Tag: HBCU Basketball

Albany State falls to Claflin at YES USVI Basketball Classic

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title image via Albany State Basketball Courtesy Albany State Athletics 79 Winner Claflin 68 ASU Team 1 2 F Claflin 40  39  79 ASU 31  37  68 The Albany State Golden Rams men’s basketball team fell 79-68 to Claflin University in their second game of the YES USVI Basketball Classic on December 12. The defeat marks Claflin’s first win over Albany State since November 30, 2017, when the Panthers secured a 68-51 victory in Albany, GA. With this loss, the Golden Rams drop to 4-4 overall, while Claflin improves to 6-5.…

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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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Winston-Salem State to take on Albany State in the Virgin Islands

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title image via Courtesy of WSSU Athletics WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.- The Winston-Salem State University men’s basketball team will participate in the Virgin Islands Classic in Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands December 13-15. The Rams will take on Albany State University on Friday, December 13th, tip-off is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. Things to Know vs. Albany State University Location: Saint Thomas U.S. V.I. (UVI Eldridge Blake Sports and Fitness Center)Date/Time: Friday, December 13th |1:00 p.m.  Series Information This will be the first all-time meeting between the Rams and Golden Rams.  Rams Returners:The Rams brought…

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N.C. Central thrashed 79-45 by West Virginia

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title image via West Virginia Athletics Courtesy of North Carolina Central Athletics 45 NCCU 79 Winner WVU Team 1 2 F NCCU 18  27  45 WVU 36  43  79 In the first-ever meeting between the two programs, the North Carolina Central University men’s basketball team fell to West Virginia University 79-45 on Tuesday evening at the WVU Coliseum. Redshirt senior Isaac Parson had another strong game scoring 16 points as the only Eagle in double figures. NC Central (4-8) continued its three-game road trip looking to ride momentum after last Saturday’s thrilling last-second…

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Norfolk State women’s hoops ranked no.11 in College Insider’s Mid Major Women’s Basketball Top 25 poll

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title image via Nick Sutton Courtesy of Noah Schlekeway, Assistant SID, Norfolk Staye University The Norfolk State women’s basketball team earned the No. 11 ranking in the latest College Insider’s Mid Major Women’s Basketball Top 25 poll this season.   In its 15th season of existence, the mid-major poll recognizes the top teams from the following conferences: America East, Atlantic Sun, Big Sky, Big South, Big West, Coastal Athletic, Conference USA, Horizon, Independent, Ivy, Metro Atlantic, Mid-American, Mid-Eastern, Missouri Valley, Northeast, Ohio Valley, Patriot, Southern, Southland, Southwestern, Summit, Sun Belt, West…

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Clark Atlanta women’s hoops beats Tuskegee 62-58 for 4th straight win

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title image via Mikaela Queen Courtesy of Aminah Crew, Writing/Journalism Intern 58 TU 62 Winner Clark Team 1 2 3 4 F TU 17  10  13  18  58 Clark 8  13  17  24  62 Clark Atlanta secured a hard-fought 62-58 victory over Tuskegee University on Sunday in a tightly contested matchup. Tuskegee dominated the first quarter, jumping to a 17-8 lead behind strong offensive performances from Shemaiah Mackin and Jasmine Manuel, who scored effectively in the paint with help from teammates like Hilani Cantone. Clark Atlanta struggled with turnovers early but…

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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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Albany State euthanizes thoroughbreds 80-48

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title image via Albany State Basketball Courtesy of Albany State Athletics The Albany State University Golden Rams put on a commanding performance, cruising to an 80-48 victory over Kentucky State University in SIAC men’s basketball action on Saturday at the William Exum HPER Center. The win improves the Golden Rams to 3-3 overall and 2-2 in conference play, while the Thorobreds fall to 4-4 overall and 2-3 in the SIAC. Albany State wasted no time establishing control, jumping out to a 38-26 lead by halftime. The Golden Rams turned up…

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Virginia Union falls 71-58 to Fayetteville State

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title image via Virginia Union Athletics Courtesy of VUU Sports Virginia Union University’s DJ Mitchell scored a career-best 17 points, but Fayetteville State University defeated the Panthers 71-58 on Saturday, December 7, in Fayetteville, N.C. VUU’s Malachi Dark added 10 points of his own in the non-conference match=up. “We have been faced with a lot of adversity so far this year, but our guys continue to fight to the end,” said VUU Head Men’s Basketball Coach Jay Butler.  “I thought we played really good on both ends of the floor in the first half against…

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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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