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Thursday, December 13, 2018

WAC Announces ESPN+ Basketball Spotlight Game Schedule

#WAChoops WAC Announces ESPN+ Basketball Spotlight Game Schedule: https://t.co/CDzk7GYTZl
Check out when your favorite team will make make its appearance! #WACtion pic.twitter.com/ZJIuZDZCNs
— WACsports (@WACsports) December 12, 2018

WAC Basketball Spotlight Game Schedule

Date	Match-Up	Time
Saturday, Jan. 12	Grand Canyon at UT Rio Grande Valley	7 p.m. CT
Thursday, Jan. 17	NM State at Seattle U	7 p.m. PT
Saturday, Jan. 26	Grand Canyon at California Baptist	7 p.m. PT
Thursday, Feb. 21	Chicago State at Utah Valley	7 p.m. MT
Thursday, Feb. 28	NM State at Kansas City	6 p.m. CT
Saturday, March 9	CSU Bakersfield at Utah Valley	7 p.m. MT

Chicago State Men’s Basketball Drops Tough Inter-City Battle at DePaul (Video Highlights)

Men’s Basketball Drops Tough Inter-City Battle at DePaul https://t.co/2YWqhMcMl3
— Chicago State XC (@ChicagoStateXC) December 13, 2018

It's a WIN from @WINTRUSTARENA! #dpubb pic.twitter.com/gBDz1RnZQx
— DePaul Basketball (@DePaulHoops) December 13, 2018

Alabama A&M Women's Basketball falls to Jacksonville State

Alabama A&M Women's Basketball falls to Jacksonville State https://t.co/0eGOGw42OX
— Ala. A&M Athletics (@AAMUBulldogs) December 13, 2018

JSU rallied in the second-half to down Alabama A&M, 55-48, on the road Wednesday night in head coach Rick Pietri's 300th career win! https://t.co/Bq8gh1sY99
— Jax State Athletics (@JSUGamecocks) December 13, 2018

JSU head coach RIck Pietri earns career win No. 300 becoming just the fourth coach with 300 NCAA wins (at any level) in state of Alabama women's basketball history! Pietri's all came at Division I South Alabama and JSU! pic.twitter.com/r0Bvzr9zZv
— JSU Women's Basketball (@JaxStateWBB) December 13, 2018

JSU fights back in this one and tops Alabama A&M on the road with a fourth-quarter comeback! #Pietri300 pic.twitter.com/jSI7JmP6bd
— JSU Women's Basketball (@JaxStateWBB) December 13, 2018

CSU Men's Hoops Can't Capitalize in Loss at UNC Greensboro (Video Highlights)

Men's Hoops Can't Capitalize in Loss at UNC Greensboro https://t.co/t6jBSBYa7S
— Coppin Sports (@coppinsports) December 13, 2018

WINDMILL THROWDOWN by Isaiah Miller @Nike_Beast23 tonight from the perspective of our Head Manager/Assistant Video Coordinator #LetsgoG #SCTop10 #SportsCenter pic.twitter.com/dFoopdOcCr
— UNCG MBB Managers (@UNCGMBBManagers) December 13, 2018

The @UNCGBasketball team makes it 14 straight at home with a 77-54 win against Coppin State. Recap: https://t.co/RmrNuu5vdR @WFMY @uncgsports @UNCG pic.twitter.com/rvL45HaACB
— Patrick Wright (@ptwright) December 13, 2018

Holding the lead throughout the entire game, we extended our home winning streak to 14 games with a 23-point victory over Coppin State.

Recap: https://t.co/7ZRkx0scpV pic.twitter.com/Utw9KvqJwG
— UNCG Basketball (@UNCGBasketball) December 13, 2018

Add another to the home winning streak. #letsgoG pic.twitter.com/4BQMf9e2nR
— UNCG Basketball (@UNCGBasketball) December 13, 2018

Halftime here at the @Gbocoliseum. pic.twitter.com/QY3WmdmIDx
— UNCG Basketball (@UNCGBasketball) December 13, 2018

#13 Minnesota Gophers Bury Coppin State Eagles 84-52 (Video Highlights)

Gophers Bury Eagles 84-52 https://t.co/VGuxRpuYeD
— Coppin Sports (@coppinsports) December 13, 2018

Your 13th-ranked #Gophers are now 10-0 on the season after taking care of Coppin State, 84-52, Wednesday night at The Barn!#TheWinningWhay

Recap with photos and highlights: https://t.co/V8gDyXQZa9 pic.twitter.com/iCsuXBgLIO
— Minnesota Women's Basketball (@GopherWBB) December 13, 2018

#Gophers defeat CSU at Williams Arena. #TheWinningWhay pic.twitter.com/NPjW7kxoAx
— Minnesota Women's Basketball (@GopherWBB) December 13, 2018

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PHOTO GALLERY

Hot-Shooting NSU Women’s Hoops Downs Longwood, 74-42

Norfolk State made its first nine shot attempts from the field in a wire-to-wire victory over Longwood.https://t.co/JCBiLgUn5J pic.twitter.com/OkQAGEjQOU
— Norfolk State WBB (@NorfolkStateWBB) December 13, 2018

We now present tonight's player of the game.

Alexys Long set the tone early tonight, not missing a shot in the first quarter, and finished with a game-high 16 points. pic.twitter.com/bRKPQxqDum
— Norfolk State WBB (@NorfolkStateWBB) December 13, 2018

FINAL:@NorfolkStateWBB downs Longwood 74-42.

The Spartans hit the road for a Saturday showdown at High Point.
— NSU Athletics (@NSUSpartans) December 13, 2018

Lancers fall to Norfolk St. Longwood returns to Willett Hall Saturday against Eastern Michigan. #GoWood pic.twitter.com/t6bze5fNH0
— Longwood WBB (@LongwoodWBB) December 13, 2018

HALFTIME: Lancers trail Norfolk State at the break. Khaila Hall leads Longwood with six points. #GoWood pic.twitter.com/1zhuBORSIU
— Longwood WBB (@LongwoodWBB) December 12, 2018

Wednesday, December 12, 2018

Troy Defeats Talladega

WBB: Troy Defeats Talladega #OneTROY https://t.co/iw7yIJctCi
— Troy Athletics (@TroyAthletics) December 12, 2018

FINAL | Troy 91, Talladega 70

The Trojans improve to 7-2; at Ole Miss on Dec. 19.#OneTROY pic.twitter.com/6tw9MAXkji
— Troy Trojans WBB (@TroyTrojansWBB) December 12, 2018

3Q | SWAT.

Play nice, Kate.

TROY 64, DEGA 41 pic.twitter.com/OJceU7BZCH
— Troy Trojans WBB (@TroyTrojansWBB) December 12, 2018

HALF | Troy 54, Talladega 35

All Trojans in this one.

Rivers leads the way with 11 pts and 5 reb.#OneTROY pic.twitter.com/XeOXppJop1
— Troy Trojans WBB (@TroyTrojansWBB) December 12, 2018

1Q | O'Neal and Sandifer hit back-to-back 3s to extend the Trojans lead to 16 | TROY 24, DEGA 8 pic.twitter.com/vVEZ7C5Skr
— Troy Trojans WBB (@TroyTrojansWBB) December 12, 2018

No. 25 Lady Bleu Devils late rally falls short in 68-59 loss to New Orleans

No. 25 @_LadyBleuDevils late rally falls short in 68-59 loss to New Orleans#MyDU | #GeauxBleu 🔵😈🏀
- https://t.co/tdhp0dpOjJ pic.twitter.com/1l3ahZTuj0
— Dillard Athletics (@GeauxDU) December 12, 2018

WOODS, LARRY LEAD PRIVATEERS TO WIN OVER DILLARD, 68-59 #504OurCity https://t.co/i8r45yMTrO
— #504OurCity (@UNOPrivateers) December 12, 2018

Three @_LadyBleuDevils scored in double-digits#MyDU | #GeauxBleu 🔵😈🏀 pic.twitter.com/QP037aFc62
— Dillard Athletics (@GeauxDU) December 13, 2018

FINAL:

No. 25 Dillard 59
New Orleans 68#MyDU | #GeauxBleu 🔵😈🏀 pic.twitter.com/4HhgG4hQWI
— DU Women's BBall (@_LadyBleuDevils) December 12, 2018

Troy Set Trojan Arena Record in Dominant Win

Recap | All players saw action in the dominant, Trojan Arena record-setting win! #OneTROY

🗞 | https://t.co/YsDhharug7 pic.twitter.com/Pjvqt3SLnZ
— Troy Trojans Men's Basketball (@TroyTrojansMBB) December 12, 2018

FINAL | Troy 88, Carver College 43

43 points allowed is the fewest for men's basketball in Trojan Arena history! 😎#OneTROY pic.twitter.com/fpxZVuCBbZ
— Troy Trojans Men's Basketball (@TroyTrojansMBB) December 12, 2018

Jalen Tuck weaves through the defense for the lay! 💯 pic.twitter.com/T9aK0biT6d
— Troy Trojans Men's Basketball (@TroyTrojansMBB) December 12, 2018

GET UP Eric Walker! 💪👏#OneTROY pic.twitter.com/z28PoA4UAy
— Troy Trojans Men's Basketball (@TroyTrojansMBB) December 12, 2018

2018 Air Force Reserve Celebration Bowl - North Carolina A&T State University Aggies vs. Alcorn State University Braves

“We’ve seen this movie before, – that’s facts – but the ending is hardly an easy one to call."@JayHarrisESPN sets the stage for Saturday’s @CelebrationBowl between @BRAVESSPORTS and @NCATAGGIES. pic.twitter.com/x0WStf7gKs
— The Undefeated (@TheUndefeated) December 12, 2018

Mississippi State welcomes back ace recruiter as assistant coach Tony Hughes

OFFICIAL: Welcome back to #StarkVegas, Coach Tony Hughes!

📰 https://t.co/cxkutKJiyn #HailState🐶 pic.twitter.com/OdgQYnud2P
— MSU Football 🏈 (@HailStateFB) December 12, 2018

READ STORY: http://hailst.at/Hughes

Morehouse Maroon Tigers' John David Washington Outran His Father's Long Shadow With A Football In Hand

Congrats to John David Washington on his #SAGAwards nomination for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role!

Get to know the star of Spike Lee’s #BlacKkKlansman and former @Morehouse star running back. Via @KelleyLCarter https://t.co/Wyp5NJepaR
— The Undefeated (@TheUndefeated) December 12, 2018

NCCU Basketball Inks Anissa Rivera (3 Star) in Early Signing Period

NCCU Basketball Inks Rivera in Early Signing Period @NCCUWBB https://t.co/5M8GR7qTex
— NCCU Athletics (@NCCUAthletics) December 12, 2018

VSU Trojans Basketball Set to Host the Falcons of St. Augustine’s University

Trojans Basketball Set to Host the Falcons of St. Augustine’s University https://t.co/Rw2cXi53D9
— VSU Athletics (@VSUsports) December 12, 2018

VUU Wright Named CIAA Rookie of the Week

Wright Named CIAA Rookie of the Week https://t.co/Oe47u9Xdhn
— Virginia Union Sport (@VUUPanthers) December 12, 2018

Bowie State Bulldogs Burn University of D.C. Firebirds 71-46

Bowie State Bulldogs Burn University of D.C. Firebirds 71-46 https://t.co/Sg0i7jNgWl
— BSU Athletics (@BSU_Sports_Info) December 11, 2018

Women's Basketball at Univ. of D.C. (Courtesy of Lawrence Johnson) https://t.co/oW8Yb3ugMf
— BSU Athletics (@BSU_Sports_Info) December 12, 2018

University of D.C. Edges Bowie State Men's Basketball 84-80

UDCMBB Battles to 84-80 Victory Over the Bulldogs @BSU_Sports_Info @NCAADII @ECCSports @udc_edu https://t.co/M6FD8V5P6y @D2EastHoops @PressBoxDC @DCOutlook #FirebirdIsRising
— UDC Firebirds (@UDCAthletics) December 11, 2018

University of D.C. Edges Bowie State Men's Basketball 84-80 https://t.co/DSZ6ACY6AC
— BSU Athletics (@BSU_Sports_Info) December 11, 2018

Men's Basketball at Univ. of D.C. (Courtesy of Lawrence Johnson) https://t.co/2GiU6KuraG
— BSU Athletics (@BSU_Sports_Info) December 12, 2018

BSU David Belle Named CIAA Player of the Week

David Belle Named CIAA Player of the Week https://t.co/skLJhTlT50
— BSU Athletics (@BSU_Sports_Info) December 11, 2018

HU Mens BB's Cole Reclaims MEAC Player of the Week

.@HUMensBB's Cole Reclaims MEAC Player of the Week #BleedBlue #OurTime #MEACMBB https://t.co/FZqV31YhJS
— Howard Athletics (@HUBisonSports) December 11, 2018

Trio of Howard Swimming Student-Athletes Set to Compete in the 14th FINA World Swimming Championships in China

Trio of .@HUSwimming Student-Athletes Set to Compete in the 14th FINA World Swimming Championships #BleedBlue #FearTheWave #CCSA https://t.co/jBQiOFd5jT
— Howard Athletics (@HUBisonSports) December 12, 2018

Morgan State guard Sherwyn Devonish-Prince Jr. named MEAC Rookie of the Week

Morgan State🐻🏀 guard Sherwyn Devonish-Prince Jr. was named @MEACSports Rookie of the Week👏, the conference announced today.
Read🆙👉https://t.co/NNgMAdvMd7 #TheMorganWay #MEAC #3StripeLife #GoBears🔷🔶 pic.twitter.com/oSRvtgo6Xk
— Morgan State Bears (@MorganStBears) December 11, 2018

UMES Sharpshooter Andino on Doorstep of Hawk Milestone (Video)

Grad student @ryanandino is on the brink of becoming the tenth Hawk men's basketball player to reach 1,000 points. Video and story are in the link below #OurShoreOurTeam https://t.co/6Nz0ZcqHev
— Hawk Men's Hoops 🏀 (@ESHawksHoops) December 10, 2018

GAME DAY! NCCU WBB returns to McDougald-McLendon Arena to host UNCG

GAME DAY! @NCCUWBB returns to McDougald-McLendon Arena to host UNCG today at 2 p.m. Free t-shirts to the first 100 fans. #EagleEra pic.twitter.com/Yqvk4yjjpb
— NCCU Athletics (@NCCUAthletics) December 12, 2018

WBK GAME NOTES NO. 8: UNCG at NC Central @NCCUWBB https://t.co/QJYAXvGqgq
— NCCU Athletics (@NCCUAthletics) December 11, 2018

FREE T-shirt to first 100 fans! #NCCUWBB vs. UNCG on Wednesday, Dec. 12 at 2pm in McDougald-McLendon Arena.#NCCU #EaglePride #EagleEra @NCCUWBB pic.twitter.com/YgjTWm9kvL
— NCCU Athletics (@NCCUAthletics) December 11, 2018

GAME NOTES: NCCU MBB Makes Return Trip to McNeese

GAME NOTES: #NCCUMBB Makes Return Trip to McNeese #EaglePride https://t.co/XLuGvi8dQF pic.twitter.com/FJUXTOvS2l
— NCCU Athletics (@NCCUAthletics) December 12, 2018

FAMU Rattlers' Elijah Richardson awarded 2018 Jake Gaither Sportsmanship Award by Tallahassee QB Club

2018 Jake Gaither Sportsmanship Award Elijah Richardson was accepted by @HCWillieSimmons pic.twitter.com/1Kzq6a6S6M
— Tallahassee QB Club (@TQB_Club) December 12, 2018