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Tuskegee takes third place in Chris Paul HBCU Tip-Off Classic

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Title image via Stefan Smith Courtesy of Tuskegee Athletics 75 Tuskegee 1-3,0-0 SIAC Final 39 Cheyney 0-4 Team 1 2 F Tuskegee 32  43  75 Cheyney 25  14  39 Tuskegee men’s basketball (1-3, 0-0 SIAC) took down Cheyney (0-4, 0-0 Southland) Sunday night at the Mohegan Sun Arena in dominant fashion, 75-39, to take home third place in the Chris Paul HBCU Tip Off. The Golden Tiger defense was sharp in the win, forcing a season-high 18 turnovers, and holding the Wolves to just 28.3 percent (15-of-53) from the field and…

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Tuskegee’s Kusamae Draper named to Chris Paul HBCU Tip-Off All-Tournament Team

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Courtesy of Tuskegee Athletics TUSKEGEE, Ala. __Kusamae Draper of the Tuskegee men’s basketball team was named to the Chris Paul HBCU Tip-Off All-Tournament Team, announced over the weekend by the tournament media relations staff. The sophomore claimed the honor after his performances in the two games played inside of the Mohegan Sun Arena against Winston-Salem State and Cheyney. He averaged 17.0 points and 3.5 rebounds per game in the two-game event over the weekend, helping Tuskegee go 1-1. The forward from Conyers, Ga., shot 44.0 percent (11-of-25) from the field and 85.7…

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Morehouse basketball announces 2023-24 non-conference schedule

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Courtesy of Morehouse Athletics The rest of the schedule has arrived! The Morehouse College basketball team and third year head coach Douglas Whittler have finalized the Maroon Tigers’ 10-game 2023-24 non-conference schedule featuring five home games on Arthur J. McAfee Jr. Court in Forbes Arena, three NCAA Division I exhibition games, and more. The Maroon Tigers officially open up their season with an Oct. 29 away exhibition game against Georgia State University. The very next day, Morehouse will travel to Birmingham, AL. on Oct. 30 to face off against the University of Alabama Birmingham…

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Tuskegee hires Chiante Wester as new women’s basketball coach

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Courtesy of Tuskegee Athletics Chiante Wester has been named the new head coach of the women’s basketball program at Tuskegee University, Director of Athletics Reginald Ruffin announced on Wednesday. “The goal of this department is to always continue to build on the standard that has been set,” Ruffin stated. “In the hiring of Coach Wester, we believe that Tuskegee women’s basketball will again have a coach that can carry the recent momentum along with maintain the duty to educate, dominate, and graduate our student-athletes.” Wester comes to lead the Golden Tiger…

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Courtesy of the SIAC ATLANTA, Ga. (January 24, 2023) â€“ The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) has announced its men’s and women’s basketball Players of the Week. For women, Jazmin Grayson (Benedict) was named Player of the Week, while Keyshuna Fair (Allen) earned Newcomer of the Week. For men, Cameron Sembly (Allen) was named Player of the Week, alongside, Deshawn Bartley (Benedict) who earned Newcomer of the Week, released by the league office on Tuesday. Women’s Basketball PLAYER OF THE WEEK â€“  Jazmin Grayson, Benedict Guard  |  Senior  |  Evergreen, Ala. Grayson scored a career-high 22 points in Benedict’s 72-62 victory over Allen, giving the Lady Tigers a three-game winning streak. Grayson hit…

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Tuskegee completes road trip with two conference games

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Courtesy of Tuskegee Athletics TUSKEGEE, Ala. â€“ Tuskegee men’s basketball will look to continue their winning ways with a pair of road Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) opponents in Kentucky State on Saturday before taking on Central State on Monday afternoon. The Golden Tigers (11-4, 6-2 SIAC) have played well so far, going 5-2 in non-conference play, while winning their last four games, all against SIAC opponents. The matchups over the next few days will end a four-game road stint to start the calendar year for Tuskegee. Kentucky State is coming in…

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Albany State goes down to Miles, 62-59

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Albany State was unable to hold off a second half surge from Miles as the Golden Rams fell to the Golden Bears 62-59. MIles came out strong, taking an early 7-0 lead , Albany State woudl battle back to take a brief lead at 12-11 on a Terin Wofford jumpshot. The teams would tie at 13 on a jumper from Miles’ Garrick Baines. Miles jumped back in front at 16-13 on a three-pointer from Baines. with 8:39 left in the half. Albany State outscored Miles 15-6 over the final 8…

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Albany State Basketball opens 2023 against Miles

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Courtesy of Dr. Earnest Brown, Albany State Athletics After being off since December 17, the Golden Rams women and men’s basketball teams will open the new year by hosting Miles College at the ASU West Campus Arena on Monday, January 2, 2023.  The women will play at 1:00 pm and the men will follow at approximately 3:00 pm. The Golden Rams women’s team is (4-8) overall and (2-4) in the SIAC.  The Golden Bears women’s team is (7-2) overall and (4-1) in the SIAC.  The Golden Rams and Golden Bears…

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Tuskegee to host a pair of SIAC opponents this week

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Courtesy of Tuskegee Athletics TUSKEGEE, Ala. â€“ The Tuskegee women’s basketball program will host both Savannah State and Edward Waters over the weekend in Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) action, both inside of the Daniel “Chappie” James Center. The Golden Tigers (7-4, 2-2 SIAC) are coming off a 77-75 overtime loss to Florida A&M on Monday evening, however are undefeated in conference play so far this year. Savannah StateTip: Thursday, December 15 l 5:30 pmLocation: Tuskegee, Ala.Venue: Daniel “Chappie” James ArenaScheduleRosterStatsLast Meeting: Savannah State defeated Tuskegee, 79-73 (February 19, 2022) Edward WatersTip: Saturday, December 17 l 1:00…

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SIAC News: Week 4 Basketball Honourees

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Courtesy of the SIAC: The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) has announced its men’s and women’s basketball Players of the Week. For women, Nyla Allen (Savannah State) was named Player of the Week, while Keyshuna Fair (Allen)earned Newcomer of the Week. For men, Eleik Bowles (Savannah State) was named Player of the Week, alongside Myson Lowe (Fort Valley State) who earned Newcomer of the Week, released by the league office on Tuesday. Women’s Basketball PLAYER OF THE WEEK –  Nyla Allen, Savannah State| Guard  |  R-Freshman  |  Jacksonville, FL Second year point guard Nyla Allen led the Lady Tigers to two victories this week. In Monday’s SIAC game against Central…

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