Alabama State Hornets closes out 2018 season with overtime victory over Delta Devils

MONTGOMERY, Alabama -- Alabama State celebrated Senior Day at the 95th annual Turkey Day Classic at their annual homecoming contest, and Dennis Roberts IV sent the Hornets out on a winning note with a sack of Mississippi Valley State quarterback Dejerric Bryant on the final play of the contest.

The sack ended a 10-point fourth quarter comeback that resulted in the third overtime victory of the season for the Hornets, this one a 31-24 victory over Mississippi Valley State in a Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) contest to close out the regular season.

Alabama State (4-7, 3-4 SWAC) trailed 24-14 entering the fourth quarter when Daymon Williams forced a fumble by Bryant on the first play of the quarter. The Hornets wasted little time in getting on the board, using just two plays to pull to within three at 24-21. Alabama State used a run by KHA'Darris Davis – along with a personal foul on the Delta Devils – to get inside the 30-yard line, before the redshirt sophomore lofted the ball to the back of the end zone to Joe Williams IV for a 27-yard touchdown.

The Hornets tied the game at 24-all on a 33-yard field goal by Hunter Hanson to tie the game at 24-all with 1:55 remaining in the contest, before Kimar Martin recorded his first interception of the season to give Alabama State the final possession of regulation.

Alabama State got the opening possession of the overtime period, and faced a third and eight when Davis hit Jeremiah Hixon over the middle for a 17-yard gain to set the Hornets up first and goal at the six. The Hornets scored on the next play when Hixon took a flip from Davis and dove for the pylon and the go-ahead score, with Hanson providing the extra point for the 31-24 lead.


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On the ensuing possession, Mississippi Valley State lost yards on their first two plays from scrimmage before a penalty pushed them into a third and 15. After an incomplete pass, Roberts chased down Bryant for the final sack as the horn went off to give the Hornets the win.

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• Davis led Alabama State offensively with 237 yards passing on 21-of-39 with a career-high four touchdowns, including a pair to freshman Michael Jefferson. Williams finished with a game-high five receptions for 56 yards, while Tallesin Farmer added four for 39 yards. The Hornets were held to just 49 yards rushing, however, they were able to gain 286 yards of total offense in the win.

Roberts and Darron Johnson combined to lead Alabama State with nine tackles, while Kurron Ramsey and Malik Bridgers – both playing their final game – finished with eight each. Alabama State finished with a pair of sacks and 12 tackles for loss, while forcing four turnovers – including three interceptions.

Alabama State took the lead in the first quarter on a 22-yard pass from Davis to Jefferson with 7:02 remaining in the opening quarter, before Mississippi Valley State tied the game at 7-all on a three-yard run by Isaiah Robinson with 2:40 remaining in the first quarter. The Hornets used another Jefferson touchdown, this a three-yard pass from Davis to take a 14-7 lead with 8:35 remaining in the half, before Mississippi Valley State tied it on a Robinson two-yard run with 5:04 to play in the half.

Bryant, despite three interceptions, finished the day with 157 yards on 27 carries.

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Road To The Championship HBCU Football Schedule: Week 13

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2018

NCAA DIVISION II Playoffs - Second Round
Bowie State at Valdosta State, 1 PM, Video   Audio  Stats

MEAC
North Carolina Central at South Carolina State, 1:30 PM

SWAC
Texas Southern at Prairie View A&M, 2 PM, WATCH   STATS
Southern vs. Grambling State at New Orleans, TV: NBC Sports, 5 PM Bayou Classic

*All Games Eastern Standard Time (EST)

SCOREBOARD, THURSDAY NOVEMBER 22, 2018

SWAC
Alabama State 31, Mississippi Valley State 24 OT, Turkey Day Classic



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Crimson Tide Continues Home Stand Friday Against Grambling

GAMEDAY 💪🏾🏀@AlabamaWBB takes on Grambling State today at 2 PM in Coleman Coliseum!

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— Alabama Athletics (@UA_Athletics) November 23, 2018

TUSCALOOSA, Alabama – The Alabama women's basketball team continues its home stand when it takes on Grambling State on Friday, Nov. 23 at 2 p.m. CT inside Coleman Coliseum. The Crimson Tide (3-1) is coming off of an impressive 76-56 win over Clemson on Monday night.

PROMOTIONS
• Alabama women's basketball game and Alabama volleyball game (7 p.m. on Friday) ticket bundle for $6.

THE BROADCAST
• The game will be on SEC Network + and can be heard on the Crimson Tide Sports Network on 93.3 FM in Tuscaloosa with Roger Hoover on the broadcast.

OPENING TIP
• Alabama looks to continue its momentum when it takes on the Grambling State Lady Tigers for the eighth time in history on Friday, Nov. 23 at 2 p.m. CT inside Coleman Coliseum.

• Alabama is 7-0 all-time against Grambling State, including defeating the Lady Tigers last year in Tuscaloosa, 73-49 on Dec. 10, 2017.

• The Crimson Tide is coming off of a game in which it dominated Clemson on Monday night, 76-56, while Grambling State fell to UT-Arlington 78-54 on Tuesday night in Arlington, Texas.

ALABAMA VS. SWAC
• The Crimson Tide is 60-4 all-time against Southwestern Athletic Conference teams.
• Alabama has never lost at home to a SWAC team and has not lost against a SWAC school since Dec. 4, 2009 in Montgomery, Ala., versus Alabama State.

ABOUT GRAMBLING STATE
• The Lady Tigers are 1-3 under third-year head coach Freddie Murray.

• Grambling State is led by senior Shakyla Hill who leads the team in points (15.8), tied for first in rebounds (5.8), assists (5.0) and steals (5.3). Jazmin Boyd is also averaging double figures with 10.3 points per game.

• In 2017-18 Grambling State finished the season with a 19-14 record and 13-5 mark in SWAC play. As the No. 3 seed in its conference tournament, the Lady Tigers defeated No. 1 seed Southern 72-68 to reach the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 19 years. In the tournament, Grambling State fell to No. 2 seed Baylor in the first round, 96-46.

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Georgia Tech Hosts Prairie View A&M In Holiday Matinee

PREVIEW: Jackets host Prairie View A&M in holiday matinee (Friday, 4 p.m., McCamish Pavilion, first meeting between the two teams.https://t.co/5fDeFliQ3f pic.twitter.com/m4QeXNEBxV

— GT Men's Basketball (@GTMBB) November 22, 2018

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ATLANTA, Georgia -- Georgia Tech plays its fourth home game of the 2018-19 season and the second in three days on Friday afternoon when the Yellow Jackets take on Prairie View A&M at 4 p.m. at McCamish Pavilion.

Tech (3-1), in its third season under head coach Josh Pastner, has won all three of its home games in convincing fashion, by an average of 28.8 points over Lamar, East Carolina and UT Rio Grande Valley, sandwiched around a 66-53 road loss at No. 5 Tennessee.

Prairie View A&M (1-5), in its third season under head coach Byron Smith, has lost its last five games following a season-opening 81-64 victory at Santa Clara. The Panthers play their first 12 games of the season on the road before hosting Hutson-Tillotson on Jan. 2.

Friday’s game will be streamed live on ACC Network Extra through the ESPN app. Radio coverage is provided on the Georgia Tech IMG Sports Network, airing in Atlanta on 680 AM and 93.7 FM the Fan. The Tech broadcast can also be heard on satellite radio (XM ch. 388, internet ch. 979).

STARTING LINEUP

• 104th season – Georgia Tech is playing its 104th season of basketball and has an all-time record of 1,365-1,227.
• Showcase – Georgia Tech and its first four home opponents (Lamar, East Carolina, UTRGV, Prairie View A&M) are part of an NCAA-exempt multi-team event known as the Deep South Showcase, in which each team plays the other four. The Yellow Jackets and Panthers finish out the event Friday.
SERIES VS. PRAIRIE VIEW A&M
• Georgia Tech and Prairie View A&M are meeting for the first time on Friday afternoon. With the game, Texas Southern becomes the only SWAC team that Tech has never faced.
• The Yellow Jackets have a long history of playing teams from the Southwestern Athletic Conference, dating back to the first of their five meetings against Alabama A&M in 1982.
• Tech is 18-2 all-time against the SWAC, including a 64-63 home loss to Grambling State last Dec. 1 at McCamish Pavilion. The jackets also lost to Southern University in the first round of the 1993 NCAA Tournament.

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Liberty Basketball Returns Home to Face Alcorn State

Two canned foods or your @LibertyFootball-NM State game ticket gets you a GA ticket to today's @LibertyMBB 2pm game with Alcorn State. See you at the game! pic.twitter.com/FWhjD9Tvqe

— Liberty Flames (@libertyflames) November 23, 2018

LYNCHBURG, Virginia  -- After going 1-1 on the road at Kent State and Vanderbilt, Liberty men's basketball returns home for two straight games at the Vines Center starting with Alcorn State.

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Liberty vs. Alcorn State
Game Date: Friday, Nov. 23
Game Time: 2 p.m. (EST)
Live Video: ESPN+
Play-by-Play Broadcaster: Matt Warner
Color Analyst: Paul Nazgian
Sideline Reporter: Bobbie Bohlig
Live Audio: LFSN Radio (105.9 FM, 610 AM/101.FM, 100.1 FM)
Play-by-Play Broadcaster: Alan York
Color Analyst: Ryan Mattocks

Liberty Notables

• Liberty is looking to go 4-1 for the first time since 2008, during McKay's first stint at Liberty.
• Alcorn State is one of two schools Liberty will face in the SWAC this season (Alabama State).
• According to KenPom, Scottie James ranks No. 7 in the country in effective field goal percentage (87.6).
• James leads the ASUN in field goal percentage (81.8) this season.
• James' consecutive field goal makes ended at Vanderbilt with 17 straight made field goals.
• James is ranked No. 52 in the nation and No. 2 in the ASUN with 9.8 rebounds per game.
• Lovell Cabbil ranks No. 8 in the ASUN, averaging 14.3 points per game.
• The Flames have been out-rebounded in their last two games at Kent State and Vanderbilt.
• As Liberty enters its first season in the ASUN, the Flames were picked third in the Coaches Preseason Poll.
• Liberty was the last remaining unbeaten team in the ASUN.
• The Flames averaged 70.8 points per game and the remaining returners were responsible for 52.6 of those points.
• Liberty set the school record for most wins in back-to-back seasons (43) passing the 1996 and 1997 seasons with 40 wins.
• The Flames were two wins away from tying the DI school record for most home wins in a season (15 in 2009).

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Morgan State Lady Bears Fall To #24 Georgia 33-60

Lady Bears🐻🏀 fall in opener of Puerto Rico Clasico to #24 Georgia🐶, 6️⃣0️⃣-3️⃣3️⃣. pic.twitter.com/W3YqMqXv60

— Morgan State Bears (@MorganStBears) November 22, 2018

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Chicago State Klavitter's Record Setting Season Claims WAC Libero Of The Year Award

BAKERSFIELD, California -- After setting three different records this season, Chicago State University junior volleyball student-athlete Megan Klavitter (Fenton, Mich./Linden) claimed the Western Athletic Conference's Libero of the Year Award this evening as the league announced its all-conference teams and postseason awards.

Klavitter also holds the honor of being the first CSU volleyball player to win a postseason award in the program's Division I history.

During the regular season, Klavitter tallied 678 digs to take the WAC's single-season record and broke her CSU single-season record as well as becoming the school's D-I career digs leader with 1,516 over three seasons. She led the league in total digs and digs per set with an average of 5.65 in addition to ranking eighth among the NCAA D-I leaders.
Klavitter, who was a two-time WAC Defensive Player of the Week recipient this fall, recorded double-digit digs in all 33 matches for the Cougars which includes 17 contests with 20 or more digs and five matches with 30-plus digs.

She posted a career-best 38 digs versus Brown at the Stetson Invite on Sept. 14 and recorded 32 digs against Colgate on Aug. 24 at the Cal Molten Classic as two of her top matches of the season.

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TSU Men's Basketball Closes the Ohio Valley Hardwood Showcase at #10 Kentucky

TENNESSEE STATE MEN’S BASKETBALL (2-3)
vs. #10 KENTUCKY (4-1)

Date: Friday, Nov. 23

Time: 6 p.m. CT

Location: Rupp Arena – Lexington, Ky.
Live TV:  SEC Network  ||  Courtney Lyle and Pat Bradley on the call 
TSU Radio:  102.1 The Ville  ||  Greg Pogue and Tom Hodges on the call

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OPENING TIP: Wrapping up the Ohio Valley Hardwood Showcase, the Tennessee State men’s basketball team will travel to #10 Kentucky for a Friday evening showdown at the Rupp Arena at 6 p.m. CT for the first time since 2008.

LAST TIME OUT: TSU fell to 2-3 on the season with a close 80-77 loss to CSUN on Tuesday night. Down by ten at the half, the Matadors increased its lead by as much as 20 in the second. Despite a jolt of energy and some hot shooting by the Tigers late in the game, TSU could not overcome CSUN’s work in the paint, finishing with 34.

ALL-TIME SERIES: Kentucky leads the all-time series 4-0. The first matchup between the Wildcats and the Tigers was in round one of the 1994 NCAA tournament in St. Petersburg, Florida. UK knocked TSU out of the tournament with a 83-70 win at Tropicana Field. The last time Tennessee State visited Rupp Arena was Dec. 22, 2018. Big Blue dropped to the Wildcats, 102-58.

FOR THREE: Eight different Tigers have made three pointers so far this season led by fourteen from Tripp Davis. The Tigers are averaging 32.4 attempts from three-point range per game through five games and are shooting 37.7 percent from distance.

TSU VERSUS HIGH MAJORS: Tennessee State’s last win over a high major came on Nov. 20, 2011 as the Tigers beat South Carolina 64-63. In the last few seasons, TSU has given a number of high major programs a run, dropping to Texas in 2017 by just one, 47-46. UT scored a jumper with 9.2 seconds left for the win. Big Blue also went into overtime versus NC State in 2016, leading the Wolfpack for 26:50 of the 45-minute game, before falling 67-55.

UP NEXT: The Tigers continue its four-game road trip with a stop in Bowling Green, Ky. to take on Western Kentucky, Dec. 1 at 6 p.m.

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CIAA Announces 2018-19 Basketball Broadcast Schedule

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) announces a broadcast schedule of ten (10) basketball contests, which includes games within the 2019 CIAA Basketball Tournament, to be televised live on Aspire TV this 2018-19 season.

The CIAA will broadcast two (2) regular season men’s basketball games in February. This regular season schedule includes Johnson C. Smith University at Fayetteville State University on February 9th and Elizabeth City State University at Virginia State University on February 16th.

The CIAA and Aspire TV will once again partner to broadcast the Basketball Tournament, beginning Thursday, February 28 at Spectrum Center (formerly Time Warner Cable Arena) in Charlotte, North Carolina. Two men's quarterfinals contests in addition to all four (2 women's, 2 men's) semifinals games will broadcast prior to both the Women's and Men's Championship games on Saturday, March 2, 2019. The Women’s Championship is scheduled to tip off at 1:00 p.m. with the Men’s Championship to follow at 4:30 p.m. ET.

2018-19 Basketball Broadcast Schedule
Date	Away	Home	Tipoff	Network
February 9, 2019	Johnson C. Smith	Fayetteville State	M – 4:00 PM	Aspire TV
February 16, 2019	Elizabeth City State	Virginia State	M – 4:00 PM	Aspire TV
February 28, 2019	Men's Quarterfinal Game #3		M – 7:00 PM	Aspire TV
February 28, 2019	Men's Quarterfinal Game #4		M – 9:00 PM	Aspire TV
March 1, 2019	Women's Semifinal Game #1		W - 1:00 PM	Aspire TV
March 1, 2019	Women's Semifinal Game #2		W - 3:00 PM	Aspire TV
March 1, 2019	Men's Semifinal Game #1		M – 7:00 PM	Aspire TV
March 1, 2019	Men's Semifinal Game #2		M – 9:00 PM	Aspire TV
March 2, 2019	Women's Championship, Presented by Food Lion		W – 1:00 PM	Aspire TV
March 2, 2019	Men's Championship		M - 4:30 PM	Aspire TV

The CIAA

Founded in 1912, the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) is the first African American athletic conference and one of the most recognized conferences in Division II. The CIAA conducts 14 championships attended by more than 150,000 fans from around the country. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, the CIAA is governed by the Presidents and Chancellors of its 13 member-institutions: Bowie State University, Chowan University, Claflin University, Elizabeth City State University, Fayetteville State University, Johnson C. Smith University, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania, Livingstone College, Saint Augustine's University, Shaw University, Virginia State University, Virginia Union University and Winston-Salem State University. For more information on the CIAA, visit theciaa.com, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter and Instagram.

About Aspire TV

Aspire is the television entertainment network from Earvin "Magic" Johnson that reflects the people and modern day experiences of black and urban culture in a way that is inspiring, authentic and entertaining. Aspire offers original scripted and reality series, specials and independent films as well as beloved dramas, contemporary comedies and provocative documentaries that allow you to connect and … see yourself here.  The network was launched on June 27, 2012 by Magic Johnson Enterprises, which acts as a catalyst for driving unparalleled business results for its partners and fosters community/economic empowerment by making available high-quality entertainment, products and services that answer the demands of ethnically diverse urban communities. Aspire is available in 24 of the top 25 African-American markets including New York City, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Chicago and Washington, D.C. For more information, visit www.aspire.tv,  facebook.com/AspireTV, 
@TVaspire on Twitter and @TVaspire on Instagram. 

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Benedict's Bey Named SIAC Women's Basketball Player Of The Week

ATLANTA, Georgia – The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) has announced its men's and women's basketball Players of the Week.
For women, Ay'Anna Bey (Benedict) was named Player of the Week, while Sakina Wynn (Miles) earned Newcomer of the Week.

For men, Shelvick Henry (Clark Atlanta) was named Player of the Week, while Romaine Thomas (Clark Atlanta) earned Newcomer of the Week, released by the league office on Tuesday.

Women's Basketball

PLAYER OF THE WEEK – Ay'Anna Bey, Benedict
Forward | 6'2 | Sophomore | Blackwood, N.J.

Bey averaged 19 pts and 11 rebounds in Benedict's first three games, going 2-1. The Blackwood, N.J. native had two double-doubles (20 pts, 12 rebs and 17 pts, 12 rebs) in back-to-back road wins over Barry and Palm Beach Atlantic. The sophomore forward shot .413 from the floor.

NEWCOMER OF THE WEEK– Sakina Wynn, Miles
Guard | 5'7 | Junior | Center Point, Ala.

Wynn, a junior guard for Miles, has been a leading scorer for the Golden Bears in their opening weeks to lead them to a 3-1 record. The Center Point, Ala. native opened the season posting 20 points in the Golden Bears 73-68 win over Mississippi College. She followed up a week later scoring 19 total points as Miles hosted its inaugural Lady Bears Tip-Off Classic and forged a split of its two games, dropping a 67-62 decision to Delta State while earning a decisive 78-29 win over Oakwood University. The 5'7 junior has collected 11 assists and ten rebounds to open the Golden Bears 2018-19 campaign.

Men's Basketball

PLAYER OF THE WEEK – Shelvick Henry, Clark Atlanta
Point Guard | 6'1 | Senior | Wabasso, Fl.

In four games for Clark Atlanta, Shelvick Henry has led the team with an 18.5 points per game for the Panthers. Henry, a senior from Wabasso, Fla., leads the team with 74 total points and has scored in double figures in each of CAU's four games so far this season. Henry scored 21 points against Montevallo and 22 points against Xavier University of Louisiana.

NEWCOMER OF THE WEEK– Romaine Thomas, Clark Atlanta
Forward | 6'8 | Junior | Bronx, NY

Romaine Thomas, a junior for Clark Atlanta, has averaged 15.8 points per game in four games for the Panthers. Thomas, a junior from the Bronx, N.Y., has scored in double figures in all four games, including a best of 18 points against Montevallo. Thomas also leads CAU in scoring with 33 rebounds, or 8.3 rebounds per game.

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HSSU Hornets Offense Frustrates MMU Mustangs

SAINT LOUIS, Missouri -- The Hornets went out before the break in style as they downed the Mustangs of Mount Mercy University (Iowa) 74-51.

Jordan May (SO/St. Louis, MO) led all scorers as she tied her career high of 15 points on 6-9 shooting. Kambri Davison (SO/Tulsa, OK) chipped in 12 points of her own while Jay'la Davis recorded 10 points. Takesia Barnes (SO/Memphis, TN) led HSSU with eight rebounds while Davis dished out a game high seven assists.

Harris-Stowe jumped out to a quick 9-3 lead just two minutes into the game after Tarsheia Page (SO/Chicago, IL) drained a three from the wing. Buckets from Surina Finnie (FR/Memphis, TN), Sebit Gatluak (JR/Des Moines, IA), and Tyler Maufas (FR/Saint Louis, MO) would help extend the Hornets lead to 17-7 after the first 10 minutes of play.

HSSU took advantage of the Mustangs 11 second quarter turnovers; turning them into 11 unanswered points.

May took control in this quarter, scoring eight of her 15 points. She would push the Hornets lead to 40-18 at the buzzer with an offensive rebound and put-back.

The break didn't slow Harris-Stowe down; extending their lead to 33 after a fast-break lay-up from Kierra Weir (SO/Springfield, IL).

The Mustangs attempted a comeback in the fourth quarter, outscoring the Hornets 17-10 in the final 10 minutes. But, the comfortable lead secured the Hornets their second win of the season.

Harris-Stowe (2-2; 0-1 AMC) finished the game shooting 41% from the field and scoring 31 of their 74 points off Mount Mercy turnovers. As a team, they picked up a season high 43 rebounds and dished out 16 assists.

BOX SCORE

HSSU will be back in action next Tuesday when they travel to Columbia, MO to face off against the Cougars of Columbia College. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:30 p.m.

Make sure to stay up to date on news and scores for the women's basketball team at hornetsathletics.com.

Fans be sure to stay connected on all Hornet Athletics on all our social media pages: Twitter (@HSSU_athletics), Instagram (@hssuathletics), and Facebook (/HSSUathletics).

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Harris-Stowe State University Welcomes Dorianne Johnson as New Athletic Director

SAINT LOUIS, Missouri -- Harris-Stowe State University (HSSU) is pleased to welcome Dorianne Johnson as its new Athletic Director. Johnson brings over 14 years of NCAA Division 1 coaching experience and is celebrated for her dedication to athletes both inside and outside of the classroom.

As Athletic Director, Johnson will be tasked with the direction and administration of the athletics department, including overseeing the Assistant Athletic Director for Internal Operations, coaches of nine NAIA sports, a certified athletics trainer, a Sports Information Director, and other athletics personnel. Additionally, Johnson will be in charge of recruitment/retention plans for student athletes and representing the athletics department in the community.

"We are thrilled to welcome Dorianne Johnson as our new Athletic Director," said Dr. Dwaun J. Warmack, President of Harris-Stowe State University. "She embodies everything we stand for as a university: hard work, integrity, dedication and an unwavering support of our students. She's a great addition and we are lucky to have her as part of the Hornets family."

Johnson brings an impressive resume to Harris-Stowe State University Athletics. Prior to joining HSSU, she served as Athletic Director for Wilberforce University, where she is revered for revitalizing the athletics department brand, mission, vision and golf programs. Before that, Johnson served as Associate Athletics Director and Senior Women's Administrator at Alcorn State University. Her responsibilities including acting as a Title XI and Gender Equity Liaison, sports administrator and Student Athlete Advisory Committee liaison.

"I am honored to join Harris-Stowe State University as the new Athletic Director," said Dorianne Johnson. "As a former collegiate athlete, I understand the life balance student athletes have to maintain to succeed."

The Harris-Stowe State University Hornets compete in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) as a member of the American Midwest Conference (AMC) in men's baseball, basketball, track & field and soccer; and women's basketball, track & field, soccer, softball and volleyball.

About Harris-Stowe State University
Harris-Stowe State University (HSSU), located in midtown St. Louis offers the most affordable bachelor's degree in the state of Missouri. The University is a fully accredited four-year institution with 50 majors, minors and certificate programs in education, business and arts and sciences. Harris-Stowe's mission is to provide outstanding educational opportunities for individuals seeking a rich and engaging academic experience. HSSU's programs are designed to nurture intellectual curiosity and build authentic skills that prepare students for leadership roles in a global society. The university, which has origins dating back to 1857, offers the most affordable bachelor's degree in the state of Missouri.

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Lady Lions Battle past Nuggets in final minutes

MIAMI GARDENS, Florida— Florida Memorial's Bri Battle outscored Xavier University of Louisiana 10-0 in the final 1:46 — all on made free throws — to help the Lady Lions earn an 81-71 basketball victory Wednesday.
     
Both teams are 5-3. Next for the Gold Nuggets will be two games at St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, including a 10 a.m. AST Friday matchup at the University of the Virgin Islands.
     
Jas Hill's second-chance basket with 8:01 remaining gave XULA a 61-55 lead. XULA never led again after Battle's 3-pointer made it 65-63 with 5:24 remaining, although there were four ties thereafter.
     
XULA led 21-9 after one quarter, trailed 35-34 at halftime, then entered the final period with a 55-52 advantage.
     
Kyla Duncan and Hill scored 18 points apiece for XULA. Duncan, a freshman, scored 16 second-half points. Essence Wells scored 13 points and Gina Smith 12. Hill grabbed seven rebounds.

BOX SCORE
     
Tyesha Battle scored 21 points, Bri Battle 18, Danielle Bailey 16 and Unique Tate 14 for FMU. Tate made four 3-pointers, and Tyesha Battle and Bailey made three apiece.
     
FMU made 13 3-pointers, seven in the second half, and 24-of-26 free throws, 19-of-20 in the second half.
     
The Lady Lions avenged a 76-58 loss at XULA from the opening day of the Xavier Classic Nov. 2.

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Department of Athletics & Recreation
XAVIER UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA 
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Balanced Scoring Keys Dillard Win at Saint Thomas, 79-71

Balanced Scoring Keys [RV] Dillard Win At St. Thomas, 79-71#MyDU | #GeauxBleu 🔵😈🏀
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— Dillard Athletics (@GeauxDU) November 22, 2018

.@_LadyBleuDevils WIN!

[RV] Dillard start the season 6-0 for the first time since the 2016-17 season!#MyDU | #GeauxBleu 🔵😈🏀 pic.twitter.com/1kWGBHJAKc

— Dillard Athletics (@GeauxDU) November 22, 2018

Dillard Bleu Devils Down Second Straight Top-10 Team

.@jeronrogers2 finished with a game-high 18 points and seven rebounds to lead No. 11 Dillard to a 62-58 win against @NAIA No.10 @CareyAthletics!#MyDU | #GeauxBleu 🔵😈🏀 pic.twitter.com/bFRACCUyL6

— Dillard Athletics (@GeauxDU) November 22, 2018