Tag: GCAC

UVI’s Dr. Karen Carty named Gulf Coast Athletic Conference AD of Year

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Courtesy of uvi.prestosports.com University of the Virgin Islands first-year director of athletics Dr. Karen Carty was named the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference (GCAC) Athletics Director of the Year as announced by GCAC Commissioner Dr. Kiki Baker Barnes at the league’s year-end business meeting, which was held at Philander Smith University in Little Rock, Ark. on June 17-19. “This is one of my favorite times of the year, where we get to recognize the incredible accomplishments and leadership of our student-athletes and member school leadership,” said Baker Barnes. The AD of…

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Talented shooting guard Jordyn Bailey commits to Fisk University

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Courtesy of Fisk University Athletics The Fisk Women’s Basketball team wants to continue building upon their successful 2022-23 season. Jordyn Bailey, a talented 5’5″ senior from Athens, AL, has committed to playing for the Fisk Women’s Basketball Team under Head Women’s Basketball Coach Victoria Crawford. With a passion for biology, Jordyn plans to major in the field while continuing to excel on the court. Jordyn’s impressive resume includes a variety of academic and athletic accolades. In high school, she was a member of the National Honor Society, Rho Kappa, National Beta…

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Dayannah Jean Baptiste commits to Fisk Volleyball

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Courtesy of Fisk Athletics Dayannah Jean Baptiste is poised to make an impact on Fisk University’s volleyball team as she has committed to join the program for the upcoming season. Dayannah hails from Miramar, Florida, where she attended Archbishop McCarthy High School and was a two year varsity starter. She also has extensive experience with High Voltage Volleyball Academy, Wildfire Volleyball Academy, and has earned an Honorable Mention in the Sun Sentinel Volleyball for the 2022 season. Dayannah is excited to join the Fisk community and is looking forward to…

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Fisk women’s hoops spanks Oakwood 71-52 in GCAC Tournament First Round

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Courtesy of Fisk University Athletics Box Score The Fisk University Women’s basketball team had a memorable afternoon Thursday, February 23rd, when they crushed Oakwood University 71-52 in the first round of the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Tournament Championships. Senior and GCAC Player of the Year Maya Buckhanon (SR/Talladega, AL) led the way with 28 points and 11 rebounds for the #2 Fisk squad. Senior Mya Allen (SR/Kansas City, KS,) added an impressive 14 rebounds, and Sophomore Zipporah Davis (JR/Memphis, TN.) rounded out the scoring with 11 points. The Fisk women’s team was in control of the…

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Fisk hoops gets decisive win over Oakwood in season finale

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Courtesy of Fisk University Athletics 76 Fisk 58 Oakwood University Location: Huntsville, AL The Fisk University Bulldogs put on a show in their regular season finale, taking down HBCU rival Oakwood University 76-58. The Bulldogs came out strong in the first half, and never looked back.  Junior Michael Ashley (JR/Atlanta, GA) led the way with a double-double performance, posting 10 points and 13 rebounds. Junior Jaylen Rogers(JR/Chicago, IL) added in 15 points and Tyon Thompson (SO/Cincinnati, OH) chipped in 16 points, providing a great all-around effort from the Bulldogs. This victory sealed the regular season…

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Fisk women’s hoops concludes regular season 2nd place in theGCAC

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Courtesy of Fisk University Athletics Fisk University Women’s Basketball is heading into the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference (GCAC) tournament as the #2 seed after an impressive season, finishing as the Runner-Up for the GCAC regular season conference play. Another modern-day first for Fisk Women’s Basketball.  To be held on the campus of Tougaloo College, the single-elimination tournament tips off on Thursday, February 23, at 12p CST. The tournament field is comprised of the top eight teams in the conference, seeded according to their won-lost records.  #1 Rust College secured the…

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