Tag: HBCU Basketball

Tennessee State Lady Tigers take 91-58 donkey-kicking courtesy of Lindenwood

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Image via Tennessee State Athletics The Tennessee State Lady Tigers came out of the gates in the first quarter firing on all cylinders, shooting a scalding 70% from the field and a perfect 3-3 from downtown. However TSU connected in just 37% of their field goal attempts the rest of the game, meanwhile their Lindenwood opponents, offensively speaking, got better as the game went on, knocking down 53% (24-45) of their field goal attempts and 52% (11-21) from three point range over that same time span and went on to…

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Tennessee State hoops falls to defending champs SIUE 74-66

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After a brief period of hot shooting early on, Tennessee State’s offense lost its edge, while defensively they were unable to sufficiently impede the SIUE offense, losing to the defending OVC champs 74-66 Thursday night.  The Tigers shot just 32.8% (22-67) on the evening and a putrid 18% (4-22) from downtown. , The SIUE offense had no such issues; the Cougars were an efficient 52.1% (25-48) from the field and 41% (7-17) from the land of three. SIUE really locked in the second half, connecting on 56.5% (13-23) of their…

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SIUE puts it on Tennessee State 63-41

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SIUE separated early from the Lady Tigers, built what proved to be an insurmountable lead, and cruised to a comfortable 63-41 win Thursday evening. The Cougars blew the game open in the second quarter in which they outscored the Lady Tigers 28-7. This was the first of two quarters in which TSU scored a combined 14 points on 6-29 shooting. Tennessee shot a dreadful 27.3% (15-55) from the field and a frigid 22.2% (4-18) from downtown on the evening.  Tennessee State took an early 3-2 lead on Aaniya Webb’s three-pointer. SIUE quickly snatched the lead…

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Fayetteville State v Winston-Salem State matchup rescheduled 

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The much-anticipated contest between Fayetteville State and Winston Salem State, which was initially scheduled take place this weekend has been rescheduled due to the impending inclement weather that could be bearing down on the region.  The meeting is now slated to take place on Tuesday, January 27, with the women’s game tipping off at 6:00 p.m. EST, followed by the men’s contest at 8:00 pm.  Advance-purchased tickets will be honored. 

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Virginia State defeats Bowie State 77-64

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Image via Chris Waugaman Powered by 26 points of their bench, Virginia State was able to defeat Bowie State 77-64. After tying the game at 2 and 4 apiece, Virginia State took a 6-4 lead on Tim Uzochowku’s tip-in and quickly extended the lead to 12-4 before Bowie scored their next bucket, a Guy Fauntleroy layup at the 15:32 mark. Bowie State trimmed the lead down to 4 points at 16-12 and 18-14 before a 7-0 burst pushed the Trojans’ lead to double digits at 25-14 with 8:43 left in…

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Preview: Tennessee State faces SIUE on Tnursday

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Image via TSU Basketball Courtesy of Tennessee State Athletics OPENING TIP: Tennessee State looks to extend its winning streak to three games Thursday night when it visits defending Ohio Valley Conference champion SIUE. The matchup concludes the first half of the league schedule with the Tigers tied for second place in the OVC standings at 6–2, alongside Little Rock. SIUE enters the contest tied for sixth at 4–4 in conference play with Southeast Missouri and Eastern Illinois. The Matchup: Tennessee State (12-6, 6-2) vs. SIUE (11-8, 4-4)Date/Time: Thursday, January 22 at 8:00 PMLocation: Edwardsville, Ill. | First…

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Alabama A&M women’s hoops defeats Alabama State 50-41

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Image via AAMU sports Courtesy of Alabama A&M Athletics MOBILE, Ala. | The Alabama A&M University women’s basketball team used a strong fourth quarter to pull away for a 50-41 Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) victory over rival Alabama State in the Bridge Builder Classic on Monday afternoon at the Mitchell Center. The Bulldogs (8-9 overall, 4-1 SWAC) held the Hornets to just 36 percent shooting and forced timely stops down the stretch to complete the season sweep of their in-state rival. Kalia Walker led Alabama A&M with 15 points, two rebounds and two assists,…

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Alabama A&M rises late to beat Alabama State 73-69

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image via AAMU Basketball Courtesy of Alabama A&M Athletics MOBILE, Ala. | The Alabama A&M University men’s basketball team delivered a gritty performance on Monday night using late-game poise and clutch free-throw shooting to secure a 73–69 victory over Alabama State in a Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) game during the Bridge Builder Classic at the Mitchell Center. The Bulldogs (10-8 overall, 3-2 SWAC) overcame 17 lead changes and 11 ties, closing the final seconds at the foul line to seal the rivalry win. First Half – Back-and-Forth BattleAlabama State (5-13, 2-3)…

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Howard defeats Morehouse 78-69 in MLK Classic

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9mage via David Sierra Courtesy of Ed Hill, Jr., retired Howard University Sports Information Director 69 Morehouse 10-7,10-3 SIAC 78 Winner Howard 12-8,2-2 MEAC Team 1 2 F Morehouse 34  35  69 Howard 37  41  78 Senior guard Ose Okojie (Brampton, Canada) scored a career-high 21 points and junior guard Cedric Taylor III (Atlanta) and sophomore forward Travelle Bryson (Anderson, S.C.) had 16 points and 12 points, respectively, but it was some clutch free throw shooting and a strong defensive stand down the stretch that propelled the Howard University men’s basketball team to a 78-69 victory over Morehouse College…

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Albany State drops close one at Tuskegee, 87-81

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image via Albany State Basketball Courtesy of Albany State Athletics 81 Albany St. (GA) 7-10,6-7 SIAC 87 Winner Tuskegee 14-2,13-1 SIAC Team 1 2 F Albany St. (GA) 25  56  81 Tuskegee 37  50  87 Tuskegee, Ala. — In a hard-fought conference battle that featured multiple momentum swings and a dramatic finish, the Albany State men’s basketball team came up just short in an 87–81 loss to Tuskegee University on Monday night. From the opening tip, the two programs went toe-to-toe in the paint, trading baskets and battling for second-chance opportunities. Tuskegee was able…

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