In what is arguably the biggest win in program history, the Cougars of Chicago State defeated no. 25-ranked Northwestern 75-73, who themselves are coming off a 92-88 victory over then no.1 ranked Purdue. After an opening three and a half minutes in which the teams exchanged the lead and featured three times, a three-pointer from Boo Brie put the Wildcats up 10-7 with 15:51 remaining in the first half. Over the subsequent 3:41, Northwestern outscored Chicago State 12-5 to take their first double-digit lead of the evening at 22-12 on…
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MEAC Announces Basketballers of the Week
Courtesy of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Delaware State guard Martaz Robinson was named the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Player of the Week, presented by Coca-Cola. Delaware State guard Deywilk Tavarez was named Rookie of the Week, while Morgan State forward Allen Udemadu earned Defensive Player of the Week honors, respectively. Robinson (G, 6-2, 180, Baltimore, Md.) averaged 21.0 points, 7.3 rebounds, 5.3 assists, and 2.0 steals while helping the Hornets to a 2-1 record. He tallied 23 points and eight rebounds with four assists, two steals and a block in the win over Gwynedd Mercy. Robinson followed…
Read MoreFort Valley runs out of gas in second half, drops to Clayton State, 79-69
title image via Fort Valley Athletics Courtesy of Fort Valley State Athletics 79 Winner Clayton St. 3-4,0-0 Peach Belt 69 Fort Valley St. 1-9,1-3 SIAC Team 1 2 F Clayton St. 31 48 79 Fort Valley St. 39 30 69 The Wildcats found the gas pedal and finished the opening half fast, but they couldn’t keep the new found lead over the final 20 minutes Monday night. Fort Valley State scored 20 of the final 23 first-half points for an eight point lead, but visiting Clayton State bounced back to win the second…
Read MoreB-CU’s Jakobi Heady named SWAC Basketball Impact Player of the Week
Title image Romeo T. Guzman Courtesy Bethune-Cookman Athletics Bethune-Cookman’s Jakobi Heady Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Men’s Basketball Impact Player of the Week, announced Tuesday, Dec. 12, from the league office in Birmingham, Alabama. Sophomore guard Jakobi Heady was the catalyst for the Wildcats’ dominant win over South Carolina State last weekend. He put up 20 points on 7/16 shooting and was able to hit three of his five three-point attempts. Heady was also the Wildcats’ leading rebounder with eight, while also collecting two assists, a steal, and a block. It marks the first weekly honor…
Read MoreNC Central takes on A&T Tuesday, hosts, St. Andrews Friday
title image via Robert Simmons Courtesy of North Carolina Central Athletics DURHAM, N.C. – The North Carolina Central University men’s basketball team looks to reset after dropping three-straight, including two close games against Radford and USC Upstate. The Eagles will travel west on I-40 to face familiar foe North Carolina A&T on Tuesday, followed by a return to McDougald-McLendon Arena on Friday as NCCU welcomes the Knights of St. Andrews. Both games begin at 7 p.m. Full Game Notes – Game 12 (Game notes for St. Andrews will be available by Thursday)…
Read MoreVirginia State forces 33 turnovers in blowout win over Shaw
Courtesy of Virginia State Athletics 44 Shaw 82 Winner VS Team 1 2 3 4 F Shaw 14 17 7 6 44 VS 28 11 25 18 82 The Virginia State University women’s basketball team played in their first conference matchup against Shaw University. In the game VSU forced 33 turnovers, got 25 steals and scored 27 fast break points in rout to an 82-44 victory. Shaw opened the game scoring six of the first seven points. However, after that the Trojans went the final seven minutes on a 27-8 run.…
Read MoreSouthern decimates Louisiana Christian, 101-45
title image Khaleb Smith Courtesy of Willie D. Scott, Associate Director of Strategic Communications | Director of Media Relations, Southern University Athletics The Jaguars dismantles Louisiana Christian University to pick up their first win of the young season on Saturday afternoon. Final score was 101-45. HOW IT HAPPENED– The Jaguars jumped out to a 12-0 lead in the first three-minutes of the contest to cruise to a 25-6 lead at the end of the first quarter. – The Jaguars outscored the Wildcats 22-10 to closeout the first half, 50-16.– The Jaguars…
Read MoreAlbany State women’s hoops beat down by Georgia Southwestern
Courtesy of Dr. Earnest Brown, Albany State Athletics The Golden Rams women’s basketball team fell to (1-10) overall and (0-3) at home after being defeated (68-48) by the Georgia Southwestern Hurricanes at the ASU West Campus Arena on Monday evening. With the win, the Hurricanes improved to (6-1) overall and (3-0) on the road. The Golden Rams were 21-52 from the field and shot 23.5% from the 3 point line. But, the Golden Rams only attempted 2 free throws in the game. Keyra Peterson was the only Golden Rams player to score in…
Read MoreTennessee State hoops drops matchup with Lipscomb, 78-71
title image via TSU Athletics Courtesy of Tennessee State Athletics 71 Tennessee St. 6-4,0-0 OVC 78 Winner Lipscomb 7-5,0-0 ASUN Team 1 2 F Tennessee St. 43 28 71 Lipscomb 36 42 78 The Tennessee State men’s basketball team came up short in a 78-71 loss to the Lipscomb Bisons on the road Sunday. The Tigers (6-4) had four players score in double figures, led by Christian Brown, who had 17 points. Ej Bellinger tacked on 12 points, two steals, and two blocks and Jaylen Joneschipped in as well with 12 points and two steals.…
Read MoreAlbany State losing streak up 4 with loss to Georgia Southwestern
Courtesy of Dr. Earnest Brown, Albany State Athletics The Albany State men’s basketball team has now lost 4-games in a row after losing (65-56) to the Georgia Southwestern Hurricanes at the ASU West Campus Arena on Monday evening. It was the Golden Rams second loss to the Hurricanes this season. With the loss, the Golden Rams fell to (4-5) overall while the Hurricanes improved to (6-1) on the season. The Golden Rams started strong and led (26-23) at the half. But, the Hurricanes pulled away late and surged to a 9…
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