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
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…
Read MoreNorfolk State women’s hoops ranked no.11 in College Insider’s Mid Major Women’s Basketball Top 25 poll
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…
Read MoreClark Atlanta women’s hoops beats Tuskegee 62-58 for 4th straight win
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…
Read MoreVirginia State puts it on Cheney 97-56
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…
Read MoreAlbany State euthanizes thoroughbreds 80-48
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…
Read MoreVirginia Union falls 71-58 to Fayetteville State
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…
Read MoreLivingstone defeated 86-69 by USC Aiken
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…
Read MoreLane’s Christopher Hood named SIAC Newcomer of the Week
title image via Lane College Athletics For his recent on-court exploits, Lane College guard Christopher Hood was named SIAC Newcomer of the Week. In the Dragons’ 79-71 win over Benedict College on November 30, the junior guard scored 22 points, a mark that was only outpaced by teammate Christopher Matthews’ 23, on 7-9 shooting from the floor and 8-11 from the charity stripe. Hood also added 4 rebounds, 4 assists, and 4 stetals. Through 7 games this season, the Rust College transfer is averaging 8.4 points and 2.3 rebounds in…
Read MoreHampton shocks UGA 76-74 in OT
title Courtesy of Hampton Athletics 76 Winner Hamp 74 UG Team 1 2 3 4 OT 1 F Hamp 11 16 21 22 6 76 UG 20 19 23 8 4 74 Tyra Kennedy’s running jumper in the lane beat the overtime buzzer as Hampton rallied from a 16-point fourth quarter deficit to defeat Georgia 76-74 in overtime on Sunday afternoon. The win for Hampton (2-4) snaps a four-game losing streak and is the first win over a Power Four opponent since defeating Alabama 64-61 on November 9, 2019, at Alabama. “I…
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