From the Southwestern Athletic Conference: ARLINGTON, Texas – The Prairie View A&M football team relied on a strong defensive effort to defeat Grambling State 17-10 in the State Fair Classic at Globe Life Park. This marks the third-straight win for the Panthers over Grambling State, the first time since 2011-13 that has happened. Following a field goal by Luis Reyes, the Panthers appeared poised to take control of the game following an interception by Reggie Stubblefield. The Panthers methodically worked the ball down the field before an impressive scamper by Kristian…
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UAPB gets win over Southern in spring football opener
Courtesy of UAPB Athletics: BATON ROUGE, La. – Quarterback Skyler Perry accounted for four touchdowns as the University of Arkansas Pine Bluff football team won at Southern 33-30 Saturday in the 2021 spring football season opener for the Golden Lions. Perry completed 22 of 37 passes for 223 yards and two touchdowns and rushed eight times for 58 yards and two additional touchdowns as UAPB (1-0 overall, 1-0 SWAC) won over Southern (1-1, 1-1) for the first time since 2012. The UAPB defense forced four turnovers and held off a…
Read MoreAlabama A&M overcomes shaky start to spank South Carolina State, 31-7
AAMU 31 SCSU 7 Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F AAMU 0 14 14 3 31 SCSU 0 0 0 7 7 Box Score In a matchup of teams that both waited 468 days to return to the field, Alabama A&M (2-0, 1-0 SWAC) returned to form quicker as they recovered from a slow start to dominate South Carolina State (0-1, 0-0 MEAC) over the final three quarters and come away with an impressive 31-7 victory in an NCAA Division I football game on Saturday, March 6. Senior quarterback Aqeel Glass (St. Louis,…
Read MoreDeion Sanders era at Jackson State begins with 53-0 victory
From the Southwestern Athletic Conference: JACKSON, Miss. – The Jackson State Tigers defeated Edwards Waters 53-0 as the program officially started the Deion Sanders era. “We had a blast out there,” said junior linebacker Keonte Hampton, who recorded a team-high seven tackles. “It was fun to get the win with this group guys and this team. We open conference play next week against Mississippi Valley State and excited to open conference play.” “We were really excited to play this football game. It’s a game we all love.” The Tigers defense allowed just 104 yards…
Read MoreJackson State blanks Edward Waters College 53-0
From gojsutigers.com: JACKSON, Miss. – The first words written on the first page of significant novel started on Sunday, February 21 and the Jackson State Tigers routed Edwards Waters 53-0 as the program officially started the Deion Sanders era. “We had a blast out there,” said junior linebacker Keonte Hampton, who recorded a team-high seven tackles. “It was fun to get the win with this group guys and this team. We open conference play next week against Mississippi Valley State and excited to open conference play.” “We were really excited to play this football game. It’s…
Read MoreNC Central’s Bryan Mills accepts invitation to Senior Bowl
Courtesy of North Carolina Central Athletic Communications MOBILE, Ala. – When North Carolina Central senior cornerback Bryan Mills accepted an invitation to participate in the Reese’s Senior Bowl on Wednesday, he became just the third NCCU Eagle in school history to earn an invitation to the nation’s most prestigious college all-star game. Mills, a native of Palmdale, Calif., joins former NFL Pro Bowl selections Doug Wilkerson (1970) and Robert Massey (1989) as the only NCCU representatives invited to play in the Senior Bowl. The Reese’s Senior Bowl is scheduled for Jan.…
Read MoreFlorida A&M announces 2021 Football schedule
From Florida A&M Sports Information: The Florida A&M University (FAMU) 2021 football schedule features four home games, seven games in Florida, including three being played at NFL or bowl stadiums. “We are extremely pleased and excited about the Fall 2021 football schedule,” FAMU VP/Director of Athletics Kortne Gosha said. “The schedule is packed with traditional matchups and great bands.” Florida A&M, which was scheduled to play in its final Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) slate last fall, revealed the inaugural Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) schedule on New Year’s Eve. “This schedule…
Read MoreMemorial plans for Jack “Cy” McClairen
Courtesy of Bethune-Cookman Athletic Communications DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — The family of Jack “Cy” McClairen has announced memorial plans for the Bethune-Cookman University athletic legend, including an opportunity for well-wishers to pay tribute to the former Wildcat star athlete, coach and athletic director who passed away last week at the age of 89. In honor of the many friends, colleagues and former student-athletes who were touched by Coach McClairen during this great career, and to offer the community an opportunity to show the support for the man who lived and worked here…
Read MoreWillard Bailey, former Virginia Union football coach named to Black College Hall of Fame
Courtesy of Virginia Union Sports Information: Former Virginia Union University football coach Willard Bailey has been selected for induction into the Black College Football Hall of Fame, it was announced on Thursday, November 19. Bailey became an assistant football coach in 1964 under the legendary Thomas “Tricky Tom” Harris. In 1971 Bailey took over as head coach of the Panthers and would collect a school-record 151 coaching wins between 1971-83 and 1995-2003. Bailey never had a losing season between 1971 and 1983 while Virginia Union had a streak of 21 straight winning…
Read MoreFAMU opts of out spring Football, Volleyball and Indoor Track & Field
from Florida A&M Sports Information: Florida A&M University (FAMU) athletics announced late Wednesday afternoon its decision to opt out of the 2021 spring football season, along with volleyball and indoor track & field. “The University supports the decision made by our athletics department as this is to protect our student-athletes, Rattler fans and supporters during this unprecedented time,” President Larry Robinson, Ph.D., said. “When these programs return to competition our coaches and staff will have the teams ready to continue our tradition of excellence. Meanwhile, l encourage our student-athletes to continue…
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