Florida A&M led the league with 13 selections, followed by Alabama State (8), Alcorn State (6), Jackson State (5), Southern (5), Alabama A&M (4), Grambling State (3), Texas Southern (2), Prairie View A&M (2), Arkansas-Pine Bluff (2), and Bethune-Cookman (2). Individual football postseason awards will be announced at 11:00 am CST on Tuesday, November…

Florida A&M defeats Jacksonville 59-54 for first win of the season

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Title image via Florida A&M Athletics Courtesy of FAMU Athletics 54 Jacksonville 2-2,0-0 ASUN 59  Florida A&M 1-4,0-0 SWAC Team 1 2 3 4 F Jacksonville 12  12  12  18  54 Florida A&M 13  16  18  12  59 Ahriahna Grizzle and Nashani Gilbert combined to score 36 points in the Florida A&M Rattlers’ 59-54 win against the Jacksonville Dolphins at home Saturday. Grizzle led the Rattlers (1-4) with 21 points and four steals. Gilbert added 15 points, five assists, and four steals and Peryonna Sylvester chipped in as well with 11 points off the bench. Florida A&M…

James Harden wears “Lucky Green” Adidas Harden Vol. 8

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In one of the Clippers’ recent in-season tournament games, James Harden sported the “Lucky Green” colorway of his newest signature silhouette, the Harden Vol. 8. It sports a black and lucky green upper that seems largely devoid of standout branding save the three stripes on the rear heel. A black and lucky green rubber outsole rounds the look out. More information to come on the Harden Vol. 8 as it avails itself.

Jayson Tatum shows latest Tatum 1 PE

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Check out these Tatum 1s their namesake was wearing in a recent game. Tatum showed them off on his Snapchat and they appear to sport a combination of university blue upper. Light gold appears on the Jumpman on the lateral ankle, as well as the branding on the tongue, while a teddy bear appears on the medial ankle. Metallic gold can be seen on the rear heel, midsole also trims the midsole wrap. As these seem to be a PE, there is no indication forthcoming of a pending of a…

Late basket lifts Jackson State to upset over Missouri

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Chase Adams’ jumper in the waning seconds propelled Jackson State to stun Missouri 73-72. The first half was a nip-and-tuck affair that saw Jackson State show the way multiple times, leading as much as five points o two separate occasions at 18-13 and 20-15. Missouri took the lead back at 21-20 on a free throw from Anthony Robinson II. Missouri would reel off seven straight points to take their biggest lead of the half at 29-21. Jackson State scrapped back and reclaimed the lead at 32-31 lead on the second…

Tennessee State takes in on the chin at Oregon, 92-67

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Title image via Tennessee State Athletics 67 Tennessee St. 3-1,0-0 OVC 92 Winner Oregon 3-0,0-0 Pac-12 Team 1 2 F Tennessee St. 40  27  67 Oregon 48  44  92 EUGENE, Ore,  – The Tennessee State men’s basketball team fell short in a 92-67 loss to the Oregon Ducks on the road Friday after trailing by just eight at halftime. The Tigers (3-1) had three players score in double figures, led by Ej Bellinger, who had 14 points and two blocks. Marcus Fitzgerald Jr. tacked on 11 points and Jaylen Jones chipped in as well with 10 points off of…

2023 SWAC Volleyball Tournament Seedings and Quarterfinal matches

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Courtesy of the Southwestern Athletic Conference Tournament Bracket BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- The Southwestern Athletic Conference has announced its 2023 SWAC Volleyball Tournament seedings following the conclusion of regular season play. Alabama State (16-0 SWAC) enters the tournament as the No. 1 seed . Prairie View A&M claimed the No. 2 seed (13-3 SWAC), while Florida A&M claimed the No. 3 seed (12-4 SWAC) followed by No. 4 seed Alabama A&M (11-5 SWAC). Jackson State (10-6 SWAC) enters the tournament as the No. 5 seed. Grambling State claimed the No. 6 seed (8-8…

SIAC 2023 Football All-Conference Teams Ann

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Courtesy Alexandra Brown of the SIAC The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) is excited to announce All-Conference First Team and Second Team selections, marking a spectacular conclusion to the 2023 football season. The selected honorees have consistently demonstrated exceptional skill and unwavering commitment, bringing pride to their respective institutions and elevating the competitive spirit of the SIAC! ALL-CONFERENCE FIRST TEAM POSITION NAME SCHOOL CLASSIFICATION HOMETOWN Offensive Line Roger Smith Benedict College Sophomore Cleveland, Ohio Offensive Line Jemeil Jackson Fort Valley State University Junior Hampton, Georgia Offensive Line Mitchell Romig Benedict College…