Tag: MEAC Basketball

NC Central gets by Southern in OT

Brandon King

from the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference : IOWA CITY, Iowa – North Carolina Central University and Southern University needed a second-helping of basketball to decide a winner, and the Eagles shot over 80 percent in overtime to down the Jaguars, 85-78 in a Thanksgiving Day nail-biter at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. NCCU (1-1) and SU (0-1) were evenly matched in the first half, and both teams took turns going on runs.  The Eagles sprinted ahead with an 11-0 run to lead 22-14 with 9:26 left in the first period, and held the Jaguars without a…

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November 25 2020 MEAC Men’s Basketball Recap

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For MEAC men’s basketball teams Wednesday it was a collective trip to the woodshed, as not a single team from the conference registered a win. Losses ranged from Morgan State’s 7-point fall to Mount St. Mary’s to the 62-point thrashing Illinois laid on North Carolina A&T. Here is a recap from each contest ( and in some cases that applies very loosely) from the MEAC: Wake Forest 111, Delaware State 51Florida Gulf Coast 65, Florida A&M 56Mount St. Mary’s 62, Morgan State 55Illinois 122, North Carolina A&T State 60Iowa 97,…

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November 25 MEAC Women’s Basketball Recap

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From the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference: Morgan State 67, UMBC 58North Carolina Central 70, Campbell 65 (2OT)Penn State 84, Coppin State 45UNC Wilmington 67, Norfolk State 47 Morgan State 67, UMBC 58 BALTIMORE, Md. — Ja’Niah Henson led three Morgan State players in double figures with 19 points, and Dahnye Redd added a double-double (16 points, 12 rebounds) as the Lady Bears opened their season on Wednesday with a 67-58 win over UMBC. Box Score | Recap North Carolina Central 70, Campbell 65 (2OT) BUIES CREEK, N.C. — Senior guard Kieche White scored four straight…

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FAMU Women’s Hoops Opts out of 2020-21

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From Florida A&M Sports Information: TALLAHASSEE| The Florida A&M University (FAMU) women’s basketball team will not compete this 2020-21 season due to concerns with COVID-19.  The NCAA directed all member schools to provide student-athletes with an option to “opt-out” of competition this year due to concerns of the virus. In doing so, the NCAA will allow the student-athletes to keep that year of eligibility.   The Rattlers began preseason camp with a limited number of players on the roster. With the recent spike in COVID-19 cases, it has been determined that moving…

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Three added during early signing period by Howard women’s hoops

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Courtesy of Howard University Athletic Media Relations The Howard University women’s basketball team added three new Bison during the early signing period Wednesday, extending its pipeline through North Carolina. “I am very happy with this class of signees,” Howard head women’s basketball coach Ty Grace said. “All three young women embody the athletic and academic characteristics we look for in a student-athlete. I am looking forward to their contribution to the program while coaching them in their next chapter at Howard.” Here is more information on the three newcomers: Nia…

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Norfolk State announces non-conference Men’s Basketball schedule

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Courtesy of Norfolk State Athletic Communications NORFOLK, Va. – Some big names from the Hampton Roads area will be coming to Joseph Echols Hall this season as the Norfolk State men’s basketball team announced its non-conference schedule on Friday.  The Spartans will renew rivalries with Hampton and ODU, the latter part of a home-and-home series that will start at NSU. The Spartans will play four home non-conference games this year. They will also host William & Mary for the first time ever, and UNCW will make a trip to Norfolk State…

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Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference announces 2020-21 Preseason Women’s Basketball Honours

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from the MEAC: Bethune-Cookman University senior forward Amaya Scott was named the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Women’s Basketball Preseason Player of the Year, presented by TowneBank, the conference announced today. Norfolk State was selected as the preseason favorite to win the MEAC’s Northern Division, while Bethune-Cookman was tabbed to win the MEAC’s Southern Division. All awards were voted on by the conference’s head coaches and sports information directors. Scott, a First Team All-MEAC honoree who helped lead the Lady Wildcats to the regular-season title and a 15-1 mark in conference play in…

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Mid Eastern Athletic Conference announces Preseason Men’s Basketball Honors

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from the MEAC: 2020-21 MEAC Basketball Coaches Preseason Video Conference North Carolina A&T State University senior guard Kameron Langley was named the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Men’s Basketball Preseason Player of the Year, presented by TowneBank, the conference announced today. Norfolk State was selected as the preseason favorite to win the MEAC’s Northern Division, while North Carolina Central was tabbed to win the MEAC’s Southern Division. All awards were voted on by the conference’s head coaches and sports information directors. Langley, who earned First Team All-MEAC honors, led the nation in assists…

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Howard holds first basketball practice of the 2020-21 season

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From Howard University Athletic Media Relations : WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Howard University men’s basketball team officially kicked off the 2020-21 season on Wednesday afternoon in Burr Gymnasium. The practice was the first of the preseason in advance of their season opener at the end of November.  “Collectively, our guys had a sense of urgency in the way they practiced, our guys played hard and competed.” head coach Kenneth Blakeney said.  The Bison welcomes 10 new players, headlined by five-star recruit Makur Maker. Maker shocked the basketball world on July 3 when…

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Pillow Names Nayreau and Powell as Assistant Women’s Basketball Coaches

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From Florida A&M Sports Information: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. | Florida A&M University new head women’s basketball coach Shalon Pillow announced on Wednesday the appointments of Jaye Nayreau and Jalen Powell as FAMU assistant women’s basketball coaches. “Jaye is a veteran coach with experience on all levels. He has a great basketball mind and is a proven recruiter,” Pillow said. “Jalen is an up-and-coming coach who has a deep passion for the game and thrives in skill development,” Nayreau comes to FAMU after spending the past season as the assistant coach of the Trinity Valley Community College…

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