MEAC Baseball Champs Have Successful Fall Season

EAST GREENSBORO, North Carolina -- The North Carolina A&T baseball will wrap-up their fall season this week when they participate in their annual Fall World Series, an intrasquad scrimmage of Blue versus Gold, scheduled for Oct. 26-28 at War Memorial Stadium. The game times are to be announced. N.C. A&T head coach Ben Hall and his staff are trying to navigate the start times with the pending inclement weather scheduled for the weekend.

But the weather is the least of Hall’s worries after what he deems as an outstanding fall season for his defending Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference champions heading into the 2019 season opener in February.

“The goal of the fall is to build team camaraderie and to get these guys acclimated to each other so we can build the positive team environment needed to be successful,” said Hall. “We also use it to raise the level of competitiveness in our team. This is where we set the standard for how we practice and re-establish the idea of showing up day in and day out to improve as individuals so the overall team benefits.”

N.C. A&T opened the fall on Oct. 12 with a win over Florence Darlington Tech Stinger, a junior college team out of South Carolina, and came away with a 3-0 win.

Over the course of the 11-inning game, the Aggies played with the Stingers, Aggies pitching recorded 12 strikeouts and only three walks while holding the Stingers to three hits. Hall sent seven Aggies to the mound including Tim Luth, Leon Hunter, Leon Davidson and Michael Johnson, Ethan Chavis, Evan Gates and Justin Fox. Gates and Fox will make their collegiate debuts in 2019.

Offensively, the Aggies were led by All-MEAC performer Dawnoven Smith who will be in his final season with the Aggies in 2019. Smith and sophomore Tony Mack had two hits apiece.

N.C. A&T’s second exhibition contest of the fall came against a highly-regarded Elon. The Aggies and the Phoenix played a 14-inning game where the Aggies scored nine runs and gave up only one run, a solo homer. The Aggies trotted out 10 arms against the Phoenix with Luth, Gates, Davidson, Fox, Hunter, Johnson, Chavis, Jeremiah Foster, Gianni Smith and Peyton Wineberger going to the bump. They combined to give up only eight hits.

Junior Ryan Stanley and newcomer and Greensboro native Devin Bartley provided the offense as Stanley hit a three-run homer and Bartley homered and doubled.

“I think the thing I’m really excited about is that in 25 innings against outside competition we have yet to commit an error and we have only given up one run,” said Hall.

In addition to the Fall World Series, the Aggies will have a scout day on Tues
day, Oct. 23 and they will also hold their annual Alumni Game on Friday, Nov. 2.

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FAMU Mourns the Loss of Beloved Educator and Administrator Roosevelt ‘Prof.’ Wilson

TALLAHASSEE, Florida -- The Florida A&M University (FAMU) community is mourning the loss of former journalism professor and athletics director Roosevelt Wilson, who passed away on Sunday, October 21. He was 78 years old.

Wilson was known among the FAMU community as a “fair and principled” man, profound teacher, mentor, businessman, administrator and writer, whose command of the English language and principles of journalism was admired nationally, especially among the Black Press.

“I extend  condolences to Professor Wilson’s family, loved ones and many friends,” said FAMU President Larry Robinson, Ph.D. “He devoted himself to telling the stories of great Rattlers, and he will be included among those great Rattlers.”

President Robinson reflected on Wilson’s chronicles and was among the well-wishers, who gathered in January, to celebrate the release of Wilson’s biography of FAMU’s legendary coach, Jake Gaither.

“I am grateful for his commitment to FAMU, the Big Bend area and the countless students who benefitted from his exemplary work,” said Robinson.

A native of Bunnell, Fla, Wilson came to FAMU in 1969 as the director of Sports Information, following a lengthy stint as a high school English teacher, service station owner and sports writer in Ocala, Fla.

President Larry Robinson, Ph.D.

“Prof. Wilson,” as he became known later to his journalism students at FAMU, moved from FAMU Athletics’ Sports Information Department to director of University Publications in 1979, before returning to Athletics in the summer of 1980 as director of Athletics under then-president Walter L. Smith, Jr., Ph.D.  

He left that role in 1985, moving to the former FAMU School of Journalism, Media and Graphic Arts (now the FAMU School of Journalism & Graphic Communication), where he became one of the department’s most popular instructors. He was known for being tough, yet fair while serving as an inspiration to many future journalists.

His family’s acquisition of the Capital Outlook weekly newspaper, in 1991, provided many of his students with excellent work experience, and his visionary leadership turned the paper into an award-winning publication, which provided incisive political and social commentary during his years as publisher.

“For so many decades, ‘Prof.’ was the conscience of this community. He had an incredible ability to reshape your thinking toward the greater good,” said former student and close family friend Yanela McLeod, who went on to become editor of the Capital Outlook under his leadership. “The world was a better place because he was in it. ‘Prof.’ had a legendary mind, a legendary pen and a legendary heart. His fairness and humility made him respected and loved by so many. His legacy lives on through the thousands of students he challenged with excellence and the countless number of people he made think. He was a special blessing gifted by God.”

In the fall of 1999, FAMU honored him for his years of service to the University’s storied Athletics program by enshrining him into its Sports Hall of Fame.

“Roosevelt was many things to me: A mentor, a father figure and a true friend,” said Alvin Hollins, chair of the FAMU Sports Hall of Fame and assistant director of Sports Information. “He taught me the fine points of being a professional in athletic communications, and when he took on the role of athletic director, I saw a great measure of wisdom, strength and a vision for the department, that inspired all who worked with him. Above all, he cared deeply for the people around him, a trait that endeared many to him. I will miss him.”

Beyond the thousands of people Wilson touched in the Big Bend area, Wilson’s words inspired many through his “Against The Grain” weekly column. For decades, it served as preferred reading for many across the social and political spectrum in Florida’s capital city, as he often tackled the burning issues of the day both locally and nationally.

His rare insight, intellect, and wit took the “Against The Grain” column to radio, where he was able to share his views with a wider audience, as well as interact with listeners for several years.  

Wilson eventually sold the Outlook in 2009-2010, moving into many years of fruitful retirement along with his wife, and best friend Cather C. “Cathy” Wilson.

The two were blessed with three children, sons Van and Vaughn, and daughter Tiffany, and six grandchildren.

Funeral services for “Prof.” Wilson will be held on Monday, October 29, at 11 a.m., at the Old West Florida Enrichment Center, located at 2344 Lake Bradford Road in Tallahassee, Fla.

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Nuggets defeat Lady Panthers to reach 20 wins again

NEW ORLEANS — Xavier University of Louisiana shared the work — seven players hit .400 or higher, five collected five or more kills — in a 25-7, 25-16, 25-16 Gulf Coast Athletic Conference volleyball victory against Philander Smith.
     
The Gold Nuggets (20-6, 10-0) remained in a first-place tie in the GCAC with Tougaloo, a 25-14, 25-21, 25-11 home victor Monday against Rust. XULA will play Tougaloo twice to close the regular season: Nov. 1 at XULA and Nov. 4 at Tougaloo.     



XULA reached 20 victories for the second straight season and the sixth time in eight years. The Gold Nuggets will try for all-time victory No. 200 in a 1 p.m. Saturday GCAC match against Talladega at the Convocation Center.
     
Jaida Dowd and Kayla Black had eight kills apiece for the Gold Nuggets, Angele McClain had seven, and Adili Rikondja, Vivica Price-Spraggins and Marine Angely had five apiece. Dowd hit .667, Aikondja .556, McClain .545 and Tiffany Phillips .500.
     
Eva Le Guillou (20 assists) and Phillips (16) shared the setting duties. Angely served a career-best five aces, and Black served two. McClain had four blocks, and Price-Spraggins, Phillips and Elena Duru had two apiece. Beatrice Formilan produced a match-high nine digs, and Taylor Ducros, Black and Phillips had five digs apiece.
     
Regine Simmons had nine kills and Chelsea Fagan eight for the Lady Panthers (3-16, 1-10), and Nylah Lloyd had five blocks.

BOX SCORE
     
"We get our best from every opponent," XULA coach Pat Kendrick said. "I thought Philander Smith played well and made us work hard to put them away."
     
XULA hit .619 in the first set and finished the match at .380. It was the 13th time this season the Gold Nuggets hit .300 or higher. Philander Smith hit .099. XULA had advantages of 43-25 in kills, 9-0 in aces and 38-31 in digs.
     
XULA hit .326 or higher in its last nine victories and 11 of its last 12.
     
Black joined Taylor Reuther as the only XULA sophomores to reach 300 kills. Black has 305; Reuther finished with 356 in 2012.
     
XULA's overall home win streak is seven. Its home win streak against GCAC opponents is 46 — 44 in the regular season, two in the tournament. The Gold Nuggets have not lost at home to a GCAC opponent since 2010.

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Late Field Goal lifts Lane over Miles

JACKSON, Tennessee -- Most times in life, you don't get a second chance to be great.

Sometimes, you don't even get that first time. But if you do, you have to make the most of it, for those moments are fleeting. They're there in a moment. And then, they're gone. Senior kicker Vicente Pena had that chance with his team trailing Miles College, 14-12, late in the fourth quarter Saturday afternoon on senior day at Lane Field.

But his chance to be great was for not, as his 45-yard, go-ahead field goal attempt sailed wide left with 3:35 left in the ballgame. Fortunately for Pena, Lane College is all about second chances.

Just like so many times this year, the Dragons defense stepped up, forcing a three-and-out, giving Lane the ball back with 1:27 left on the Dragon 27-yard line. Facing a 3-and-6 on the Lane 31, senior quarterback Marcus Reynolds connected with freshman wide receiver O'Joshua Bunton on a 13-yard strike to give the Dragons a big first down. Two plays later, Reynolds then hit freshman Anthony Eveyln for 25 yards to the Miles 31 yard line with just 23 seconds remaining. After a Lane timeout, Reynolds then used his legs, scrambling on a busted play for 13 yards down to the Miles 18 yard line. Using the next play to set up a favorable spot, Reynolds picked up a yard fighting to get to the left hash. Then, with just 10 seconds remaining, it again, was all up to Pena.

This time, the 35-yard attempt was perfect, splitting the uprights to give Lane College a 15-14 lead over the Golden Bears with just six seconds left.



BOX SCORE

Pena's kickoff was a sqibb that bounced a couple of times before being picked up by a Golden Bear special teams man, and before the Miles player had a chance to go down to give his offense an opportunity at a Hail Mary, the Lane special teams swarmed, keeping the Miles player upright until the final whistle blew.

Reynolds finished his final game at Lane Field going 12-for-20 for 160 yards, a touchdown and no interceptions including a 54-yard bomb to Quantvious Wilson for the team's only touchdown with six second left in the first half. He also finished with 132 yards on the ground.

Pena finished 3-for-4 on field goals including made from 40, 37 and 35, respectively.

Lane heads on the road for the following two games of the regular season, starting this Saturday in Hopkinsville, Ky. against Kentucky State University. Kick off is set for 2 p.m.



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SIAC Week 8: Football Players of the Week

ATLANTA, Georgia  – Ahmad Deramus (Tuskegee) was named Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) Football Offensive Player of the Week, while Kamari Jones-Hunter (Morehouse) earned Defensive Player of the Week, released by the league office on Monday.
 
Vicente Pena (Lane) was also tabbed Special Teams Player of the Week alongside Kevin Greenhow (Central State) who earned Newcomer of the Week.
 
OFFENSIVE – Ahmad Deramus, Tuskegee
Quarterback  |  5’11  |  185  |  Gadsen, Alabama
 
Deramus played his most efficient game of the season connecting on 12 of his 18 passing attempts for 235 yards and four touchdowns including three in the first half to three different receivers. His dominant play led to a 37-0 west division win over Kentucky State.
 
DEFENSIVE – Kamari Jones-Hunter, Morehouse
Defensive Tackle  |  6’1  |  275  |  Brooklyn, NY
 
Senior defensive tackle Kamari Jones-Hunter anchored a defense that helped the Maroon Tigers snap Benedict's five game win streak and hold the Tigers to only 196 total yards in Morehouse's 14-10 victory. Jones-Hunter finished with a game-high 13 tackles (7 solo), three (3) sacks and four (4) tackles-for-loss in the win.
 
SPECIAL TEAMS – Vicente Pena, Lane
Kicker/Punter  |  6’0  |  230  |  Temple City, CA
 
Pena connected on 3 of 4 field goals including the game winner with 10 seconds from 35 yards. The Dragons defeated the Golden Bears of Miles College on Senior Day. Pena (SR) connected on Field goals from 40, 37 and 35 yards for the victory.
 
NEWCOMER – Kevin Greenhow, Central State
Wide Receiver  |  6’3  |  205  |  Columbus, OH
 
CSU receiver Kevin Greenhow caught 11 passes for 276 yards and three touchdowns on Saturday against NCAA FCS opponent Robert Morris University. Greenhow's 276-yard performance set the school's NCAA Div. II mark for most receiving yards in a game.

OTHER PLAYERS NOMINATED
 

OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK	Marcus Reynolds (Lane); Kevin Greenhow (Central State); Lorenzo Smothers (Fort Valley State)
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK	Austin Stephens (Miles); Camron Young (Fort Valley State)
SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK	Dalton Hall (Tuskegee)

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Tennessee State Basketball Volunteers at OVC Youth Clinic

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EVANSVILLE, Indiana -- Tennessee State women’s basketball Head Coach Jessica Kern, student-athlete Tia Wooten and TSU men’s basketball Head Coach Brian “Penny” Collins spent Monday afternoon volunteering at the Ohio Valley Conference Basketball Youth Clinic at Downtown Evansville YMCA.

The three joined various coaches and student-athletes from across OVC basketball to run a clinic for children from the Evansville area.

The clinic included stations that focused on the fundamentals of basketball. The coaches also spoke to the group about the importance of sportsmanship and good behavior.

OVC Basketball Media Day is scheduled for tomorrow in Evansville.

TSU HEAD WOMEN’S BASKETBALL COACH JESSICA KERN
“We’re only as good as the community that we serve. Being that this is the second year for the tournament in Evansville, being active in this city is very important. Most of us, at one time or another, were YMCA/Boys and Girls Club kind of kids and it’s really important for young people to have goals they can aspire to. Giving back and serving is a huge part of what we do and we’re very honored to be a part of the event.”

TSU WOMEN’S BASKETBALL SENIOR TIA WOOTEN
“We had a great time with the kids today. It’s always great to get out and show your face and interact with people in the community. In the long run, you know that you have someone to support you when we come back in March.”

TSU HEAD MEN’S BASKETBALL COACH BRIAN “PENNY” COLLINS
“The opportunity to work with kids gives us a chance to, first of all, see TSU and see our brand. We want to show them some love. We want to show them support and just be a walking motivator for those kids. Hopefully they will come back and see us in March in the OVC Tournament.”

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TSU Hughes Earns Weekly Honors

BRENTWOOD, Tennessee -- Micheal Hughes earned Ohio Valley Conference Offensive Player of the Week honors for his efforts against Tennessee Tech. The performance also garnered College Sports Madness Offensive Player of the Week accolades.

Hughes threw for over 300 yards for the second consecutive week. The redshirt junior completed 81 percent of his passes, finishing 22-of-27 for 318 yards and three touchdowns. The Nashville native started fast, throwing a 33 yard touchdown pass to DeVon Johnson on the Tigers first play from scrimmage.

Hughes capped off his day by teaming with Treon Harris for his final two scoring passes, going for seven and 20 yards, respectively. Hughes helped TSU to a 41-14 homecoming win againt the Golden Eagles.

This marks the third time a Tiger has been honored by the OVC this season. Antonio Zita was named co-Specialist of the Week after his performance against Bethune-Cookman, while Demry Croft was named Newcomer of the Week after the Tigers win at Eastern Illinois.

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Former Florida A&M journalism professor, athletic director passes away at 78

TALLAHASSEE, Florida -- Former FAMU journalism professor and athletics director Roosevelt Wilson has passed away at 78.

FAMU officials say Wilson passed away on Sunday.

Officials say Wilson was known among the FAMU community as a “fair and principled” man, teacher, mentor, businessman, administrator and writer, whose command of the English language and principles of journalism was admired nationally.

“I extend condolences to Professor Wilson’s family, loved ones and many friends,” said FAMU President Larry Robinson, Ph.D. “He devoted himself to telling the stories of great Rattlers, and he will be included among those great Rattlers.”

Wilson, a native of Bunnell, came to FAMU in 1969 as the director of sports information, moved to director of university publications in 1979, before returning to athletics in the summer of 1980 as director of athletics under then-president Walter L. Smith, Jr., Ph.D.

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Big South Basketball Media Day is Tuesday, Oct. 23 - Watch on ESPN3

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina  – The annual Big South Conference Basketball Media Day is set to take place on Tuesday, Oct. 23 at the Renaissance Suites Hotel in Charlotte, N.C. The event tips off the 2018-19 Big South men’s and women’s basketball seasons and begins with group photos at 11:30am, followed by a luncheon at 11:45am and interview sessions with local, regional and national media outlets starting at 1:15pm.

Starting at 9:00am that morning, fans can follow the day’s activities via the hashtag #BSCMediaDay, as well as view content specifically for the Big South’s Facebook Live and Instagram accounts throughout the day. Student-athletes in attendance at Media Day will be featured in the Social Media coverage.

As part of the event, the conference will announce its annual preseason poll and preseason All-Conference teams in a video presentation during the luncheon, which will be available at www.BigSouthSports.com starting at 1:15pm Tuesday afternoon.

For the sixth consecutive year, ESPN3 will broadcast interviews with each team’s head coach and members of the preseason All-Conference First Team hosted by Evan Lepler starting at 1:30pm (see below for full schedule). The link to watch is available here.

Basketball Media Day ESPN3 Schedule (approximate and subject to change)

1:30pm - Open, Preseason All-Conference & Poll Video
1:40pm - Hampton University
1:52pm - Radford
2:04pm - Longwood
2:16pm - Charleston Southern
2:28pm - Campbell
2:40pm - Presbyterian
2:52pm - USC Upstate
3:04pm - UNC Asheville
3:16pm - High Point
3:28pm - Gardner-Webb
3:40pm - Winthrop
3:52pm - Commissioner Kyle Kallander

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MEAC Cross Country Championships Set for Saturday

NORFOLK, Virginia — The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) and Delaware State will host the 2018 Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Championships on Saturday, Oct. 27 at the Delaware State University Outreach and Research Center in Smyrna, Del.

The championships will begin with the women’s five-kilometer (5K) race at 9:45 a.m., with the men’s eight-kilometer (8K) race following at 10:30 a.m. The top 15 finishers in each race will be named All-MEAC.

On the women’s side, Florida A&M is looking for its unprecedented seventh straight championship, while Norfolk State’s Martha Bissah is looking to repeat as individual champion after winning in record-setting time last season. Emmax Kiplagat currently holds the conference’s fastest 5K time; she ran a 17:12.80 in the Gator Invitational back on Sept. 22.

In fact, the Lady Rattlers claim the four fastest times in the MEAC this season.

MEAC Cross Country Championship Central

Maryland Eastern Shore’s Mercy Chemutai, who has won three times this season, has the MEAC’s fifth-fastest time at 18:49.40, which she ran at the Pre-Conference Run on Oct. 6.

Bissah has yet to post a 5K time this season, having run – and won – 4K and 6K events.

The Norfolk State men claimed their first MEAC cross country crown since 2011 last season, placing four runners in the top five. Florida A&M holds the six fastest 8K times of the season, with the Spartans’ Festus Bett – who was All-MEAC in 2017 – holding the seventh-fastest time with the 25:55.50 he ran at the East Carolina Pirate Invitational.

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness month, MEAC student-athletes will wear pink racing bibs and head coaches will wear pink ribbon pins during the championships. The MEAC also encourages fans to wear pink in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

On Friday, Oct. 26, the MEAC will team up with Delaware State to host the fourth annual Power of the PINK Run/Walk. The event supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Participants will receive a free T-shirt, with a $10 donation, and are encouraged to show their support by wearing pink attire.

Registration will begin at 3:30 p.m. at the DSU Wellness & Recreation Center, with the event scheduled to start at 4:30 p.m. All proceeds will go to local breast cancer research organizations.

The 2018 MEAC Cross Country Championships are free and open to the public.

The Delaware State University Outreach and Research Center is located at 884 Smyrna-Leipsic Road in Smyrna, Del.

For complete men’s and women’s cross country championship information, visit Championship Central at www.MEACsports.com.

About the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) begins its 48th year of intercollegiate competition heading into the 2018-19 academic school year. Located in Norfolk, Va., the MEAC is made up of 12 outstanding historically black institutions across the Atlantic coastline: Bethune-Cookman University, Coppin State University, Delaware State University, Florida A&M University, Howard University, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Morgan State University, Norfolk State University, North Carolina A&T State University, North Carolina Central University, Savannah State University and South Carolina State University.

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MEAC Announces Weekly Volleyball Honors

NORFOLK, Virginia —Howard sophomore Jurnee Tipton was named Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Volleyball Player of the Week, the conference office announced today. Morgan State’s Zoe McBride was named Rookie of the Week, while Howard sophomore Fola Wilson earned Defensive Specialist of the Week honors and Howard senior Tamia Dockery was named Setter of the Week.


Tipton (5-9, So., OH, Ypsilanti, Mich.) came up huge in Howard’s five-set win over Bethune-Cookman on Sunday, hitting a match-high .512 and recording a career-high 24 kills. She also had eight digs in the match, and Tipton accounted for 24 total points – averaging 4.8 per set.

McBride (6-0, Fr., OH, Ridgefield, Wash.) recorded a double-double in Morgan State’s lone match of the last week, a non-conference affair against American. She hit .286 for the match, racking up 12 kills and 12 digs, while also recording a service ace and a block. For the season, McBride has six double-doubles.

Wilson (5-3, So., L, Minneapolis, Minn.) averaged nearly four digs per set (3.8) in Howard’s five-set win over Bethune-Cookman on Sunday, racking up 19 total. She fell one assist shy of a double-double and also recorded a service ace in the victory.

Dockery (5-8, Sr., S, Richmond, Texas) notched a double-double – her ninth of the season – against Bethune-Cookman, racking up 53 assists and 16 digs in the five-set win. For the match, she averaged 10.6 assists and 3.2 digs per set, and Dockery also had five kills and a block.

Other Top Performers
Kortney Curtis (B-CU) had six total blocks against Coppin State.

J’Nai Higgins (B-CU) racked up 28 assists against Florida Gulf Coast and 27 against Howard.

Jordan Jefferson (B-CU) had 16 digs against Florida Gulf Coast and 14 against Howard.

Sterling Williamson (B-CU) had double-digits kills against Coppin State (13) and Howard (12).

Brianna Lang (CSU) recorded a double-double (24 assists, 11 digs) against Bethune-Cookman.

Kailyn Williams (HOW) had nine kills and nine digs against Bethune-Cookman.

Roi Wallace (MSU) had 28 assists, seven digs and four service aces against American.

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MEAC Announces Weekly Football Honors

NORFOLK, Virginia -- North Carolina Central quarterback Chauncey Caldwell was selected as the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Offensive Player of the Week, the conference announced today. Morgan State’s Ian McBorrough and Howard’s Bryan Cook were named Co-Defensive Players of the Week while North Carolina Central’s Nick Leverett received Offensive Lineman of the Week honors. Howard’s Zamon Robinson was tabbed Rookie of the Week while North Carolina Central’s Adam Lippy was named Specialist of the Week.

OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Chauncey Caldwell
N.C. Central
QB
6-3 | 230 | So.
Durham, N.C.

Caldwell completed 15-of-28 passes for 188 yards and added 53 yards on the ground for 241 yards of total offense in the contest against Norfolk State, including the history making 93-yard touchdown connection made with tight end Sherman McLeod. He also added a rushing touchdown.

CO-DEFENSIVE PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
Ian McBorrough
Morgan State
LB
6-2 | 225 | Jr.
Essex, Md.

McBorrough had a game-high 12 tackles ( 9 solo) in the contest versus Howard with one sack. He also recovered a fumble, had one pass break up, and returned an interception 30 yards in the contest.

Bryan Cook
Howard
DB
6-1 | 194 | So.
Cincinnati, Ohio

Cook singlehandedly kept Howard in the contest at Morgan State as the sophomore caused a game-changing fumble on the Bison’s one-yard line in the third quarter, preventing Morgan State from scoring. He also recorded his first interception on the season, which he converted into 41-yard touchdown in the win over Morgan State. He finished with three tackles on the night.

ROOKIE OF THE WEEK
Zamon Robinson
Howard
DB
6-4 | 225 | Fr.
Silver Springs, Md.

Robinson finished with eight tackles (4 solo) along with a pair of tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks in the win over Morgan State.

OFFENSIVE LINEMAN OF THE WEEK
Nick Leverett
N.C. Central
OL
6-4 | 300 | R-Jr.
Concord, N.C.

Leverett helped pave the way for 388 yards of total offense and 36 points in the win at Norfolk State. He graded out at 98 percent with three pancake blocks, no sacks allowed and zero penalties.

SPECIALIST OF THE WEEK
Adam Lippy
N.C. Central
PK
6-0 | 200 | Fr.
Tucker, Ga.

Lippy accounted for 12 points with three field goals and converted three extra-point kicks at Norfolk State.

NOTABLE PERFORMERS

Justin Cates (DL/North Carolina A&T State)
Finished with six tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss and a sack versus Bethune-Cookman.

Tavon Lofties (DL/N.C. Central)
Finished with five tackles while accounting for two of NCCU’s six sacks at Norfolk State.

Jahad Neibauer (DB/Delaware State)
Had a total of nine tackles (8 solo), one tackle for loss and broke up three passes in the contest at South Carolina State.

Nicholas O’shea (P/Morgan State)
Averaged 42.5 yards on six punts while nailing a 76-yard punt which was three yards shy of the school record. He also downed two punts inside the 20-yard line.

Dedrick Parson (RB/Howard)
Parson led Howard’s ground attack with a career-high 148 rushing yards on 16 attempts. He scored two touchdowns, including the go-ahead touchdown with just seven minutes remaining to seal the victory over Morgan State.

Jerome Pettiway (P/South Carolina State)
Punted nine times for an average of 35.4 yards per punt. He also placed four punts inside the 20-yard line.

Lamar Raynard (QB/North Carolina A&T State)
Passed for 189 yards and two touchdowns on 11-of-14 passing at Bethune-Cookman.

Scott Robinson (DB/South Carolina State)
Robinson led his team with seven tackles (6 solo) and an interception in the 30-19 win over Delaware State.

Matthew Thompson (OL/Morgan State)
Graded out at 88 percent after paving the way for an offense which accumulated 355 yards worth of offense, 226 of the yards being on the ground. He allowed no sacks and had one pancake block in the effort.

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Week 8 SWAC Football Players of the Week

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama – Mississippi Valley State junior quarterback Dejerric Bryant, Alcorn State redshirt junior linebacker Terry Whittington, and Grambling State senior kicker Marc Orozco were all named the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Football Players of the Week in week eight of the season for their outstanding play.

Offensive & Newcomer
Mississippi Valley State
Dejerric Bryant (JR, QB, Mize, Miss.)
Dejerric Bryant turned in the best performance of his Delta Devils career Saturday, rushing for 174 yards and three touchdowns on 23 attempts in leading Valley to a thrilling 48-47 win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff in Mississippi Valley State’s Homecoming Game.

The transfer from Holmes Community College also completed 11-of-19 passes for 117 yards. Bryant saved his best for late, as he led the Delta Devils back from a two-touchdown deficit in the fourth quarter. His 43-yard touchdown run with 1:31 left in the game gave Valley a 34-27 lead – the team’s first lead since the second quarter. In the second overtime session, Bryant needed just two plays – a run of 15 yards and a touchdown scamper of 10 yards – to lead the Delta Devils to the game-winning score, and the team’s first win of 2018.

Defensive
Alcorn State
Terry Whittington (R-JR, LB, Cooper City, Fla.)
Whittington turned in an all-around game for the Braves on Saturday in their 33-26 victory over Grambling State. The redshirt junior notched career-highs of 15 tackles, 6.0 tackles for a loss, 4.5 sacks and a forced fumble. The 4.5 sacks came close to the school record of 5.0 set by Bryant Mix in 1995 against Texas Southern. Whittington's previous career-highs were 10 tackles, 3.0 tackles for a loss and 1.0 sack.

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Grambling State
Marc Orozco (SR, K, Denton, Texas)
Orozco had a record-tying game despite Grambling State’s 33-26 loss to Alcorn State. The senior collected 14 points (four field goals and two extra points). The Denton, TX native entered the day 14 points shy of tying the GSU and SWAC All-Time mark in points scored and he matched that with a field goal in the fourth goal. He also booted a career-long 52-yard field goal in the first quarter. Orozco will break Brian Morgan’s GSU and SWAC mark next weekend against Arkansas-Pine Bluff with either a field goal or extra point.

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Alabama State TFXC wins conference championship, men finish seventh

CLINTON, Mississippi| One year ago, Alabama State saw their string of six consecutive conference titles snapped by Mississippi Valley State and went into this year's race with a mindset of having fun and playing the spoiler.

And playing the spoiler, they did.

Alabama State placed four runners inside the top 20, and pulled away from Grambling State to win their seventh Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) championship in eight years by nine points over the Tigers, and 18 points better than Prairie View A&M who finished third.

"There was no pressure on us this year and that is what made this year's race fun," Alabama State head coach Ritchie Been said. "I knew we had a shot to run a great race and win, but we needed to execute. We told them to have fun, and we knew the other teams were going to be good. It was fun to watch the game plan come together, and I couldn't have asked for a better way to do it.

• (WOMEN) FINAL RESULTS (.PDF)
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"We had to go out and execute, and run our race. Everyone stayed in their zone and performed up to their ability. The game plan that myself, and coach (Michael) Snapp were able to put together, to watch it run exactly how we needed it to run, couldn't have asked for a better performance. Everyone did exactly what they were asked to do, and it paid off."

Arion Span led the way for Alabama State, finishing second in her best race as a Lady Hornet Monday morning. The junior crossed the line in a time of 18:33.05, a personal best, and finished 14 seconds ahead of third place Naomi Kiprop of Grambling. The duo finished behind Scolasticah Kemei of Mississippi Valley State, who finished with a time of 17:18.83.

"Arion ran a lifetime best," Beene said. "If you look at what she has done this season, she has knocked a lot of time off those races. We talked to her and told her she couldn't control what the lead runner was going to, we told her to get into her zone and have fun."

Mariyah Archibald, running her first conference championship race, finished ninth for the Lady Hornets with a time of 19:31.39; followed by fellow freshman Vinnelle Grant in 12th with a time of 19:52.92. Hannah Mezidor rounded out the top 20 for Alabama State, finishing 16th with a time of 20:04.83.

Meanwhile, on the men's side, the Hornets finished seventh overall with a total of 157 points; finishing behind Texas Southern in the overall race.

"We didn't get the spot we wanted," Beene said of the men's race. "I am proud of the performance of Matthew Kibet in his first conference race, going out and running well enough to earn all-conference honors. He ran well, and is still learning. I can't wait to see what he does once he gets the training model down.

"We had some new guys that ran personal bests on the back end, but the middle is where we struggled at throughout the race. We were down a runner today, and we knew they was going to hurt us down the stretch. We will get better and we will prepare for indoors, we just weren't good enough today to compete with the top teams."

Kibet finished eighth overall, one of three freshmen in the top eight of the race, finishing with a time of 26:45.47 in the 8k race. Meanwhile, Andrew Jackson finished 29th in a time of 28:12.29; while teammate Kevin Smith finished 38th overall with a time of 29:32.50.

The Lady Hornets, and Kibet, will begin preparations for the NCAA Regional Meet – hosted by Florida State – that will be run November 9.

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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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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.

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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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