Tag: HBCU

Turnovers and hot three-point shooting downs Albany State 78-57 to GA Southwestern

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The search for their first win of the season will continue, as the Albany State , bow 0-5, dropped their home opener 78-57 to the Hurricanes of Georgia Southwestern. The first 8:41 seconds of the first half was a tight affair featuring four ties .Albany State got off to a much better shooting start than the previous evening against FAMU, connecting on four from downtown in that time span. Phillip Burwell’s jumper put the Hurricanes up 17-15, that was as close as the Rams would ever be for the balance…

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N.C. Central’s Davius Richard selected FCS National Offensive Player of the Week

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Courtesy of North Carolina Central Athletics DURHAM, N.C. – North Carolina Central University junior quarterback Davius Richard has been announced as the FedEx Ground FCS National Offensive Player of the Week by Stats Perform for his performance during NCCU’s 50-21 homecoming triumph over Howard University on Saturday. While earning MEAC offensive player of the week for the sixth time this season, Richard (6-3, 215, Belle Glade, Florida) moved the Eagles into first place with their win over the Bison. He passed for 281 yards and three touchdowns and rushed for 104 yards…

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29 October 2022 MEAC Football Recap

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Courtesy of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Morgan State 41, South Carolina State 14Howard 49, Norfolk State 21North Carolina Central 28, Delaware State 21 Morgan State 41, South Carolina State 14 BALTIMORE, Md. — Alfonzo Graham ran for 123 yards and two touchdowns on 18 carries, the defense added three TDs and Morgan State scored the final 24 points on their way to a historic 41-14 win over South Carolina State on a sunny Saturday afternoon at Hughes Stadium. With the win, the Bears snapped a three-game losing streak and defeated the…

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Late touchdown lifts N.C. Central to 28-21 win over Delaware State

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Courtesy of North Carolina Central Athletics 28  NCC 21 DSU Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F NCC 7 6 7 8 28 DSU 3 6 12 0 21 DOVER, Del. – Senior receiver E.J. Hicks broke away from two defenders and raced to the end zone for the game-winning 25-yard touchdown with 56 second left, as the Eagles defeated Delaware State University, 28-21, on Saturday inside Alumni Stadium. NCCU (6-2, 2-1 MEAC) amassed 453 yards of total offense, powered by junior quarterback Davius Richard, who threw for 272 yards and two touchdowns and…

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NC Central’s Davius Richard added to Walter Payton Award watch list

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Courtesy of North Carolina Central Athletic Communications DURHAM, N.C. — North Carolina Central junior quarterback Davius Richard has joined the watch list of the 2022 Walter Payton Award, which Stats Perform presents to the national offensive player of the year in college football’s Division I subdivision (FCS). Richard, a 6-3, 215-pound native of Belle Glade, Fla., currently leads the MEAC in passing yards (1,266), passing touchdowns (13), and rushing touchdowns (8). He is fourth in the nation (FCS) in points responsible for, averaging a MEAC-high 21.0 points per game, and tops…

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SWAC announces additins of Chrysa Chin and Megan Holston-Alexander to its advisory board

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Courtesy of the Southwestern Athletic Conference The Southwestern Athletic Conference has announced the additions of Chrysa Chin and Megan Holston-Alexander to its SWAC Advisory Board. “We’re extremely elated to welcome Chrysa Chin and Megan Holston-Alexander as members of the SWAC Advisory Board,” said SWAC Commissioner Dr. Charles McClelland. “Since its inception members of this board have served as valuable resources towards assisting with the advancement of the strategic initiatives of the Conference Office across a wide array of platforms. Our student-athletes have also been positively impacted by the contributions of…

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Morgan State women’s Cross Country wins DSU Farm Run Invitational

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Courtesy of Kevin C. Paige, MSU Athletics Communications Meet Results SMYRA, Del. (Oct. 9, 2022)–The Morgan State Lady Bears’ cross country team captured the DSU Farm Run Invitational on Friday, hosted by Delaware State University at the Delaware Outreach & Research Center. Morgan State won the team title with a total of 28 points to hold off the host Hornets, who finished with 33 points. Coppin State placed third with 64 points. Delaware State’s Ashley Lagat won the individual title in a time of 20:11.6. Rachel Field once again led Morgan…

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SIAC renewed partnership with Academy Sports + Outdoors

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Courtesy of the SIAC: ATLANTA, GA. (October 6, 2022) – The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) announced today the renewal of its partnership agreement with Academy Sports + Outdoors (“Academy”). Through the partnership, Academy will maintain its title as the Official Sporting Goods and Outdoor Retailer of the SIAC. The continued partnership between the SIAC and Academy is centered on championing HBCUs and providing support to SIAC students, student-athletes, faculty, and bands. Academy will also continue to carry licensed fan gear of select member schools online and in local stores.…

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SIAC Footballers of the Week

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Courtesy of the SIAC: Ike Brown (Lane) was named Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC)Football Offensive Player of the Week, while Nijul Canada (Lane) earned Defensive Player of the Week, released by the league office on Monday. Arnes Huskic (Tuskegee) was also tabbed Special Teams Player of the Week alongside Kaz Dina (Central State) who earned Newcomer of the Week. OFFENSIVE – Ike Brown, Lane | Running Back  |  Sophomore  |  Shreveport, La. Brown accounted for 137 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns in Lane’s win over Tennessee State University. The sophomore caught a 13-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter to put the Dragons ahead 20-17. In…

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North Carolina A&T x Nike Dunk Low: Official Images

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Along with FAMU, Clark Atlanta, and the real TSU, Tennessee State University, North Carolina A&T also has its own Nike Dunk Low. It sports multiple tones of grey underlaid with a light tan with a blue overlay at the rear heel. On the gold tongue the A&T logo is found with matching laces sporting ”Ayantee” branding. On the previously referenced rear heel overlay ”1891”, the year of the University’s founding, is embroidered. , while behind the tongue it reads ”FROM GREENSBORO WITH LOVE”. Underneath resides a white midsole and a…

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