Tag: MEAC

Howard women’s hoops to take part in 2023 Battle 4 Atlantis

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Courtesy of Howard University Athletics  The Howard University women’s basketball team is set to compete in the second annual Bad Boy Mowers Women’s Battle 4 Atlantis Tournament Nov. 18-20 at Imperial Arena in Atlantis Paradise Island. Howard becomes the first HBCU to compete in this prestigious tournament. The Battle 4 Atlantis field also includes four teams that made the 2023 NCAA Tournament, including three teams (Ole Miss, Michigan & South Dakota) that advanced to the 2022 NCAA Sweet 16. The event will be bracketed with each team guaranteed three games. University of Arizona, DePaul…

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NC Central Volleyball announces 2023 schedule

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Courtesy of North Carolina Central Athletics DURHAM, N.C. – The North Carolina Central University volleyball team has announced its 23-match schedule for the fall of 2023. NCCU will host Duke University for the first time in its modern era to highlight its home slate, while other focal points include a pair of in-state tournaments and 14 league matches. All fans should mark their calendars for back-to-back home matches on Wednesday-Thursday, Sept. 13-14, when NCCU hosts Duke and Santa Clara University. The Eagles will entertain their Durham neighbors for the first time…

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The “Norfolk State” Nike Pegasus 40 is now available

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This Pegasus 40 sports a white mesh upper sports a large lateral Swoosh , outlined in Sea Green , that extends down to the midsole. The branding on the medial side is smaller and completely coloured with Sea Green.Pewter shows up on the eye row overlays , as well as the mesh tongue. At the top of the aforementioned tongue , NORFOLK STATE UNIVERSITY replaces the standard nike branding, while a Spartan logo appear on the lateral ankle. Underneath resides a white React midsole that is home to Zoom Air…

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“North Carolina A&T “ Nike Pegasus 40 now available

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The Aggies get their own Pegasus with this latest offering. It sports a white mesh upper with a varsity maize overlay at the eye rows. Blue Swooshes are seen on the lateral and medial sides, with blue also present at the inner. The typical nike branding on the tongue is replaced with “NC A&T SU” , while an A&T logo appears on the lateral heel. The white React midsole underneath the aforementioned upper is home to heel and forefoot Zoom Air cushioning , with a maize and royal rubber outsole…

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Norfolk State football begins camp Wednesday

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Courtesy of Brian Howard, Asst. AD/Communications, Norfolk State Athletics Football season is officially back in the Tidewater Area!  The Norfolk State University football team reports to camp on Tuesday, with the first practice set for Wednesday morning.  Norfolk State kicks off its practice slate at 9 a.m. on Wednesday morning. The Spartans will practice four consecutive days before their first off day, which comes on Sunday, Aug. 6.   The fall camp is closed to the public. Members of the media will be allowed to attend the first 45 minutes of…

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MEAC News: North Carolina Central names Sofia Rachi Women’s Tennis Head Coach

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Courtesy of North Carolina Central Athletic Communications DURHAM, N.C. – Director of Athletics Dr. Louis “Skip” Perkins has announced the promotion of Sofia Rachi to head coach of the North Carolina Central women’s tennis program. Rachi served as the NCCU interim women’s tennis head coach in 2022-23 and was an assistant coach for the Eagles for one season prior to that in 2021-22. “Sofia proved that she is the right leader for the NCCU women’s tennis program last season,” Perkins said. “She took over as a young interim coach and immediately had success.…

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North Carolina Central names Jovan Alexander Wilson Director of University Bands

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Couresty of Stephen Fusi, North Carolina Central University North Carolina Central University (NCCU) has appointed Jovan Alexander Wilson director of University Bands, effective July 3, 2023, after a competitive national search. Wilson will report to the interim dean of the College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities, Carlton Wilson, Ph.D. Wilson served NCCU as interim director of University Bands during the 2022-2023 academic year and led the program during several significant appearances, including a halftime performance at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium for the 2022 Celebration Bowl; a performance at the Gotham City Battle…

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South Carolina State Tennis: A Hidden Gem of Excellence

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Title image via Kevin L. Dorsey Courtesy of Rob Knox Hardeep Judge has never taken anything for granted during his 21 years leading the South Carolina State men’s and women’s tennis programs.  “Every year has its challenges and opportunities,” Judge said. “Every year will be different. To repeat (as conference champion) is not easy. We always have a bullseye. Our advantage is that we know what it takes to win and the type of work we have put in year in and year out.” While the spring campaign may have…

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Joe Bryant Jr and Kierra Wheeler named Norfolk State Athletes of the Year

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Title image via Markus Taft Photography Courtesy of Brian Howard, Asst. AD/Communications, Norfolk State Athletics NORFOLK, Va. | Norfolk State University men’s basketball player Joe Bryant Jr. and women’s basketball student-athlete Kierra Wheeler were named the athletic Male and Female Athletes of the Year, respectively, at the Spartans’ end-of-year awards ceremony on Monday night at Joseph G. Echols Memorial Gymnasium. Bryant is arguably one of the most decorated student-athletes in the program’s history as he etched himself into the NSU record books this season, earning Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Player of…

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Norfolk State football plays annual Green & Gold scrimmage

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Title image via Naje Murray Courtesy of Brian Howard, Asst. AD/Communications,Norfolk State Athletics NORFOLK, Va. | The Norfolk State University football team held its annual Green & Gold scrimmage and Junior Day on a cold and windy day at William “Dick” Price Stadium on Saturday.  With temperatures in the high 40s and light rain, fans had their first look at the young Spartan football program as head coach Dawson Odumscontinues to see improvement during spring camp.  “It was cold today,” Odums said about the weather conditions as the team scrimmaged for approximately…

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