CHARLOTTE, North Carolina -- Some Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) fans will face sticker shock when booking rooms. WBTV went on HotelPlanner.com and saw rooms going for more than $400 a night. A Budget Inn was $360 a night.
"The hotels have gotten a black eye over it," Executive Director of Charlotte Area Hotel Association Sid Smith said. "Because people think the hotels are charging that rate."
Smith says third parties are booking rooms and then selling them for a much higher price. They are called Room Block Raiders. Charlotte Mayor Patrick Cannon believes this practice is an embarrassment to the city.
"That's not a good look," Cannon said. "And it gives visitors the idea or thought we aren't such a friendly city."
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Thursday, February 27, 2014
Saunders: This CIAA treasure trove fails to bring in big money at auction
RALEIGH, North Carolina -- When you bid on storage sheds without ever looking inside them, you accept that you could end up with a bunch of junk.
Sometimes, though, you can end up with a treasure.
That’s what Jerry Perry of Raleigh ended up with two years ago when the shed on which he’d bid $750 contained items that a respected appraiser said could be worth $250,000 – not enough for a villa on the French Riviera, but at least enough to feather his retirement, Perry figured.
Ever seen the TV show “Storage Wars,” on which treasure hunters bid on storage sheds that have been left by the original renters? People like Perry bid on the sheds, contents unseen. You could find yourself with a bunch of old nudie magazines, broken lava lamps, one-armed Rock’em Sock’em Robots and mildewy baby clothes.
An important find
You could also become the owner of memorabilia that one respected appraiser ranked near the Emancipation Proclamation in importance – the original 1912 documents leading to the formation of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association.
That’s what Perry found last ...
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Sometimes, though, you can end up with a treasure.
That’s what Jerry Perry of Raleigh ended up with two years ago when the shed on which he’d bid $750 contained items that a respected appraiser said could be worth $250,000 – not enough for a villa on the French Riviera, but at least enough to feather his retirement, Perry figured.
Ever seen the TV show “Storage Wars,” on which treasure hunters bid on storage sheds that have been left by the original renters? People like Perry bid on the sheds, contents unseen. You could find yourself with a bunch of old nudie magazines, broken lava lamps, one-armed Rock’em Sock’em Robots and mildewy baby clothes.
An important find
You could also become the owner of memorabilia that one respected appraiser ranked near the Emancipation Proclamation in importance – the original 1912 documents leading to the formation of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association.
That’s what Perry found last ...
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TSU Tigers Travel to Georgia Southern for the Eagle Classic
NASHVILLE,
Tennessee – The Tigers hit the road for their final non-conference tournament away
from Tiger Field. TSU will take part in the three-day Eagle Classic hosted by
Georgia Southern. The Tigers will face the host school to open and close the
tournament. Friday will consist of a single game for TSU at 4:30pm CT versus
GSU. On Saturday, the Tigers play at 10:30am versus Troy and at 12:30 against
Middle Tennessee. On the final day, TSU will open with MTSU at 9:00am and close
at 11:00am with the Eagles.
LIVE action
can be heard for all TSU games on TSUTigers.com.
Tennessee
State finished 1-4 in their first home action as they hosted the Tiger Classic.
TSU picked up a 7-5 win over Temple on Saturday evening. The Tigers dropped
games to Youngstown State (1-0), Western Michigan (3-2), Dayton (4-3) and
Indiana State (3-0).
Sophomore
Lindsey Burgess led the team by hitting .571 (8-of-14), while adding a double, a
home run and three walks. Burgess now leads the Tigers with a .375 average.
Sophomore Kiarra Freeman finished with her best weekend of the young season by
picking up seven hits in 16 at bats for a .438 average.
Freshman
Courtney Gearlds is hitting .368 and has reached base another 11 times, two
walks and nine hit-by-pitches, for a team leading .510 OBP. The nine HBP’s for
Gearlds has put her fourth in the TSU single season record book.
Junior pitcher
Shea Morris has 50 strikeouts on the season to raise her career total to 435.
Morris is just three away from tying Amanda Vaught, and is four away from
becoming the all-time leader in Tiger history. Vaught was a member of the TSU
squad from 2007-08.
Georgia
Southern (9-4)
2013 Record:
33-30
Conference:
Southern
2013 Finish:
14-9/3rd
Series Record:
First Meeting
Last Time
Played: N/A
Last Win:
N/A
Sarah Purvis
has fanned 43 batters in 39 innings as she leads the Georgia Southern staff with
4-2 record and a 1.08 earned run average. Brooke Red brings support to Purvis
(2.05) with a 4-1 record and 27 strikeouts in 27.1 innings. Marla Thompson (1-1,
2.14) completes the staff with 13 K’s in 16.1 innings of work. Taylor Rogers was
the early leader for the Eagles hitting .563 (9-for-16). Since then, Morgan
Robinson, Shelby Morrill and Kourtny Thomas have sparked the hot hitting GSU
offense. Averaging over four runs a game with a .281 batting average, the Eagles
look to the trio to lead the charge. Robinson is batting .394, while Morrill
(.355) has provided the pop with two doubles, a triple, three home runs and 10
RBI. Thomas (.314) brings added support with four bombs and 15 RBI.
Troy
(5-8-2)
2013 Record:
21-32
Conference:
Sun Belt
2013 Finish:
7-14/7th
Series Record:
0-18
Last Time
Played: 3/19/13, L, 3-7
Last Win:
N/A
Offensively,
Troy is led by a trio of hitters who are .300 or better. Ebony Wright is at the
top of the list batting .360 (9-for-25) and is followed closely by Erica Davis
(.333) who is leading with 14 hits, half of which are doubles (7). Michelle
Phelps is batting .300 and has been the main threat in run production with three
longs balls and 17 RBI. Sara Mock and Jaycee Affeldt have teamed up to throw 74
of the 99 innings for Troy. Mock is 2-1 with a 1.28 ERA in 27.1 innings. Affeldt
is 1-5 with a save, despite a 2.55 ERA in 46.2 innings. Affelt has been the
workhorse for the Trojans starting eight games and has piled up 42
strikeouts.
Middle
Tennessee (5-12)
2013 Record:
7-47
Conference:
Conference USA
2013 Finish:
1-21/9th
Series Record:
5-39
Last Time
Played: 4/21/10, L, 1-5
Last Win:
4/25/07, 5-4
MTSU features
four hitting .300 or better, led by Laura Dukes who also leads the Blue Raiders
with six doubles and 10 walks for a .517 on base percentage. Kayla Toney is
hitting .300 and tops MTSU with four home runs and 13 RBI. The main speed threat
has come from LaRi Mitchell (.302) who has team leading marks in runs (10) and
stolen bases (8). The Blue Raiders have split their time in the circle with
Jordy Fisherback (31.2 IP), Shelby Stinnett (40.1) and Caitlin McClure (41.0).
Fisherback has the top ERA at 2.87 and is 2-3, while Stinnett is 1-6 with two
saves and a 3.82 ERA. McClure
rounds out the staff at 2-3, 5.12.
rounds out the staff at 2-3, 5.12.
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AAMU Lady Bulldogs sweep Tuskegee on cold afternoon
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In the bottom half of the first inning A&M got on the score board with three runs on two hits. Moran-Rowen led the inning off with a walk, then advanced to second on a pass ball. Freshman infielder Aleah Garth then singled off a bunt to advance Moran-Rowen. The Stockton, California native then scored the Lady Bulldogs first run of the game on an Anisa Britt's single. A Golden Tiger error resulted in Garth plating a run while Britt advanced to third and then scored the third run for the Lady Bulldogs on a wild pitch.
In the top half of the third TU scored as Chante Warner doubled to score Angel Crawford.
The sixth inning saw the Golden Tigers tie the game at four. TU loaded the bases when Bria Young came to the plate and connected on a double to clear the bases tying the score at four all.
The game would not be decided in the final inning and would need to go into extras.
Once she reached base in the bottom of the eighth inning senior infielder Raven Grubbs stole second and third. A singled to left field from Moran-Rowen scored Grubbs for the game winning run.
Britt was credited with the win as she pitched all eight innings. She faced 35 batters and struck out five walking four.
A&M will travel to Birmingham, Alabama for their next contest. The Tiny Laster HBCU Classic awaits the Lady Bulldogs on Saturday, March 1, through the Sunday, March 2.
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ASU Lady Hornets Finish Ninth At South Alabama Invitational
MOBILE, Alabama -- The defending SWAC champion Alabama State women's golf team finished in ninth place in the 15-team South Alabama Invitational as the 54-hole even concluded Tuesday.Alabama State posted a team score of 318 in the 18-hole final round for a tournament score of 937.
Dismary Marquez shot four-over par 76 Tuesday to finish tied for a third with a seven-over 223.
Jenelle Kraakman shot 83 to finish with a three-round total of 239, (77-79), three shots ahead of teammate Sylvia Masango (242). Shanon Spinuzzi and Mia Campbell each shot 245 for Alabama State.
"Our women's program played closer to their potential and I was pleased with their overall performance," head coach Dr. Gary Grandison said. "If we focus on the many learning experiences from this tournament, we should continue to develop as a team."
Both the women's and men's teams will be in action Monday in the SWAC Texas Open in Alexandria, La.
Final results
Team results 1) Memphis, 300-304-301—905 (+41); 2) Jacksonville St, 303-300-304—907 (+43) 3) South Alabama, 310-300-299—909 (45); 4)Troy, 298-309-308—915 (+51); 5) Samford, 300-306-314—918 (54); 6) Eastern Kentucky, 309-305-305—919 (+55); 7) Arkansas-Little Rock 316-305-309—930 (+66); 8) Louisiana Monroe, 315-308-310—933 (+69); 9) Alabama State University, 311-308-318—937 (+73); 10) Southern Illinois, 310-312-316—938 (+74); 11) Western Kentucky, 318-311-315—944 (+80); T12) University of New Orleans, 318-326-327—981 (+117); T12) UAB, 326-322-333—981 (+117); 14) Spring Hill College, 332-347-362—1041 (177); 15) Jackson State University, 363-340-354—1057 (+193)
Individual Results
1) Leighann Cabush, UM, 73-73-74—220 (+4); 2) Anne Kathrin Albrecht, J'ville St., 73-74-75—222 (+6); T3)Dismay Marquez, ASU, 73-74-75—223 (+7); T3) Fatima Fern Cano, Troy, 73-73-77—223 (+7); T3) Maya Parsons, J'ville St., 74-75-74—223 (+7); 6) Sydney Needham, SU, 75-76-73—224 (+8); T7) Elisa Axelsen, USA, 76-75-74—225 (+9); T7) Rachel Welker, EKU, 75-75-75—225 (+9); T7) Carianne Wright, USA, 77-73-75—225 (+9); T7) Taylor McGraw, Troy, 76-73-76—225 (+9)
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Alabama State Complete Mid-Week Sweep of Youngstown State
MONTGOMERY, Alabama -- The Alabama State baseball team completed a two-game sweep of Youngstown State with an 8-3 win over the Penguins Wednesday night at the Wheeler-Watkins Baseball Complex.Freshmen Drake Hloska and Patrick Coffin combined to scatter seven hits and three runs over six innings, while positions 5-9 in the Hornets' lineup combined for seven of Alabama State's 10 hits, scoring five times and driving in seven runs.
"I was very satisfied with the effort on the mound from Drake in his first collegiate start," head coach Mervyl Melendez said. "I thought he did a pretty good job, giving up two runs in three innings, and threw the ball well. We knew Youngstown State's approach at the plate was going to be better, so Drake and Patrick, having back-to-back freshmen on the mound, did a good job and we're happy about that."
Trailing 1-0 in the second inning, Emmanuel Marrero was hit by a pitch with one out. After an infield single by Marcus Swint, Branden Castro, who tied a career-high with three hits, singled to right field, scoring Marrero. After Castro advanced to second on a wild pitch, Dexter Price's sacrifice fly scored Swint and moved Castro to third. Einar Muniz' single up the middle on a 1-2 pitch scored Castro to give the Hornets a 3-1 lead.
Tied at 3-3 in the sixth, Alabama State (8-3) regained the lead for good. Cesar Rivera singled through the left side to leadoff the inning and advanced to second on a wild pitch. After Waldyvan Estrada reached on an error and advanced to second on a wild pitch, Marrero was hit by a pitch to load the bases. Rivera then scored on a fielder's choice, followed by an RBI single by Castro, scoring Marrero. Swint, who reached on a fielder's choice, scored on a throwing error for a 6-3 ASU lead.
The Hornets added a pair of runs in the seventh on two-out, two-run double by Marrero.
"We picked our spots tonight to have three good offensive innings," Melendez said. "It was a very good job by the bottom of the lineup. One at bat that stands out was Einar's hit up the middle (an RBI single in the second inning) with two outs. It was a productive at bat. It was good see Branden get three hits and a pair of RBI to set the tone for us. He'd been struggling a bit at the plate, but I think he's finding his groove now."
Alabama State begins Southwestern Athletic Conference play at home this weekend against Mississippi Valley State in a pair of doubleheaders Saturday and Sunday. First pitch each day is at 1 p.m. at the Wheeler-Watkins Baseball Complex.
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Watch Thursday's CIAA Baskeball Tournament Live @ Livestream
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association is proud to announce the seeding for the 2014 Men's and Women's Basketball Championship, February 25 through March 1, at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, N.C. Tournament tickets are still available for purchase by visiting the Ticketmaster website.
Women's Bracket | Men's Bracket
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Women's Bracket | Men's Bracket
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Thursday, February 27
Men’s Quarterfinals
#1S Livingstone vs. Saint Augustine's 4S/5N/6S 1:00 p.m.
#1N Bowie State vs. Johnson C. Smith 4N/5S/6N 3:00 p.m.
#2N Lincoln (PA) vs. #3S Fayetteville State 7:00 p.m.
#2S Winston-Salem State vs. #3N Elizabeth City State 9:00 p.m.
Friday, February 28
Women’s Semifinals
Virginia Union vs. Fayetteville State, 1:00 p.m.
Virginia State vs. Shaw, 3:00 p.m.
Virginia Union vs. Fayetteville State, 1:00 p.m.
Virginia State vs. Shaw, 3:00 p.m.
Men’s Semifinals
7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 1
Women’s Championship - 5:00 p.m.
Men’s Championship - 8:30 p.m.
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