BALTIMORE, Maryland -- Cristen Coryatt recorded a match-high 15 kills and Kalysia Bates added 13, as Morgan State swept crosstown rival Coppin State, 3-0 (25-17, 25-11, 25-18) in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Northern Division contest at the Physical Education Complex Arena. The win helped Morgan State improve to 63-11 all-time against Coppin State.
Roi Wallace finished with 31 assists, while Jasmin Hubbard recorded a match-high 13 digs. Zoe McBride and Coryatt tallied nine and eight digs.
Morgan State (10-9, 2-1 MEAC) which hit .267 as a team, was led by Kheanna Landrum, who finished with a match-high .667 with four kills on six attempts and no errors. Bates recorded a .500 hitting percentage and Coryatt finished with a .316.
The Lady Bears had their best set of the evening in the opening set, when they recorded 16 kills and hit for .333.
Coppin State (5-16, 1-2 MEAC) was led by Asia Stennis, who nearly had a double-double with eight kills and nine digs. Marlena Guice totaled 10 digs and Brianna Lang finished with 17 assists to lead the Eagles.
BOX SCORE
The Eagles tallied 23 kills and had 20 attack errors to finish the match with a .034 hitting percentage. Morgan State would limit the Eagles to just four kills and a .000 attack percentage in the second set.
Behind a match-high four service aces by Bates, Morgan State would finish with a total of nine aces for the match. Coppin State had one ace.
Morgan State will be off until next Friday, Oct. 12, when they play host to Delaware State in a MEAC Northern Division match. First serve from Hill Field House will be at 7 p.m. The contest will be the Lady Bears' Lace-Up event.
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Friday, October 5, 2018
Alcorn State Braves Look To Keep Rolling Saturday Against Alabama State on Homecoming
LORMAN, Mississippi -- A series of winning-streaks are on the line Saturday for the Alcorn State University football program when it hosts Alabama State at 2 p.m. at Jack Spinks-Marino Casem Stadium on Homecoming.
Alcorn (4-1, 2-0 SWAC) is riding a four-game winning-streak and is looking to win five in a row for the first time since 2003. The Braves are seeking a 3-0 start in conference for the second straight year. Additionally, Alcorn is on a six-game home winning-streak which carried over from last season.
The Braves will be taking on a rested ASU (1-3, 0-1 SWAC) squad that is coming off a bye week. It marks the second time in three weeks that Alcorn is facing a team off a bye after it traveled to Mississippi Valley State for its home-opener; the Braves won the game 56-20.
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The Braves are coming off a 20-3 win over Southern to spoil its Homecoming last weekend. The Alcorn defense limited the Jaguars to just 139 yards of offense, including 76 passing and 63 rushing yards.
Alcorn's defense ranks top-five in the FCS in yards, allowing just 242.4 per game. The Braves are also No. 6 in passing defense (142.8 ypg) and red zone defense (.583), 11th in scoring defense (15.8 ppg), 12th in rushing defense (99.6 ypg) and 19th in opponent third down conversions (.296).
Offensively, Alcorn leads the SWAC in scoring (36.2 ppg) and rushing (261.4 ypg). The Braves have scored on 95.2 percent of their red zone trips which is sixth in the nation. Junior Noah Johnson leads the SWAC and ranks top-10 in the country in completion percentage (.686).
Johnson has thrown for 798 yards and five touchdowns this season, and has rushed for 354 yards and five touchdowns. He ranks second in the SWAC in total offense with 230.4 yards per game.
Senior PJ Simmons, the SWAC Preseason Offensive Player of the Year, is third in the conference in rushing with 82.4 yards per outing. He's totaled 412 yards and three touchdowns this year.
The bye week came at a good time for Alabama State after the Hornets were banged up after their 34-0 defeat to Grambling State. ASU opened the season with a 26-20 victory over Tuskegee but is looking to snap a three-game skid.
The defense has been the strength of the Hornets this year as they rank second in the league, only behind Alcorn, giving up 370.2 yards per game. Kurron Ramsey averages 7.0 tackles per game, while Joshua Hill averages 6.3.
Offensively, Darryl Pearson has taken nearly every snap at quarterback and has thrown for 572 yards, two touchdowns and four interceptions. Ezra Gray has carried the bulk of the ground game and has tallied 212 rushing yards and a touchdown in four games.
Saturday's game can be seen with a subscription on Braves All-Access. It can also be heard live for free on wprl.org or 91.7 FM with Charles Edmond on the call.
NOTES
- Alcorn is attempting to win seven consecutive home games for the first time since the stadium opened; the program won its first 13 home contests from 1992-94. Alcorn is 77-52 all-time at Jack Spinks-Marino Casem Stadium which is in its 27th season as the home of the Braves.
- The Braves have won 12 of the last 13 games against SWAC East Division opponents.
- Alcorn is 23-18 all-time against Alabama State. The Braves are looking to beat the Hornets for the fifth year in a row including a 24-10 road victory last season.
- The Braves remained at No. 4 in this week's HBCU Poll and were receiving votes in the Preseason FCS Poll.
- Alcorn has won five SWAC Player of the Week awards in five weeks. Junior Corey McCullough is the reigning SWAC Special Teams Player of the Week, while junior De'Shawn Waller is the reigning SWAC Newcomer of the Week. Junior Javen Morrison was named both the SWAC Defensive Player of the Week and HBCU National Player of the Week after grabbing two interceptions against TSU. Junior Raidarious Anderson has won SWAC Offensive Player of the Week, and senior Johnathon Hauer earned SWAC Newcomer of the Week after the win against LC. Alcorn won 10 SWAC weekly honors last season.
- Alcorn is 10-0 when leading at halftime over the last two seasons.
- Against MVSU, the Braves held a 665-200 edge in total yards and 462-22 in rushing. Simmons rushed for a career-high 210 yards and a touchdown. The Braves won their sixth straight game over the Delta Devils and lead the all-time series 45-15-1. Alcorn has outscored MVSU 318-78 over the last six games.
- The Braves notched a 27-15 victory over Texas Southern in a non-conference game. Alcorn raced out to a 27-0 halftime lead which was too much for the Tigers to overcome. The Braves posted their seventh straight win over TSU in the series.
- In Alcorn's home-opener, the team broke a Jack Spinks-Marino Casem Stadium scoring record by defeating Louisiana College 78-0. It was the second-most lopsided score in school history, only behind a 101-0 victory over Paul Quinn in 1967. Alcorn won its home opener for the sixth year in a row.
- Morrison has been a lockdown cornerback for the Braves and has led the team in interceptions in each of the last two seasons. He's up to eight in his career.
- McCullough is a perfect five-for-five in field goals this year. Last season, he broke the school's single-season field goal record with 17 made.
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Alcorn (4-1, 2-0 SWAC) is riding a four-game winning-streak and is looking to win five in a row for the first time since 2003. The Braves are seeking a 3-0 start in conference for the second straight year. Additionally, Alcorn is on a six-game home winning-streak which carried over from last season.
The Braves will be taking on a rested ASU (1-3, 0-1 SWAC) squad that is coming off a bye week. It marks the second time in three weeks that Alcorn is facing a team off a bye after it traveled to Mississippi Valley State for its home-opener; the Braves won the game 56-20.
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The Braves are coming off a 20-3 win over Southern to spoil its Homecoming last weekend. The Alcorn defense limited the Jaguars to just 139 yards of offense, including 76 passing and 63 rushing yards.
Alcorn's defense ranks top-five in the FCS in yards, allowing just 242.4 per game. The Braves are also No. 6 in passing defense (142.8 ypg) and red zone defense (.583), 11th in scoring defense (15.8 ppg), 12th in rushing defense (99.6 ypg) and 19th in opponent third down conversions (.296).
Offensively, Alcorn leads the SWAC in scoring (36.2 ppg) and rushing (261.4 ypg). The Braves have scored on 95.2 percent of their red zone trips which is sixth in the nation. Junior Noah Johnson leads the SWAC and ranks top-10 in the country in completion percentage (.686).
Johnson has thrown for 798 yards and five touchdowns this season, and has rushed for 354 yards and five touchdowns. He ranks second in the SWAC in total offense with 230.4 yards per game.
Senior PJ Simmons, the SWAC Preseason Offensive Player of the Year, is third in the conference in rushing with 82.4 yards per outing. He's totaled 412 yards and three touchdowns this year.
The bye week came at a good time for Alabama State after the Hornets were banged up after their 34-0 defeat to Grambling State. ASU opened the season with a 26-20 victory over Tuskegee but is looking to snap a three-game skid.
The defense has been the strength of the Hornets this year as they rank second in the league, only behind Alcorn, giving up 370.2 yards per game. Kurron Ramsey averages 7.0 tackles per game, while Joshua Hill averages 6.3.
Offensively, Darryl Pearson has taken nearly every snap at quarterback and has thrown for 572 yards, two touchdowns and four interceptions. Ezra Gray has carried the bulk of the ground game and has tallied 212 rushing yards and a touchdown in four games.
Saturday's game can be seen with a subscription on Braves All-Access. It can also be heard live for free on wprl.org or 91.7 FM with Charles Edmond on the call.
NOTES
- Alcorn is attempting to win seven consecutive home games for the first time since the stadium opened; the program won its first 13 home contests from 1992-94. Alcorn is 77-52 all-time at Jack Spinks-Marino Casem Stadium which is in its 27th season as the home of the Braves.
- The Braves have won 12 of the last 13 games against SWAC East Division opponents.
- Alcorn is 23-18 all-time against Alabama State. The Braves are looking to beat the Hornets for the fifth year in a row including a 24-10 road victory last season.
- The Braves remained at No. 4 in this week's HBCU Poll and were receiving votes in the Preseason FCS Poll.
- Alcorn has won five SWAC Player of the Week awards in five weeks. Junior Corey McCullough is the reigning SWAC Special Teams Player of the Week, while junior De'Shawn Waller is the reigning SWAC Newcomer of the Week. Junior Javen Morrison was named both the SWAC Defensive Player of the Week and HBCU National Player of the Week after grabbing two interceptions against TSU. Junior Raidarious Anderson has won SWAC Offensive Player of the Week, and senior Johnathon Hauer earned SWAC Newcomer of the Week after the win against LC. Alcorn won 10 SWAC weekly honors last season.
- Alcorn is 10-0 when leading at halftime over the last two seasons.
- Against MVSU, the Braves held a 665-200 edge in total yards and 462-22 in rushing. Simmons rushed for a career-high 210 yards and a touchdown. The Braves won their sixth straight game over the Delta Devils and lead the all-time series 45-15-1. Alcorn has outscored MVSU 318-78 over the last six games.
- The Braves notched a 27-15 victory over Texas Southern in a non-conference game. Alcorn raced out to a 27-0 halftime lead which was too much for the Tigers to overcome. The Braves posted their seventh straight win over TSU in the series.
- In Alcorn's home-opener, the team broke a Jack Spinks-Marino Casem Stadium scoring record by defeating Louisiana College 78-0. It was the second-most lopsided score in school history, only behind a 101-0 victory over Paul Quinn in 1967. Alcorn won its home opener for the sixth year in a row.
- Morrison has been a lockdown cornerback for the Braves and has led the team in interceptions in each of the last two seasons. He's up to eight in his career.
- McCullough is a perfect five-for-five in field goals this year. Last season, he broke the school's single-season field goal record with 17 made.
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Alabama A&M Volleyball Defeats Rival Alabama State
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama -- Alabama A&M volleyball team (12-12, 8-0 SWAC) earned a hard-fought 3-1 (25-23, 30-28, 21-25, 25-20) victory over Southwestern Athletic Conference rival Alabama State (9-15, 6-2 SWAC) Thursday in Montgomery.
The win over Alabama State halts a six-match losing streak to the Lady Hornets that dates back to 2015. The Lady Bulldogs continue on an eight-match winning streak in the conference while ASU ends their five-match winning streak.
Jaelin Gant and Terra Brooks both posted double-doubles in the contest. Gant's double-double consisted of 18 kills and 19 digs. Brooks grabbed 18 kills and 14 digs, while freshman Alana Cox added 14 kills for AAMU. Megan Evans had 44 assists in the contest and Mine Centinoz posted 17 digs on the backline.
BOX SCORE
After a back-and-forth first set fell in favor of Alabama A&M, the Lady Hornets flew out of the gate with a 12-3 run to start the second stanza. The Lady Bulldogs managed to shake off the early deficit as Brooks and Gant keyed a quick 4-0 spurt that handed AAMU a 22-21 advantage late. The sides traded points until Cox spiked home a kill, and Meredith Sieck delivered a service ace to put the Lady Bulldogs ahead 2-0.
Alabama State claimed the third set with sharp hitting and dominant net defense, but the Lady Bulldogs outhit Alabama State .297 - .089 on their way to the win.
This marks the first home loss for the Lady Hornets in conference play since November 10, 2012.
The Lady Bulldogs will return to action Sunday as they host Jackson State Lady Tigers at the AAMU Student Health and Wellness Center. Match time is set for 4 p.m.
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The win over Alabama State halts a six-match losing streak to the Lady Hornets that dates back to 2015. The Lady Bulldogs continue on an eight-match winning streak in the conference while ASU ends their five-match winning streak.
Jaelin Gant and Terra Brooks both posted double-doubles in the contest. Gant's double-double consisted of 18 kills and 19 digs. Brooks grabbed 18 kills and 14 digs, while freshman Alana Cox added 14 kills for AAMU. Megan Evans had 44 assists in the contest and Mine Centinoz posted 17 digs on the backline.
BOX SCORE
After a back-and-forth first set fell in favor of Alabama A&M, the Lady Hornets flew out of the gate with a 12-3 run to start the second stanza. The Lady Bulldogs managed to shake off the early deficit as Brooks and Gant keyed a quick 4-0 spurt that handed AAMU a 22-21 advantage late. The sides traded points until Cox spiked home a kill, and Meredith Sieck delivered a service ace to put the Lady Bulldogs ahead 2-0.
Alabama State claimed the third set with sharp hitting and dominant net defense, but the Lady Bulldogs outhit Alabama State .297 - .089 on their way to the win.
This marks the first home loss for the Lady Hornets in conference play since November 10, 2012.
The Lady Bulldogs will return to action Sunday as they host Jackson State Lady Tigers at the AAMU Student Health and Wellness Center. Match time is set for 4 p.m.
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Thursday, October 4, 2018
MEAC Bowling Lands Five on NTCA Preseason Top 25
WHITEWATER, Wisconsin -- The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) saw five bowling programs ranked in the 2018-19 preseason National Tenpin Coaches Association (NTCA) Top 25 Poll that was unveiled on Wednesday.
Maryland Eastern Shore, which competed in the United States Bowling Congress (USBC) Intercollegiate Team Championships last season, came in ranked No. 7 in the preseason poll, while Delaware State -- which boasts reigning MEAC Bowler of the Year Alexis Neuer and also competed at the USBC in 2017-18 -- was ranked No. 8.
2018-19 NTCA Preseason Top 25 Poll
Defending MEAC champion, and 2018-19 preseason favorite, North Carolina A&T State was ranked No. 11.
New associate members UAB and Monmouth were also ranked in the preseason poll; the Blazers came in at No. 16, while the Hawks were No. 23.
In addition, Norfolk State was among those also receiving votes.
Defending NCAA national champion Vanderbilt, with 32 first-place votes, is the NTCA's preseason No. 1 team.
The 2018-19 MEAC bowling season will begin the weekend of Oct. 13-14. The first conference meet of the season will be held Nov. 10-11 in Dover, Del.
The 2019 MEAC Bowling Championships will be held March 29-31 in Chesapeake, Virginia.
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Maryland Eastern Shore, which competed in the United States Bowling Congress (USBC) Intercollegiate Team Championships last season, came in ranked No. 7 in the preseason poll, while Delaware State -- which boasts reigning MEAC Bowler of the Year Alexis Neuer and also competed at the USBC in 2017-18 -- was ranked No. 8.
2018-19 NTCA Preseason Top 25 Poll
Defending MEAC champion, and 2018-19 preseason favorite, North Carolina A&T State was ranked No. 11.
New associate members UAB and Monmouth were also ranked in the preseason poll; the Blazers came in at No. 16, while the Hawks were No. 23.
In addition, Norfolk State was among those also receiving votes.
Defending NCAA national champion Vanderbilt, with 32 first-place votes, is the NTCA's preseason No. 1 team.
The 2018-19 MEAC bowling season will begin the weekend of Oct. 13-14. The first conference meet of the season will be held Nov. 10-11 in Dover, Del.
The 2019 MEAC Bowling Championships will be held March 29-31 in Chesapeake, Virginia.
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Black College Football Hall of Fame Announces Finalists for Class of 2019
ATLANTA, Georgia – The Black College Football Hall of Fame announced today the 25 Finalists for induction into the Class of 2019 Black College Football Hall of Fame. The list includes 22 players and three coaches.
The Finalists were selected from a field of over 150 nominees by a 12-member Selection Committee composed of prominent journalists, commentators, historians, former NFL General Managers and football executives.
“We congratulate the Finalists for the Class of 2019,” said James “Shack” Harris, Black College Football Co-Founder and 2012 Inductee. “Each of these Finalists made a significant impact on the game of football, both in college and the professional ranks.”
The committee will meet again in the coming weeks to select the six members (five players and one coach) who will be inducted as the Black College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2019.
“The talent that has come from Black College Football programs is incredible,” said Committee Chairman Roscoe Nance, "and that makes selecting the honorees incredibly difficult. Thanks to our Selection Committee for its dedication and commitment and for the tremendous amount time and effort that the members put into making these decisions.”
This year’s inductees will be announced on October 25, 2018. They will be honored during the Black College Football Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, on February 16, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. For more information, please visit www.BlackCollegeFootballHOF.org.
• Joe “747” Adams (QB, Tennessee State University, 1977-1980)
• Coy Bacon (DL, Jackson State University, 1964-1967)
• Dwaine Board (DE, North Carolina A&T State University, 1975-1978)
• Emerson Boozer (RB, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, 1962-1965)
• Greg Coleman (P, Florida A&M University, 1972-1975)
• Kevin Dent (S, Jackson State University, 1985-1988)
• Hugh Douglas (DE, Central State University, 1991-1994)
• Donald Driver (WR, Alcorn State University, 1995-1998)
• Earl “Air” Harvey (QB, North Carolina Central University, 1985-1988)
• James Hunter (DB, Grambling State University, 1972-1975)
• Richard “Tombstone” Jackson (DE, Southern University, 1962-1965)
• Henry Lawrence (OL, Florida A&M University, 1970-1973)
• Frank Lewis (WR, Grambling State University, 1967-1970)
• Robert Mathis (LB, Alabama A&M University, 1999-2002)
• Tyrone McGriff (OL, Florida A&M University, 1976-1979)
• John “Big Train” Moody (RB, Morris Brown College, 1939-1941)
• Timmy Newsome (RB/KR, Winston Salem State University, 1976-1979)
• Nate Newton (OL, Florida A&M University, 1979-1982)
• John Taylor (WR, Delaware State University, 1982-1985)
• Johnny Walton (QB, Elizabeth City State University, 1965-1968)
• Erik Williams (OL, Central State University, 1987-1990)
• Roynell Young (DB, Alcorn State University, 1976-1979)
COACH FINALISTS (3 Coaches)
• Willard Bailey (Head Football Coach, Virginia Union 1971-1983 and 1995-2003; Norfolk State 1984-1992; St. Paul’s 2005-2010; Virginia-Lynchburg 2011-2013)
• Arnett “Ace” Mumford (Head Football Coach, Jarvis Christian 1924-1926; Bishop College 1927-1929; Texas College 1931-1935; Southern University 1936-1961)
• Joe Taylor (Howard University 1983; Virginia Union 1984-1991; Hampton University 1992-2007; Florida A&M University 2008-2012)
About the Black College Football Hall of Fame
The Black College Football Hall of Fame was founded in 2009 by African-American pioneers, quarterbacks James Harris and Doug Williams to preserve the history and honor the greatest football players, coaches and contributors from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). There have been 77 Inductees since inception, including Mel Blount, James Harris, Willie Lanier, Art Shell and Doug Williams, who serve as Trustees.
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The Finalists were selected from a field of over 150 nominees by a 12-member Selection Committee composed of prominent journalists, commentators, historians, former NFL General Managers and football executives.
“We congratulate the Finalists for the Class of 2019,” said James “Shack” Harris, Black College Football Co-Founder and 2012 Inductee. “Each of these Finalists made a significant impact on the game of football, both in college and the professional ranks.”
The committee will meet again in the coming weeks to select the six members (five players and one coach) who will be inducted as the Black College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2019.
“The talent that has come from Black College Football programs is incredible,” said Committee Chairman Roscoe Nance, "and that makes selecting the honorees incredibly difficult. Thanks to our Selection Committee for its dedication and commitment and for the tremendous amount time and effort that the members put into making these decisions.”
This year’s inductees will be announced on October 25, 2018. They will be honored during the Black College Football Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, on February 16, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. For more information, please visit www.BlackCollegeFootballHOF.org.
At a glance:
- Finalists have been selected from over 150 nominees.
- Player Finalists represent 17 Super Bowl Rings, 11 NFL All-Pro selections and 36 Pro Bowl selections. Coach Finalists represent 11 Black College Football National Championships and 28 Conference Championships.
- The Class of 2019 Inductees will be announced on October 25, 2018.
- Inductees will be honored during the Black College Football Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on February 16, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia.
• Joe “747” Adams (QB, Tennessee State University, 1977-1980)
• Coy Bacon (DL, Jackson State University, 1964-1967)
• Dwaine Board (DE, North Carolina A&T State University, 1975-1978)
• Emerson Boozer (RB, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, 1962-1965)
• Greg Coleman (P, Florida A&M University, 1972-1975)
• Kevin Dent (S, Jackson State University, 1985-1988)
• Hugh Douglas (DE, Central State University, 1991-1994)
• Donald Driver (WR, Alcorn State University, 1995-1998)
• Earl “Air” Harvey (QB, North Carolina Central University, 1985-1988)
• James Hunter (DB, Grambling State University, 1972-1975)
• Richard “Tombstone” Jackson (DE, Southern University, 1962-1965)
• Henry Lawrence (OL, Florida A&M University, 1970-1973)
• Frank Lewis (WR, Grambling State University, 1967-1970)
• Robert Mathis (LB, Alabama A&M University, 1999-2002)
• Tyrone McGriff (OL, Florida A&M University, 1976-1979)
• John “Big Train” Moody (RB, Morris Brown College, 1939-1941)
• Timmy Newsome (RB/KR, Winston Salem State University, 1976-1979)
• Nate Newton (OL, Florida A&M University, 1979-1982)
• John Taylor (WR, Delaware State University, 1982-1985)
• Johnny Walton (QB, Elizabeth City State University, 1965-1968)
• Erik Williams (OL, Central State University, 1987-1990)
• Roynell Young (DB, Alcorn State University, 1976-1979)
COACH FINALISTS (3 Coaches)
• Willard Bailey (Head Football Coach, Virginia Union 1971-1983 and 1995-2003; Norfolk State 1984-1992; St. Paul’s 2005-2010; Virginia-Lynchburg 2011-2013)
• Arnett “Ace” Mumford (Head Football Coach, Jarvis Christian 1924-1926; Bishop College 1927-1929; Texas College 1931-1935; Southern University 1936-1961)
• Joe Taylor (Howard University 1983; Virginia Union 1984-1991; Hampton University 1992-2007; Florida A&M University 2008-2012)
About the Black College Football Hall of Fame
The Black College Football Hall of Fame was founded in 2009 by African-American pioneers, quarterbacks James Harris and Doug Williams to preserve the history and honor the greatest football players, coaches and contributors from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). There have been 77 Inductees since inception, including Mel Blount, James Harris, Willie Lanier, Art Shell and Doug Williams, who serve as Trustees.
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NCCU Football Weekly Press Conference: Week 6 vs. Howard
DURHAM, North Carolina -- The North Carolina Central University football program held its weekly press conference on Tuesday, Oct. 2 ahead of the Eagles' MEAC contest against Howard on Saturday, Oct. 6 at 2:00 p.m. at O'Kelly-Riddick Stadium. Hear from interim head coach Granville Eastman as he discusses the upcoming game.
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Fans Invited to TSU Hoops' Big Blue Madness Oct. 10
NASHVILLE, Tennessee -- The Tennessee State men's and women's basketball programs are hosting Big Blue Madness, a free unofficial kickoff to the 2018-19 season, Wednesday, Oct. 10 at 6 p.m. in Kean Hall.
Activities throughout the night include player and coaching staff introductions, a 3-point shooting contest, celebrity-judged slam dunk contest, skills challenge and appearances by the Aristocrat of Bands, cheerleaders and Tiger Gems, as well as Aristocrat the Tiger.
The cast of celebrity judges include Nashville's very own Starlito, Trapperman Dale as well as Waffle House Hero James Shaw, Jr. Host Jordan Gaither will be the MC for the night.
Both teams will be available for autographs before the main event at 5:15 p.m. Autograph tables will be set-up in the hallway leading to Kean Hall.
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Spartans, Rattlers Meet up in Key MEAC Showdown Saturday
NORFOLK, Virginia – The Norfolk State football team (3-1, 1-0 MEAC) plays its first true road MEAC game this Saturday as the Spartans visit Florida A&M (3-2, 2-0 MEAC) in a MEAC matchup of teams atop the league standings. Kickoff from Bragg Memorial Stadium is 4 p.m. in Tallahassee, Florida.
GAME NOTES
MEDIA COVERAGE
• Live Video: ESPN3
• Radio: WNSB 91.1 FM (Play-by-Play: Ross Gordon / Color: Matt Michalec)
• Twitter Updates: @NSUSpartans / @NSU_FB
THE SERIES
• Record: FAMU leads 13-3
• Last Meeting: 10-7-17 (NSU 35-28)
• First Meeting: 9-13-97 (FAMU 41-26)
OPENING KICKOFF
• NSU looks to extend its best start since 2011 when the Spartans play a key MEAC game at Florida A&M.
• Both teams are off to fast starts in MEAC play, with FAMU at 2-0 and NSU 1-0.
• Both teams are coming off explosive performances, with NSU topping Delaware State 54-28 and FAMU rolling to a 55-14 win at N.C. Central last week.
• This marks the first of three straight road games where the Spartans play on their opponents' Homecoming.
LAST MEETING
• Larry Bishop's 2-yard touchdown run with 56 seconds left was the game-winner as Norfolk State topped Florida A&M 35-28 on Oct. 7, 2017 at Dick Price Stadium.
• Bishop's first TD of the year came after the Spartans recorded their season-high fifth takeaway of the game. NSU linebacker Kyle Archie forced a fumble which De'Shaan Dixon recovered.
• The Rattlers held a sizeable edge in total offense (485-243).
• NSU scored two defensive touchdowns, a 31-yard fumble return by Archie in the second quarter and a 96-yard fumble return by J.T. Wahee in the fourth.
NSU BY THE NUMBERS
2 - Number of defensive touchdowns NSU scored last week, an 80-yard interception return from Brandon Savage and a 23-yard fumble return by Nigel Chavis.
4 - Number of takeaways last week by the Spartan defense.
15 - Number of catches the last two games by Isaiah Winstead (7 at SCSU, 8 vs. DSU).
233 - Career-high all-purpose yardage last week by Marcus Taylor.
355 - Total offensive yards for NSU quarterback Juwan Carter last week, also a career high.
2005 - The last time the Spartans scored at least 54 points in a game prior to last week.
A WIN OVER FAMU WOULD...
A win this week over FAMU would...
• Give NSU its first 4-1 start since the 2011 season, which culminated in NSU's first MEAC title (since vacated).
• Give the Spartans a 2-0 MEAC start for the third time in the last four years under coach Latrell Scott.
• Be the second straight win for NSU over FAMU, and second straight Spartan win in Tallahassee (with the last coming in 2014.
SPARTANS EARN 2 MORE WEEKLY HONORS
Spartan QB Juwan Carter was named the MEAC Offensive Player of the Week and DB Brandon Savage was selected Rookie of the Week following their performances against Delaware State.
• Carter completed 22-of-31 passes for a career-high 318 yards and three TDs. He also ran for 37 yards and another score.
• Savage returned his first career interception 80 yards for a touchdown in the second quarter of the win over DSU. He also had three tackles.
SCOUTING THE RATTLERS
Florida A&M enters this week's game on a two-game winning streak following impressive MEAC wins over Savannah State (31-13 on Sept. 22) and N.C. Central (55-14 last week). Those wins came on the heels of back-to-back losses to Troy and Jackson State.
The Rattlers rolled up a season-high 509 yards of total offense last week at NCCU and were balanced in doing so. Quarterback Ryan Stanley passed for 255 yards and four touchdowns, and the FAMU ground game racked for 254 yards. Chad Hunter caught three touchdown passes last week and Hans Supre rushed for 152 yards.
Stanley has a MEAC-high 1,083 passing yards this season. Hunter (21-290) and Xavier Smith (20-261) have been Stanley's favorite targets. Defensively, FAMU has recorded a MEAC-high 15 sacks.
By: Matt Michalec, Asst. AD/Communications
NORFOLK STATE UNIVERSITY SPARTANS ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS
GAME NOTES
MEDIA COVERAGE
• Live Video: ESPN3
• Radio: WNSB 91.1 FM (Play-by-Play: Ross Gordon / Color: Matt Michalec)
• Twitter Updates: @NSUSpartans / @NSU_FB
THE SERIES
• Record: FAMU leads 13-3
• Last Meeting: 10-7-17 (NSU 35-28)
• First Meeting: 9-13-97 (FAMU 41-26)
OPENING KICKOFF
• NSU looks to extend its best start since 2011 when the Spartans play a key MEAC game at Florida A&M.
• Both teams are off to fast starts in MEAC play, with FAMU at 2-0 and NSU 1-0.
• Both teams are coming off explosive performances, with NSU topping Delaware State 54-28 and FAMU rolling to a 55-14 win at N.C. Central last week.
• This marks the first of three straight road games where the Spartans play on their opponents' Homecoming.
LAST MEETING
• Larry Bishop's 2-yard touchdown run with 56 seconds left was the game-winner as Norfolk State topped Florida A&M 35-28 on Oct. 7, 2017 at Dick Price Stadium.
• Bishop's first TD of the year came after the Spartans recorded their season-high fifth takeaway of the game. NSU linebacker Kyle Archie forced a fumble which De'Shaan Dixon recovered.
• The Rattlers held a sizeable edge in total offense (485-243).
• NSU scored two defensive touchdowns, a 31-yard fumble return by Archie in the second quarter and a 96-yard fumble return by J.T. Wahee in the fourth.
NSU BY THE NUMBERS
2 - Number of defensive touchdowns NSU scored last week, an 80-yard interception return from Brandon Savage and a 23-yard fumble return by Nigel Chavis.
4 - Number of takeaways last week by the Spartan defense.
15 - Number of catches the last two games by Isaiah Winstead (7 at SCSU, 8 vs. DSU).
233 - Career-high all-purpose yardage last week by Marcus Taylor.
355 - Total offensive yards for NSU quarterback Juwan Carter last week, also a career high.
2005 - The last time the Spartans scored at least 54 points in a game prior to last week.
A WIN OVER FAMU WOULD...
A win this week over FAMU would...
• Give NSU its first 4-1 start since the 2011 season, which culminated in NSU's first MEAC title (since vacated).
• Give the Spartans a 2-0 MEAC start for the third time in the last four years under coach Latrell Scott.
• Be the second straight win for NSU over FAMU, and second straight Spartan win in Tallahassee (with the last coming in 2014.
SPARTANS EARN 2 MORE WEEKLY HONORS
Spartan QB Juwan Carter was named the MEAC Offensive Player of the Week and DB Brandon Savage was selected Rookie of the Week following their performances against Delaware State.
• Carter completed 22-of-31 passes for a career-high 318 yards and three TDs. He also ran for 37 yards and another score.
• Savage returned his first career interception 80 yards for a touchdown in the second quarter of the win over DSU. He also had three tackles.
SCOUTING THE RATTLERS
Florida A&M enters this week's game on a two-game winning streak following impressive MEAC wins over Savannah State (31-13 on Sept. 22) and N.C. Central (55-14 last week). Those wins came on the heels of back-to-back losses to Troy and Jackson State.
The Rattlers rolled up a season-high 509 yards of total offense last week at NCCU and were balanced in doing so. Quarterback Ryan Stanley passed for 255 yards and four touchdowns, and the FAMU ground game racked for 254 yards. Chad Hunter caught three touchdown passes last week and Hans Supre rushed for 152 yards.
Stanley has a MEAC-high 1,083 passing yards this season. Hunter (21-290) and Xavier Smith (20-261) have been Stanley's favorite targets. Defensively, FAMU has recorded a MEAC-high 15 sacks.
By: Matt Michalec, Asst. AD/Communications
NORFOLK STATE UNIVERSITY SPARTANS ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS
2018 CIAA Football Championship Gridiron Showdown Returns to Salem Football Stadium November 10
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina - The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), the nation’s first African American athletic conference, will host its 2018 CIAA Football Championship on Saturday, Nov. 10 at Salem Stadium in Salem-Roanoke, Virginia. Kick-off is scheduled for 1:00 pm ET.
Tickets On Sale October 1 at Ticketmaster |
Tickets for the annual competition between the best collegiate football teams go on sale Monday, October 1. Advance general admission tickets to the Football Championship are $15, advance reserved tickets are $25, both can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com when the site goes live. Special rates for students with school IDs and youth will be available the day of the event for $10. Admission for children ages 7 and under is free.
Parking is free and fans are encouraged to begin their tailgating festivities at 9:00 am on Saturday, November 10. For more information about the 2018 CIAA Football Championship please visit, TheCIAA.com.
About the CIAA
Founded in 1912, the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) is the first African American athletic conference and one of the most recognized conferences in Division II. The CIAA conducts 14 championships attended by more than 150,000 fans from around the country. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, the CIAA is governed by the Presidents and Chancellors of its 13 member-institutions: Bowie State University, Chowan University, Claflin University, Elizabeth City State University, Fayetteville State University, Johnson C. Smith University, Lincoln University of Pennsylania, Livingstone College, Saint Augustine's University, Shaw University, Virginia State University, Virginia Union University, and Winston-Salem State University. For more information on the CIAA, visit theciaa.com. For more information on the CIAA Basketball Tournament, visit CIAATournament.org, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter and Instagram.
Founded in 1912, the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) is the first African American athletic conference and one of the most recognized conferences in Division II. The CIAA conducts 14 championships attended by more than 150,000 fans from around the country. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, the CIAA is governed by the Presidents and Chancellors of its 13 member-institutions: Bowie State University, Chowan University, Claflin University, Elizabeth City State University, Fayetteville State University, Johnson C. Smith University, Lincoln University of Pennsylania, Livingstone College, Saint Augustine's University, Shaw University, Virginia State University, Virginia Union University, and Winston-Salem State University. For more information on the CIAA, visit theciaa.com. For more information on the CIAA Basketball Tournament, visit CIAATournament.org, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter and Instagram.
CIAA MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS
2018 CIAA Basketball Media Day – BASKETBALL CLINIC, Today
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina -- On Thursday, October 4, a special Youth Basketball Clinic for children ages 7-13 will be hosted by CIAA coaches and student-athletes on the campus of Johnson C. Smith University.
On Friday, October 5, the CIAA's inaugural Virtual Media Day invites members of the press, sports fans and the general public an opportunity to submit questions via Twitter for CIAA Commissioner Jacqie McWilliams and the assembled basketball coaches and student-athletes representing the 13 CIAA member schools. Questions can be submitted through Thursday on Twitter by tagging @CIAAForLife and using the hashtag #CIAAHoops. All interviews, hosted by Stan Lewter, will air live on the conference's new CIAA Sports Network.
WHEN: Thursday, Oct. 4, 5:30pm – 8pm ET
WHAT: Youth Basketball Clinic for 7-13 Years-Old Boys and Girls Hosted by CIAA Member Coaches and Student-Athletes
WHERE: Johnson C. Smith University, Brayboy Gymnasium | N Summit Ave., Charlotte, NC 28216
WHY: Media is invited to cover the basketball clinic to interview CIAA coaches and select student-athletes about the upcoming 2018-2019 basketball season.
RSVP: For Questions and To Confirm Your Attendance, Please RSVP To: Bri Funte, CIAA - BFunte@theciaa.com 704.910.2133
WHO: See list of Men’s and Women’s Head Coaches and Women’s and Men’s Athletes participating in the basketball clinic.
2018 CIAA Virtual Basketball Media Day On CIAA Sports Network
WHEN: Friday, Oct. 5, 9am – 1pm ET
WHAT: 2018 CIAA Virtual Basketball Media Day
WHERE: CIAA Sports Network
WHY: Media is invited to submit questions in advance for Commissioner McWilliams and coaches and athletes from the 13-member CIAA schools via Twitter, by tagging @CIAAForLife and using the hashtag #CIAAHoops. Preseason rankings and teams will also be announced.
Schedule of Interviews on Oct. 5
9:00 a.m. Preseason rankings & teams announcement
9:15 a.m. Commissioner Jacqie McWilliams
9:30 a.m. Lincoln University
9:45 a.m. Bowie State University
10:00 a.m. Elizabeth City State University
10:15 a.m. Chowan University
10:30 a.m. Virginia Union University
10:45 a.m. Virginia State University
11:00 a.m. Fayetteville State University
11:15 a.m. Shaw University
11:30 a.m. St. Augustine’s University
11:45 a.m. Claflin University
12:00 p.m. Winston-Salem State University
12:15 p.m. Livingstone University
12:30 p.m. Johnson C. Smith University
List of Coaches and Athletes Participating in the Youth Basketball Clinic on Oct. 4
How list is organized:
1. Head Women’s Coach
2. Women’s Athlete
3. Head Men’s Coach
4. Men’s Athlete
Chowan Univeresity
· LaToya Jones
· Danielle Weldon
· Brett Vincent
· Demetrius Sanders
Winston-Salem State University
· L’Tona Lamonte
· Teara Johnson
· Cleo Hill
· William Crandell
Bowie State University
· Shadae Swann
· Kyaja Williams
· Darrell Brooks
· David Belle
Claflin University
· Revonda Whitley
· Ashley Fields
· Ricky Jackson
· Triston Thompson
Elizabeth City State University
· Antonio Davis
· Jalyn Brown
· Shawn Walker
· Zach Hobbs
Fayetteville State University
· Serena King-Coleman
· Yakima Clifton
· Ken Spencer
· Javen McNeill
LC
· Tiffany Silver
· Kyala Searcy
· James Stinson
· Roger Ray
LUPA
· Darrell Mosley
· McKenzie Spencer
· Doug Overton
· Deaquan Williams
Shaw University
· Women’s Coach: TBD
· Women’s Athlete: TBD
· Joel Hopkins
· DaVaughn Kelsie
Virginia Union University
· AnnMarie Gilbert
· Shareka McNeill
· Jay Butler
· Men’s Athlete: None
Johnson C. Smith University
· Stephen Joyner, Jr.
· Lezarea Bowens
· Stephen Joyner, Sr.
· Roddric Ross
St. Augustine University
· Montel Jones
· Quiera Gilmore
· MarQus Johnson
· Tyre Gathright
Virginia State University
· James Hill, Jr.
· Chrisanna Green
· Lonnie Blow, Jr.
· Walter Williams
CIAA MEDIA COMMUICATIONS
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