GREENWOOD, Mississippi — The Southern men’s basketball team arrived here undefeated in Southwestern Athletic Conference play to meet a Mississippi Valley State team that was winless in the league.
Neither team looked the way it had coming in Wednesday night as the spirited Delta Devils built a 15-point halftime lead and made a series of big plays down the stretch to thwart a strong Jaguars comeback. MVSU prevailed 72-64 at the Leflore County Civic Center.
“My fear about this group is about whether they’re going to be consistent, whether they’re going to stay in the moment and focus on the next game,” Southern coach Roman Banks said. “When we came out I could feel we didn’t have our edge. I could feel it in warm-ups.”
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Scheduling quirk prevents MEAC leaders Morgan State, Savannah State from playing
BALTIMORE, Maryland -- The only two teams with undefeated records in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference this season -- Morgan State and Savannah State -- won't play each other until possibly the conference tournament.
With 13 teams in the league and limited room in the MEAC schedule, each conference team plays 11 opponents at least once and five opponents twice in home-and-away games.
That leaves each team failing to face one league opponent, and for the Bears (6-10 overall and 4-0 in the MEAC), that means no games with Savannah State (7-12, 5-0) in the regular season. It’s a scheduling quirk that bugs coach Todd Bozeman.
“I’m one of those guys that thinks we should all play each other at least once, and the rest of it they can figure out,” he said Wednesday afternoon. “It’s not like I’m sitting here saying, ‘Man, I wish we could play them.’ I’m not doing that, but I am one of those guys that think we should all play each other once. We didn’t play Bethune[-Cookman for ...
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With 13 teams in the league and limited room in the MEAC schedule, each conference team plays 11 opponents at least once and five opponents twice in home-and-away games.
That leaves each team failing to face one league opponent, and for the Bears (6-10 overall and 4-0 in the MEAC), that means no games with Savannah State (7-12, 5-0) in the regular season. It’s a scheduling quirk that bugs coach Todd Bozeman.
“I’m one of those guys that thinks we should all play each other at least once, and the rest of it they can figure out,” he said Wednesday afternoon. “It’s not like I’m sitting here saying, ‘Man, I wish we could play them.’ I’m not doing that, but I am one of those guys that think we should all play each other once. We didn’t play Bethune[-Cookman for ...
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Attorney for Jonathan Ferrell’s Family Discusses Non-Indictment of Randall Kerrick
The late Jonathan Ferrell senior photo 6'-1"/200 Courtesy: FAMU Athletics |
Kerrick is responsible for the death of Ferrell after he shot the former FAMU football player 12 times.
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Top spot at stake for Southern women
ITTA BENA, Mississippi -- The winner of the women’s basketball game between Southern and Mississippi Valley State on Wednesday night will have sole possession of first place in the Southwestern Athletic Conference.
The Jaguars (8-5 overall) are 5-0 and have a half-game lead over the Delta Devils (5-10, 4-0). Tip-off is 5:30 p.m. in Greenwood, Miss.
There’s still a long way to go in the 18-game conference schedule, but nonetheless there are added stakes in this game.
“It grabs our attention,” Southern center Jasmine Jefferson said. “It’s an equal opportunity to see who’s the best, who wants it more.”
The Jaguars lead the SWAC in scoring (76.2 points per game) and field-goal percentage (44.0). MVSU is seventh in ...
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The Jaguars (8-5 overall) are 5-0 and have a half-game lead over the Delta Devils (5-10, 4-0). Tip-off is 5:30 p.m. in Greenwood, Miss.
There’s still a long way to go in the 18-game conference schedule, but nonetheless there are added stakes in this game.
“It grabs our attention,” Southern center Jasmine Jefferson said. “It’s an equal opportunity to see who’s the best, who wants it more.”
The Jaguars lead the SWAC in scoring (76.2 points per game) and field-goal percentage (44.0). MVSU is seventh in ...
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Shepherd, Prejean Win Titles At Texas A&M Invitational
COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Hurdler Michael Prejean and high jumper Pierre Shepherd took home top honors this past weekend at the Texas A&M 12-Team Invitational at the McFerrin Athletic Center.
After a slow start in the preliminary round of the 60-meter hurdles in which Prejean finished fifth, the Houston native turned it around in the finals with a first-place time of 8.12. Shepherd captured his second consecutive first place honor this season as he tied for first with a jump of 6-8.25 while Sorone Batiste finished fourth with a time of 1:55.51 in the 800.
The mile relay team also lowered its time from the previous week with a third-place finish of 3:17.74 in the meet's fastest heat.
The Panthers return to action on Jan. 31 at the Howie Ryan Invitational in Houston on the University of Houston campus.
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The Rivalry Continues: N.C. A&T vs. NCCU
North Carolina A&T (6-12, 2-1 MEAC) at N.C. Central (11-5, 2-1
MEAC)
Date: January 22, 2014
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Facility: McDougald-McLendon Gymnasium
Series: A&T leads 75-67
Radio: ESPN Radio (1200, 1230, 1320 AM); Play-by-Play: Spencer Turkin
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Game Notes: NCCU vs. NC A&T (PDF)
Roster Sheet: NCCU vs. NC A&T (PDF)
A&T Game Notes
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PROBABLE STARTERS: G Jeremy Underwood (6-0, 185, Sr., 8.1
ppg, 3.1 apg, 3.1 rpg); G Lamont Middleton (6-3, 205, Sr., 17.1 ppg, 4.6 rpg,
2.6 apg); G Richaud Pack (6-3, 183, Sr., 17.7 ppg, 4.2 rpg, 1.4 apg) F Bruce
Beckford (6-7, 215, 12.2 ppg, 7.6 rpg); C Bryan Akinkugbe (6-9, 225, Jr., 5.1
ppg, 3.3 rpg).
Aggies Overview: A&T heads into a hostile environment on its first two-game winning streak of the season. In recent home wins over NJIT and Delaware State, the Aggies received outstanding performances from senior guards Richaud Pack and Jeremy Underwood. Pack scored 52 points on 59.1 percent shooting (13-for-22) from the field and 7-for-13 shooting from 3-point range. The 6-3 guard also grabbed 10 rebounds. Underwood scored 32 points on 9-for-14 shooting from beyond the 3-point arc. He also had eight rebounds and eight assists up against just four turnovers. The Aggies will need a strong performance from both men over the next three games as the Aggies face N.C. Central, Morgan State and Coppin State. Those three teams have a combined MEAC record of 10-3. The good news for the Aggies is that two of those games are at home and the other is 50 miles away in Durham.
NCCU Overview: The Eagles come into conference play as one of the favorites in the MEAC. They were 15-1 in the league last season and own the conference’s best RPI rating this season. The Eagles had an impressive non-conference season with wins over N.C. State and Winthrop and overtime wins over Old Dominion and Appalachian State. The Eagles are under the leadership of fifth-year coach LeVelle Moton who is 5-2 against the Aggies in his career. He also played in the rivalry where he led the Eagles to a 3-1 record over A&T during his playing career. The Eagles have one of the best backcourts in the conference with Jeremy Ingram leading the league in scoring (19.3 ppg) and Chapman leading the MEAC in assists (7.0 apg).
Potential Star: Tonight’s matchup includes two of the best scorers in the MEAC in N.C. Central’s Jeremy Ingram and A&T’s Richaud Pack. If Pack can continue to get to the free throw line and put up big points, he could outscore Ingram and lead A&T to victory.
News & Notes:
• Jeremy Underwood has found his rhythm from 3-point range. The Washington, D.C., senior is 16-for-24 from 3-point range in his last five games and ranks second in the conference in 3-point percentage (.406).
• The Aggies are just 1-5 against the Eagles in MEAC play since the Eagles rejoined the conference in 2010.
• The Aggies defeated the Eagles in the MEAC tournament quarterfinals last season. It was the first time the two rivals faced each other in the MEAC tournament. NCCU’s 42 points was also its lowest point total in the 142-game series.
From the coach:
“This particular period is very important for us. We’re playing three upper echelon teams in the MEAC in Morgan State, Coppin State and (North Carolina) Central. By the end of this month, we’ll have a good feel for what type of team we have.”
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Date: January 22, 2014
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Facility: McDougald-McLendon Gymnasium
Series: A&T leads 75-67
Radio: ESPN Radio (1200, 1230, 1320 AM); Play-by-Play: Spencer Turkin
Listen online: triadsports.com
Game Notes: NCCU vs. NC A&T (PDF)
Roster Sheet: NCCU vs. NC A&T (PDF)
A&T Game Notes
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Aggies Overview: A&T heads into a hostile environment on its first two-game winning streak of the season. In recent home wins over NJIT and Delaware State, the Aggies received outstanding performances from senior guards Richaud Pack and Jeremy Underwood. Pack scored 52 points on 59.1 percent shooting (13-for-22) from the field and 7-for-13 shooting from 3-point range. The 6-3 guard also grabbed 10 rebounds. Underwood scored 32 points on 9-for-14 shooting from beyond the 3-point arc. He also had eight rebounds and eight assists up against just four turnovers. The Aggies will need a strong performance from both men over the next three games as the Aggies face N.C. Central, Morgan State and Coppin State. Those three teams have a combined MEAC record of 10-3. The good news for the Aggies is that two of those games are at home and the other is 50 miles away in Durham.
NCCU Overview: The Eagles come into conference play as one of the favorites in the MEAC. They were 15-1 in the league last season and own the conference’s best RPI rating this season. The Eagles had an impressive non-conference season with wins over N.C. State and Winthrop and overtime wins over Old Dominion and Appalachian State. The Eagles are under the leadership of fifth-year coach LeVelle Moton who is 5-2 against the Aggies in his career. He also played in the rivalry where he led the Eagles to a 3-1 record over A&T during his playing career. The Eagles have one of the best backcourts in the conference with Jeremy Ingram leading the league in scoring (19.3 ppg) and Chapman leading the MEAC in assists (7.0 apg).
Potential Star: Tonight’s matchup includes two of the best scorers in the MEAC in N.C. Central’s Jeremy Ingram and A&T’s Richaud Pack. If Pack can continue to get to the free throw line and put up big points, he could outscore Ingram and lead A&T to victory.
News & Notes:
• Jeremy Underwood has found his rhythm from 3-point range. The Washington, D.C., senior is 16-for-24 from 3-point range in his last five games and ranks second in the conference in 3-point percentage (.406).
• The Aggies are just 1-5 against the Eagles in MEAC play since the Eagles rejoined the conference in 2010.
• The Aggies defeated the Eagles in the MEAC tournament quarterfinals last season. It was the first time the two rivals faced each other in the MEAC tournament. NCCU’s 42 points was also its lowest point total in the 142-game series.
From the coach:
“This particular period is very important for us. We’re playing three upper echelon teams in the MEAC in Morgan State, Coppin State and (North Carolina) Central. By the end of this month, we’ll have a good feel for what type of team we have.”
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Fisk Bulldogs' Cameron Lewis Wins NAIA Div. I National Award
CAMERON LEWIS 6'-3"/175 Nashville, Tennessee |
"This is huge for Fisk and our conference," said Lewis. "To be honest I am surprised that someone from a smalll school like Fisk would be recognized at this level. Coach (Jay) Smith told me that he has heard from some adminstrators about this. I think he is more excited than I am. My mother is very excited too. I can't express what this means."
Lewis, a native of Nashville, Tenn., averaged 29.5 points, nine rebounds and 5.5 assists to carry the Bulldogs to a pair of Gulf Coast Athletic Conference victories last week. In a 96-87 win against Voorhees (S.C.) on Jan. 13, the junior guard shot 50 percent (4-for-8) from 3-point range en route to a season-high 33 points. He was also a perfect 9-for-9 at the free throw line in the contest. Against Dillard (La.) on Jan. 18, Lewis continued his stellar play, tallying his seventh double-double of the season with 26 points and 11 rebounds. He finished the game three assists shy of his second triple-double of the season. Fisk's NAIA All American has been out since December. Lewis can't wait until he gets back
"I wish Darrell was out there with me," said Lewis. I share this award with the team but especially him. He has pushed me hard over the years. I would love to see him win one when he gets back and we go on a roll.
On the year, Lewis ranks fifth nationally in total assists (93) and total steals (49), while also ranking 10th in points per game (21.8).
NOMINEES: Latraius Mosley, Life (Ga.); William Nelson, LSU Shreveport (La.); Dominique Rambo, SAGU (Texas); Kyle Teichmann, Freed-Hardeman (Tenn.); Charlie Wallrapp, Benedictine (Kan.); Garrett Neilan, Hope International (Calif.); D.d. Joiner, Rio Grande (Ohio); Antonio Snow, Montana Tech; Luke Miller, Emmanuel (Ga.); Stephen Coles, West Virginia Tech.
2013-14 NAIA DIVISION I MEN'S BASKETBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
Week 1 (Jan. 7): Dominique Rambo, SAGU (Texas)
Week 2 (Jan. 14): Phillip Miller, Wiley (Texas)
Week 3 (Jan. 21): Cameron Lewis, Fisk (Tenn.)
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Gulf South Conference ponders reduction of fields, return to on-campus sites for postseason play
The NCAA has passed a rule permitting "conference challenge tournaments" - i.e., a weekend doubleheader between GSC and SIAC schools - in addition to the 26.
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama -- The regular season could become even more vitally important for Gulf South Conference teams.
The presidents of GSC institutions will soon vote on a proposal that would alter the conference's championship format, including a return to on-campus sites for postseason play.
The GSC directors of athletics approved a task-force proposal last week at a league meeting that would continue an eight-team basketball tournament for men and women, but have only six participating teams in postseason soccer, tennis, volleyball, softball and basketball. Golf and cross-country would not be impacted, as they don't play regular-season conference schedules.
The basketball tournament, being held this year at a neutral site (March 6-9 at Birmingham's Samford University), would hold its first-round games at ...
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ASU Lady Rams demolish Paine, Golden Rams pull away late
ALBANY, Georgia -- Junior point guard Mecca Frost had 15 points and five assists, and sophomore guard Keidra Green added 15 points and five rebounds to lead the Albany State Lady Rams to an 82-69 victory over the Paine College Lady Lions, while men’s senior forward Jamorris Gaines scored 25 points and grabbed six rebounds to lead the Albany State Golden Rams to a 78-68 win over the Paine College Lions. With the win, the Lady Rams improves to 12-3 overall, 7-1 in the SIAC and ASU’s mens team improves to 8-8 overall and 5-3 in the SIAC. The Lady Rams are now in first place in the SIAC East Division. Paine falls to 7-9, 3-4.
The Lady Rams were never seriously challenged during the contest. With the score tied at two at the 17:22 mark, Albany State went on a 21-3 run to take a 23-5 lead with 12:53 left in the half. A basket by Dominique Bryant gave the ASU a 44-21 advantage at intermission.
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The Lady Rams were never seriously challenged during the contest. With the score tied at two at the 17:22 mark, Albany State went on a 21-3 run to take a 23-5 lead with 12:53 left in the half. A basket by Dominique Bryant gave the ASU a 44-21 advantage at intermission.
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LU's De'jah Taylor Named CIAA Women's Basketball Rookie of the Week
#55 De'jah Taylor Courtesy: The Lincoln University |
Freshman forward De'jah Taylor (Nanuet, NY/Paramus Catholic Regional) set a career-high in points in back-to-back CIAA games this past week for the Lady Lions. She led the Lincoln bench with 11 points and two blocks against Shaw. Then in their CIAA Northern Divisional opener against Bowie State Taylor paced the Lady Lions matching her stats from her previous game with 11 points and two blocks.
This is Taylor's first ever CIAA Women's Basketball Rookie of the Week award. The Lions travel to Elizabeth City State University on Wednesday, before hosting Virginia Union on Saturday.
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Alabama A&M product Jamaal Johnson-Webb signs future contract with Buffalo Bills
BUFFALO, New York -- When spring mini-camps roll around, former Alabama A&M standout Jamaal Johnson-Webb will have an opportunity to earn a spot on the Buffalo Bills' 53-man roster.
Signed to the team's practice squad in early December, Johnson-Webb was one of seven players to sign future contracts, following the Bills' 34-20 loss to New England in its season-finale this past Sunday, according to ESPN.
Johnson-Webb, a 6-foot-6, 315-pound offensive lineman signed a rookie free agent deal with the Arizona Cardinals after not being taken in the 2013 NFL Draft.
Charlotte NAACP: No indictment in officer-involved Jonathan Ferrell shooting 'despicable'
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina -- The head of the Charlotte branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) says the refusal to indict a Charlotte police officer, accused in a deadly shooting of an unarmed man, is "despicable."
On Tuesday evening, a Mecklenburg County Grand Jury declined to indict Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department Officer Randall Kerrick on charges of voluntary manslaughter in the September 14 shooting death of Jonathan Ferrell.
Prosecutors from North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper's office sought the indictment based on an investigation conducted by the State Bureau of Investigation as well as a separate investigation conducted by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.
Investigators told WBTV that Officer Kerrick fired his weapon 12 times and struck Ferrell 10 times, resulting in his death.
On Tuesday, a Grand Jury asked the District Attorney for a lesser charge than voluntary manslaughter.
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Charlotte officer not indicted in death of Jonathan Ferrell
Grand Jury Refuses to Indict in Shooting of Former FAMU Football Player
On Tuesday evening, a Mecklenburg County Grand Jury declined to indict Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department Officer Randall Kerrick on charges of voluntary manslaughter in the September 14 shooting death of Jonathan Ferrell.
Prosecutors from North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper's office sought the indictment based on an investigation conducted by the State Bureau of Investigation as well as a separate investigation conducted by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.
Investigators told WBTV that Officer Kerrick fired his weapon 12 times and struck Ferrell 10 times, resulting in his death.
On Tuesday, a Grand Jury asked the District Attorney for a lesser charge than voluntary manslaughter.
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Charlotte officer not indicted in death of Jonathan Ferrell
Grand Jury Refuses to Indict in Shooting of Former FAMU Football Player
Grand jury asks for lesser charge for officer accused in shooting of former FAMU Student-Athlete Jonathan Ferrell
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina -- In a rare and unexpected move, a grand jury declined to indict Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officer Randall Kerrick for voluntary manslaughter Tuesday, instead asking prosecutors to submit a lesser charge.
The defense claimed victory. The attorney general said his office planned to bring the charges against Kerrick before the grand jury again because some members of Tuesday’s panel were missing.
The number of absences and whether they had anything to do with the Kerrick case are not known. What is clear is that enough grand jury members felt the evidence presented against Kerrick did not support the manslaughter charge.
And they said so in writing.
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The defense claimed victory. The attorney general said his office planned to bring the charges against Kerrick before the grand jury again because some members of Tuesday’s panel were missing.
The number of absences and whether they had anything to do with the Kerrick case are not known. What is clear is that enough grand jury members felt the evidence presented against Kerrick did not support the manslaughter charge.
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Head coach Derrick Burroughs leaving Lane College
COACH DERRICK BURROUGHS |
Burroughs informed his team at around 4 p.m. Tuesday.
He will work for Harold Jackson, who was hired Jan. 14 as the new coach at Jackson State.
Jackson and Burroughs have been friends for about 15 years and worked together coaching arena football, and they wanted to work together again when they got the chance.
Burroughs coached Lane from 2010 to 2013. The Dragons did not win in his first year, but they increased their win total every year after that. They won four games in 2011, five in 2012 and six in 2013.
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Tuesday, January 21, 2014
Southern's Jenkins sets indoor mark in the 60m at Houston
SPRINTER DEVIN JENKINS |
That’s in large part to the sophomore from Hawaii winning first place in the 60m as Southern University opened the 2014 season at the University of Houston Invitational Friday.
Jenkins’ time of 6.68 in the prelims was an explosive start to the indoor season, but his 6.67 in the finals set the standard for what could be a memorable 2014 campaign.
“When Devin ran 6.68, my first reaction was he is going to run 9.90 in the 100m when the season is over,” Johnson said.
Other notable performances were Sherrelle Jordan falling .01 away from her personal best in the hurdles.
Georgeanna Felder posted a third place finish in the women’s weight throw with a distance of 15.92m.
Southern returns to action at the KMS Invitational hosted by Southern Mississippi Jan. 30 in the Birmingham CrossPlex.
“I am very excited for this group and cant wait to see them achieve their goals for this season.”
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N.C. A&T Smith Late 3-Pointer Lifts Aggies Over DSU Hornets
GREENSBORO, North Carolina -- Redshirt junior Debbie Smith came to the rescue with 42 seconds remaining in the game by nailing a 3-pointer to lift the North Carolina A&T women’s basketball team to a 50-47 win over Delaware State, Monday evening at Corbett Sports Center.
With the win A&T (12-3, 2-1 MEAC) remained perfect at Corbett Sports Center while handing Delaware State (4-13, 0-6) its fourth straight loss.
A pair of free throws by Delaware State tied the game at 47 with 47 seconds left in the game. Smith who struggled from behind the arc all game, missing her previous five attempts unleashed an open 3-pointer thanks to a pass from the post by Aprill McRae to secure the game-winning basket.
“I felt confident about the shot when it left my hands,” Smith said. “I tried to stay relaxed because on all of my other shots I wasn’t relaxed. I was thinking I have to hit this shot because we needed this win.”
But it was the Hornets who were on the verge of handing the Aggies an upset. DSU took a 23-14 halftime lead over A&T, holding the Aggies to their fewest points in a half this season. The Aggies struggled from the field in the first half and was just 6-for-32 (18.8 percent) from the field. Faced with one of its worst opening halves of the season, A&T knew that it had work to in the second half.
“At halftime coach told us that we needed to come out with more confidence,” Smith said about Coach Robinson’s halftime speech. “We just needed to settle down and play the way that we know how to.”
The Aggies took heed of Robinson’s words and opened the second half on an 11-2 run to tie the game at 25 with 15:35 remaining. A&T remained ahead of DSU and put together another 15-7 rally, capped off by a 3-pointer from Christina Carter to take the 40-32 lead at the 7:56 mark.
DSU took advantage of a few missed shots by A&T and found it trailing the Aggies 47-44 after Deanna Harmon made a jumper. Harmon was fouled on the play and nailed the extra basket at the line to slice the Aggies lead to 47-45 with 1:17 remaining. After Smith gave the Aggies the 50-47 edge, the Hornets were unable to connect on a 3-pointer at the buzzer to tie the game.
Carter led the Aggies with 16 points. She was 6-for-12 from the field, including a pair of three’s. She also led A&T with five assists and grabbed six rebounds. McRae finished with 11 points and was 5-for-7 from the field. Ross recorded nine rebounds and added nine points. Smith also finished with nine points and tallied seven boards.
Raven Bankston led all scorers with 20 points. Tierra Hawkins recorded a double-double with 11 points and 15 rebounds. Harmon rounded out the double-digit scoring for the Hornets with 10 points and six rebounds.
A&T will visit North Carolina Central on Wednesday, Jan. 22 for a MEAC game beginning at 5:30 p.m.
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With the win A&T (12-3, 2-1 MEAC) remained perfect at Corbett Sports Center while handing Delaware State (4-13, 0-6) its fourth straight loss.
A pair of free throws by Delaware State tied the game at 47 with 47 seconds left in the game. Smith who struggled from behind the arc all game, missing her previous five attempts unleashed an open 3-pointer thanks to a pass from the post by Aprill McRae to secure the game-winning basket.
“I felt confident about the shot when it left my hands,” Smith said. “I tried to stay relaxed because on all of my other shots I wasn’t relaxed. I was thinking I have to hit this shot because we needed this win.”
But it was the Hornets who were on the verge of handing the Aggies an upset. DSU took a 23-14 halftime lead over A&T, holding the Aggies to their fewest points in a half this season. The Aggies struggled from the field in the first half and was just 6-for-32 (18.8 percent) from the field. Faced with one of its worst opening halves of the season, A&T knew that it had work to in the second half.
“At halftime coach told us that we needed to come out with more confidence,” Smith said about Coach Robinson’s halftime speech. “We just needed to settle down and play the way that we know how to.”
The Aggies took heed of Robinson’s words and opened the second half on an 11-2 run to tie the game at 25 with 15:35 remaining. A&T remained ahead of DSU and put together another 15-7 rally, capped off by a 3-pointer from Christina Carter to take the 40-32 lead at the 7:56 mark.
DSU took advantage of a few missed shots by A&T and found it trailing the Aggies 47-44 after Deanna Harmon made a jumper. Harmon was fouled on the play and nailed the extra basket at the line to slice the Aggies lead to 47-45 with 1:17 remaining. After Smith gave the Aggies the 50-47 edge, the Hornets were unable to connect on a 3-pointer at the buzzer to tie the game.
Carter led the Aggies with 16 points. She was 6-for-12 from the field, including a pair of three’s. She also led A&T with five assists and grabbed six rebounds. McRae finished with 11 points and was 5-for-7 from the field. Ross recorded nine rebounds and added nine points. Smith also finished with nine points and tallied seven boards.
Raven Bankston led all scorers with 20 points. Tierra Hawkins recorded a double-double with 11 points and 15 rebounds. Harmon rounded out the double-digit scoring for the Hornets with 10 points and six rebounds.
A&T will visit North Carolina Central on Wednesday, Jan. 22 for a MEAC game beginning at 5:30 p.m.
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WSSU's Campbell starting to silence hometown critics
#4 Kerry Campbell Courtesy: WSSU Rams Athletics |
WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina -- Playing college basketball in your hometown isn’t always easy.
Kerry Campbell, a point guard at Winston-Salem State, knows that and is aware of the pressure it brings.
“I definitely hear it from my friends who come to the games and even from my family,” said Campbell, a 5-8 sophomore who previously starred at Winston-Salem Prep.
“My uncles and my dad (Kerry Sr.) are my biggest critics, so I hear it a lot, but that’s OK. Maybe, if I’m getting more playing time, more people will come watch me play.”
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Virginia Union Names Mark James Head Football Coach
RICHMOND, Virginia -- Virginia Union University has named Mark James as the 26th Head Football Coach in the school's history, it was announced at a press conference held on Tuesday, January 21, in the Belgium Building on the VUU campus in Richmond, Va.
James had served as the Panthers' defensive line coach for the past two seasons.
James has made several coaching stops along his way to Virginia Union. He was a Head Coach for nine years at two major high schools in south Florida. James was able to build powerhouse programs that gained national recognition for producing some of the top division I prospects and several NFL players.
In his tenure he has worked with a number of successful coaches and future and present NFL players. His list of NFL players coached includes Patrick Simms, Louis Holmes, Stanley Mcglover, Leonard Hankerson, Major Harris, Hanik Milligan, Daryl Mcglover and Super bowl winning Josh Bynes.
He started his coaching career as a high school defensive assistant at Coconut Creek in 1997. In 1998, James made the decision to attend Virginia Union University after transferring from University of Louisville. Upon graduation from Virginia Union University in 2000, he returned back to the south Florida area to return to his coaching pathway.
James was the Head coach at Dillard High in 2004-2005. From 2005-2011 he was the Head coach at Boyd Anderson where James won three district championships and lead the team to become the school's all-time winningest football coach.
James has also had short stints at Norfolk State University (Linebackers) and St. Paul's College in 2011 (Offensive Coordinator). His thumb print in south Florida athletics is that he is known for placing the most players in college in an eight-year period than any other program in the state of Florida.
James was a defensive lineman at University of Louisville from 1990-1993 and Virginia Union University from 1998-2000.
He earned a degree in history from VUU in 2000. James was named the National VUU Alumni of the Year in 2007. He earned his Masters degree in educational leadership from Florida Atlantic University and is scheduled to earn his PhD in higher education administration in June of 2014.
James is married to Adia Middleton-James (Former two-sport athlete at VUU '99). He and his wife Adia have three children, Dane, Malik, and Mark Jr.
Coach Seasons
MARK JAMES 2014
Michael Bailey 2009-13
Greg Richardson 2008
Arrington Jones III 2004-07
Willard Bailey 1995-2003
Harold Jackson 1994
Mel Rose 1993
Henry Lattimore 1993-94
Richard Macon/Willie Spence 1993
Joe Taylor 1984-91
Willard Bailey 1971-83
"Tricky" Tom Harris 1950-70
Bernard Smith 1949
Sam Taylor 1945-48
Henry Hucles 1926-42
Thomas W. Harvey 1924-25
Harold D. Martin 1921-23
Lt. H.L. Harris 1918-20
Wesley A. Daniel 1917
S.M.F. Fisher 1915-16
James E. Garner 1913-14
Harry E. Barco 1911-12
Wesley A. Stevens 1908-10
John W. Barco 1904-07
Harry E. Barco 1903
F.C. Dickey 1902
J.R.L. Diggs 1900-01
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James had served as the Panthers' defensive line coach for the past two seasons.
James has made several coaching stops along his way to Virginia Union. He was a Head Coach for nine years at two major high schools in south Florida. James was able to build powerhouse programs that gained national recognition for producing some of the top division I prospects and several NFL players.
In his tenure he has worked with a number of successful coaches and future and present NFL players. His list of NFL players coached includes Patrick Simms, Louis Holmes, Stanley Mcglover, Leonard Hankerson, Major Harris, Hanik Milligan, Daryl Mcglover and Super bowl winning Josh Bynes.
He started his coaching career as a high school defensive assistant at Coconut Creek in 1997. In 1998, James made the decision to attend Virginia Union University after transferring from University of Louisville. Upon graduation from Virginia Union University in 2000, he returned back to the south Florida area to return to his coaching pathway.
James was the Head coach at Dillard High in 2004-2005. From 2005-2011 he was the Head coach at Boyd Anderson where James won three district championships and lead the team to become the school's all-time winningest football coach.
James has also had short stints at Norfolk State University (Linebackers) and St. Paul's College in 2011 (Offensive Coordinator). His thumb print in south Florida athletics is that he is known for placing the most players in college in an eight-year period than any other program in the state of Florida.
James was a defensive lineman at University of Louisville from 1990-1993 and Virginia Union University from 1998-2000.
He earned a degree in history from VUU in 2000. James was named the National VUU Alumni of the Year in 2007. He earned his Masters degree in educational leadership from Florida Atlantic University and is scheduled to earn his PhD in higher education administration in June of 2014.
James is married to Adia Middleton-James (Former two-sport athlete at VUU '99). He and his wife Adia have three children, Dane, Malik, and Mark Jr.
Coach Seasons
MARK JAMES 2014
Michael Bailey 2009-13
Greg Richardson 2008
Arrington Jones III 2004-07
Willard Bailey 1995-2003
Harold Jackson 1994
Mel Rose 1993
Henry Lattimore 1993-94
Richard Macon/Willie Spence 1993
Joe Taylor 1984-91
Willard Bailey 1971-83
"Tricky" Tom Harris 1950-70
Bernard Smith 1949
Sam Taylor 1945-48
Henry Hucles 1926-42
Thomas W. Harvey 1924-25
Harold D. Martin 1921-23
Lt. H.L. Harris 1918-20
Wesley A. Daniel 1917
S.M.F. Fisher 1915-16
James E. Garner 1913-14
Harry E. Barco 1911-12
Wesley A. Stevens 1908-10
John W. Barco 1904-07
Harry E. Barco 1903
F.C. Dickey 1902
J.R.L. Diggs 1900-01
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Bozeman continues to deliver consistency for Morgan hoops program
HEAD COACH TODD BOZEMAN MORGAN STATE BEARS Courtesy: MSU Athletics |
BALTIMORE, Maryland -- When the word consistency is brought up in regards to Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference basketball, Todd Bozeman and his Morgan State men’s basketball program certainly comes to mind immediately and for a good reason.
The Bears have participated in five of the last seven MEAC Tournament championships, captured back-to-back MEAC Titles, and made appearances in the NIT and two NCAA Tournaments.
It’s not just the March success that indicates Morgan State is a consistent program. The Bears have been among the Top Five ranked teams in the MEAC standings for five of the past seven years, including three MEAC regular season titles and a pair of MEAC championships in that span. It’s truly a remarkable statistic considering the turnover that occurs every season.
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Black, Bears hold off Hampton for win, 80-71
HAMPTON, Virginia -- Justin Black scored 24 points, grabbed eight rebounds and had four steals as Morgan State topped Hampton 80-71 Monday night at the HU Convocation Center.
Ian Chiles added 17 points, 10 rebounds and four blocks for Morgan State (6-10, 4-0 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference) while Anthony Hubbard finished with 12 points and eight boards. Donte Pretlow added 10 points off the bench.
Ian Chiles added 17 points, 10 rebounds and four blocks for Morgan State (6-10, 4-0 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference) while Anthony Hubbard finished with 12 points and eight boards. Donte Pretlow added 10 points off the bench.
After Jervon Pressley's three-point play pulled Hampton (8-10, 3-2) within 51-49 nearly 8 minutes into the second half, the Bears used a 15-5 run to open up a 12-point lead with 6:58 to play. Du'Vaughn Maxwell scored six points, and Brian Darden four, as Hampton used a 12-4 spurt to pull within 70-66 with 36 seconds to play. Morgan State went 8 of 8 from the free throw line from that point to seal the victory.
Maxwell finished with 20 points, 12 rebounds, two steals and three blocked shots. Darden, who scored nine points in the final 50 seconds, finished with 12.
The Pirates shot 31.1 percent (19-for-61) from the floor and hit just six of 22 3-pointers (27.3 percent). Hampton also out-rebounded Morgan State 45-44.
Morgan State held a 50-22 edge in points in the paint, and the Bears shot 45.3 percent (29-for-64) from the floor, making three of their nine 3-pointers. The Bears also scored 22 points off turnovers, compared to 12 for Hampton.
The Bears return to action on the road next weekend when they tipoff against North Carolina A&T on Saturday (Jan. 25) at 6 p.m., followed by a matchup at North Carolina Central on Monday (Jan. 27) at 7:30 p.m.
Bear Notes
+ MSU shot 70.4 percent (19-27) from the free throw line - it was the second highest free throw shooting percentage for the Bears this season
+ The Bears collected a season-high 44 rebounds
+ MSU committed a season-high 29 fouls
+ Ian Chiles recorded his first double-double (pts & rebs) of the season
+ The Bears improved to 6-0 when leading with 3:00 left.
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The Pirates shot 31.1 percent (19-for-61) from the floor and hit just six of 22 3-pointers (27.3 percent). Hampton also out-rebounded Morgan State 45-44.
Morgan State held a 50-22 edge in points in the paint, and the Bears shot 45.3 percent (29-for-64) from the floor, making three of their nine 3-pointers. The Bears also scored 22 points off turnovers, compared to 12 for Hampton.
The Bears return to action on the road next weekend when they tipoff against North Carolina A&T on Saturday (Jan. 25) at 6 p.m., followed by a matchup at North Carolina Central on Monday (Jan. 27) at 7:30 p.m.
Bear Notes
+ MSU shot 70.4 percent (19-27) from the free throw line - it was the second highest free throw shooting percentage for the Bears this season
+ The Bears collected a season-high 44 rebounds
+ MSU committed a season-high 29 fouls
+ Ian Chiles recorded his first double-double (pts & rebs) of the season
+ The Bears improved to 6-0 when leading with 3:00 left.
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Uh–Oh! Comegy is named the 16th head coach of the MVSU football team; Blake Gaines, Director of University Bands
HEAD COACH RICK COMEGY (r) MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY DELTA DEVILS (Courtesy: MVSU Athletics) |
The school announced the hiring of the 60-year-old Comegy on Tuesday. He was fired by Jackson State in December despite a 55-35 record over eight seasons, including an 8-4 mark last season.
He wasn't unemployed for long, landing at a rival school about 100 miles away.
Comegy, who has a career record of 164-86 over 22 seasons at Tuskegee, Cheyney, Central State and Jackson State, will try to turn around a Mississippi Valley State program that has historically struggled. The Delta Devils have the Southwestern Athletic Conference's smallest athletic budget.
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Today, Mississippi Valley hired two bookends...Rick Comegy and Blake Gaines! Regardless of the budgetary challenges at Valley, these two cornerstones will raise the Valley to championship statue in short order. Congratulations to the Mississippi Valley State University Delta Devils family for these monster hires! Go Delta Devils! Go SWAC!!
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JSU Men’s Basketball Snaps Losing Streak Beats Texas Southern 84-80
JACKSON, Mississippi -- BJ West recorded his 11th double-double of the season as the Jackson State men’s basketball team snapped a three game losing streak by beating the Texas Southern Tigers 84-80 in Southwestern Athletic Conference action Monday night at the Lee E. Williams Athletics and Assembly Center.
With the win JSU improves to a 6-12, 2-4 record and TXSO falls to 7-10, 3-2.
West scored a team high 19 points and pulled down a game high 12 rebounds. He went 9-13 from the floor and had two blocked shots. Julysses Nobles followed with a 17 point, nine assist effort. Jeff Stubbs scored 14 points for JSU, as he connected on 10-11 free throws and JB Brent chipped in 12 points on 4-7 shooting from three-point range.
D’Aris Scarver led Texas Southern with 23 points.
JSU held a 39-37 halftime advantage.
For the game JSU shot 52.6% from the field (30-57), 53.8% in threes (7-13) and 70.8% from the line (17-24). TXSO shot 56.3% from the field (27-48), 37.5% from three-point range (6-16) and 66.7% from the line.
After trailing for the first six minutes of the first half, JSU scored 10 straight points to take a 22-11 advantage at the 12:43 mark. TXSO opened the second half by taking a one point lead on a Scarver three-pointer at the 19:51 mark. TXSO eventually built an eight point lead, but JSU tied the game at 61-61 with 9:40 left in regulation and didn’t relinquish the lead again.
JSU held its largest lead, 12 points, with 42 seconds left in the game.
JSU returns to action Saturday, Jan. 25 when the Tigers host Grambling State at the AAC. Tip-off is set for 7:30 pm. For ticket information and promotions call the JSU Athletics Ticket Office at 601-979-2420.
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With the win JSU improves to a 6-12, 2-4 record and TXSO falls to 7-10, 3-2.
West scored a team high 19 points and pulled down a game high 12 rebounds. He went 9-13 from the floor and had two blocked shots. Julysses Nobles followed with a 17 point, nine assist effort. Jeff Stubbs scored 14 points for JSU, as he connected on 10-11 free throws and JB Brent chipped in 12 points on 4-7 shooting from three-point range.
D’Aris Scarver led Texas Southern with 23 points.
JSU held a 39-37 halftime advantage.
For the game JSU shot 52.6% from the field (30-57), 53.8% in threes (7-13) and 70.8% from the line (17-24). TXSO shot 56.3% from the field (27-48), 37.5% from three-point range (6-16) and 66.7% from the line.
After trailing for the first six minutes of the first half, JSU scored 10 straight points to take a 22-11 advantage at the 12:43 mark. TXSO opened the second half by taking a one point lead on a Scarver three-pointer at the 19:51 mark. TXSO eventually built an eight point lead, but JSU tied the game at 61-61 with 9:40 left in regulation and didn’t relinquish the lead again.
JSU held its largest lead, 12 points, with 42 seconds left in the game.
JSU returns to action Saturday, Jan. 25 when the Tigers host Grambling State at the AAC. Tip-off is set for 7:30 pm. For ticket information and promotions call the JSU Athletics Ticket Office at 601-979-2420.
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HU Lady Pirates Pour on the Offense, Dominate Morgan State
MALIA TATE-DEFREITAS (Courtesy: Hampton U. Athletics) |
The Lady Pirates (14-4, 5-0 MEAC) have won their last 35 games against MEAC foes.
Hampton scored the most points in head coach David Six's tenure, bettering the 98 points the Lady Pirates scored against Utah State back on Nov. 29. It was Hampton's largest margin of victory since the Lady Pirates defeated Chicago State 87-35 on Nov. 18 of last season.
Freshman guard Malia Tate-DeFreitas (Harrisburg, Pa.), the two-time reigning MEAC Player of the Week, led four Lady Pirates in double figures with 22 points – recording her seventh 20-point game of the season behind a 7-for-15 effort from the floor (and 4-for-7 behind the arc).
Junior guard Kenia Cole (Silver Spring, Md.) added 20 points on 6-for-9 shooting (4-for-5 from distance), while senior forward Alyssa Bennett (Hampton, Va.) chipped in 18 points on 8-for-9 shooting and senior guard Nicole Hamilton (Hampton, Va.) added 14 points and a team-high seven rebounds.
She also had six assists and three blocks.
After Morgan State scored the first basket of the game, the Lady Pirates went on a 6-0 spurt to take a 6-2 lead after a free throw from Bennett. The Lady Bears cut the lead to 6-5 on a Dinah Jones 3-point play at the 16:51 mark, but it would be all Hampton from there.
A 12-2 Hampton run gave the Lady Pirates an 18-7 lead at the 13:55 mark after a layup from Tate-DeFreitas, and Tate-DeFreitas added another layup at the 8:40 mark to grow the run to 28-7 and give the Lady Pirates a 34-12 lead.
Tracey Carrington hit two free throws with 5:12 left in the half to cut the lead to 38-20, before the Lady Pirates closed the half on a 14-5 run, taking a 52-25 lead into the half after a layup from senior forward Brascia Audain (St. Kitts, Virgin Islands) with 1:12 left.
Tate-DeFreitas led all scorers with 17 points at the break.
The Lady Pirates opened the second half on a 19-9 run, taking a 71-34 lead with 13:30 left after a 3-pointer from Tate-DeFreitas. Carrington cut the lead to 73-38 with a layup with 12:31 left, but the Lady Pirates responded emphatically with 20 straight points, going up 93-38 after Cole hit two free throws with 5:14 left.
After Carrington's layup, Morgan State did not convert another field goal until Danielle Forrest hit a layup with 3:47 left – cutting Hampton's lead to 93-41.
Redshirt-junior guard Lauren Johnson (Cairo, Ga.) gave the Lady Pirates their largest lead of the game with 2:31 left, converting a layup to put Hampton up 97-41.
The Lady Pirates shot 46.3 percent (37-for-80) from the floor and made 10 of their 24 3-pointers (41.7 percent) – marking the second straight game in which they made 10 or more 3-pointers. Hampton out-rebounded the Lady Bears 52-46, and the Lady Pirates turned 31 Morgan State turnovers into 45 points.
Hampton also held a 10-1 edge in blocks and a 20-4 edge in steals.
Morgan State (2-15, 0-4 MEAC) shot just 26.4 percent (14-for-53) from the floor and went 0-for-4 from behind the arc.
Carrington led the Lady Bears with 23 points, despite shooting just 6-for-19 from the floor.
The Lady Pirates will kick off four straight road games on Saturday, when they head to Savannah, Ga. to take on Savannah State at 4 p.m. For more informatiwww.hamptonpirates.com.
on on Hampton University basketball, please call the Office of Sports Information at (757) 727-5811, or visit the official Pirates website at
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NSU Spartans Bounce Back with 83-71 Win over Coppin State
NORFOLK, Virginia – Malcolm Hawkins scored 22 points and was one of five Spartans to reach double figures as the Norfolk State men's basketball team took care of Coppin State, 83-71, Monday night at Joseph Echols Hall.
Two days after watching their 23-game MEAC win streak come to a close, the Spartans began a new one thanks to an even 50 percent shooting night and their dominance down low. NSU improved to 5-1 in conference play and 11-8 overall, while the Eagles dropped to 6-12 and 3-2 in conference play.
Hawkins hit 8-of-15 from the floor, including 4-of-8 from beyond the arc, and also led NSU with seven rebounds while adding four assists and two steals. On the night, the Spartans finished with a 42-31 advantage on the glass and also outscored Coppin State, 46-16, in points in the paint.
NSU led by as much as 22 in the second half after going into the intermission ahead by nine. The second half featured back-and-forth runs, and the Eagles got as close as 10 late in the game before coming up short.
The Spartans connected on 31-of-62 from the floor, while Coppin State hit 23-of-59 (39.0 percent). The Eagles shot 9-of-27 from 3-point range, with six of those treys coming in the first half.
The Eagles were hot from downtown to start a first stanza that eventually saw nine lead changes. Hawkins sank a trey at 14:39 for a six-point Spartan edge, but the Eagles had an answer for every NSU score. The Spartans could not push the advantage past six, and CSU scored seven straight to momentarily take the lead, 29-28 with 5:42 to go.
Senior Pendarvis Williams capped a 13-3 NSU run with a trey from the left corner for a 43-34 advantage with just 1:11 left before intermission. Included in that run was a crowd-pleasing alley-oop dunk from senior Brandon Goode on a pass from junior Jamel Fuentes. Two free throws by Williams gave the Spartans a nine-point edge at the half, 45-36.
The Spartans held a 21-13 advantage on the boards and committed just three turnovers in the first stanza. They finished with 14 turnovers overall.
Williams finished with 17 points on the night on 6-of-11 shooting with six rebounds.
NSU caught fire to start the second half, going on a 15-2 run for a 22-point advantage, 60-38. The Eagles answered with a 12-3 run of their own to get to within 13, but the Spartans quickly ended that threat by scoring nine straight. Junior Kievyn Lila-St. rose capped that run by converting a tough shot in the paint and hitting the ensuing free throw to put the Spartans back up by 22.
The Eagles scored 10 straight points before Alexis hit a short baseline jumper. A layup by Andre Armstrong with 40 seconds left cut NSU's lead to just 10, but Armstrong missed two straight 3-pointers as time ticked down to close out the game.
Sophomore RaShid Gaston added 12 points and six boards, while Goode tallied 10 points, six rebounds and three blocks. Alexis also reached double figures with 10.
Armstrong led the Eagles with 20 points, while Michael Murray added nine points and a game-high 10 rebounds.
The Spartans had 14 fast break points.
NSU heads to South Carolina State for its next game on Saturday at 6 p.m. in Orangeburg, S.C.
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By Mike Bello, Asst. SID
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Two days after watching their 23-game MEAC win streak come to a close, the Spartans began a new one thanks to an even 50 percent shooting night and their dominance down low. NSU improved to 5-1 in conference play and 11-8 overall, while the Eagles dropped to 6-12 and 3-2 in conference play.
Hawkins hit 8-of-15 from the floor, including 4-of-8 from beyond the arc, and also led NSU with seven rebounds while adding four assists and two steals. On the night, the Spartans finished with a 42-31 advantage on the glass and also outscored Coppin State, 46-16, in points in the paint.
NSU led by as much as 22 in the second half after going into the intermission ahead by nine. The second half featured back-and-forth runs, and the Eagles got as close as 10 late in the game before coming up short.
The Spartans connected on 31-of-62 from the floor, while Coppin State hit 23-of-59 (39.0 percent). The Eagles shot 9-of-27 from 3-point range, with six of those treys coming in the first half.
The Eagles were hot from downtown to start a first stanza that eventually saw nine lead changes. Hawkins sank a trey at 14:39 for a six-point Spartan edge, but the Eagles had an answer for every NSU score. The Spartans could not push the advantage past six, and CSU scored seven straight to momentarily take the lead, 29-28 with 5:42 to go.
Senior Pendarvis Williams capped a 13-3 NSU run with a trey from the left corner for a 43-34 advantage with just 1:11 left before intermission. Included in that run was a crowd-pleasing alley-oop dunk from senior Brandon Goode on a pass from junior Jamel Fuentes. Two free throws by Williams gave the Spartans a nine-point edge at the half, 45-36.
The Spartans held a 21-13 advantage on the boards and committed just three turnovers in the first stanza. They finished with 14 turnovers overall.
Williams finished with 17 points on the night on 6-of-11 shooting with six rebounds.
NSU caught fire to start the second half, going on a 15-2 run for a 22-point advantage, 60-38. The Eagles answered with a 12-3 run of their own to get to within 13, but the Spartans quickly ended that threat by scoring nine straight. Junior Kievyn Lila-St. rose capped that run by converting a tough shot in the paint and hitting the ensuing free throw to put the Spartans back up by 22.
The Eagles scored 10 straight points before Alexis hit a short baseline jumper. A layup by Andre Armstrong with 40 seconds left cut NSU's lead to just 10, but Armstrong missed two straight 3-pointers as time ticked down to close out the game.
Sophomore RaShid Gaston added 12 points and six boards, while Goode tallied 10 points, six rebounds and three blocks. Alexis also reached double figures with 10.
Armstrong led the Eagles with 20 points, while Michael Murray added nine points and a game-high 10 rebounds.
The Spartans had 14 fast break points.
NSU heads to South Carolina State for its next game on Saturday at 6 p.m. in Orangeburg, S.C.
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By Mike Bello, Asst. SID
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Alabama State's Jackson joins SWAC Super Bowl History
TARVARIS JACKSON, QUARTERBACK SEATTLE SEAHAWKS |
Jackson and the Seattle Seahawks captured the NFC Championship advancing to Super Bowl XLVIII to face the AFC Champions Denver Broncos. Jackson, a back-up quarterback for the Seahawks, recorded the franchise's second Super Bowl appearance after defeating the San Francisco 49ers, 23-17, on Sunday night.
The 2004 SWAC MVP joins more than 100 players from the conference to either play or have been listed on a Super Bowl team's roster.
He becomes the fifth Hornet since the 1999 season to advance to the Super Bowl, joining LB Eddie Robinson (Tennessee Titans - Super Bowl XXIV), current Hornet Head Football Coach WR Reggie Barlow (Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Super Bowl XXXVII), CB Michael Coe (New York Giants - Super Bowl XLVI), and LB Nigel Carr (Baltimore Ravens - Super Bowl XLVII).
Super Bowl XLVIII is set for Feb. 2 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Kick-off is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. CT.
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