Tag: Kentucky State University

Kentucky State Students File Lawsuit Against State Law Restructuring HBCU Mission

Brandon King

Tensions are rising in Frankfort as Kentucky State University students have filed a lawsuit challenging a controversial state law that would reshape the institution’s academic future. The lawsuit targets Senate Bill 185, a measure that pushes Kentucky State University into a polytechnic-focused model, narrowing its academic offerings toward STEM, workforce development, and technical education. The bill was fast tracked at the end of the Kentucky General Assembly’s legislative session and was sold as a way to rescue KSU, which happens to be Kentucky’s only public HBCU, from closure. For students,…

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Kentucky State on lockdown after fatal shooting

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One person has been killed and another critically injured in a shooting at Kentucky State University.  “We are aware of a reported shooting at Kentucky State University in Frankfort,” Gov. Andy Beshear said in a post on X. “At this time, we are aware of some injuries. We will share more information as available. Law enforcement is on scene, and a suspect has been arrested. Let’s pray for all those affected.” According to the Frankfort Police Department, at 3:35 pm, officers responded to a report at the University of an “active…

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Kentucky State runs by Tuskegee 42-35

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From the SIAC: TUSKEGEE, Ala. –  Brett Sylve and Otis Odom each rushed for more than 100 yards and combined for four touchdowns to carry Kentucky State to a 42-35 win over Tuskegee on Saturday afternoon in at Cleve L. Abbott Memorial Alumni Stadium. KSU (5-4, 3-2 SIAC) finished with 433 total yards including 371 rushing yards.  Sylve posted a game high 150 yards on the ground on 19 carries (7.9 avg) and Odom tallied five rushing attempts for 132 yards to average 26.4 yards per carry. Odom handed the…

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October 23, 2021 SIAC West Football Recaps

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From the SIAC: MILES 28, KENTUCKY STATE 21GAME STATSFRANKFORT, Ky. – Miles used the running game down the stretch to pick up crucial first downs to hold off Kentucky State for a 28-21 win in SIAC play on Saturday afternoon at Alumni Stadium. MC (4-4, 3-2 SIAC) finished with 457 total yards on offense with Donte Edwards and Kingston Davis combining for 177 rushin yards. Davis rushed for 69 yards and two touchdowns on 14 carries (4.9). He scored on a pair of 6-yard touchdown runs to produce the first…

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Savannah State holds to defeat Kentucky State 21-17

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From the SIAC: FRANKFORT, Ky. – In what’s becoming a season motif, Savannah State football struggled down the stretch against Kentucky State on Saturday, but a heavy-handed first half carried them to yet another Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) victory. The Tigers moved to 4-1 and 3-0 in SIAC play with the 21-17 win over the Thorobreds at Alumni Stadium in Frankfort, Kentucky on Saturday in front of 921 fans. Just like Savannah State’s win over Morehouse College and Benedict College, the final minutes of Saturday’s game were tense. With…

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Tennessee State thumps Kentucky State 41-7 in John Merritt Classic

Brandon King

The zero in the win column can finally be removed for Tennessee State and new coach Eddie George got off the schneid in a big way with a dominant 41-7 win over the SIAC’s Kentucky State. The TSU got the memo that their participation was needed in a football game as the 31 points they dropped in the first half eclipsed their offensive output for their first two games combined. In our JMC preview, we were critical of the level or the lack thereof, of TSU quarterback play as none…

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23rd John A. Merritt Classic preview: Tennessee State v Kentucky State

Brandon King

Coach Eddie George and his Tennessee State football looks to get their first win of the season this Saturday when they take on the SIAC’s Kentucky State in the 23rd edition of the John Merritt Classic. The Tigers will face a thoroughbred team that lives up their mascot’s name because just like a thoroughbred, they like to run. In their 20-6 win over Central State at the Classic for Columbus, they ran the ball 51 times for a total of 322 yards, while not completing a single pass( they only…

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Kentucky State tops Central State in Classic for Columbus, 20-6

Brandon King

Courtesy of Kentucky State Sports InformationCOLUMBUS, Ohio– The Kentucky State Thorobreds defeat their rival the Central State Marauders 20-6 at the Classic for Columbus inside Ohio Stadium.  The Game Book The Thorobreds rushed for a total of 322 yards compared to the Marauders 260 total offensive yards. Kentucky State controlled possession of the ball with a total of 33:53 minutes and nearly the entire third quarter 11:58. Sacked the Marauders seven times for 39 yards. Earned seven points from turnovers. Christopher Coneway led his team with 93 yards and averaged 7.2 yards…

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Erica Jones’ season-high powers Kentucky State past Tuskegee

Brandon King

Courtesy of Kentucky State Athletics FRANKFORT, Ky. – Junior Erica Jones scored a season-high 22 points on Saturday to lead Kentucky State to a 68-56 win over Tuskegee University. This was the second time in less than a week Kentucky State matched up against Tuskegee, as the ‘Breds used a 32-point second half to hold off the Golden Tigers; splitting the season series. Along with Jones (South Haven, Miss.), Kentucky State (6-14, 3-10 SIAC) had three others in double figures. Senior Carnethia Brown (Louisville, Ky.) finished with 13 points and showed her pick…

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Kentucky State’s Kevin Hayes inks pro deal

Brandon King

Courtesy of Kentucky State Athletics Former Kentucky State University men’s basketball player Kevin Hayes becomes the second member of the 2018-19 squad to sign a professional basketball contract. Hayes (Detroit, Mich.) has signed to play for Club del Progreso in Argentina. He joins former teammate David Jelks in the country. He marks the fourth player under Kentucky State University head coach Jamaal Jackson to sign a professional contract, joining Julius Barton and Toussaint Rose. “When we sat in Kevin’s living room, two of the things that we spoke about was Kevin graduating from Kentucky State…

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