Tag: MEAC

Former Norfolk State student athlete Amber Brown passes away

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Title image via Norfolk State Athletics Courtesy of Maya Dawson, Asst. Director of Sports Communications, Norfolk State University The Norfolk State University athletics community is mourning the loss of former Spartan women’s basketball player Amber Brown, who passed away Tuesday, Feb. 20 at the age of 28. “It is with deep sorrow that we mourn the untimely passing of Amber Brown.” NSU women’s basketball head coach Larry Vickers said. “Her dedication, resilience, and vibrant spirit left an indelible mark on our Spartan family. Our thoughts and condolences are with her family, friends, and…

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Norfolk State gets by South Carolina State in OT, 71-67

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title image via Monica Simon Courtesy of  Alex Lehmbeck, Associate Sports Information Director, Norfolk State Athletics 67 SCSt 71 Winner Norf Team 1 2 OT 1 F SCSt 22  36  9  67 Norf 30  28  13  71 Norfolk State has developed a penchant for dramatic finishes at Echols Hall lately. Prior to Saturday’s “Alumni Day” matchup with South Carolina State, NSU’s previous showdown at its home venue ended with a game-winning tip-in by Tyrel Bladen. This time around, Jaylani Dardendelivered the go-ahead basket late in the night, pushing the Spartans to a 71-67…

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Mount St. Mary’s sticks it to. Norfolk State baseball, 14-4

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title image via Adonias Stuckey Courtesy Norfolk Stae Athletics 14 Winner MOUNT 4 NSU24 Team R H E MOUNT 14 11 1 NSU24 4 10 5 W: MOORE,T (1-0) L: Yarbrough, Mac(0-1)  S: SPEAS, K (1) Visiting Mount St. Mary’s scored six runs in the first and never looked back, topping the Norfolk State baseball team 14-4 on Saturday afternoon at Marty L. Miller Field. The Mountaineers (1-1) scored eight runs total in the first three innings and held off the Spartans (1-1), evening the season-opening series between the teams at one game apiece.…

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NC Central and South Carolina St up next Norfolk St. women’s hoops

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title image via Norfolk State Basketball Courtesy of Maya Dawson, Asst Director of Sports Communications, Norfolk State University NORFOLK STATE [17-5, 6-1 MEAC] vs SCSU [1-21, 0-7 MEAC]  NORFOLK STATE [17-5, 6-1 MEAC] vs. NCCU [11-11, 5-2 MEAC] Date / Time Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024 | 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 19, 2024 | 5:30 p.m. Location Norfolk, Virginia | Echols Hall Norfolk, Virginia | Echols Hall Tickets Purchase Tickets Here Purchase Tickets Here TV / Streaming NSUSPARTANS.COM NSUSPARTANS.COM Live Stats nsuspartans.com nsuspartans.com All-Time Series NSU Leads 30-18 NSU Leads 30-10 First Meeting Norfolk State…

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Howard Basketball takes on N.C. Central in MEAC Clash

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title image via Rodney Pierce Courtesy of Ed Hill, Jr., retired Howard University Sports Information Director Howard University men’s basketball team begins its four-game homestand Saturday (Feb. 17) when they host rival North Carolina Central (NCCU) in a pivotal Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) showdown inside The Burr. Tipoff is slated for 4 p.m. FOLLOW THE ACTION Bison Nation can follow all the action via live stats and/or ESPN+. LAST TIMEOUT On Feb. 5, junior guard Bryce Harris (Brentwood, N.Y.) scored 17 of his game-high 23 points in the second half and fellow classmate guard Marcus Dockery(Washington)…

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N.C. Central defeats Maryland Eastern Shore, 65-57

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title image via Kevin L. Dorsey Courtesy of North Carolina Central Athletics 65 Winner NCCU 57 UMES Team 1 2 F NCCU 47  18  65 UMES 27  30  57 The North Carolina Central University men’s basketball team defeated the University of Maryland Eastern Shore 65-57 on Saturday evening. Redshirt senior Ja’Darius Harrisscored a game-high 21 points and sophomore Po’Boigh King also finished in double figures with 12 points. Both Eagles grabbed eight rebounds. Senior Cleveland, Harris and King remained in the starting lineup for the Eagles at UMES. Junior Devin Gordon returned to the starting lineup…

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Several Eagles place in top 5 at Camel City Invitational

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title image via Kevin L. Dorsey Courtesy of North Carolina Central Athletics WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – The North Carolina Central University men’s and women’s track & field teams competed in the Camel City Invitational on Friday and Saturday. Freshman James Harris finished first for the second straight meet but for the first time in the men’s 400m event.  Harris won in his hometown running a 49.92 in the 400m event. He has shown his versatility running in the 200m, 300m, and 400m events so far this indoor season. Harris placed first last weekend…

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North Carolina Central releases 2024 Football schedule

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DURHAM, N.C. – North Carolina Central University, winners of 19 games over the past two seasons, unveiled its 2024 football schedule on Wednesday. NCCU will once again play an 11-game, regular-season schedule. It features five home games inside O’Kelly-Riddick Stadium, including a home battle against North Carolina A&T State University; a season-opening trip to Florida to play in the Orange Blossom Classic; and the program’s first-ever game against the University of North Carolina. After ending the season with an FCS national ranking for a second consecutive campaign, NCCU will open the…

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Norfolk State gets comeback win over Howard foe Robert Jones’ 200th victory

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title image via name Murray Courtesy of Alex Lehmbeck, Assoc. SID, Norfolk State Athletics 65 Winner Norf 61 HOW Team 1 2 F Norf 26  39  65 HOW 34  27  61 Norfolk State junior Jamarii Thomas buried a go-ahead 3-pointer in the final 30 seconds of the Spartans’ matchup at Howard on Saturday, completing a 15-point second-half comeback by the road team. NSU defeated the Bison 65-61 at Burr Gymnasium, collecting head coach Robert Jones‘ 200th career victory in the process. Jamarii Thomas and Allen Betrand led Norfolk State (12-8, 2-1 MEAC) with 14 points each, both…

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MEAC announces basketballers of the week

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Courtesy of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference NORFOLK, Va., Jan. 10, 2024 – North Carolina Central guard Fred Cleveland, Jr. was named the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Offensive Player of the Week, presented by Coca-Cola. South Carolina State guard Mitchell Taylor was named Rookie of the Week, while Howard guard Bryce Harris earned Defensive Player of the Week honors, respectively. Cleveland Jr. (G, 5-9, 165, Sr., Chicago, Ill.)led the Eagles to a 3-0 week, including a pair of wins to open MEAC action. He averaged 19.3 points with 6.67 assists, 2.33 rebounds, and 1.33 steals. He…

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