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Virginia Union downed by Shepherd University , 61-51

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title image via Virginia Union Basketball Courtesy VUU Sports 61 Winner Shep 51 VU Team 1 2 F Shep 31  30  61 VU 26  25  51 Virginia Union University’s Che Evans scored 14 points, but Shepherd University defeated the Panthers 61-51 on Friday, December 13, at Barco-Stevens Hall in Richmond, Va. VUU’s Keysean Faulkner-Smith led the Panthers on the boards with five rebounds. “We must continue to find ways to pull these games out,” said VUU Head Men’s Basketball Coach Jay Butler.  “We talk everyday about next man up when we have several key guys out…

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Virginia State puts it on Cheney 97-56

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title image via SaniyahShoots Courtesy of Virginia State Athletics 56 Chey 97 Winner VS Team 1 2 F Chey 26  30  56 VS 44  53  97 In a thrilling college basketball game that showcased impressive performances on both ends of the court, Virginia State emerged victorious over Cheyney with a commanding 44-26 win. The game began with both teams struggling to find their rhythm, with several missed shots and turnovers marking the early stages. At 19:23, Cheyney’s Joshua Blackmon hit a jumper to give his team a 2-0 lead, but Virginia…

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Livingstone defeated 86-69 by USC Aiken

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title image via Livingstone Basketball Courtesy of Livingstone Athletics 69 LC 86 Winner USCA Team 1 2 F LC 29  40  69 USCA 42  44  86 Aiken, S.C.-The Livingstone men’s basketball team fell to USC Aiken with a final score of 86-69. Leading the way for Livingstone was King Ijeoma, who contributed 11 points with a solid 5-8 shooting effort. James Nipper added 9 points, grabbing 6 rebounds, and dishing out 3 assists. Ta’jae Jenkinsalso chipped in with 8 points, including a perfect 1-1 from beyond the arc. Paul Tako tallied 5 points and pulled down…

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Virginia Union repeats as CIAA Champs, defeats Virginia State 17-13

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title image via the CIAA Courtesy of the CIAA  #1 Virginia State and #2 Virginia Union faced off in the 2024 CIAA Football championship Saturday evening in their home state. The game was exciting throughout and came down to the final drive, however for the second straight season, Virginia Union came out as champions for a second-consecutive season, winning the game 17-13. The championship victory is the second consecutive for the Panthers.  Virginia State received the ball first and would convert on a 2nd and 20 thanks to a 25-yard rush by…

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Virginia State defeats Virginia Union 35-28 to split reg season CIAA crown, will meet in CIAA title game

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title image via Chris Waugman Courtesy of Virginia State Athletics 28 VUU 35 Winner VSU Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F VUU 3 10 8 7 28 VSU 7 14 14 0 35 The Virginia State (7-3, 6-1) football team defeated Virginia Union (7-3, 6-1) 35-28 to end the season as co-champions of the CIAA and set up a rematch next week in the championship game.  The Trojans started the game with the ball and went down the length of the field with a 10-play drive. Romelo Williams found Tayshaun Porter at the 31-yard line…

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Virginia Union and Virginia State will get it on the CIAA title game

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Courtesy of the CIAA Entering week 10 of the 2024 CIAA football regular season, Virginia State and Johnson C. Smith were both in contention for the second and final spot in the 2024 CIAA football championship. The Golden Bulls just needed a victory over Livingstone while Virginia State needed a win and a loss by JCSU. The Trojans’ prayers were ultimately answered, as they took down Virginia Union on their home turf and watched JCSU fall to the Blue Bears, securing a spot in the title match.   Virginia State were hot…

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CIAA announces 3rd annual scavenger hunt

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Courtesy of the CIAA The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA®), the nation’s oldest historically Black athletic conference, today announced the Third Annual CIAA Scavenger Hunt to kick-off the upcoming Food Lion 2025 CIAA Men’s and Women’s Championship Basketball Tournament.  The tournament will take place February 25 – March 1 at the CFG Arena.   From NOW until February 10th, the CIAA Scavenger Hunt is on in Charm City to explore Baltimore’s hidden gems and support local businesses. Fans are encouraged to visit at least one of the participating businesses below to be entered to win a multitude of…

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Winston-Salem overwhelms Shaw 34-14

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14 SHAW 34 Winner WSSU Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F SHAW 0 6 0 8 14 WSSU 7 6 14 7 34 Winston-Salem, controlling the time of possession, while also limiting Shaw to just 89 yards rushing was able to convincingly defeat Shaw 34-14.  The Rams’ offense got right to work, taking the opening kickoff and driving 95 yards in 12 plays, ending with Dailyn Lee plunging in from a yard out to put WSSU 7-0. Shaw would get on the board in the second quarter when Christian Peters connected…

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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…

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Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Week 3 Mid-Major Top 7 Poll Rankings

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Dr Kenyatta Cavil contribued to this report Week 3 of Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Mid Major Division Rankings featured stability in the top 3 slots. However, there was substantial movement in the other 5 positions, with two teams dropping out and positional shifting with the remainder of the top 7.  7. Florida Memorial University ( 1-1-1, 0-0)  The Lions enter this week at no, 7. FMU is coming off a 47-35 loss at Cumberland. Walter Wilbon ran for 178 yards and 3 touchdowns on 24 carries, which…

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