UAPB Wins SWAC Men's XC Title

CLINTON, Mississippi – Arkansas-Pine Bluff placed four runners in the top 20 to bring home the 2018 Southwestern Athletic Conference Men’s Cross Country title, their first since 1993.

The Golden Lions tallied 62 points, besting Prairie View A&M. The Panthers finished second for consecutive seasons, scoring 76 points. Grambling State finished third with 78 points. Wade Garner led the way, finishing fourth with a time of 26:20.3. Laurel Heath took 10th overall with a time of 26:50.44.

Rounding out the standings were Southern (98), Jackson State (102), Texas Southern (120), Alabama Staet (157), Missisippi Valley (195) and Alcorn State (220)

Vincent Langat bested the field with a time of 25:11.32 to earn the 2018 SWAC Men’s Cross Country Athlete of the Year award for the second year in a row. Texas Southern’s Hilary Maiyo was close behind, claiming second (25:20.91), and Levante Williams finished third (25:28.57).

UAPB coach Chris McCoy was named SWAC Men’s Cross Country Coach of the Year.

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The full All-SWAC list of athletes is below:

First-Team All-SWAC Men’s Cross Country
Vincent Langat (Jackson State; SWAC Men’s XC Runner of the Year)
Hilary Maiyo (Texas Southern)
Levante Williams (Prairie View A&M)
Wade Garner (UAPB)
Henry Kiplagat (Jackson State)

Second-Team All-SWAC Men’s Cross Country
Jorge Martinez (Texas Southern)
Worthington Moore (Prairie View A&M)
Matthew Kibet (Alabama State)
Hassan Chepkwony (Grambling)
Laural Heath (UAPB)

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Week 10 SWAC Soccer Players of the Week

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama – Howard defender Kendall Macauly and Grambling State forward Kaylee Holt and goalie Rita Siaha have been recognized by the Southwestern Athletic Conference as soccer players of the week for their efforts during matches played October 19-21.

SWAC Offensive Player of the Week – Holt, who has scored a goal in the last six games and eight out of the last nine games, scored two game winners, as the Grambling State women’s soccer team continued its shutout streak with consecutive 1-0 wins over Alabama A&M and Alabama State.

SWAC Defensive Player of the Week – Macauly aided a Howard defensive effort that allowed one goal on 15 shots (eight on net). Additionally, the freshman defender added a goal and an assist during the team’s win over Southern. The Bison have conceded just one goal in its last eight matches.

SWAC Goalkeeper of the Week – Siaha picked up two shutout wins in net for the Lady Tigers, as Grambling downed Alabama State and Alabama A&M by scores of 1-0. The freshman netminder made seven total saves as GSU extended its shutout streak to six consecutive matches.

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Southern prepares to host JSU for the first time since 2015

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana -- On the heels of a two-game winning streak, Southern University officials are preparing for a large turnout when the Jaguars host rival Jackson State on Saturday, Oct. 20th at A.W. Mumford Stadium for the first time since 2015.

General Admission Parking permits are $10 and will be available for purchase on gameday. Permits will be sold at all three entrances - Harding Boulevard, Swan Avenue and Mill Avenue - to the Baton Rouge campus.

Fans seeking General Admission Parking are urged to use the left lane when coming over the Harding Overpass and proceed to the traffic checkpoint near Seymour Gym. Parking will available from the ROTC building to the Bluffs near Bethune Hall entrance.

For patrons who access the campus via Swan Avenue, parking is available in the General Admission parking lot located behind Southern Lab after making a right at the caution light at Swan.



General Admission Parking will also be available for fans who enter the campus from Mills Avenue starting behind the Southern University Law Center.

Fans are advised that traffic routes are subject to change due to official orders from Louisiana State Police on Gameday.

Athletics Officials are reiterating the department policies which restrict All-Terrain or Gas-powered Vehicles. Under-age drivers or non-licensed drivers are prohibited from operating vehicles on Gameday.

Tickets for next Saturday’s Southern-Jackson State game are available at the FG Clark Activity Center. For ticket information, call 225-771-3171. Fans are also encouraged to enter the stadium early for the pre-game battle of the band between Jackson State's Sonic Boom of the South and the Southern University Human Jukebox at 5 p.m.

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ESPN "Black College Experience" Podcast: GCAC Commissioner Steve Martin (10/21/2018)

Listen to "S2-EP9-Guest: GCAC Commissioner Steve Martin" on Spreaker.

GCAC Commssioner Steve Martin will be our guest, HBCU Football Recap, Basketball Season Approaches, SWAC 2018 HOF Announced, and MORE!

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North Carolina A&T Bowling Closes Out Season-Opening Tourney In Third

Freshman Pamela Warr finished sixth in her first collegiate bowling tournament
with a 974 total pinfall.  Courtesy: N.C. A&T State Sports Information

HARAHAN, Louisiana – Eleventh-ranked North Carolina A&T completed their first tournament of the season in third place after posting an impressive 11-2 record at the Allstate Sugar Bowl Invitational. The Aggies went 8-0 in Bakers play and 3-2 in traditional play throughout the tournament.

N.C. A&T started the last day of competition with the fifth seed and went 3-0 on Sunday to move up to third. They defeated Valparaiso 744-694 to start the action off on Sunday before moving on to down host Tulane 737-711 in four games.

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The final matchup of the day was against No. 1 seed and nationally-ranked No. 4 Sam Houston State. The matchup went all seven games to decide the winner in the best of seven Bakers play. After dropping the first three games, the Aggies came alive to win the last four to upset Sam Houston State. Louisiana Tech took first place with Stephen F. Austin State taking the No. 2 position.

Day 2 featured traditional-format play where N.C. A&T suffered their only two losses of the tournament. The Aggies opened with a 943-923 win over Stephen F. Austin where freshman Pamela Warr bowled a 226. The Aggies lost to Jackson State 869-832 and fellow Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference school Florida A&M 928-892 in the second and fourth games respectively. Freshman Erika Quesada led the Aggies against the Rattlers by posting a 218. Other wins were against Alabama State (1,015-945) and Valparaiso (896-880). Strombeck had a team-high 241 on the day in the win over Alabama State. Sophomore Ana Olaya assisted her by bowling a 225. Meanwhile, the Aggies had two 200-plus games in the win over Valparaiso with Warr bowling a 205 and Olaya coming in with a 201.

Warr led the team with a 974 total pinfall and a 194.8 to land her in the No. 6 position in traditional play. Olaya was the only other Aggie to finish in the top-15 finishing 13th with a 943 total pinfall and 188.60 average. Strombeck finished 18th with a 932 total pinfall and 186.40 average.

N.C. A&T will compete Oct. 26-28 at the McKendree Invitational hosted by National Tenpin Coaches Association poll's No. 2 team McKendree.

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Howard Women’s Soccer Stays On Top With Weekend Road Wins

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana -- Howard University women's soccer remains at the top of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) after winning both weekend games on the road. The Bison captured wins at Jackson State University on Friday and Southern University on Sunday.

Howard (10-6-1, 8-1-1 SWAC) vs. Jackson State University (2-14-0, 2-7 SWAC)

It was an exciting game offensively for the Bison as they battled Jackson State University (JSU). Three of Howard's four goals came in the first half. With an assist from Kenya Saunders, junior forward Hollie Cartwright scored at the 18 minute mark. The Bison scored their second goal less than two minutes later. Once again it was Kenya Saunders on the assist but this time to Makela Davidson. Howard went on to score one more time before the second half. At the 29 minute mark Thalia Boucher was on target after the assist by Saunders.

Their fourth goal was a buzzer beater that came from Victoria Thornton just as time expired on the game clock in the second half. Howard outshot Jackson State, 26-8. Howard had nine corner kicks to JSU's three.

Defensively, Alaya Hightower recorded three saves to JSU goalie Bianca Clemente's 13. However, Hightower allowed no goals. Clemente allowed four.

Howard (10-6-1, 8-1-1 SWAC) vs. Southern University (3-9-2, 2-5-2 SWAC)

It was a scoreless first half for the Bison as they saw the Southern University Jaguars capitalize off of a penalty kick goal at the 34 minute mark. The Bison answered in the second half. Bayley Carmichael came through with the assist to Kendall MaCauly who made a successful shot to the inside right of the box. MaCauly would assist again but to a different teammate. MaCauly sent it to Aleeya Sawyer who put up a header on the cross from the right side of the field to put the Bison up 2-1. Those points remained unanswered as the Bison closed the game to improve their winning record.

Howard outshot Southern, 15-7. HU had nine corner kicks to Southern's two.

On defense, Alaya Hightower allowed her first goal in seven games. She played all 90 minutes and recorded seven saves.

The weekend wins position the Bison at the top of the conference; however, a win by Grambling against University of Arkansas Pine Bluff next weekend could put the Bison at number two. Their fate remains undetermined ahead of the SWAC Tournament that will be held November 1-4 in Houston, Texas.

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About Howard University Athletics
The Howard University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics sponsors 19 NCAA Division I men and women varsity sports. The programs represent six conferences: the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC), Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC), Coastal Collegiate Swimming Association (CCSA), Sun Belt Conference, Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) and Atlantic Sun (ASUN) Conference. Visit www.hubison.com to learn more.

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Howard Bison Volleyball Remains Undefeated in the MEAC After Five-Set Win Over Bethune-Cookman

WASHINGTON, D.C. --  Howard University's volleyball team captured a hard-fought win on Sunday, defeating Bethune Cookman University 3-2 in Burr Gym. Set scores were 25-13, 25-17, 18-25, 18-25, 15-7. The Bison remain undefeated in MEAC play.

The Bison dominated the first two sets in what surely looked like a three set wrap up. However, the Bethune Cookman Wildcats, coached by former Howard volleyball player Brittany Williams, were determined not to be swept by the Bison. In the third set the Wildcats were on the board first and led throughout the first half of the set. After leading the Bison by as many as six points the Bison went on a five point rally that put them up, 16-15. Bethune called a timeout that would change the momentum of the game. The Wildcats immediately scored three points after the timeout and were unstoppable. They closed the set out, 25-18 and forced a fourth and fifth set.

The fourth set was nearly identical to the third set. The difference maker in the game came in the fifth set with the Bison returning to their quick and explosive model of play.

Both Jurnee Tipton and Kira Porter saw season high kills. Tipton with 24 and Porter with 18. Porter added thee blocks and an assist. Freshman Kailyn Williams had nine kills. Senior setter Tamia Dockery tallied 53 assists, 16 digs, 5 kills and a block. It was a season high night for her in assists and digs. Fola WIlson posted 19 digs, nine assists and an ace. Abby Morrow had 14 digs.

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This was Howard's "Dig Pink" game in which both teams adorned pink attire in support of breast cancer awareness. The Bison raised donations for the cause. Howard is back in action this upcoming weekend as they travel to Baltimore to face Morgan State and Coppin State.

About Howard University Athletics
The Howard University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics sponsors 19 NCAA Division I men and women varsity sports. The programs represent six conferences: the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC), Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC), Coastal Collegiate Swimming Association (CCSA), Sun Belt Conference, Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) and Atlantic Sun (ASUN) Conference. Visit www.hubison.com to learn more.

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Firebirds Shut Out LIU Post, 7-0 in Regular Season Finale; Secure No. 3 Seed in ECC Championship Tournament

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The University of the District of Columbia women's tennis team defeated East Coast Conference foe LIU Post, 7-0 at the Southeast Tennis & Learning Center on Saturday afternoon.

With the win today in their regular season finale, the Firebirds (9-2, 5-2 ECC) secured the No. 3 seed in the ECC Championship Tournament next weekend, hosted by Queens College in Flushing, NY. The Firebirds will be pit against No. 2 seed, New York Institute of Technology, in the semifinal round on Saturday, October 27th.

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UDC earned the doubles point today courtesy of wins at No. 2 and 3, and the hosts went on to complete the shutout with six consecutive singles wins.

Two seniors – Paula Avellan and Anastasia Khomyachenko – were honored before the match as part of Senior Day. Khomyachenko went on to team with junior Estefania Castrillon for a dominant, 6-0 win at No. 3 doubles for the first result of the match. Avellan would compete today at No. 4 singles and earn a decisive, 6-1, 6-1 win vs. Christina Jud.

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2018 GCAC Cross Country Championhip Recap

CLINTON, Mississippi -- New faces in the winner's circle became the theme of the 2018 Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Cross Country Championship, held at scenic Choctaw Trails on the campus of Mississippi College.

Of the top-20 runners on both the men's and women's side, 11 were first-time All-Conference designees. Philander Smith (Ark.) College, whose women's team scored 61 points to become the 2018 GCAC Women's Cross Country Runners Up, placed four newcomers—Zora Talbert, Brianna Alexander, Noel Lyons and Damien Gatson— in the top-10. The scrappy Little Rock-based program will send athletes to NAIA Cross Country Nationals in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on November 16, 2018 for the first time in school history. Head Coach Chris McConnell was voted Men's Coach of the Year by his peers for his work in turning around the fledging team.

On the women's side, the Gold Nuggets continued their win streak by claiming their 12th GCAC cross country championship in as many years with 30 total points. Junior Taylor Price snatched a first place victory from teammate and defending champion Maliya Vaughn, outkicking her in the final meters of the race to finish the women's 5k in 21:20.07. Vaughn finished in 21:23.65.

Southern University at New Orleans' women's team, fresh off a 2018 NAIA Outdoor Track & Field Championship, placed three in the top-10 and came in third overall, with senior Kimona Smikle and sophomore Xuxa Peart placing 5th and 6th, respectively, and sophomore Yanique Watson coming in 9th.

The Lady Bleu Devils had a single student-athlete place in the top-10, senior Hydeia Barney, who went 22:35.07 to come in 4th. Still, the Bleu Devils placed 5th overall with 117 points and an average time of 29:44.40.

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For the men, Edward Waters (Fla.) College failed to replicate their 2017 upset victory over the Xavier University of Louisiana Gold Rush, but that didn't stop 2017 Men's Champion Solomon Stevens from outwitting his opponents by running a strategic race to come in first overall yet again. Though Xavier would reclaim the men's title, Stevens would again prove to be spoiler, outkicking second-place finisher Santerris Booker in the race's final meters.

Stevens finished the men's 8k in 29:01.65, with Booker coming in at 29:07.80. Xavier freshman duo Francis Patterson and Jordan Ashmore finished 3rd and 4th in the race, while Philander sophomore Noel Lyons drastically improved his 2017 finish by coming in 5th. Southern – NO freshman Daniel Wint came in 8th at 31:03.02.

Xavier's men finished with 34 points and an average time of 30:53.03. Edward Waters came in second with 50 points, while Philander Smith finished third with 54 points. The Tigers had an average time of 31:31.24 and the Panthers had an average time of 31:27.40.

For full results, click here.

2018 GCAC Women's All-Conference
Taylor Price, Xavier
Maliya Vaughn, Xavier
Brianna Pace, Xavier
Hydeia Barney, Dillard
Kimona Smikle, Southern – NO
Xuxa Peart, Southern – NO
Brianna Alexander, Philander Smith
Zora Talbert, Philander Smith
Yanique Watson, Southern – NO
Ky'Reon McBride, Xavier

2018 GCAC Women's Coach of the Year
Yhann Plummer, Xavier

2018 GCAC Men's All-Conference
Solomon Stevens, Edward Waters
Santerris Booker, Philander Smith
Francis Patterson, Xavier
Jordan Ashmore, Xavier
Noel Lyons, Philander Smith
Michael Noltion, Edward Waters
Camren Sewell, Xavier
Daniel Wint, Southern – NO
Oji Wells, Xavier
Damien Gatson, Philander Smith

2018 GCAC Men's Coach of the Year
Christopher McConnell, Philander Smith



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Wiley Lady Wildcats Knock Off Texas College Steers

TEXARKANA, Texas – The Wiley College women's soccer team only had 11 players suit up but it didn't faze them as the Lady Wildcats defeated Texas College 4-1 in a Red River Athletic Conference match Saturday at Texas A&M University-Texarkana.

"We started a little flat because we've played a lot of games and don't have any substitutes," head coach Josh Quarandillo said. "The women had fun. It was nice Saturday afternoon conference game. Both teams did well and made their mistakes. We're fortunate that we had some skillful players that find the back of the net."

Miguianne Boldrin (JR/Brazil) started the scoring in the 26th minute with her third goal of the season – which was assisted by Clarissa Arriaga (SO/Mission, Texas). The Lady Steers answered with their first goal in four matches. Arriaga put the Lady Wildcats back on top with her second goal of the season – scoring off a pass from Iveth Guzman (FR/Mission, TX). In the second half, Wiley College received much-needed insurance goals which were scored by Roshonda Blackwood (JR/Jamaica). Maria Ramos (FR/Greensboro, NC) picked up an assist on Blackwood's second goal.

"Rosh was in the back and I thought she wasn't getting much action," Quarandillo said. "I got her off the back line and put her on the front line where there is a little more stress and she can play athletically. She plays better under stress because she plays natural and athletic. She tapped in a couple of goals – which is good."

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The Lady Wildcats (3-7, 3-5 in RRAC) dominated the offensive end with 34 shots and 16 on goal. Boldrin led all players with eight shots and three on goal. Jennifer Daniel Da Silva (SO/Brazil) and Blackwood followed with six and five shots, respectively. Both players put three shots on goal. Wiley College received four corner kicks.

Defensively, Wiley College held Texas College to eight shots with six on goal. The Lady Steers were awarded two corner kicks. Both teams were not overly aggressive with very few fouls being called.

The victory keeps the Lady Wildcats in contention for the 2018 Raising Cane's Women's Soccer Championship. They trail the University of Houston-Victoria by 1.5 games for the sixth seed. Wiley College will face Paul Quinn College on Monday. The Tigers are coming off a 5-0 loss at Louisiana State University-Alexandria.

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GCAC Commissioner Steve Martin To Appear on ESPN "Black College Experience" Podcast Today at 7 PM EST.

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana -- Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Commissioner Steve Martin will be featured as a guest on the Black College Experience podcast, discussing the growth of the GCAC under his leadership, as well as the future of the conference.

Martin, who joined the GCAC in 2014 as commissioner following the retirement of longtime commissioner Dr. Thomas Howell, has worked since assuming the role to bolster the conference's image nationally, as well as to attract corporate sponsors to the GCAC. As a result, the conference signed its first apparel deal with Adidas in 2017, and inked a major sponsorship with the Wyndham Hotels network.

A native New Orleanian, Martin attended St. Augustine High School and graduated from Georgetown University. He has an extensive background in accounting, business, finance, marketing and sports administration. Before beginning his successful career in the administrative side of athletics, Martin enjoyed success on the basketball court. He was an All-American, an All-State selection and a city MVP during his time at St. Augustine High School in New Orleans. From there, he went on to become the first player from New Orleans to be recruited by Hall of Fame Coach John Thompson at Georgetown.  Martin was selected by the Clarion Herald as one of the top 100 prep basketball players in the City of New Orleans, as well as the State of Louisiana.

After earning a bachelor's degree in business administration (with an emphasis in accounting), Martin was drafted by the Washington Bullets in 1979. He has over 30 years experience in sports, having served as director of corporate affairs for the National Basketball Association League office, athletic airector at Dillard University and senior vice president for the New Orleans Hornets.

The Black College Experience podcast works to highlight the work of HBCUs and their athletic programs.

Martin's episode will air live on Sunday, October 21 at 7 p.m. EST on the Black College Experience podcast Web site.

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North Carolina A&T State Bowling Goes 5-0 in 2018-19 Debut

Merritt and Olaya lead the Aggies on Day 1

HARAHAN, Louisiana – The 11th-ranked North Carolina A&T bowling team completed the first day of the Allstate Sugar Bowl Invitational hosted by Tulane University on Friday with a 5-0 record in Bakers play. The Aggies are in fourth place in total pinfall (4,494) with a 179.8 average heading into Day 2.

“Junior Tyra Merritt and Sophomore Ana Olaya had stellar performances on the day,” said assistant coach Linda Grace. “The freshmen also performed well during their first collegiate tournament and was very supportive of each other as we had to rotate them in and out as the lanes changed.”

N.C. A&T started the 2018-19 season by facing Southern University and wasted no time in securing their first victory defeating the Jaguars 931-859 before moving on to face the Alabama A&M Bulldogs. The Aggies downed the Bulldogs, 885-720. N.C. A&T then moved on to face No. 10 Tulane. Stepping up their game, the Aggies were able to down the Green Wave, 972-909.

In the biggest margin of victory of the day for N.C. A&T, the Aggies defeated Grambling State 846-678 before knocking off another top-20 team from the National Tenpin Coaches Association poll in No. 17 Louisiana Tech, 860-820. Sophomore Cameron Strombeck showed up big closing out the 10th frame with three consecutive strikes to give the Aggies their highest game of the day at 254.

“Strombeck struggled at times today but we had faith in her and she showed up big when we needed her which is what she does,” said Grace. "A lot of the team is still working out the kinks that are always there during the first tournament of the season. But I like what I have seen today and our potential.”

Day 2 will consist of traditional play. The teams will continue to play head-to-head matchups with the emphasis on total pinfall. Total pinfall will determine how the teams are ranked heading into bracket play on Sunday. Sunday’s bracket play will consist of three best of five Bakers matches to determine the overall standings.

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N.C. A&T Aggies Keep Postseason Hopes Alive, Beat B-CU

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida  – Hold on before placing that wreath on North Carolina A&T’s season.

All-MEAC receiver Elijah Bell looked like Elijah Bell. N.C. A&T’s defense looked like N.C. A&T’s defense and the Aggies once again looked dominant in a 35-10 win over the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats Saturday evening at Daytona Stadium.

N.C. A&T (6-2, 3-1 MEAC) kept their postseason hopes intact with their fourth straight win over the Wildcats. Whether that postseason opportunity comes from advancing to the annual Air Force Reserve Celebration Bowl or an NCAA FCS playoff bid is still to be determined considering there are three games remaining on the regular-season schedule and the Aggies have no room for error.

But at least on Saturday, the Aggies played like a team with its season on the line. They also played like a team who refocused after their 1-point loss to Florida A&M at BB&T Stadium last week. It did not hurt that Bell looked healthy after a season where nagging injuries have hampered him.

A healthy Bell makes N.C. A&T’s passing attack lethal. Bell had his first 100-yard receiving game of the season and the fourth of his career with five catches for 105 yards and a touchdown. It marked the third straight game an Aggies receiver has gone over 100 yards receiving following fifth-year Malik Wilson’s 100-yard plus performance at Delaware State and sophomore Zachary Leslie’s career performance versus Florida A&M.

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“It was a dream come true to see him play like that,” said N.C. A&T coach Sam Washington. “But I knew he would play well today. He had a great week of practice. I told him, ‘hey son, you’re back.’"

“I’m glad he showed up and played that way,” Washington continued.

Before Bell turned into Bell again, the Aggies special teams jumped into action early. For the second straight week, the Aggies blocked a punt. This time it was senior Terrence Peterson who broke through for the block. The block gave the Aggies a 1st-and-10 from the B-CU 14-yard line. Six plays later fifth-year back Marquell Cartwright trucked in from 1-yard out to give the Aggies a 6-0 first-quarter lead after the extra point was missed. Cartwright scored after running three yards on a 4th-and-2 during the drive.

“Whenever you make those types of plays it gives you momentum, energy,” said Washington about the blocked punt. “Those things really work in your favor.”

Apparently, that’s true. After the Wildcats went three-and-out, the Aggies took over at their own 24. Two plays later, sophomore Jah-Maine Martin was in the end zone after a career-long 67-yard touchdown run to put the Aggies ahead 13-0. The Aggies were a dropped interception away from keeping the Wildcats scoreless.

The drop allowed Wildcats kicker Uriel Hernandez to kick a 40-yard field goal to cut the Aggies lead to 13-3. The 12-play, 52-yard drive was the longest of the day for a team who came into the game averaging 35.6 points per game.

“We felt like that had a lot to do with who they played,” said Washington about the Wildcats high-scoring offense. “They scored something like 70 points against Virginia Lynchburg, so that figure can be deceptive. But we knew we still had to play well defensively because they have some tremendous athletes on offense.”

N.C. A&T’s main focus was on B-CU quarterback Akevious Williams and his ability to run the football. The Aggies limited his effectiveness by sacking him three times, holding him to 19 yards rushing and just 108 yards passing.

While Williams was ineffective, the Aggies fifth-year quarterback Lamar Raynard was not. Raynard continued the Aggies offensive onslaught in the first half. A 31-yard completion to Bell set up Raynard’s 19-yard touchdown pass to redshirt freshman Quinzel Lockhart to open the second quarter.

Raynard’s toss gave the Aggies a 19-3 lead after the extra point was missed. Lockhart became the 17th different receiver to catch a TD pass from Raynard. N.C. A&T added another score before the half when Raynard found wide open junior Ron Hunt for a 55-yard touchdown pass. It was the longest reception of Hunt’s career and the catch gave the Aggies a 26-3 halftime lead. Raynard was 11-for-14 for 189 yards and two touchdowns for the game.

“We had a good half. I would like to see us move the football like that all the time,” said Washington. “But we did a good job of taking whatever they gave us. I thought we did a very good job of that early.”

A week earlier the Aggies lost a 21-6 halftime lead to Florida A&M. That issue was corrected on Saturday. Even though the Wildcats did score first in the second half on a fumble recovery in the end zone after Williams ran 31 yards before fumbling the ball into the end zone, the Wildcats only had 103 yards of offense in the second half.

"We worked on and talked about finishing,” said Washington. “I thought our offense did a better job this week of keeping our defense off the field in the second half. Last week, we were three-and-out and our defense was right back on the field. When you get winded you make bad decisions and you miss tackles that you normally would make.”

An off-week awaits the Aggies before they host Norfolk State 1 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 3 at BB&T Stadium for the Greatest Homecoming on Earth. N.C. A&T has won seven straight homecomings.

“Right now the off-week could not come at a better time. We’re not injured but we’re banged up,” said Washington. “We have a lot of kids who need to heal. We need to give them some time off and just let their bodies recover.”

Similar to how the Aggies recovered their season on Saturday.

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Defense shines as Southern holds on to beat Texas Southern 21-7 in State Fair Showdown

DALLAS, Texas — Dawson Odums gave Jordan Lewis two instructions ahead of Southern’s 21-7 win against Texas Southern on Saturday at the Cotton Bowl.

1) Make plays on special teams.

2) Rush the quarterback.

Just four plays into the State Fair Showdown, Lewis made his first checkmark. Southern’s speedy freshman defensive end burst through the Tigers’ punt-protection unit nearly untouched, his eyes locked on punter Aaron Cuevas from the start.

The former high school hurdler threw up his hand at the exact moment Cuevas booted the ball, grabbing a fistful of leather in the process.

The ball tumbled a few feet into the air before falling into the arms of a waiting Carlos Stephens, who returned it 17 yards into the end zone for Southern’s first score of the day.

After that, no matter how hard Texas Southern tried to stop Lewis from hitting his second goal, the Tigers were unsuccessful — again and again and again.

By the time Lewis' day was finished, he was involved in three sacks and five total tackles, not to mention that blocked punt.

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Central State Marauders fall to Robert Morris, 49-45

MOON TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania – The Central State Marauders recorded a season-high 614 yards of total offense but it wasn't enough as the Robert Morris Colonials outscored CSU, 49-45, on Saturday.

The teams combined 1153 yards of total offense.

RMU (2-5), a NCAA Div. I FCS program, leaned on its strong running game to eventually come away with the victory. Alijah Jackson led the Colonials with 153 rushing yards. Teammate Teren Stephens finished with 135 yards on the ground.

CSU receiver Kevin Greenhow had a record-breaking day with 276 yards and three touchdowns. Quarterback Trent Mays finished the afternoon with a season-high 364 passing yards and three scores. Terraris Saffold eclipsed the century mark on the ground and found the end zone twice.

The Marauders (3-5; 1-3) will resume SIAC play when they host Tuskegee University next Saturday at McPherson Memorial Stadium.

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THE BASICS

Score: Central State, 45 – Robert Morris, 49
Records: Central State (3-5); Robert Morris (2-5)
Location: Joe Walton Stadium – Moon Township, Pennsylvania

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1st Quarter

RMU scored first as running back Teren Stephens broke away from the defense for a 41-yard touchdown run at the 13:13 mark of the first quarter. (RMU 7-0)

CSU immediately responded with a three play, 55-yard touchdown drive capped off by a one yard run by quarterback Trent Mays with 11:54 on the clock. (7-7)

On the ensuing kickoff, Stephens recorded a 67-yard return. RMU scored three plays later when quarterback Jimmy Walker connected with Matthew Gonzalez for a 16-yard touchdown pass. (RMU 14-7)

On RMU's next drive, Walker found Gonzalez again from 21 yards out to extend the lead to 14 with 4:29 left in the first quarter. (RMU 21-7)

2nd Quarter

CSU cut down the deficit to 10 on a Trevor Teel 29-yard field goal at the 13:19 mark of the second quarter. (RMU 21-10)

RMU's Brandon MaGee hauled in a 52-yard pass from Walker for the score with 10:49 left in the half. (RMU 28-10)

Starting the drive from their own two-yard line, Stephens was tackled in the end zone for a safety by CSU's Christian Lassiter. (RMU 28-12)
CSU struck again with 25 seconds left in the half as Mays threw a 52-yard touchdown pass to Kevin Greenhow. (RMU 28-19)

3rd Quarter

CSU pulled within three points as Terraris Saffold ran for a 19-yard touchdown to cap off an eight play, 85-yard drive. (RMU 28-25)

Gonzalez caught his third touchdown of the day on an 18-yard pass from Walker with 9:45 left in the third quarter. (RMU 35-25)

After an interception by Lamont Montgomery gave CSU the ball at RMU's 15-yard line, Mays found Greenhow on the next play for the score. (RMU 35-32)

RMU bounced back with a 65-yard touchdown drive concluding with a 6-yard pass from George Martin to Mathew Barr. (RMU 42-32)

With three seconds left in the third quarter, Mays found Greenhow again for a 53-yard touchdown. (RMU 42-39)

4th Quarter

RMU's Alijah Jackson put his team back up by 10 with a 53-yard touchdown run with 10:24 left in the game. (RMU 49-39)

CSU manufactured a 12 play, 78-yard drive with Saffold scoring from 11-yards out. After a failed two-point conversion attempt, CSU trails by four with 6:15 remaining. (RMU 49-45)

RMU handed the ball off on nine straight plays to cover 69 yards and run off the remaining time to seal the victory. (RMU 49-45)

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE

Coming off of a 155-yard performance last week, CSU receiver Kevin Greenhow set the school's NCAA Div. II mark with 276 total receiving yards.

Mays finished his day completing 22 of 40 pass attempts for season-high 364 yards and three touchdowns. He also picked up a season-high 79 rushing yards.

Terraris Saffold recorded his third game of 100+ rushing yards this season. Saffold also recorded 149 return yards which included a 43-yard return.

Kailen Abrams led the CSU defense with 15 tackles.

CSU recorded a safety for the first time since the 2016 season.

CSU's 45 points are the most points scored in a loss since their 55-53 loss to Virginia Union in 2006.

The CSU offense recorded back-to-back games of scoring 40+ points for the first time since 1995.

UP NEXT

The Marauders will host the Golden Tigers of Tuskegee University (5-3; 3-1) next Saturday at 1 pm in McPherson Memorial Stadium.

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WBU Pioneers escape deep hole, rally for inspired 32-28 road win over Texas College

TYLER, Texas  – Trailing by 21 points early in the third quarter, Wayland Baptist rallied all the way back to defeat Texas College in Sooner Athletic Conference play here Saturday night, 32-28.

The Pioneers (3-3, 2-3 SAC) were down 21-7 at the half, then the Steers (0-5, 0-5) made it 28-7 just 2½ minutes into the third quarter.

But Wayland came storming from behind, scoring 25 points in a span of 13 minutes to win their second consecutive nail-biter. In its last game before an open date last week, Wayland defeated Lyon College (Ark.) 46-43 in four overtimes.

Wayland started its comeback when quarterback Nick Quintero threw his second touchdown of the game, this one a 7-yard toss to tight end Caleb O'Connor with 2:36 left in the third quarter, making it 28-13 after a bobbled snap on the PAT kick attempt.

Just six seconds into the fourth quarter, the Pioneers closed to within 28-19 when Jacoby Hunt scored on a one-run run.

Less than three minutes later it was 28-26 when Quintero found Noah Lujan on a 38-yard TD toss.

Then, with 9:23 left, Wayland went ahead for the first time in the game, 29-28, on a 40-yard field goal by Edgar Baeza.

Baeza booted another field goal, this one from 42 yards out, with 4:28 to go to make it a four-point game and finalize the scoring, 32-28.

WBU's first touchdown was a 42-yard pass from Quintero to De'Sean Johnson in the third quarter.

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Texas College scored on three pass plays, from 15, 83 and 65 yards, and an 11-yard rush.

Quintero completed 15-of-35 passes for 259 yards with three TDs and an interception. Johnson made four catches for 78 yards, Lujan four for 73 yards and O'Connor three for 62, all with one TD each.

Both Johnson (20 carries) and Hunt (six carries) ended with 55 rushing yards.

Richard Parham and Jared Brown both picked off passes. Justin Wheeler and Caleb Buck led WBU with six tackles each, with Wheeler recording a sack and one tackle for loss and Buck making 3½ tackles for loss and forcing a fumble. Darrian Williams recorded five stops.

Wayland returns home next Saturday, Oct. 27 to host Texas Wesleyan during homecoming weekend. Kickoff from Greg Sherwood Memorial Bulldog Stadium is 2 p.m.

The Rams (1-6, 1-4), in their second season playing football, lost a barn-burner Saturday in Waxahachie, falling to Southwestern Assemblies of God University on the Lions' homecoming, 53-46. Wesleyan's lone victory came over Texas College on Sept. 15 in Fort Worth, 36-7.

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FSU Broncos Overcome Penalties to Hold Off Saint Augustine’s 31-28

FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina -- Fayetteville State can boast that it is undefeated in conference play with a 4-0 record after defeating Saint Augustine's 31-28 in Raleigh, North Carolina during the Falcons Homecoming.

Head Coach Richard Hayes may be happy about the win and the 3-0 divisional standing, but his focus is on correcting the 132 penalty yards.

Saint Augustine's gained six first downs due to penalties and scoring opportunities.

FSU was first on the scoreboard when David Lamb kicked a 39-yard field goal within the first five minutes of the game.

On the Broncos second possession, quarterback Collyn Anderson dashed around the corner for a 15-yard touchdown to cap a six-play 71-yard drive. The extra point kick by Lamb gave the Broncos a quick 10-0 lead over Saint Augustine's.

The Falcons responded under the three-minute mark with a 21-yard run by John Darby for SAU first touchdown.

Brandon Smith returned the following kickoff 95 yards to extend FSU's lead to 17-7 with 2:44 left in the first quarter.

On the Falcons' first possession of the second quarter, as they crossed the 50-yard line, Sha'Mond Squires stripped the ball and returned the fumble recovery for a touchdown and a 24-7 lead.

As the penalty yards began to rack up, Saint Augustine's scored 14 unanswered points to close the half with a 21-24 deficit.

For the game, Saint Augustine's rushed for a net 128 yards, four yards shy of the Broncos penalty yards.

The close battle went back-and-forth throughout the third quarter until Anderson connected with Bruce Davis in the opening seconds of the fourth for a 64-yard passing touchdown and a 31-21 lead.

FSU's penalties gave Saint Augustine's new life and second-chance opportunities. One of those penalties gave the Falcons the opportunity to score on a five-yard pass from Darby to Lenwood Joyner with 10:25 left in the game.

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Saint Augustine's had its final possession with 3:33 on the clock trailing by three points. The Falcons faced a fourth-and-five with less than two minutes left in the game, but the Broncos defense held through to stop a once successful quarterback keeper.

With a minute and thirty-nine seconds left in the game, the Broncos run game began to milk the clock. Facing a fourth-and-eight, with 15 seconds left in the game, Donshel Jetton muscled the defense for 14 yards and a first down to set FSU up for the victory formation.

Fayetteville State finished with 317 yards of total offense. The Broncos ran for 192 yards and threw for 125. SAU finished with 255 total offense yards.

Jetton rushed for 88 yards on 18 carries while Stevie Green had the same amount totes for 57 yards.

Fayetteville State will host Livingstone for its Homecoming in Luther "Nick" Jeralds Stadium next Saturday at 2:00 p.m.

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MVSU Delta Devils win thrilling Homecoming game 48-47 in overtime

ITTA BENA, Mississippi -- The Delta Devils of Mississippi Valley State University gave Vincent Dancy his first win as a head coach in an exciting fashion Saturday, defeating Arkansas–Pine Bluff 48-47 in two overtime periods.

At Mississippi Valley State's homecoming game, the Delta Devils scored 21 points in the fourth quarter to overcome a two-touchdown deficit before winning in the second overtime thanks to a missed extra point try from the visiting Golden Lions.

Valley quarterback Dejerric Bryant turned in his best performance of his Delta Devils career, rushing for 174 yards and three touchdowns on 23 attempts. He also completed 11 out of his 19 pass attempts for 117 yards.

Bryant's heroics were part of Valley's (1-5, 1-2 SWAC) season-high 380 yards rushing as a team. Booker Chambers rushed for 127 yards on seven carries and scored two touchdowns, the first of which came on a 65-yard run to open the fourth quarter and ignite the Delta Devils' late rally. Chambers' other touchdown was a 25-yard run on the first play of overtime.

Not to be overlooked was John Derrick Smith's two touchdowns to go along with 36 yards on 10 carries. He also caught five passes for 83 yards to lead the Delta Devils in receiving.

Valley's defensive effort was led by 14 tackles from Jemaurri Bailey, which included a solo tackle for loss. Tadarius Davis recorded 12 tackles for the Delta Devils, followed by nine from Tracy Thompkins, and eight tackles apiece for Bryant Jones and Deione Reed.

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Bryant's big game rushing the ball helped offset Arkansas–Pine Bluff running back Taeyler Porter's performance, as he rushed for 173 yards and two touchdowns on 37 carries. Pine Bluff quarterback Skyler Perry threw for 257 yards and three touchdowns on 18-of-33 passing.

After Chambers scored on his 65-yard scamper to cut Pine Bluff's lead to 27-20 early in the fourth quarter, the Delta Devils forced the visitors to go three-and-out. Valley's offense responded with a nine-play, 48-yard drive that was capped by a three-yard touchdown run from Smith to tie the game. The drive was aided by a 27-yard pass from Bryant to Smith that set up first-and-goal on the Lions' five-yard line.

On Pine Bluff's next possession, the Lions pieced together an eight-play drive that stalled at the Valley 29-yard line. The Golden Lions sent Jamie Gillan to kick a 46-yard field goal, but his try was unsuccessful; it was his second missed field goal of the period.

With 2:51 remaining in the game, Valley wasted little time marching down the field. A four-play, 71-yard drive was capped with Bryant rushing 43 yards for a go-ahead touchdown with 1:31 left in regulation.

But before the Delta Devils and their homecoming crowd could celebrate, the Golden Lions managed to move the ball 75 yards to the end zone on nine plays. Perry's pass to Dejuan Miller from seven yards out tied the score with no time remaining on the clock.

After the Golden Lions won the overtime coin toss, the Delta Devils sent their offense to the field. Chambers wasted absolutely no time getting into the end zone, as he raced 25 yards on the first play to give Valley a 41-34 lead.

Pine Bluff responded with a touchdown on their possession, and managed another touchdown on the first drive of the second overtime. However, their second touchdown was followed by a missed extra point from Gillan, whose kick hit the right upright of the goalpost.

Down six points as his team started the drive, Bryant rushed for 15 yards on Valley's first play of the second overtime. The next play was a 10-yard rush into the end zone for Bryant, tying the score at 47. Ruben Piraquive then kicked the extra point to give the Delta Devils the win and set off the celebration on the field and in the stands.

The Delta Devils return to action Saturday, Oct. 27, when they visit Southwestern Athletic Conference opponent Texas Southern. Kickoff is scheduled for 2 p.m.

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Shaw Bears Cruises Against Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls, 42-9

DURHAM, N.C. – Despite a rainy first half, it was all smiles for the Shaw University football program as the Bears topped Johnson C. Smith University 42-9 in Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Saturday afternoon at Durham County Memorial Stadium.

Shaw now stands 3-4 overall and 2-2 in the CIAA while JCSU drops to 1-6 overall and 1-4 in the league. The Bears improve to 2-1 in the Southern Division while the Golden Bulls remain winless at 0-3 in the South.

The Bears put together 368 yards of total offense, including 91 on the ground and 183 through the air. Senior Keon Marsh (Queens, NY) was brilliant connecting 14-of-15 passes for 153 yards and a touchdown. He also had a seven yard rushing TD while senior Coleman Blackston (Baltimore, MD) turned in a dynamic performance of 114 yards on nine carries and a touchdown.

After a scoreless first quarter, Shaw scored twice in the second, driving 80 yards in two plays for a 66 yard rushing TD for Blackston. Senior Marquis Gorham (Greenville, NC) then scored after 51 yard punt return to stretch the Bears lead 14-3 at halftime. JCSU's lone score came from a 35 yard field goal by Brandon Howard.

Shaw would run away in the second half when senior Dorrel McClain (Raleigh, NC) scored on an eight yard scamper at the 11:46 mark of the third quarter. The Golden Bulls struggled offensively, partially because of the Bears dominating defense.

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Things really got going for Shaw when senior Devon Hunt (Hamlet, NC) got a pick-six on JCSU's second drive that provided a 28-3 advantage for Shaw with 10:40 left in the third quarter. Shaw would outscore the Golden Bulls 21-0 in the third frame before Antonio Wallace found Jachin Watkins for a 19 yard reception TD in the fourth. However, the Bears offensive power early on proved to be too much for the Golden Bulls as the Bears cruised to the victory.

The Bears defense had two players record a team-best seven tackles, including Hunt and junior Eric Walker (Miami, FL).

Shaw will return to Durham County Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 27 versus Winston-Salem State University for homecoming and senior day. Kickoff is slated for 1 p.m.

For the most up-to-date information on Shaw football and its 13 varsity sport teams, visit shawbears.com.

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#13 Langston Routs Lyon College On Homecoming

LANGSTON, Oklahoma -- It was a homecoming to remember as senior quarterback Jaylen Lowe dazzled through the air, tossing six touchdowns as the No. 13 Langston Lions defeated Lyon College 48-21 Saturday afternoon.

Lowe tallied 283 passing yards and rushed for an additional 113 yards on 11 carries as the Lions (6-1, 6-0 SAC) continued their unbeaten streak in the SAC and have now won 19 straight conference games dating back to the 2016 season.

This is Lowe's second game this season with at least six touchdowns, he previously hit the six touchdown mark against Texas Wesleyan on Oct. 6, 2018. In the 55-31 victory over Texas Wesleyan, Lowe tossed five touchdown passes and picked up one score on the ground.

Cameron Booty finished the day with 52 yards on seven carries but snagged three receptions for 29 yards and two touchdowns. Isaiah Shaputis caught four passes for 66 yards and one touchdown and Joe Lewis racked up three catches for 98 yards and one score.

Defensively, Devin Dourisseau led the team in tackles with seven total, seven solo with one sack. Terrance Grimsley also shined for the Lions, tallying five solo tackles, one sack and his first career interception return for a touchdown in a Lion uniform.

Lowe completed 13 of 20 passes for 220 yards and four touchdowns in the opening half, which helped the Lions surge to a 28-3 advantage over Lyon College at halftime. The Scots attempted to rally with a 39-yard field goal and a four-yard touchdown run by Jared Puamau to pull within 28-12 at the 12:39 mark in the third quarter.

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The Lions countered when Lowe hit Booty for a 15-yard touchdown pass at the midway point in the third quarter and tossed an 11-yard touchdown to Keith Tracy to put the Lions up 41-19 at the 6:22 mark in the third. The last score of the game came courtesy of Grimsley's 11-yard interception return.

Offensively, Langston tallied 481 yards of total offense which is the sixth game this season eclipsing the 400 yard mark for total offense.

Langston (6-1, 6-0) heads to Tyler, Texas next weekend to face Texas College. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m.

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Albany State Remain Unbeaten In SIAC With Homecoming Win

ALBANY, Georgia -- Homecoming 2018 sought to be the "Greatest of All Time" and the Albany State University Golden Rams football team did its part not to disappoint on Saturday, Oct. 20. Playing at historic Hugh Mills Stadium for the first time in more than a decade, ASU rolled up a 36-3 win over Clark-Atlanta University to win its fifth straight game and continue its Homecoming win streak.

The win gives ASU (5-3, 4-0 SIAC) control of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) East Division lead and its first five-game win streak since 2015.

Golden Rams' special teams set the tone early, having their own block party on the field as the community gathered Saturday for the Hurricane Michael Relief Block Party on the ASU East Campus. ASU blocked a Clark punt on the first possession to take over at the Clark-Atlanta 19. Gabriel Ballinas put the Rams, 3-0, on the board with a 40-yard field goal.

After pinning the Panthers deep, a second blocked punt led to a safety by Branda Rawlings and 5-0 ASU lead with 8:42 to play in the opening quarter. While Kelias Williams fumbled to Clark, the Rams stepped up with their third blocked kick of the day, this time a field goal try, which Calvin Lewis caught and returned it 90 yards for an ASU touchdown and a 12-0 lead.

Ballinas added another field goal in the second quarter from 48 yards out, his longest of the season. Williams tacked on a 3-yard touchdown run late in the second quarter, 22-0.

ASU's defense accompanied the blocked kicks with an interception and fumble to shut out the visiting Panthers, 22-0, in the first half.

Clark-Atlanta's only points came on a 38-yard field goal by Ty Woods midway in the third quarter.

ATTENDANCE: 8,534

Tracy Scott (30 yards) and Kelan Fraise (1 yard) added to the Golden Rams' lead with rushing touchdowns in the third and fourth quarters, respectively. Scott finished with 105 yards on 11 rushes, while Fraise finished with 45 yards. Williams was 4-of-9 passing for 45 yards.

Charles Staffor led CAU with 140 yards passing on 9-of-2
4 passing and rushed for 47 yards on 12 carries.

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Coemba Jones and Antonio Leoy each had seven tackles to lead the Golden Rams defense. Leroy, Tyler Scott and Aaron Davis each forced fumbles, with Davis and Compton coming up with fumble recoveries. Davis also had an interception.

Albany State (5-3, 4-0) will look to strengthen its lead in the SIAC East when it travels to Benedict College in Columbia, South Carolina next Saturday, Oct. 27. The Benedict Tigers (5-2, 3-1) dropped their first SIAC game Oct. 20 to Morehouse (7-1, 3-1), 14-10.

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S.C. State Bulldogs Post 30-19 Victory Over Delaware State

ORANGEBURG, South Carolina — Redshirt sophomore quarterback Tyrece Nick rushed for a game-high 19 carries for 130 yards and touchdown, while throwing 8-of-23 for 133-yards to lead South Carolina State to an ,30-19, victory over Delaware State Saturday (Oct. 20th) at Oliver C. Dawson Stadium/Willie Jeffries Field.

"It was a good win for us," said head coach Buddy Pough. "I am glad the "Homecoming" fans were pleased and we were able to pull out the victory for our fans."

The Bulldogs improve to 2-5 overall, 2-2 in the MEAC, while the Hornets fall to 0-7 overall, 0-4 in the league.

Sophomore running back Datron James had a solid day rushing with 12 carries for 88-yards, while senior wide receiver Jermaine Baxley led the receiving corps with two (2) catches for 59-yards. Freshman defensive back Scott Robinson spearheaded the defense with seven (7) tackles and an interception.

Both teams got off to a slow start on offense with, redshirt freshman Farrika Grier putting South Carolina State out ahead early with back-to-back touchdown runs of 5-yards and 1 for an 13-0 lead at the 11:23 mark in the third quarter.

DSU responded on a 4-yard score from J. Daniels. Daniels finished throwing 18-of-36 for 217-yards and two touchdowns on the day. Nick scored his second touchdown on the day on a 13-yard scamper to close out quarter and give the Bulldogs a 20-7 advantage heading into the fourth.

Freshman kicker Dillon Bredesen opened up the drive connecting on a 39-yard field goal at the 13:32 mark. The Hornets offense came to life scoring two late touchdowns down the stretch to keep the charge going DSU.

Sophomore defensive back Zafir Kelly 72-yard interception for a touchdown sealed the victory for the Bulldogs, giving them their first home win of the season in front a "Homecoming" crowd of almost 15,000 screaming loyal Bulldog fans.

ATTENDANCE: 14,477

"We got things going late in the game," said Pough. "I was really glad the weather held up for us despite the heavy rain showers , so we was able to play the game and most of our fans remained around to watch us pull out a much needed win."

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South Carolina State returns to action on next week when they travel to the nation's capital to face the Bison of Howard University in a pivotal Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) showdown beginning at 1:30 p.m.

For more information on South Carolina State Athletics visit www.scsuathletics.com or call the Office of Athletic Media Relations at (803) 536-7060.

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Moore Powers Winston-Salem State Rams to a 34-19 Homecoming Win Over Livingstone

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina -- The Winston-Salem State Rams (4-3, 3-1 CIAA) did everything needed to take a 34-19 Homecoming/Senior Day win over the Livingstone Blue Bears (2-5, 0-4 CIAA), Saturday. The Rams had a great overall day with great play in all phases of the game.

"I preach to our guys that the team that has the most fun wins," WSSU football head coach Kienus Boulware said. "In order for them to do that, I had to take a step back and have fun myself. So hats off to these seniors who got to go out with a win in their last home game."

The Rams took the win behind a balanced attack with 348 yards of total offense in the game. The rushing attack led the way when WSSU senior running back Kerrion Moore put on a show in his final home game at Bowman Gray Stadium, rushing for 154 yards with two touchdowns in the win. "Kerrion busted a couple of nice runs," WSSU football head coach Kienus Boulware said after the game. "But it was an overall great team win." The WSSU passing attack was solid with freshman quarterback Dominique Graves connecting on seven-of-19 passes for 108 yards. He also had a 21-yard touchdown run before leaving the game with an injury in the second half.

Defensively, the Rams also had a terrific game. Junior defensive back De'Andre Blevins led the way with six total tackles (six solo) with two tackles for a loss. Junior cornerback Tyrell Fleming added five total tackles (four solo) with three pass breakups. Junior free safety Daryus Skinner stole the show with three pass interceptions in the game. With his third interception, Skinner moved into first in the nation in interceptions.

The Rams got things started with a strong first quarter. Though both offenses struggled against some quality defense by both teams, the Rams struck when senior wide receiver Cameron Williams blocked a Livingstone punt that was recovered by junior defensive back Daijon Carson and carried into the endzone for a touchdown. After the missed PAT kick, the Rams were left with a 6-0 lead with 6:17 left in the first quarter.

The second quarter belonged to the Rams as a pair of big Moore runs combined with some stellar defense gave the Rams a big lead at the half. After allowing a Livingstone touchdown early in the second quarter, the Rams soon took over. Moore got things started with a 54-yard touchdown run with 4:02 left in the quarter that was followed by a 52-yard touchdown run with 1:14 left in the quarter. The made PAT kicks on both plays left the Rams with a 20-7 lead at the half.

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The Rams carried their strong efforts into the second half with more strong play. Freshman kicker Riley Robbins got things started with a 23-yard field goal with 9:07 left in the quarter and left the Rams on top, 23-7. The Rams scored once again on the ground when Graves had a 27-yard touchdown run with 2:34 left in the third quarter.

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In the fourth quarter, the Rams found themselves holding off a comeback effort from the blue Bears. Livingstone scored on a 65-yard touchdown pass, but the Rams benefitted as well when Blevins returned a blocked PAT kick for a defensive PAT with 14:38 left to play. Robbins added his second field goal of the game when he connected on a 27-yard field goal with 12:34 left to play. The effort left the Rams ahead, 34-13. The WSSU defense allowed one more Livingstone score, but the Rams would hold on to seal the 34-19 win.

ATTENDANCE: 8556

With the win, the Rams improve to 4-3 overall and 3-1 in Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) play. The Rams close out home field this season and will return to the road next weekend when the team heads to Durham, N.C. to take on the Shaw Bears at 1:00 p.m. For more information on Rams football, contact the WSSU Office of Athletic Media Relations at (336) 750-2143 or log on to www.WSSURams.com.

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Howard Bison Erases Early Deficit to Down Morgan State Bears

BALTIMORE, Maryland -- Coach Mike London and the Howard University football team rallied from an early double-digit deficit to down Morgan State (MSU), 35-26, at Hughes Stadium.

With the victory, HU (3-3, 3-1 MEAC) improved to .500 on the season while grabbing back-to-back victories for the first time this season.

Morgan State's defense provided challenges throughout the night, but the Bison made big plays in clutch moments.

Offensively, Howard utilized a balance attack to rack up 473 total yards. HU mustered a season-best 260 yards on the ground while throwing for 213 in the air.

Sophomore Dedrick Parson (Philadelphia, Pa.) led the ground attack, amassing a career-high 148 rushing yards on 16 touches with a pair of TDs in the victory.

MSU jumped out to an early 10-0 lead, thanks to a 12-yard TD pass from DeAndre Harris to Xavier Gravette.

Late into the first quarter, sophomore signal caller Caylin Newton (Atlanta) got HU on the board with 1-yard QB sneak, 10-6.

Early in the second, sophomore Bryan Cook (Cincinnati) recorded his first INT of the season for a 41-yard Pick Six, 12-10.

After reclaiming the advantage with a 30-yard FG, 13-12, Howard responded with a 10-play, 75 yard drive, capped off by a 13-yard TD run by senior Ricquaz Brannon (Durham N.C.), 20-13.

With less than a minute later, MSU closed out the half with a quick score and sliced the lead down to one at the break, 20-19.

After intermission, Morgan State re-established the upper hand off a turnover and cashed in with a 5-yard touchdown score, 26-20.

Early into the third, Morgan State's Joshua Chase had a chance to deliver the knock out blown and give the Bears a double-digit lead with a big TD run but Cook never gave up and forced a fumble resulting in a touchback. From that point on, the momentum swung in HU's favor.

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Midway through the fourth, Parson slashed through Morgan State's defense with a 31-yard touchdown run and put HU ahead, 27-26.

With less than a minute remaining, Parson sealed the deal for Howard with a 26-yard TD and secured the Bison with back-to-back victories.

Defensively, junior Marcellos Allison (Durham, N.C.) had a team-best 11 tackles (nine solo), a pass breakup and QB hurry. Freshman Zamon Robinson (Silver Spring, Md.) added eight tackles (four solo), two tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks in the win.

Saturday (Oct. 27), Howard starts a brief two-game home stand against South Carolina State on HU Homecoming. Kickoff is slated for 1 p.m. at Greene Stadium.

For more information, visit the Bison Athletics website at www.HUBison.com.

 Derek W. Bryant, Assistant Athletic Director for Media Relations & Sports Information
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Road To the Championship HBCU Football Scoreboard, Week 8

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2018

OVC
Tennessee State 41, Tennessee Tech 14

MEAC
South Carolina State 30, Delaware State 19 
North Carolina Central 36, Norfolk State 6
North Carolina A&T State 35, Bethune-Cookman 10
Howard 35, Morgan State 26 

SWAC
Mississippi Valley State 48, Arkansas Pine Bluff 47,  2 OT
Alcorn State 33, Grambling State 26
North Alabama 24, Jackson State 7
Southern 21,Texas Southern 7  State Fair Showdown

CIAA
Bowie State 27, Virginia Union 13
Chowan 44, Elizabeth City State 20
Shaw 42, Johnson C. Smith 9  
Fayetteville State 31, Saint Augustine's 28
Winston-Salem State 34, Livingstone 19
Virginia State 54, Lincoln (Pa.) 7 

SIAC
Robert Morris 49, Central State 45 
Tuskegee 37, Kentucky State 0 
Albany State 36, Clark Atlanta 3 
Lane 15, Miles 14
Morehouse 14, Benedict 10
Lenoir-Rhyne 30, Fort Valley State 22  

OTHER CONFERENCES
Carson-Newman 63, Virginia University Lynchburg 10 
West Liberty 36, West Virginia State 24
Lincoln (MO) 23, William Jewell 14
Ave Maria 41, Edward Waters 14
Langston 48, Lyon 21 
Wayland Baptist 32, Texas College 28