NC Central’s Gabriela Felix-Baeza named MEAC Volleyball Defensive Player of the Week

title image via NCCU Volleyball Courtesy of North Carolina Central Athletics Coming off a new career-high in digs, Gabriela Felix-Baeza of the North Carolina Central University volleyball team was named the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Week announced by the conference office on Monday. Felix-Baeza (Guadalajara, Mexico) totaled 60 digs through three matches at the Queen City Invitational on Sept. 20-21. The defensive specialist averaged 4.62 digs per set as she amassed 29 against UNC Charlotte in the final match setting a new career high. The junior also had…

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MEAC Announced weekly football honors

title image via the MEAC Courtesy of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference North Carolina Central quarterback Walker Harris was named the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Offensive Player of the Week, presented by Coca-Cola. Norfolk State defensive back Daylan Longearned Defensive Player of the Week honors, while N.C. Central quarterback Javion Martin was named Rookie of the Week. North Carolina Central’s AC McMoore and Juan Velarde received Offensive Lineman and Specialist of the Week honors, respectively. Harris (QB, 6-1, 195, r-Jr., Wake Forest, N.C.) completed 16-of-23 passes for 272 yards including three touchdown passes and a rushing TD…

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Howard falls to Hampton in Truth and Service Classic, 27-20

title image via David Sierra Courtesy of Ed Hill, Jr., retired Howard Sports Information Director Howard University football team fell behind, 14-0, but rallied to tie the game, but ultimately, Hampton University was able to hold off the Bison, 27-20, in the fourth annual Truth & Service Classic at Audi Field in front of 16,813 fans. The Pirates (3-1) scored on their second possession, using its power running game to go 79 yards in nine plays with Tyler Hatcher grabbing a six-year pass from Chris Zellous, 7-0. The Bison had…

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Week 4 MEAC Football Preview

Courtesy of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference A pair of historic rivalries highlight the fourth week of MEAC Football in the Battle of the Real HU and the Aggie/Eagle Classic. Norfolk State gets the action started on the road at VMI, while Howard faces Hampton in the Truth & Service Classic at Audi Field. Delaware State, Morgan State, and North Carolina Central are all home in non-conference action this week. WEEKLY NOTES   |   COACHES CONFERENCE Here is a glimpse at this week’s contests. Norfolk State Spartans (1-3, 0-0 MEAC) at Virginia Military…

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4th quarter surge pushes UNC past NC Central 45-10

title image via Courtesy of 10 NCC 45 Winner UNC Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F NCC 7 3 0 0 10 UNC 0 17 0 28 45 The North Carolina Central University football team held tough for three quarters Saturday evening at Kenan Stadium, but North Carolina pulled away late to a 45-10 win. N.C. Central dropped to 1-2 on the year, while the Tar Heels improved to 3-0. The Eagles took the opening drive 75 yards down the field and cashed in with a 5-yard touchdown run by J’Mari Taylor to…

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Norfolk State women’s hoops announces 2024-25 non-conference schedule

Courtesy of Noah Schlekeway, Assistant SID, Norfolk State Athletics The Norfolk State Women’s Basketball team has announced its 2024-25 non-conference schedule. The back-to-back MEAC Champions open the season with a pair of home games starting on Nov. 4 against William & Mary and on Nov. 7 against Longwood. The Spartans will then hit the road for the next three contests, beginning with a trip to Columbia, Mo. to face Missouri on Nov. 10. Following that game, NSU will play Alabama on Nov. 13 and Hampton on Nov. 16. NSU returns to Echols Hall…

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North Carolina Central’s J’Mari Taylor named BOXTOROW HBCU National Player of the Week

North Carolina Central running back J’Mari Taylor was named HBCU National Player of the Week by BOXTOROW.  In the Orange Blossom Classic, the redshirt junior ball carrier ran for 128 yards and 2 touchdowns on 24 carries, while adding 18 yards on a pair of receptions in Central’s 31-24 victory over Alabama State.  Taylor and his feats will be spotlighted on BOXTOROW with Donal Ware, the nationally syndicated radio show airing on stations that include the Triangle, on Buzz Sports Radio.  BOXTOROW also airs on Satellite Radio on SiriusXM College Sports, Fridays 6p ET/5p CT/3p PT, and on SiriusXM Channel 142, H.B.C.U., on Saturday 9a ET/8a CT/6a PT. A full list of affiliate stations…

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Norfolk State’s Premier Winn advances to 400m hurdles at World Athletics U20 Championships

title image via Nick Sutton Courtesy via Noah Schlekeway, Assistant SI, Norfolk State Athletics Premier Wynn continues his run at the World Athletics U20 Championships in the 400-meter hurdles in Lima, Peru, punching his ticket into the next round. Wynn represented Team USA, clocking a 51.89 time in the event to move on to the semifinals. He shattered his own personal record on June 25, to earn a spot-on team USA with a time of 50.58. Wynn enjoyed a spectacular opening year at the collegiate level, earning runner-up honors in the 400-meter hurdles at…

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MEAC Football Docket for Week 1

Courtesy of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference All six Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) football programs are in action this week, the first full slate of the 2024 college football season, with defending champion Howard kicking things off on Thursday night.  Here is a glimpse at this week’s contests. Howard Bison (0-0, 0-0 MEAC) vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights (0-0, 0-0 Big 10) Thursday, Aug. 29 | SHI Stadium | Piscataway, NJ | 6:00 p.m. TV: Fox Sports App/Big Ten Network | Live Stats  The Bison are coming off a strong 2023 season, where they finished 4-1 in…

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MEAC announces updated 2024 football broadcasting docket

title image via the MEAC Courtesy of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) has announced its updated football broadcasting schedule for the 2024 season. Fans can catch MEAC games across various ESPN platforms, including linear networks like ABC and ESPNU, as well as ESPN+, the premier sports streaming service. The 2024 season kicks off with a marquee non-conference matchup in Atlanta, featuring the Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge on ABC during Week 0 (Saturday, Aug. 24). The season will culminate with the Cricket Celebration Bowl, also airing on ABC,…

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