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Grambling comeback falls short, loses to Cal-Poly 82-79

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title image via Dominique Williams Courtesy of Curtis Ford, Associate AD for Athletic Communications Antwan Burnettscored a game-high 21 points and Chilaydrien Newton notched a career-high 17 points, but it wasn’t enough to lift Grambling State to victory as the Tigers fell to Cal-Poly 82-79 on Tuesday night at the Mott Athletics Center. GSU (1-5) erased a 17-point deficit and tied the game in the second half but couldn’t push ahead to grab its first road win of the year.  Burnett scored his 21 points on 7-of-13 shooting, including going 3-of-6 from…

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SWAC concludes not enough evidence of malfeasance in UAPB practice film investigation

Brandon King

Days after Jackson State’s convincing 41-3 shellacking of Arkansas Pine Bluff on November 2, speculation of chicanery surrounding the game began to swirl. Initially reported by OffScript, the issue stems from unauthorized access to UAPB practice footage. A subsequent ESPN report corroborated that of Scottay’s , indicating that a UAPB indicated to a member of the Pine Bluff coaching staff that he’d been informed by a Jackson State player that JSU defensive player at the team’s facility were watching film of UAPB’s practices from that week. Tuesday the SWAC released…

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Dr. Cavil Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Week 13 Major Division Top 7

Brandon King

Dr. Kenyatta Cavil contributed to this report Week 13 of Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab poll rankings saw no movement for six teams, while a familiar name re-enters the polls.  7. Alabama State (6-5, 5-3)  The Hornets remain in 7th spot in this week’s rankings. In their most recent outing, Alabama State was able to grind out a 9-6 victory over Prairie View. All of Alabama State’s offense came off the foot of kicker Brandon Gillams, who booted field goals of 42, 29, and 30 yards. The Hornets’…

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Jackson State up to no. 18 in FCS Stats Perform Top 25

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title image via the Clarion-Ledger Courtesy of Jackson State Athletics Jackson State moved up three spots to No. 18 in this week’s FCS Stats Perform Top 25 following its win over Alcorn State to cap off an undefeated regular season in Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) play. Jackson State (10-2, 8-0 SWAC), winners of eight consecutive games, picked up 384 points, and now being preparations for the 2024 Pepsi SWAC Championship presented by GM to be played on Sat., Dec. 7 at Veterans Memorial Stadium. Stats Perform FCS Top 25 Poll (Nov. 25)…

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North Carolina Central opens up a can on Delaware State, 52-10

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title image via Doug Burt Courtesy of North Carolina Central Athletics 52 Winner NCC 10 DSU Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F NCC 21 14 14 3 52 DSU 3 0 0 7 10 The North Carolina Central University football team wrapped up the 2024 regular season with a dominant 52-10 win over Delaware State at a blustery Alumni Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The Eagles finished 8-3 on the campaign, going 4-1 in MEAC play for the fourth straight season. Freshman quarterback Josh Jones accounted for four touchdowns (one passing, three…

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Another Air Jordan 1 Low coming in 2025

Brandon King

It should come to no surprise that the Air Jordan 1 in all many of it iterations- ‘85 High, OG High, Mid, Low, and Low OG- is in Jordan Brand’s 2025 release plans. One of those planned colorway is this upcoming Jordan 1 Low. It’s black upper features a combination of leather paired with nylon that appears at the mid panels. A Jumpman is perched atop the nylon tongue, with reflective Swooshes adorning the sides, along with a reflective Wings logo on the rear heel. Underneath this upper resides a…

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PE Corner: “FAMU” Nike LeBron TR1

Brandon King

This Nike LeBron TR 1 is one of the latest additions to Florida A&M’s LeBron footwear fleet, which includes some bangers, spread across several LeBron models , including the LeBron VII, XIX, XX, XXI and a host of others. They sport a light cream synthetic upper adorned with a large green Swoosh on the lateral side, with smaller such branding appearing on the toe box. Orange appears on the lace loops and interwoven on the rear pull tab as well on the LeBron logo emblazoned tongue label. Additional orange appears…

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“Cave Stone” Air Jordan 4 coming September 2025

Brandon King

The “Cave Stone” is a new colorway of the Air Jordan 4 that is part of Jordan Brand’s 2025 release plans. At this point there are no available images but what is known is they will make use of a cave stone, black and moon color palette. Speculation indicates that these will also utilize premium materials, which will likely be a combination of leather and suede. Underneath this upper could reside a black midsole and a matching rubber outsole. As it currently stands, the “Cave Stone” Air Jordan 4 is…

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Brandon King

The “Racer Blue” is one of two collaborative colorways, the Artic Pink” being the other, from Awake NY and Jordan Brand. As was the case with the “Artic Pink” , at this moment, there are no available images, however it’s confirmed they will make use of a black, racer blue, metallic silver, white and clear color scheme. Early initial speculation predicts an aesthetic of a black upper with a metallic silver tongue topped with a racer blue Jumpman. Awake branding could show up on the lateral heel, with additional branding…

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”Artic Pink” Awake NY x Air Jordan 5 coming August 2025

Brandon King

The ongoing collaborative relationship between Awake NY will pen its latest chapter with the release of this Air Jordan 5 next year. This “Racer Pink” colorway joins a previously announced “Racer Blue” iteration. At this juncture, there are no available images , but what is known it this yet-to-be released Air Jordan 5 will utilize an artic pink, metallic silver, university red, black, white and clear color palette. Initial predictive speculation assigns an aesthetic of a completely artic pink upper, including the netting that adorns the sides. A metallic silver…

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