16 September 2023 MEAC Football Report

It was a rough day on the gridiron for the MEAC with the conference going 0-the day , with the most spectacularly lopsided defeat being the 59-7 shellacking UCLA laid on North Carolina Central. Below are brief recaps of bloody Saturday via the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference and the respective institutions. Richmond 38, Delaware State 6Hampton 35, Howard 34Towson 20, Morgan State 10Temple 41, Norfolk State 9No. 24 (FBS) UCLA 59, No. 17/17 (FCS) North Carolina Central 7 Richmond 38, Delaware State 6 RICHMOND, Va. — Delaware State fell 38-6 to Richmond…

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North Carolina Central names Jovan Alexander Wilson Director of University Bands

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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MEAC Hoops: North Carolina tips off MEAC play this weekend

Courtesy of North Carolina Central Athletics North Carolina Central University men’s basketball begins conference play in Baltimore on Jan. 7 and 9, as the Eagles visit Morgan State on Saturday at 4 p.m., followed by Coppin State on Monday at 7:30 p.m. Complete Game Notes NCCU EAGLES // 7-7, 0-0 MEAC, 0-7 ROADHead Coach:    LeVelle Moton (NCCU, ’96)Career Record:    235-179 (14 yrs)    At NCCU: Same2022-23 Statistical LeadersPoints:    Justin Wright, 15.6 ppgRebounds:    Kris Monroe, 5.3 rpgAssists:    Eric Boone, 5.5 apg JAN. 7 – 4:00 PMHILL FIELD HOUSE – BALTIMORE, MD.MORGAN STATE BEARS…

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North Carolina Central Women’s hoops to host Elon on Sunday

Courtesy of North Carolina Central Athletics DURHAM, N.C. — The North Carolina Central University women’s basketball team will try and conclude the first month of the season with a winning record at home when the Eagles host Elon University inside McDougald-McLendon Arena on Sunday at 2 p.m. GAME INFO: GAME NOTES 7 vs. Elon  vs. Elon                                                            DATE: Sunday, Nov. 27, at 2 p.m.LOCATION: McDougald-McLendon Arena, Durham, N.C.WATCH: NCCU Sports NetworkFOLLOW: Live Stats; @NCCUAthletics NC CENTRAL BENCH:                                                                                        The Eagles ended a four-game losing streak by doubling up North Carolina Wesleyan University, 82-41, on Tuesday. NC Central…

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