What better way to get ready for tonight’s SWAC slate than by catching up with the league. https://t.co/f8jvxifMTR— Mid-Major Madness (@mid_madness) January 7, 2019
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Monday, January 7, 2019
SWAC Sunday: Power Rankings and games to watch
NFF Announces Legendary 2019 College Football Hall of Fame Class
The NFF Announces Legendary 2019 College Football Hall of Fame Class!
— Football Foundation (@NFFNetwork) January 7, 2019
Announcement made live on @SportsCenter this morning in Santa Clara, the site of tonight's #CFBPlayoff #NationalChampionship
Full Class: https://t.co/5YaR6562S1 pic.twitter.com/jxLBwu5SAk
Ex-Howard, Virginia Union, Hampton and FAMU coach Joe Taylor elected to College Football Hall of Fame
Ex-Virginia Union and Hampton coach Joe Taylor elected to College Football Hall of Fame https://t.co/l1ijwz46tq via @RTDSports— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 7, 2019
Congrats to legendary Coach Joe Taylor on being named to the 2019 @cfbhall Class!— Football Foundation (@NFFNetwork) January 7, 2019
Taylor led the programs at Howard, Virginia Union, Hampton and Florida A&Mhttps://t.co/5YaR6562S1 pic.twitter.com/B8LY7k0Vhr
#MEACFB: Former Hampton, Florida A&M Coach Joe Taylor a 2019 College Hall of Fame Inductee #IBackTheMEAC https://t.co/1UHDgXwQYJ— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (@MEACSports) January 7, 2019
VUU Athletic Director, former coach Joe Taylor elected to College Football Hall of Fame https://t.co/2KNwOXsGRh pic.twitter.com/oKI8NdAspA— 8News WRIC Richmond (@8NEWS) January 7, 2019
Free College Tuition Is Now The Law At The U.S. Virgin Islands' HBCU
Free College Tuition Is Now The Law In The U.S. Virgin Islands https://t.co/cKmLfGfVsv via @viconsortium— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 7, 2019
TRANSMITTAL LETTER
BILL NO. 32-0328 - VI Consortium (pdf)
FOUR YEAR INSTITUTIONS:
University of the Virgin Islands, Charlotte Amalie, Virgin Islands
University of the Virgin Islands-Albert A. Sheen, Saint Croix, Saint Croix, Virgin Islands
Chowan Avenges Loss, Tops WVSU Yellow Jackets 83-76
Chowan Avenges Loss, Tops Yellow Jackets 83-76 https://t.co/78zksQ3uS4— Chowan Athletics (@cuhawks) January 6, 2019
Coach Vincent talking with Gattis on the hard fought contest against WVSU. pic.twitter.com/OmMo4nqmXS— Chowan Athletics (@cuhawks) January 6, 2019
Miles Lady Bears keep rolling against Paine
Lady Bears keep rolling against Paine https://t.co/PYuVEtX8N4
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 7, 2019
Miles stays perfect in conference play
Miles stays perfect in conference play https://t.co/sRa4JG31fk
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 7, 2019
Sunday, January 6, 2019
Collins 23 Points Leads Stillman at WCU
Women's Basketball: Stillman College (6-6, 2-3 SSAC) Pulls Away for Win at William Carey— Stillman Athletics (@gostillman) January 5, 2019
Morgan Collins was 6-of-6 from 3-point range for a career-high 23 points
📰https://t.co/xr1Sxs1jfC
STATS: https://t.co/wUO6Srpjvi pic.twitter.com/o8wGCmSgdN
HALFTIME: Jalicya Lowery tied it with 8 seconds remaining. It's Stillman 26, William Carey 26 at the break! pic.twitter.com/u8PVpimh0y— Stillman Athletics (@gostillman) January 5, 2019
No. 8 Stillman Falls Short at No. 22 William Carey
Men's Basketball: No. 8 Stillman Falls Short at No. 22 William Carey in #NAIADIMBB Top 25 & @SSACsports Showdown— Stillman Athletics (@gostillman) January 6, 2019
📰https://t.co/vYc2PLFhrf
STATS: https://t.co/B0Bn5wFVdj pic.twitter.com/FPV1n6wnGt
Tougaloo Lady Bulldogs drop 75-70 conference opener to Southern University New Orleans
Lady Bulldogs drop 75-70 conference opener to Southern University New Orleans today in the Castle. Ahsia Clayton led the Lady Bulldogs with 21 points. Debraia Bell followed with 16 points… https://t.co/lSgzdYAEBJ— Tougaloo College (@TCAthletics) January 6, 2019
No.17 Tougaloo Bulldogs Streak To 95-85 Win Over SUNO in GCAC Opener
Bulldogs open conference action in good fashion with a 95-85 victory over Southern University New Orleans tonight in the Castle. The 17th-ranked Bulldogs are on a 6-game win streak and… https://t.co/qPHBca7JbI— Tougaloo College (@TCAthletics) January 6, 2019
Talladega Tornadoes Defeat the Cougars of Carver
Men's Basketball: Tornadoes Defeat the Cougars of Carver— Talladega College Athletics (@DegaTornadoes) January 6, 2019
- https://t.co/ONIxGdOSPF pic.twitter.com/aVvhKdM86r
We're 30 minutes away from the 2nd Annual #BGCBasketballClassic with @DegaTornadoes taking on Carver College inside @gcstitans gym.— Daniel Mayes (@DMayes34) January 5, 2019
All proceeds from the game go to the Boys and Girls Club of Gadsden/Etowah County.
Tipoff is at 4:00 p.m. pic.twitter.com/F5TJPdk1Ib
Rough Second Half Costs EWC Lady Tigers In GCAC Opener
Women's Basketball: Rough Second Half Costs Lady Tigers In GCAC Opener
— Edward Waters Athletics (@EWCAthletics) January 5, 2019
- https://t.co/454kQ7w1Vb pic.twitter.com/dUWvlBQIfL
— PSC Athletics (@PSCAthletics1) January 6, 2019
4 takeaways from North Carolina Central’s win over Bethune-Cookman
Conference heavyweights @NCCU_MBB and @BCUhoops squared off to open MEAC play.
— Mid-Major Madness (@mid_madness) January 6, 2019
Here are our takeaways: https://t.co/nWGBaniE3a
FAMU Men Win MEAC Opener At Howard, 82-72
FAMU Men Win MEAC Opener At Howard, 82-72 https://t.co/G2ZpGceUc7— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 6, 2019
ICYMI: .@HUMensBB dropped its @meacsports opener against Florida A&M, 82-72. Williams had a game-high 25 points #BleedBlue #OurTime #MEACMBB pic.twitter.com/Guqr3y5TNK— Howard Athletics (@HUBisonSports) January 6, 2019
RJ Cole with the layup. Bison down 68-63 with six minutes to go. pic.twitter.com/6samoYg2Tc— Howard Athletics (@HUBisonSports) January 5, 2019
Chad Lott with 17 points! pic.twitter.com/95cPvMA2ql— Howard Athletics (@HUBisonSports) January 5, 2019
CJ hits the three. He now has 16 points! pic.twitter.com/A2ITEoKzwy— Howard Athletics (@HUBisonSports) January 5, 2019
Staying with it. Bison with the final points going into the half, 36-35. #OurTime #BleedBlue pic.twitter.com/DP5EOQng2J— Howard Athletics (@HUBisonSports) January 5, 2019
That’s a wrap from Burr. Bison lose MEAC opener to FAMU 82-72— Howard Athletics (@HUBisonSports) January 5, 2019
First Colonial grad leads NSU women to wire-to-wire win
First Colonial grad leads NSU women to wire-to-wire win https://t.co/OUJdyEwIgj— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 6, 2019
North Dakota State Claims Seventh FCS Title in Eight Years With Win Over Eastern Washington
North Dakota State claims seventh FCS title in eight years https://t.co/gjIL0vmCwh— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 6, 2019
In return to FCS title game, Eastern Washington becomes latest runner-up to powerhouse North Dakota State https://t.co/TfheR5S7g7 via @seattletimes— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 6, 2019
No. 1 Bison defeat No. 3 Eastern Washington to claim seventh FCS National Championship in last eight years https://t.co/KG9nEzbtu2— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 6, 2019
Making the move from FCS to FBS, Kansas State's Chris Klieman has unique insight on a large playoff https://t.co/tlsPodNmCH via @CBSSports— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 6, 2019
Langston Women's Basketball Edged By JBU In Overtime
Women's Basketball Edged by JBU in OT
— Langston Athletics (@LangstonSports) January 6, 2019
- https://t.co/BWp4PEp8mG pic.twitter.com/Cj5lOiOmgl
No.4 Langston Falls 71-68 To No. 21 Golden Eagles
No. 4 Langston Falls 71-68 to No. 21 Golden Eagles— Langston Athletics (@LangstonSports) January 6, 2019
- https://t.co/lG8VbsXxv3 pic.twitter.com/41bxq8Q71b
Wiley Lady Wildcats Succumb To Celts
Women's Basketball: Lady Wildcats succumb to Celts
— Wiley Athletics (@WileyAthletics) January 6, 2019
- https://t.co/BYfDfXUMJw pic.twitter.com/12lEwL9bBq
No. 12 Wiley Wildcats Survive Saint Thomas (Texas) Celts
Men's Basketball: No. 12 Wildcats survive Celts— Wiley Athletics (@WileyAthletics) January 6, 2019
- https://t.co/3nAcciYtlZ pic.twitter.com/1tjrLJoGr3
No. 12 Wildcats survive @USTceltsMBB!!! We improve to 11-3 and 3-2 in @RRACSports play!!! pic.twitter.com/poqMpiRE3R— Wiley Athletics (@WileyAthletics) January 6, 2019
ASU Downs Badgers In Overtime
ASU DOWNS BADGERS IN OT https://t.co/5eAUXIHWGZ— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 6, 2019
Albany State 76, Spring Hill 74 Final OT | Andrew Dotson 23 pts, 2 rebs, 1 ast | David Daniels 11 pts, 1 reb, 1 ast, 1 st, 1 block | Brandon Fischer 9 pts, 2 reb | Jeffery Pharr 9 pts, 10 reb, 3 blocks | Justin Allison 7 pts, 3 ast, block | Badgers 5-9, 1-4.— Badgers Basketball (@BadgerBasketba1) January 6, 2019
SHC Falls Short to Albany State in Overtime https://t.co/kYGJItOPYZ— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 6, 2019
SHC Badgers Beat ASU to Pull Even in SIAC Action
Badgers Beat ASU to Pull Even in SIAC Action https://t.co/XunpjBDoiC
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 6, 2019
GOLDEN RAMS FALL IN MOBILE https://t.co/Lzr0HNGSJX— Golden Ram Athletics (@ASUGoldenRams) January 6, 2019
#11 Morehouse Holds On To Beat LeMoyne Owen On The Road, 70-66
#11 Morehouse Holds On To Beat LeMoyne Owen On The Road, 70-66 https://t.co/CAWsfRSLPZ
— Morehouse Athletics (@MaroonTigers) January 6, 2019