Tag: MEAC

NCCU lays the smack down on Delaware State 89-59 in MEAC quarterfinals

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Title image via Nick Sutton Courtesy of North Carolina Central Athleics 59 DSU 89 Winner NCCU Team 1 2 F DSU 24  35  59 NCCU 36  53  89 NORFOLK, Va. – North Carolina Central University connected on 14 3-pointers, including 10 triples during an explosive second half surge, to defeat Delaware State University, 89-59, in the MEAC Men’s Basketball Tournament quarterfinals at the Norfolk Scope Arena on Wednesday night. NCCU (18-11) advances to the tournament semifinals on Friday, March 10, at 8 p.m., with the Eagles riding an eight-game win streak…

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Norfolk State women’s hoops thumps South Carolina State 61-37 in MEAC Quarters

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Title image via Niya Grant Photography Courtesy of Brian Howard, Asst. AD/Communication, Norfolk State Athletics 37 SCSt 61 Winner Norf Team 1 2 3 4 F SCSt 4  10  10  13  37 Norf 9  13  16  23  61 NORFOLK, Va. |Kierra Wheeler scored 15 of her game-high 21 points in the second half as the Norfolk State University women’s basketball team advanced to the 2023 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Women’s Basketball Tournament semifinals with a 61-37 victory over South Carolina State on Wednesday afternoon at the Norfolk Scope Arena. The Spartans (24-6)…

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Norfolk State opens MEAC Tournament against Coppin State

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Title image via Niya Grant Photography Courtesy of Alex Lehmbeck, Asst. SID, Norfolk State Athletics NORFOLK, Va. – After earning the No. 3 seed for the upcoming 2023 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Men’s Basketball Tournament at the Norfolk Scope Arena, NSU will battle sixth-seed Coppin State on Thursday night in the quarterfinal round. Norfolk State (20-10, 9-5 MEAC) is looking to become just the second team since 2000 to win the tournament in three consecutive seasons, lifting the trophy in both 2021 and 2022. The team’s opening battle against the Eagles (9-22,…

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2 March 2023 MEAC Men’s Basketball Recap

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Courtesy of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Confernce and Sneakershoptalk.com: North Carolina Central 71, South Carolina State 64Coppin State 77, Morgan State 65Maryland Eastern Shore 64, Delaware State 58 Howard 87, Norfolk State 67 North Carolina Central 71, South Carolina State 64 ORANGEBURG, S.C. – North Carolina Central University closed out the regular season with a 71-64 road victory over South Carolina State University on Thursday night, providing NCCU with its seventh straight win and a No. 2 seed in next week’s Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Men’s Basketball Tournament. Senior center Brendan Medley-Bacon topped…

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MEAC Weekly Basketball Honours

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Courtesy of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference NORFOLK, Va., Feb. 28, 2023 – North Carolina Central junior guard Justin Wright and Norfolk State graduate forward Kris Bankstonhave been named the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Men’s Basketball Co-Players of the Week, presented by Coca-Cola, the league announced today. Howard University’s Shy Odom was named Rookie of the Week, and Bankston was also named the Defensive Player of the Week. Justin Wright (6-2, Jr., G, Greenville, N.C.)  Wright led the Eagles to a 2-0 week by averaging 22.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 2.0 steals per game. He…

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Norfolk State women’s hoops defeats N.C. Central 79-67, claims second consecutive MEAC regular season crown

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Courtesy of Brian Howard, Asst. AD/Communications, Norfolk State Athletics 79  Norfolk St. 23-5,11-2 MEAC 67 N.C. Central 13-15,7-6 MEAC Team 1 2 3 4 F Norfolk St. 15  24  22  18  79 N.C. Central 16  12  14  25  67 DURHAM, N.C. | For the second consecutive season, the Norfolk State University women’s basketball team will finish the regular season atop the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) standings. This time, they did it as outright champions.  The Spartans dominated from start to finish on Monday night in avenging their last loss with a 79-67 victory…

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Norfolk State softball falls 2-1 to Colgate

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Title image via Nick Sutton/Kinetic Stills Courtesy of Alysse Scripter, Associate Sports Information Director, Norfolk State Athletics 2  Colgate 6-7 1 Norfolk State 7-4 Team R H E Colgate 2 6 3 Norfolk State 1 5 2 W: Misken, Bailey (4-2) L: Robinson, Alexis (4-1) NORFOLK, Va. | The Norfolk State University softball team fell on final day of the Battle of the Bay Classic to the Raiders of Colgate University 2-1 on Sunday afternoon.  The Raiders (6-7) opened up the game with a single run in the top of the first inning on a single to third base,…

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Norfolk State spanked 14-4 in series finale with Niagara

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Title image via Niya Grant Photography Courtesy of Brian Howard, Asst. AD/Communications, Norfolk State Athletics 14  NIA-BASE 4 NSUBB Team R H E NIA-BASE 14 12 1 NSUBB 4 10 3 W: MacMillan,Blake (1-0) L: Manzer, Nolan (0-1) NORFOLK, Va. | The Norfolk State University baseball team fell behind early, rallying to tie the game, but Niagara scored the final 10 runs in a 14-4 loss to the Purple Eagles to close out the three-game series on Sunday afternoon at Marty L. Miller Baseball Field.  Norfolk State (1-6) trailed 4-0 midway through the third…

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Norfolk State splits doubleheader with Niagara

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Title image via Niya Grant Photography Courtesy of Brian Howard, Asst.AD/Communications, Norfolk State University 5 NIA-BASE 8  NSUBB Team R H E NIA-BASE 5 6 4 NSUBB 8 9 1 W: McCrary, Max (1-0) L: Minckler,Ryan (0-1) NORFOLK, Va. | The Norfolk State University baseball team picked up its first win of the season in splitting a doubleheader against Niagara on Friday afternoon at Marty L. Miller Field. The Spartans took the opening game, 8-5, but dropped the nightcap, 6-1.  In the opener, Justin Journette went 3-for-3, with two runs driven in and a run scored…

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Delaware State men’s indoor track places third at MEAC Indoor Championships

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Courtesy of Delaware State Athletics NORFOLK, Va. — The Delaware State men’s indoor track & and field team finished third overall in the 2023 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Championships that wrapped up on Tuesday. Results60 Meter Dash3 rd: Andre Carr, Jr. – 6.82 seconds 200 Meters7th: Jaden Shelton – 21.88 seconds 400 Meters3rd: Malachi Little – 48.38 seconds7th: Alonzo Sims, Jr. 800 Meters8th: Elijah Brown – 1:57.09 Mile3rd: Devin Smith – 4:17.71 3000 Meters6th: Devin Smith – 9:01.18 5000 Meters6th: Ezekiel Dawkins – 16:51.84 60 Hurdles1st: Tayshaun Chisholm – 7.81 seconds6th: Jaden Shelton – 8.06 seconds 4 x 400 Relay5th: Delaware State – 3:18.12 Distance Medley Relay8th: Delaware State…

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