XU Nuggets sign 7 more, including 4 state-champion relay runners

NEW ORLEANS — Xavier University of Louisiana announced Friday the addition of seven student-athletes to its women's cross country and/or track and field programs for the 2015-16 academic year.

Signed to scholarships were:
• Sprinter Kee-Myah Henderson of Humble, Texas, and Summer Creek High School.
• Middle distance/distance runner Chinyere Jones of Jackson, Miss., and Murrah High School.
• Distance runner Dionysia Love of River Ridge, La., and Sophie B. Wright Charter School.
• Sprinter Ky'Reon McBride of Lafayette, La., and Lafayette High School.
• Sprinters Alexis Milton and Martina Wright of Opelousas, La., and Westminster Christian Academy.
• Distance runner Brianna Pace of Junction City, Kan., and Junction City High School.

All will be freshmen and will compete in track. Jones, Love and Pace also will compete in cross country.

Henderson was a district champion and region runner-up in the 100-meter dash her sophomore season. Her best times include 11.9 seconds for 100 meters and 24.4 for 200 meters. Henderson also was a national qualifier in the 100 for the Junior Olympics.

Jones placed third this year in the 400 and 800 in Mississippi's Class 6A state outdoor meet and ran the leadoff segment on the state-champion 1,600 relay team. She was third in the 800 at the 2014 state meet. Her best times include 2:20 in the 800 and 57.1 in the 400.

Love was a three-time qualifier for the 2A state cross country meet and had a best finish of 18th as a senior. As a junior she ran three miles in a career-best 20:01 to place third at the District 10-2A meet. In outdoor track she placed seventh in the 3,200 at this year's state meet.

McBride scored in the relays for four consecutive years at Louisiana's indoor and outdoor state meets. She was a member of Lafayette 3,200 relay teams which won indoor state championships in 2012, 2013 and 2014. Her best 400 time is 58.6.

Milton and Wright finished 2-3 in the 100 and 2-5 in the 200 at the 2A state outdoor meet this year. They also ran on Westminster's state-champion 400 relay team and state-runner-up 800 relay. Milton's state-meet times were 12.23 in 100 and 25.43 in 200, and Wright's times were 12.57 and 26.77.

Pace ran the anchor segment of Junction City's 3,200 relay team which placed fourth at this year's 6A outdoor meet. Pace ran the third segment in a third-place finish at state in 2014. Her best times include 2:24.08 in the 800 and 15:41.49 for 4,000 meters in cross country.

Xavier majors for these signees will be psychology/pre-med for Henderson, physics/bio-medical engineering for Jones, biology/pre-medical for Love, McBride and Wright, biology for Milton and computer science for Pace.

The Gold Nuggets have eight signed for next season. Previously announced was sprinter Janelle Jones of Baton Rouge, La., and Episcopal High School.

Xavier's women won Gulf Coast Athletic Conference cross country team championships each of the past nine seasons and GCAC outdoor track titles each of the past three years. The Gold Nuggets qualified for NAIA National Championship meets in cross country (team) and outdoor track (four events) this past season. The 2015 cross country season will begin in late August.

2015-16 Xavier women's cross country and/or track and field signees

Name Events Ht. Yr.* Hometown High School
Kee-Myah Henderson Sprints 5-9 Fr. Humble, Texas Summer Creek
Chinyere Jones Middle Distance/Distance 5-8 Fr. Jackson, Miss. Murrah
Janelle Jones Sprints 5-4 Fr. Baton Rouge, La. Episcopal
Dionysia Love Distance 5-3 Fr. River Ridge, La. Sophie B. Wright
Ky'Reon McBride Sprints 5-6 Fr. Lafayette, La. Lafayette
Alexis Milton Sprints 5-2 Fr. Opelousas, La. Westminster Christian
Brianna Pace Distance 5-1 Fr. Junction City, Kan. Junction City
Martina Wright Sprints 5-3 Fr. Opelousas, La. Westminster Christian
* athletic classification at Xavier in 2015-16


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Former NCA&T Aggie Makes Baseball All-Star Game

LUKE TENDLER
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GREENSBORO, North Carolina -- Former North Carolina A&T baseball standout Luke Tendler continues to progress in the Texas Rangers farm system. Tendler is a member of the Hickory Crawdads (N.C.), a minor league Class A affiliate in the South Atlantic League.

As of July 10, Tendler is hitting .268 with a .326 on-base percentage and .433 slugging percentage. His power numbers have been impressive. He has seven home runs, 40 RBI, 19 doubles and four triples. He was recently named to the SAL North All-Star team. During the All-Star game, he went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in a 7-5 win over the South in Asheville, N.C.

Tendler, who played at NewBridge Bank Park, home of the Greensboro Grasshoppers, four times as a collegiate, plays in the same league as the Hoppers. In six games against the Hoppers at NewBridge, Tendler is 12-for-30 (.400) with two doubles, a triple, a home run, three RBI and four runs scored. Tendler returns to Greensboro Aug. 20-23 for a four-game series.

From 2011-14, Tendler was a key power hitter for the Aggies baseball team. Tendler led the Aggies in batting in three out of the seasons he played, while starting 199 out of the 200 games he played at A&T. His career highlights include being named a Louisville Slugger Freshman All-American, a Louisville Slugger third-team All-American as a junior and he was named MEAC Preseason Player of the Year in 2013.

He was a career .349 hitter with 24 home runs and 179 RBI. He also finished with 66 doubles, 15 triples and a .561 slugging percentage. As a junior, he was fourth in the nation in doubles per game.

As an Aggie, Tendler played second, shortstop and in the outfield. He became the 18th Aggie in school history to be selected in the MLB draft. The Rangers selected Tendler with 876th overall pick in 2014 amateur draft to play the outfield. Tendler was assigned to the Spokane Indians, a Class Short-Season A affiliate of the Rangers in the Northwest League before being promoted to the Crawdads in 2015.

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Former NCCU baseball star killed in motorcycle crash

CLAYTON, North Carolina — A former baseball star at N.C. Central University was killed Thursday night after his motorcycle crashed in Johnston County.

Dylan Lee Drayton, 23, of Charlotte was riding a 2003 Suzuki on McLemore Road when he lost control, said State Highway Patrol spokesman Lt. Jeff Gordon.

Drayton’s mother, Deidre Wolfe, 44, of Clayton, was a passenger on the motorcycle and was taken to WakeMed Raleigh, where she was treated for injuries not considered life threatening, Gordon said.

The accident took place about 10:40 p.m. on McLemore Road near Cleveland Fire Road, in the Clayton-Cleveland area of Johnston County.

Wolfe told state troopers that her son was going too fast for a curve and ran off the right side of McLemore Road. Investigators determined the motorcycle struck a ...

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ASU football, Jenkins under NCAA investigation

MONTGOMERY, Alabama -- Three Alabama State University sports programs, including the school's football team, are currently under investigation for NCAA rules violations, two ASU officials revealed under oath in depositions, according to a source familiar with the proceedings.

ASU President Gwendolyn Boyd and athletic director Melvin Hines were questioned in lengthy depositions on Monday and Wednesday, respectively, as part of former football coach Reggie Barlow's wrongful termination lawsuit against the university.

According to the source, Boyd revealed that ASU had been notified by the NCAA that it was conducting an investigation into allegations that first-year ASU football coach Brian Jenkins' staff violated practice restrictions placed on the school due to poor academic progress rate (APR) scores.

Boyd also said the school was copied on a notice from the NCAA stating it was investigating numerous rules violations alleged by former coaches and players at Bethune-Cookman University during Jenkins' tenure at the Daytona Beach, Florida, college.

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CAU Lady Panthers Volleyball Announces 2015 Schedule

ATLANTA, Georgia -- The Clark Atlanta University Lady Panthers volleyball team and head coach Brittany Black released their schedule for the upcoming 2015 season on Monday. The team, which returns all but one student-athlete, will be looking to improve on their fourth place finish in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) last season, finishing with a record of 11-25 (9-8 SIAC).

The Lady Panthers will kick off their season as they take a short trip up I-85 on September 5th to participate in the Emmanuel College Tournament, which will see them take on the host school in addition to the University of West Georgia.

The squad will follow the opening games with a trip to Albany, Georgia, to participate in the SIAC Crossover (September 24-26), competing against all eight of the SIAC West Division teams including conference newcomer Central State University.

The first of eight home contests will take place on October 1st, as they play host to SIAC rival Benedict College. The team will also host a tri-match event on October 16th, with Loyola University (LA) and North Greenville coming to town. CAU will play Loyola in the first match of the day and North Greenville in the nightcap, with their two opponents facing off against each other in between.

Claflin University (10/18), Emmanuel College (10/27), Albany State University (11/3), Paine College (11/6) and Fort Valley State University (11/9) round out the home schedule for the Lady Panthers.

When asked about the upcoming season, Black replied, "This year we will rely on our senior outside Cori Smith, as well as our All-Conference and All-Tournament Junior middle Sierra Scoggins and sophomore middle Alexandria Baptiste. I am looking forward to seeing the growth and maturity these young ladies have displayed during our Spring season translate into competitive play this Fall. Returning almost our entire team with the addition of a few transfers will be an asset we will use throughout the season. I believe with maturity comes an aspect of development mentally on the court that helps a coach and team be successful."

All Clark Atlanta home matches take place in L.S. Epps Gymnasium. For more information, please log on to clarkatlantasports.com.

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Stillman College Tennis Coach Will Riley and Southern University Alumnus Avery Johnson (Cover Story) Featured in Tuscaloosa Magazine

COACH WILL RILEY
STILLMAN COLLEGE TENNIS
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TUSCALOOSA, Alabama --  It took five cans of Pepsi, yards of pacing and a championship victory for Will Riley to overcome his nerves.

The Stillman College tennis coach always drinks Pepsi when he's nervous. That spring day in 2013, Riley's teams were competing for the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference titles. He had all kinds of butterflies in his stomach as he paced from court to court.

His men's tennis team had claimed a quick 5-0 victory over Morehouse College. His women's team was taking longer, prolonging the players' nerves as well as his own. Finally, with a last effort, the Stillman women took the victory, 5-3, over Benedict College. For years, Riley's teams had been competing at the SIAC, but this was the first time they left as winners.

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Clark Atlanta Sets New Course for Football Turn-Around; New Interim Head Coach Kevin Ramsey on the Defense

KEVIN RAMSEY
INTERIM HEAD FOOTBALL COACH
CLARK-ATLANTA UNIVERSITY

ATLANTA, Georgia -- Looking to transform its current football program into one that consistently produces high-performing student-athletes, Clark Atlanta University (CAU) today announced a decisive shift in its approach to building what new president Ronald A. Johnson, Ph.D., intends to be a force in the SIAC that galvanizes students and alumni and garners national attention for the University. The first building block in what will become the "Panther Powerhouse" is the July 13 arrival of Interim Head Coach Kevin Ramsey.

"Coach Ramsey is a model of excellence who has consistently demonstrated his ability to build relationships that yield the highest standard of performance on the field and off," Johnson said. "His arrival signals a new, critical cornerstone in a strategic shift that, with the right balance of talent, coaching and training, can precipitate a long-awaited turn-around. Our goal is not simply to post a better record in one season," Johnson noted. "We are looking to build a comprehensive program that sets a new, higher standard in player training, education and safety within the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) and across the HBCU competitive field. Suffice it to say," Johnson noted, "that CAU is on the defense."

Ramsey's pedigree, shaped considerably by three seasons as secondary coach for the NFL's Arizona Cardinals (2000-02) and NFL coaching internships with the Green Bay Packers, Chicago Bears and Philadelphia Eagles, is one Johnson believes will be the right match for fortifying and elevating CAU's program. Ramsey presently serves as defensive coordinator for Alabama State University (ASU) where his aggressive brand of defense has since 2013 held opponents to a per-game average of 110.1 yards, leading the SWAC and ranking 11th nationally. With Ramsey at the helm, ASU led the SWAC in quarterback sacks with 50, a 4.17 per game average that placed ASU second among all NCAA Division I-AA/Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) teams.

Ramsey was defensive coordinator at Texas Southern University (TSU) from 2009-10 and, after serving as interim head coach during the 2011 season, returned to his post in 2012. His team record topped the FCS in total defense in 2010 (204.9 yards per game allowed) and 2011 (245.0 yards per game allowed), and in fewest first downs allowed (140 in 2010; 141 in 2011). His 2010 squad led the nation in six statistical categories: total defense, fewest first downs allowed, sacks (45), tackles for loss (112), lowest third down percentage allowed (22.5) and pass efficiency defense (78.9).

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Prior to coaching at Texas Southern, Ramsey, who began his coaching career as a graduate assistant during Kansas State University's 1984-85 season, spent five seasons as defensive coordinator at Carson-Newman College (2004-08), where his units ranked in the top 20 in various national categories each season. He has coached at some of the nation's largest schools: Kansas State (1987-89, outside linebackers), Northwestern (1990-92, defensive line/defensive backs), West Virginia (1993-94, defensive backs), Tennessee (1995-98, defensive backs), Georgia (1999, defensive coordinator) and Michigan State (2000, defensive backs). He returned to Arizona State University in 2003 (defensive secondary), after serving as defensive coordinator with the Cardinals.

Ramsey's coaching acumen has helped secure numerous bowl game appearances, including: the Outback Bowl (Georgia, 2000); the Carquest Bowl (West Virginia, 1995): the Sugar Bowl (West Virginia, 1994); as well as the Citrus Bowl in (1996 and 1997), the Orange Bowl (1998) and the Fiesta Bowl National Championship Game (1999), all with the University of Tennessee. He most recently was the defense coordinator for the East Team in the Jan. 17, 2015, East vs. West Shrine Bowl, helping clinch a 19-3 East Team victory.

Ramsey earned a bachelor's degree in physical education from Indiana State University where he was a three-time All-Missouri Valley defensive back from 1980-83 and a second team All-American as a senior. He also played baseball. A native of East St. Louis, Ill., Ramsey and his wife Doreen have four daughters.

"I will spend the next few weeks making a full assessment of the current program's viability and then we will begin the focused, deliberate work of building a solid, successful football program at Clark Atlanta University," Ramsey said.

Clark Atlanta University is a private, coeducational four-year university located in the historic heart of Atlanta. It is designated by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as a Doctoral Research University. Our 3,500 students are engaged in 38 areas of study in our four schools: Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Education and the Whitney M. Young Jr. School of Social Work. National business and consumer publications rank Clark Atlanta high among the best buys in American higher education. Clark Atlanta University is accredited to award the Bachelor’s, Master’s, Specialist and Doctoral degrees by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097; Telephone 404-679-4501).  For more information, call 404-880-8000 or go to www.cau.edu.

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University of the District of Columbia to Host 2015-16 East Coast Conference Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championship Tournaments

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Championship NCAA Division II hoops is coming to the nation's capital as the University of the District of Columbia will host the East Coast Conference Men's & Women's Basketball Championship Tournament at its Sports Complex on March 5th-6th, 2016.

"The East Coast Conference is thrilled to come to Washington, DC in 2016 for UDC's first ever ECC Championship Tournament," ECC Commissioner Bob Dranoff said. "We look forward to presenting a fun and exciting event in our nation's capital for the student-athletes participating, as well as all the families and fans who will be there to support the ECC."

An action-packed weekend featuring a total of six games (four semifinal games Saturday and two championship games Sunday) will culminate with both a men's and women's team cutting down the nets and earning coveted automatic bids to the NCAA Division II Tournament. Additionally, an All-Tournament Team and Tournament MVP will be announced at the conclusion of each tournament final, and several contests and other promotional activities will be announced at a later date.

"We are excited about this tremendous opportunity to host the East Coast Conference Basketball Championships," UDC Director of Athletics Patricia Thomas said. "Washington, DC, recently named 'America's Coolest City,' is a sensational destination for fans and tournament participants, and we will showcase our campus throughout tournament weekend."

Ticket prices will be $7 for adults, $4 for students (with ID), kids (ages 5-12), senior citizens and military.

Requests for media or photography credentials should be made to Assistant Director of Athletics for Communications, Eric Zedalis (eric.zedalis@udc.edu)

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Tuskegee Women's Basketball Releases 2015-16 Schedule

Quacy Barnes-Timmons
Head Coach

TUSKEGEE, Alabama -- Tuskegee University women's basketball coach Quacy Barnes-Timmons released the 2015-16 schedule this afternoon and it features non-conference contests against members from the Gulf South Conference (GSC), Peach Belt Conference (PBC), and two NCAA Division I foes.

The schedule is also highlighted by three teams who participated in the regionals last season in NCAA Division II. The schedule also features eight non-conference games, in which five of those teams finished with a winning record during the 2014-15 season, including three teams with 19 or more wins.

The Tigerettes play 11 games at home this season, including two non-conference match-ups against opponents from the Peach Belt Conference. Before they play their first home game, the Tigerettes travel to Valdosta to take on Valdosta State University and the University of West Georgia on November 14 and 15, respectively.

Tuskegee then travels to Florence to take on the University of North Alabama on November 19, before heading to Huntsville to take on the University of Alabama-Huntsville on November 20.

Following the contest against UAH, the Tigerettes will take 10 days off before playing their first home game of the season against Peach Belt Conference member Georgia College and State University on November 30. Following that contest, the Tigerettes will stay in state to open up SIAC play against Spring Hill College on the road December 3.

Tuskegee closes out the non-conference portion of the schedule the first two weeks of December, with one of the toughest stretches of games during the season. They return home to face Columbus State University, a team that made it to the regional semifinals before losing and is the former school of Timmons. The Tigerettes will then hit the road to face a pair of NCAA Division I members, beginning with Ohio Valley Conference member Jacksonville State on December 13 and then SWAC member Alabama A&M University on December 16 – closing out the non-conference portion of the schedule.

Following the Christmas break, the Tigerettes open up conference play beginning on the road with a pair of games in South Carolina. They play Benedict College in Columbia on January 2, followed by Claflin on January 4 in Orangeburg. The team will stay on the road for their next game, heading to Augusta to face Paine College on January 11.

Following the contest at Paine, Tuskegee returns home for a seven-game homestand beginning with Central State on January 16. They follow that contest up with games against Kentucky State, Lane, Lemoyne-Owen, Fort Valley, Albany State and Miles.

After the Miles contest on February 1, the Tigerettes head north to face Stillman on February 6 before returning home on February 8 to face Clark-Atlanta.

The Tigerettes close out the regular season with three of their final four contests on the road, with the only home game coming on February 20 against Stillman.

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Date		Opponent	Location	Time/Result	Details
HOLIDAY INN VALDOSTA CONFERENCE CENTER CHALLENGE
11/14/2015		Valdosta State University	Valdosta, GA	TBA	Details
11/15/2015		University of West Georgia	Valdosta, Ga.	TBA	Details
11/19/2015		University of North Alabama	Florence, ALA	TBA	Details
11/20/2015		University of Alabama in Huntsville	Huntsville, ALA	TBA	Details
11/30/2015		Georgia College and State University	Tuskegee, ALA	TBA	Details
12/3/2015	*	Spring Hill College	Mobile, ALA	TBA	Details
12/5/2015		Columbus State University	Tuskegee, ALA	TBA	Details
12/13/2015		Jacksonville State University	Jacksonville, ALA	TBA	Details
12/16/2015		Alabama A&M University	Huntsville, ALA	TBA	Details
1/2/2016	*	Benedict College	Columbia, SC	TBA	Details
1/4/2016	*	Claflin University	Orangeburg, SC	TBA	Details
1/11/2016	*	Paine College	Augusta, GA	TBA	Details
1/16/2016	*	Central State University	Tuskegee, ALA	1:00 PM	Details
1/18/2016	*	Kentucky State University	Tuskegee, ALA	5:30 PM	Details
1/21/2016	*	Lane College	Tuskegee, ALA	5:30 PM	Details
1/23/2016	*	LeMoyne-Owen College	Tuskegee, ALA	1:00 PM	Details
1/28/2016	*	Fort Valley State University	Tuskegee, ALA	5:30 PM	Details
1/30/2016	*	Albany State University	Tuskegee, ALA	1:00 PM	Details
2/1/2016	*	Miles College	Tuskegee, ALA	5:30 PM	Details
2/6/2016	*	Stillman College	Tuscaloosa, ALA	TBA	Details
2/8/2016	*	Clark Atlanta University	Tuskegee, ALA	5:30 PM	Details
2/11/2016	*	Fort Valley State University	Fort Valley, GA	TBA	Details
2/13/2016	*	Albany State University	Albany, GA	TBA	Details
2/20/2016	*	Stillman College	Tuskegee, ALA	1:00 PM	Details
2/22/2016	*	Miles College	Fairfield, ALA	TBA	Details
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2/29-3/3/2016		TBA	Birmingham, ALA	TBA	Details

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Deon King Named to STATS FCS Preseason All-America 2nd Team

NORFOLK, Virginia -- Norfolk State senior linebacker Deon King was named to the STATS FCS Preseason All-America second team, the organization announced on Thursday.

King is a two-time All-MEAC defender who earned first-team all-conference accolades as a junior in 2014. King ranked fourth in the MEAC with 106 total tackles last season for the No. 2 ranked defense in the nation among FCS squads. King's 18 tackles for loss tied for second-most in the MEAC, and his 7.5 sacks tied for sixth. In addition, King recovered three fumbles, forced two, intercepted one pass, deflected two others, and had nine quarterback hurries.


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King was at his best in the second half of the season. In the year's final six games, King tallied 66 tackles, 13.5 for losses, and five sacks. He had 15 tackles in the win at Hampton, a career-high 19 stops (four for loss) against Bethune-Cookman, and closed the year with a career-high five tackles for loss at South Carolina State.

King is one of six MEAC players on the first, second or third team All-America lists released Thursday by STATS, which has acquired The Sports Network and will continue TSN's FCS national coverage.

The entire preseason FCS All-America team can be found here.

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Southern University Football Unveils 2015 Fall Camp Schedule

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BATON ROUGE, Louisiana -- Southern University's quest for a third straight SWAC Western Division crown begins when fall camp opens August 2 and players report to the A.W. Mumford Fieldhouse at 1 p.m.

The Jaguars, who travel to Ruston to face Louisiana Tech in the season opener on Sept. 5, will hold their first practice of fall camp on Aug. 3 at 4:35 p.m. For the second consecutive fall camp, freshman and newcomers will hold a brief practice session at 3:45 p.m. prior to the Monday's full team practice.

Head Coach Dawson Odum's Jaguars swop their practice shells for full pads on Aug. 7 for a 9:15 a.m. practice. The first of three scheduled two-a-day practices start Aug. 8 with a morning session set for 9:15 a.m. and an afternoon practice at 4:15 p.m. Southern concludes five straight days in full pads on August 11 with fall camps' first situational scrimmage at 9:15 a.m.

The final scrimmage of fall camp is slated for Saturday, August 15 at 9:15 a.m. before the Jaguars gather at the F.G. Clark Activity Center to host Fall Fan Fest at 2 p.m..

Classes for the Fall 2015 semester begin Monday, August 17.


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Aug. 2 - PLAYERS REPORT - 1 p.m.-3 p.m.; Equipment Pickup - 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.;
Physicals - 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Aug. 3 - PRACTICE #1 (HELMETS) - 4:35 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Aug. 4 - PRACTICE #2 (HELMETS) - 9:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

Aug. 5 - PRACTICE #3 (SHELLS) - 3:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.

Aug. 6 - PRACTICE #4 (SHELLS) - 9:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

Aug. 7 - PRACTICE #5 (FULL PADS) 9:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

Aug. 8 - PRACTICE #6 (FULL PADS) - 9:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. | PRACTICE #7 (SHELLS) 4:15 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.

Aug. 9 - PRACTICE #8 (FULL PADS) - 9:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

Aug. 10 - PRACTICE #9 (FULL PADS) - 9:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. | PRACTICE #10 (SHELLS) 4:15 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.

Aug. 11 - PRACTICE #11 (FULL PADS) - 9:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.; Situational Scrimmage #1

Aug. 12 - PRACTICE #12 (SHELLS) - 5:15 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Aug. 13 - PRACTICE #13 (FULL PADS) - 9:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. | PRACTICE #14 (SHELLS) 5:15 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.

Aug. 14 - PRACTICE #15 (FULL PADS) - 9:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

Aug. 15 - PRACTICE #16 (FULL PADS) - 9:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m

Aug. 17 - Classes Begin - No Practice

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NCCU Alum Dominique Sutton to Participate in NBA Summer League

OAKLAND, California -- Former North Carolina Central University men's basketball forward Dominique Sutton has been selected to play with the NBA Champion Golden State Warriors' Summer League team. The team will compete in the 2015 Samsung NBA Summer League in Las Vegas from July 10-20.

Sutton transferred from Kansas State University and played at NCCU during the 2011-12 season when he averaged 16.4 points per game and 7.4 rebounds per game, and earned multiple weekly honors on his way to being named First Team All-MEAC.

The Tulsa 66ers selected Sutton sixth overall in the 2012 NBA Developmental League draft and he averaged 10.2 points per game and 6.2 rebounds per game in his first season, appearing in 48 games and starting 29. During the season he won the Slam Dunk Contest at the 2013 NBA D-League Showcase event and was named to the All-Rookie Second Team at the end of that campaign.

Sutton went on to play for Ikaros Chalkidas B.C. in Greece and Air21 Express in the Philippines from 2013-2014 before returning to the NBDL after being claimed by the Golden State Warriors on December 4, 2014.



During the 2014-15 season for the Santa Cruz Warriors, Sutton poured in 13.1 points per game and pulled down 6.4 rebounds per game while appearing in 40 games and starting five. The Warriors won the NBDL Championship after sweeping the Fort Wayne Mad Antz, and Sutton was named to the 2015 All-Defensive Third Team at the end of the season.

"I couldn't be prouder of a basketball player," NCCU men's basketball head coach LeVelle Moton said about his former student-athlete. "Dom has worked his entire life to capitalize on his opportunity, and to do that with the world champs will only move him one step closer to his dream. He's the toughest kid I've ever coached."

Sutton is joined by his Santa Cruz teammate Aaron Craft, 2015 Golden State first round pick Kevon Looney, and Golden State reserve player James Michael McAdoo on the Summer League roster to name a few players. The team will play the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday, July 10 at the Thomas & Mack Center to open up the competition.

For more information on the Golden State Warriors' Summer League team and to view the full roster, click here.

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Southern recruit signs with Boston Red Sox

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana -- Nick Hamilton, who was a fall baseball signee for Southern University, inked a deal with the Boston Red Sox after being selected in last month's Major League Baseball Draft.

Hamilton, a 5-foot-11, 170 centerfielder, was selected in the 11th round, 321st overall but did not sign with the Red Sox until June 23 after graduating from Lockport High School in New York.

"We have to continue to recruit these caliber of student-athletes in an effort to rebuild the Southern baseball program to the success we enjoyed in the late 90's and early 2000's," said head baseball coach Roger Cador.

During Hamilton's senior campaign plaSying in Niagara Frontier League, he excelled as one of the league's top players, hitting .440 with four homeruns and 14 RBI. In 2014, Hamilton helped propel Lockport to a NFL championship as a junior.

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Funeral Arrangements for BSU's Dr. Freddie Vaughns Announced

Dr. Vaughns Remembered for His Dedication to Promoting Student Success

BOWIE, Maryland -- The homegoing services for Dr. Freddie T. Vaughns, assistant vice president of academic affairs at Bowie State University, will be held on Monday, July 13 at Shiloh Baptist Church. The viewing will be from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., and the service will start at 12 p.m.

The interment will take place immediately following the service at Lincoln Memorial Cemetery.

Dr. Vaughns, a champion for student achievement for more than 40 years, died on July 4. He was 65.

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FAMU reveals game times for 2015 football season

TALLAHASSEE, Florida -- Florida A&M on Tuesday announced game times for the 2015 football season.

The Rattlers play two 7 p.m. games this season, including the season opener against South Florida in Tampa. FAMU will also take on South Carolina State at 7:30 p.m in Orangeburg, S.C. That game will be televised on ESPNU.

FAMU's homecoming game is scheduled for Oct. 17 against Delaware State, a team the Rattlers thrashed 41-7 last season.

The Florida Classic will be played at 2:30 p.m. at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando.

Earlier this month, the MEAC and ESPN announced band performances from all televised games will be shown in the entirety on ESPN3, according to FAMU Athletics.

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Tickets for Labor Day Golden Classic Now On Sale

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama -- Miles has brought back the Labor Day Golden Classic and tickets are now available for the season-opening football game on Sept. 6 between the Golden Bears and the University of North Alabama at historic Legion Field.

Fans who want to attend the only college football game in Birmingham can take advantage of the Early Bear discount through July 15, as General Admission tickets are available online for just $15. Starting July 16, fans can purchase tickets online and through the Miles College Athletic and Business Offices for just $20. Tickets on the day of the game will be $25. Groups of 20 or more can purchase tickets for $15 each.

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After a two-year hiatus, the Labor Day Golden Classic returns for the seventh time and features two of the top teams in the NCAA Division II South Region. North Alabama is a member of the Gulf South Conference and has won its league title the past two seasons. The Lions finished 9-2 last season, earned a berth in the Division II playoffs and are among the top teams in the nation entering the 2015 campaign.

The Golden Bears finished 6-4 in 2015, narrowly missing the SIAC Championship game after a loss to league champion Tuskegee in their final game of the season. Miles will look to return to the Division II playoffs for the first time in three years and wants to use the Labor Day Golden Classic as a catalyst for a championship run.

The most recent Labor Day Golden Classic was held in 2012, when Miles and UNA waged an epic battle. The Lions led 24-7 at halftime but the Golden Bears clawed back into the contest, making it a one-point game. Miles went for the win but came up just short on the two-point conversion in a 31-30 defeat. Miles last victory in the Labor Day Golden Classic was in 2010 when it downed Stillman.

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Early 5 questions for JSU football

JACKSON, Mississippi -- The start of fall camp, which is when the wheels really begin turning for the 2015 college football season, is about three to four weeks away.

SWAC Media Day will be held eight days from today, July 17, in Birmingham, Alabama.

In order to satisfy Jackson State fans' hunger for football until Media Day, The Clarion-Ledger will release football previews and lists for the upcoming Jackson State season. It kicks off with the five biggest questions the Tigers face leading to the fall.

Are the Tigers ready to rebound?

Following back-to-back appearances in the SWAC championship game and at least a share of a division title in six of the past seven seasons, 2014 was quite humbling for JSU.

The Tigers (5-7, 3-6) posted their first ...

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Watson, Lockett, Thomas Completes Coaching Staff Overhaul for DSU Lady Hornets

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DOVER, Delaware -- Monday afternoon, under the direction of first-year head coach Barbara Burgess, the Delaware State women’s basketball program announced the addition Vanessa Watson, Beverly Lockett and Donell Thomas as its new assistant coaches.

Watson, a veteran with 30 years of head coaching experience at Malcolm X Shabazz High School in Newark, N.J., is regarded as one of the most prestigious coaches in the history of the state.

“Coach Watson will be a great asset to our team,” said Burgess. “She brings years of experience with developing and motivating players to be the best they can be, while her track record for state championships in New Jersey is like no other.”

Lockett, on the other hand, comes to Delaware State from the Dallas, Texas area after 16 years of coaching in the high school and AAU ranks.

“Beverly is another added dimension to our women’s basketball program,” said Burgess. “Her loyalty and dedication to the game of women’s basketball will definitely impact our program.”

Thomas, a former Delaware State men’s basketball standout (1989-93), returns to his alma mater after spending a combined 12 seasons at nearby Caesar Rodney High School, including the last three as the head men’s basketball coach. He also served as an assistant coach with the Wesley College (Del.) men’s basketball program for two seasons, overseeing the development and growth of post players.

“I am thrilled and excited to welcome Donell “Train” Thomas back home to our DSU family,” said Burgess. “He is a veteran of the game as well as a teacher of the game at all levels.”

Below are full bios on Watson, Lockett and Thomas:

Posting a 720-190 overall record, Watson’s championship pedigree includes six New Jersey Tournaments of Championship titles, 10 state championships, 18 state sectional championships, 17 Essex County championships and 16 conference crowns. She also has sent several players to Division I programs, most notably Matee Ajavon (Rutgers), who is a seven-year WNBA veteran currently playing for the Atlanta Dream.

As a member of the Newark Athletic and New Jersey State Coaches Hall of Fame’s, notable accolades for Watson includes a New Jersey State Coach of the Year honor (2003), three Tri-State Coach of the Year awards (2003, 2004, 2013), Star-Ledger Coach of the Year recognition (2004), Northeast Regional Coach of the Year honoree (2004) and garnering District Coach of the Year honors in 2006.

Watson has also manned the sidelines for numerous All-Star games, headlined by being selected for the 2015 Jordan Brand Classic All-American East squad. Also, she served as a coach for the USA Basketball 17 under and 18 under Trials Court squads. Watson also participated with Nike during its Skills Academy and as a coach for its WBCA All-American Team.

Educationally, Watson received her bachelor’s degree in Health & Physical Education from Virginia State (1980), whereas she earned her master’s degree from University of Phoenix in Educational Administration & Supervision (2007). As a player, Watson was the starting point guard for Virginia State as a senior, who went on to win the 1980 Central intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Tournament Championship.

Lockett’s coaching experience includes being at the helm of the Richardson High School (1999-2006) and Lancaster High School (2006-10) varsity women’s basketball teams, along with the North Texas Blaze (2011-12) AAU program.

At Richardson, Lockett tallied a 125-86 overall record, which included back-to-back District 10-5A Championships (2004-05, 2005-06), two District 12-4A Coach of the Year honors (2003-04, 2005-06) and a Richardson Morning News Coach of the Year honor (2003-04). During her four seasons at Lancaster, which featured a state playoff appearance each year, Lockett posted an 86-47 overall record. The defensive-minded leader also earned District 15-4A Coach of the Year honors in her first season, along with leading the squad to back-to-back district second place finishes (2006-07, 2007-08).

With the North Texas Blaze, based out of a Plano, Texas, Lockett led the team to numerous top finishes in tournaments, both locally and nationally, including a National D-I Classic Championship Bracket Runner-Up feat (2011). In 2012, multiple players signed athletic scholarships to North Texas, Arkansas-Fort Smith, Hardin Simmons and Ranger College.

As a player, Lockett starred as a power forward at Livingston University, which is now known as University of West Alabama. Considered as one of the most decorated players in program history, Lockett received All-Conference recognition both seasons and earned National Player of the Week and All-American honors as a sophomore. The Meridian, Miss. native, also set several individual school records that still stand today. Lockett finished up her final two seasons at Southwestern Louisiana (now known as Louisana-Lafayette), garnering All-Conference honors each year. For her career, Lockett averaged 22.0 points and 11.7 rebounds per game, along with recording single-game highs of 45 points and 25 rebounds.

Lockett’s educational credentials include a Master’s Degree from Southern University (1993), along with two bachelor’s degrees from Southeastern Louisiana (1984, 1986).

“Family is very important to me,” Lockett stated. “My husband, Rodney, as well as my sons are helping make this coaching dream possible.”

Lockett has four sons: Racoya, Jordan and twins Bradley and Brandon.

Before the start of his coaching career, Thomas helped lead Delaware State to two Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Tournament championship games (1991, 1993), in addition to serving as a team captain twice. His best season on the court occurred during Thomas’ senior year, averaging 10.2 points, 8.1 rebounds (team-best) and 1.2 blocks (team-best) per contest.

Thomas went on to play professionally in the United States Basketball League (USBL) for one season with the Long Island Surf (1998-99), in addition to one season overseas in Europe with Panathinaikos Athens (2000-01). He also had a brief stint with the world renowned Harlem Globetrotters in 2000.

A native of Philadelphia, Pa., Thomas received his bachelor’s degree from Delaware State in Recreation.

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FAMU AD Overton plans to implement new academic software in 100-day plan

TALLAHASSEE, Florida -- Milton Overton Jr hasn’t arrived in Tallahassee yet, but that doesn’t mean he isn’t working to overhaul FAMU’s troubled athletics department.

Overton — the fourth athletic director of FAMU in less than a year — officially starts Aug. 3. Vut he has spent time on the phone with FAMU’s coaches and current members of the department trying to figure out which issues to tackle first.

He has plenty to choose from.

Several FAMU teams are dealing with NCAA sanctions due to low Academic Progress Rate (APR) scores, the school’s proposed athletic budget is $8.7 million, compared to last year's approved budget of nearly $9.4 million, and donations to the department are down to a projected $500,000.

Overton said his current 100-day plan involves making sure student-athletes excel in the classroom first.

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Lincoln’s Kemoi Charles Selected to Represent Virgin Islands at World University Games in South Korea

LINCOLN UNIVERITY, Pennsylvania -- Rising senior on the men's cross country/track and field team at Lincoln University, Kemoi Charles (St. Thomas, Virgin Islands/Charlotte Amalie HS) has been selected to represent The Virgin Islands in the prestigious World University Games to be held on July 3^rd through 15^th in Gwangju City, South Korea.

The team is organized by The Virgin Islands University Sports Federation, an organization that is responsible for assembling college teams together for international competition. Charles is one of four student-athletes from two sports (golf and track and field) that will represent the Virgin Islands. He will participate in the 400 meter hurdles at the 16^th World University Games.

Though this is Charles' first time representing his country in track and field, he has prior international experience as a volleyball player (while attending Charlotte Amalie High School in the Virgin Islands) representing the Virgin Islands in tournaments held in Jamaica and Puerto Rico, respectively. His family is also no stranger to international competition as Kemoi's older brother Keithroy Charles III also represented the Virgin Islands as a youngster playing in the Junior League World Series held in Michigan.

Charles is a three sport student-athlete for the Lions participating in cross country, indoor, and outdoor track and field. During the indoor season he focuses his attention on the multi-events for the CIAA Indoor Track and Field Championships and concentrates more on the 400 meter hurdle event heading into the CIAA Outdoor Championships. This past year Charles finished fifth in the heptathlon event, sixth in the pole vault and played a key role in the men's program achieving a program best fourth place finish. During the outdoor season he  won the 400 meter hurdles at the Coppin State Twilight Meet the first time he competed in the event for the season. His success continued as a runner up at the annual "Battle of the First" home meet and finished in the top-10 at the CIAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships.

"Kemoi is a trust worthy competitor that I've grown to have confidence in as a first year head coach of the program. I believe the opportunity is great for him and hopefully he will return with an even more mature mind to lead his teammates in the quest for becoming a top conference contender," said Damion Drummond, the Head Men's and Women's XC/Track & Field coach at Lincoln University.

Charles will suit up for the preliminary rounds of competition at the games on July 8^th. A general schedule of the games can be found at the following link  http://www.gwangju2015.com/info/

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Central State joins Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

WILBERFORCE, Ohio -- Central State University President Cynthia Jackson-Hammond announced that Central State will join the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (S-I-A-C).

"Joining the SIAC is a great opportunity for Central State University. The SIAC provides additional exposure for Central State and enhances the collegiate and academic experience," Dr. Cynthia Jackson-Hammond said. "We look forward to the camaraderie and athletic competition with some of the best universities in the country."Presidents of the SIAC institutions voted unanimously on the decision to grant full membership status to Central State University. CSU, which had established partial membership with football in 2013, will see all its sports compete under the rules and by-laws of the SIAC beginning this Fall.

SIAC Presidents Council Chairman and Miles College President Dr. George T. French said, "Central State's participation in the conference is exciting because it will not only add to the competitive spirit that already exists among conference members but will strengthen our conference as a leader within NCAA ranks."

Central State previously competed as a member of the Great Midwest Athletic Conference in cross-country, volleyball, men's basketball, women's basketball, men's tennis, women's tennis, women's track & field, and men's track & field. CSU officially ended its affiliation with the conference on June 15.

"We (SIAC) are very pleased to welcome Central State University as a full member of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference," said SIAC Commissioner Gregory Moore. "Central State is an outstanding academic institution with a rich athletic tradition. We look forward to working with President Dr. Cynthia Jackson-Hammond and her staff as they make the transition to full membership."

Founded in 1913, the SIAC is a NCAA athletic conference consisting primarily of historically black colleges and universities. Its headquarters are in Atlanta, Georgia. The primary mission and purpose of the SIAC is to leverage intercollegiate athletics to the benefit of its student-athletes and to advance the overarching strategic interests of SIAC member institutions. The SIAC includes 15 member institutions. They are: Albany State University, Benedict College, Central State University Claflin University, Clark Atlanta University, Fort Valley State University, Kentucky State University, Lane College, LeMoyne-Owen College, Miles College, Morehouse College, Paine College, Spring Hill College, Stillman College, Tuskegee University. The institutions which are located within a contiguous six-state footprint (Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, South Carolina, Tennessee and Ohio)."Joining the SIAC is an investment into our program. It shows our commitment to enhancing our brand and broadening our fan base," CSU Athletic Director Jahan Culbreath said. "We are excited to start this new era of Marauder sports as a part of the SIAC family."

Central State has been a member of the Great Midwest Athletic Conference since its inception in 2011. CSU recently celebrated a 10-year anniversary of achieving NCAA Div. II status, which dates back to 2004. Prior to joining the NCAA, Central State competed as a member of the NAIA.

For more information on the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, please visit - http://www.thesiac.com/

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NSU Spartans Signs 7-foot Iona Transfer, Norfolk Native Daniel Robinson

NORFOLK, Virginia -- The Norfolk State men's basketball program added some size to its future rosters when Iona transfer and Norfolk native Daniel Robinson recently signed to join the Spartans.

Robinson, a 7-foot-0, 220-pound forward, competed for Iona during the last two seasons. After sitting out the upcoming season, he will have two years of eligibility left beginning in 2016-17.

Robinson attended Atlantic Shores Christian Academy in Chesapeake. He spent a year at IMG Academy in Florida in 2012-13 and his following two collegiate seasons at Iona.

"We are pleased and excited to have Daniel Robinson join our program," said head coach Robert Jones. "We recruited Daniel out of high school, and we are happy he has decided to finally come home. Although he received limited action at Iona, our style of play is a match made in heaven for us and him."

Robinson played in 10 games as a freshman in 2013-14 at Iona before sitting out the rest of the season due to injury. He finished with totals of 11 points, 12 rebounds and six blocks while shooting 5-of-11 from the floor. He had four points, one rebound and one block in just two games as a sophomore in 2014-15.

Robinson was a second-team All-Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association (VISAA) honoree as a senior at Atlantic Christian in 2011-12 after averaging 9.3 points, 8.4 rebounds and 3.3 blocks per game.

"We were looking to add more frontcourt depth for this year," Jones stated. "However, we did not have a lot of great options to meet that need, so adding Daniel will help solidify our post rotation for the future."

He joins a Spartan program that currently has 12 players on the 2015-16 roster, including two seniors in Jeff Short and D'Shon Taylor, the team's leading returning scorers. NSU has now added seven players to this year's recruiting class, including Robinson, to go along with the six returning players.

Norfolk State finished 20-14 last year and 12-4 in the MEAC, the regular season runner-up. The Spartans have competed in the postseason each of the last four seasons.

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David Bowser Officially Named Fayetteville State Football Defensive Coordinator

DAVID BOWSER
DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR
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FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina -- Fayetteville State University head football coach Lawrence Kershaw has appointed veteran assistant coach David Bowser to defensive coordinator for the upcoming 2015 season. Bowser served as the inside linebackers and special teams coach last season at FSU. He has been a member of the Broncos football coaching staff since 2000.

Bowser graduated from North Carolina State University in 1992. He joined the FSU football coaching staff prior to the 2000 season as the running backs coach and recruiting coordinator. Bowser is the longest tenured assistant coach at Fayetteville State. This is his first appointment to the defensive coordinator position.

“I’m humbled deeply by the promotion and I’m excited by the opportunity,” said Bowser. “Moving forward, we’re going to use multiple fronts on the defensive line, apply pressure, and focus more on man coverage schemes. Ultimately, it’s about utilizing the right student-athletes in the right positions to be successful.”

During his time at FSU, Bowser has also served as the assistant head coach under Kenny Phillips, running backs coach, defensive backs coach, linebackers coach, secondary coach and recruiting coordinator. He has also had several duties off the field pertaining to housing, admissions and academics in assisting FSU football student-athletes.

“My overall philosophy has always been about promoting from within if possible,” said head coach Lawrence Kershaw. “He (Bowser) has shown the desire for this opportunity. He has the knowledge, experience, passion, and he’s a great teacher.”

Bowser recruited Bronco standouts Richard Medlin and Michael Johnson. Medlin spent four seasons at FSU (2007-10) at running back and in special teams. He was named CIAA Special Teams’ Player of the Year and signed as an undrafted free agent in 2011 with the New England Patriots. Michael Johnson has earned multiple All-CIAA and All-American honors at the safety position. Johnson has garnered interest from several teams following the 2015 NFL Draft and looks to join a club as a free agent. He led the Broncos in tackles (79) and interceptions (3) in 2014.

Bowser has coached several All-CIAA offensive and defensive players in his time as FSU. He looks to continue the pattern. Bowser has also been an instrumental member of the coaching staff during three CIAA Championships (2002, 2003, 2009).

“As a coach, I’m charge to develop and grow our student-athletes. My aspirations are to help our guys improve and become better on the field and in life.”

Prior to joining the FSU coaching staff, Bowser accumulated experience and success at a few North Carolina high schools. Bowser has coached at Garner High, Anson High, Westover High in Fayetteville, NC, Chapel Hill High and Orange High.

Fayetteville State finished the 2014 season 5-5 overall and ranked 6th in the CIAA for yards allowed (361) and 5th in points allowed (21.4). The Broncos open the 2015 season on September 5th against Chowan University at Luther “Nick” Jeralds Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:00 p.m.

2015 FSU BRONCOS FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

Date Opponent / Event Location Time
09/05/15 vs. Chowan Fayetteville, NC 6:00 p.m.
Two Rivers Classic
09/12/15 vs. UNC Pembroke Fayetteville, NC 6:00 p.m.
09/19/15 at West Georgia Carrollton, GA 2:00 p.m.
09/26/15 at Virginia State * Ettrick, VA 2:00 p.m.
10/03/15 vs. Lincoln (Pa.) * Fayetteville, NC 1:00 p.m.
10/10/15 vs. Shaw * Fayetteville, NC 1:30 p.m.
10/17/15 at Johnson C. Smith * Charlotte, NC 3:00 p.m.
Homecoming
10/24/15 vs. Saint Augustine's * Fayetteville, NC 2:00 p.m.
10/31/15 at Livingstone * Salisbury, NC 1:30 p.m.
11/07/15 at Winston-Salem State * Winston-Salem, NC 1:30 p.m.

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