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Tuesday, January 8, 2019

ASU Lady Hornets pick up first SWAC win over Jackson State

Lady Hornets pick up first SWAC win over Jackson State #myasu #StateofMind

📖: https://t.co/wAZliLzggE pic.twitter.com/SjCkJl8YYO
— Alabama State WBB (@BamaStateWBB) January 8, 2019

SWAC dub column ✔️ pic.twitter.com/VRnBRfGWkf
— Alabama State WBB (@BamaStateWBB) January 8, 2019

Ten more minutes pic.twitter.com/VoKCwVK6h4
— Alabama State WBB (@BamaStateWBB) January 8, 2019

At the half pic.twitter.com/nPu8GXiRvA
— Alabama State WBB (@BamaStateWBB) January 8, 2019

.@Nicole_Hoopster from three at the end of the first 👌 pic.twitter.com/IJicFTvguS
— Alabama State WBB (@BamaStateWBB) January 7, 2019

JSU Rally Falls Short at Alabama State #TheeILove #BleedTheeBlue https://t.co/FCiLAiWwOo
— Jackson State Athletics (@GoJSUTigers) January 8, 2019

VUU Panthers McNeill Breaks Scoring Record in 77-38 Win

McNeill Breaks Scoring Record in 77-38 Win https://t.co/aMH1f8EGwJ
— Virginia Union Sport (@VUUPanthers) January 8, 2019

Golden Bull Women Overcome by Virginia Union https://t.co/ZDjqr7qSLA
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 8, 2019

WBB FINAL: @VUUPanthers 77, Johnson C. Smith 38 - Sharika McNeill 33 points
— Virginia Union Sport (@VUUPanthers) January 8, 2019

The Shore comes from behind to top Howard, 80-72

The Shore comes from behind to top Howard, 80-72 https://t.co/KkoIE6Eonh
— Hawk Women's Hoops 🏀 (@ESHawksWBB) January 8, 2019

Final 📦... apologies for the delay pic.twitter.com/NVJqRUGLwH
— Hawk Women's Hoops 🏀 (@ESHawksWBB) January 8, 2019

Bison Fall on the Road to the Hawks https://t.co/xx3a4kwrbA
— Howard Athletics (@HUBisonSports) January 8, 2019

Monday, January 7, 2019

BSU Women's Basketball Tied for 4th in D2SIDA Atlantic Region Poll

Women's Basketball Tied for 4th in D2SIDA Atlantic Region Poll https://t.co/WisQYZFIZ9
— BSU Athletics (@BSU_Sports_Info) January 7, 2019

Saint Augustine's University Men's Basketball Team Hosts Carolina Christian College Tuesday

Saint Augustine's University Men's Basketball Team Hosts Carolina Christian College Tuesday @SAU_News @CIAAForLife @HBCUGameday @JeffJonesSports @WRALSportsFan @ToddGibsonWNCN @ABC11_WTVD @SpecNewsRDU https://t.co/cxahP3rR1l
— SAU Athletics (@SAUFalcons) January 7, 2019

ECSU Vikings win third straight on road at St. Augustine's

Vikings win third straight on road at St. Augustine's! #VikingPride https://t.co/OMzNIEFmQ5
— ECSU Athletics (@ECSUVikings) January 7, 2019

With the win today at St. Augustine's the women's basketball team is off to their best start since the 2012-13 campaign and the 10 wins is the most for the program since the 2014-2015 season! #VikingPride pic.twitter.com/PcRXyQBXvI
— ECSU Athletics (@ECSUVikings) January 7, 2019

Clark Of Saint Augustine's University Posts Double-Double In Women's Basketball Loss To Elizabeth City State @SAU_News @CIAAForLife @HBCUGameday https://t.co/F7hWxaFzwa
— SAU Athletics (@SAUFalcons) January 8, 2019

Fields’ Double-Double Propels Lady Eagles To 71-57 Victory Over Delaware State

Fields’ Double-Double Propels Lady Eagles To 71-57 Victory Over Delaware State https://t.co/A441cn2o4G
— Coppin Sports (@coppinsports) January 8, 2019

Savannah State University President Cheryl Dozier to retire

Savannah State University President Cheryl Dozier to retire https://t.co/kTdMOmTvvz
— Savannah Now (@SavannahNow) January 4, 2019

Savannah State University president to retire in June https://t.co/PO1YErcGlu
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 7, 2019

Sources: CIAA to leave Charlotte for Baltimore in 2021

Sources say Charlotte lost the ⁦@CIAAForLife⁩ to Baltimore. It will go to Baltimore starting in year 2021 - sources say Baltimore had a better package. Press conference tomorrow ⁦@WBTV_News⁩ pic.twitter.com/GrtQiRUTZE
— Dedrick Russell WBTV (@dedrickrussell) January 7, 2019

Sources: CIAA to leave Charlotte for Baltimore in 2021 https://t.co/zr5771sc23
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 7, 2019

BREAKING: CIAA is leaving Charlotte for Baltimore, per source. CIAA will hold the tournament in Baltimore from 2021- 2023. Press conference tomorrow at 10 @wsoctv
— Joe Bruno (@JoeBrunoWSOC9) January 7, 2019

In 2018, CIAA had a $50.5 million economic impact in Charlotte #CLTCC https://t.co/e4jzqLhivn
— Joe Bruno (@JoeBrunoWSOC9) January 7, 2019

MEAC Monday: NC Central tops the power rankings

Derrik Jamerson’s efficient night spurs @NSU_BBALL and @NCCU_MBB leads the pack in our latest installment of MEAC Monday: https://t.co/KYkp329plL
— Mid-Major Madness (@mid_madness) January 7, 2019

As NC Central dives into MEAC play, LeVelle Moton is still experimenting with lineups

As NC Central dives into MEAC play, LeVelle Moton is still experimenting with lineupshttps://t.co/3dXRKVKhzg
— The News & Observer (@newsobserver) January 7, 2019

Four Tigerbelles Claim Top Finishes at Ed Temple Classic

Four Tigerbelles Claim Top Finishes at Ed Temple Classichttps://t.co/XSpJbw4IxO #BigBlueRising
— TSU Track & Field (@TSU_TigersTrack) January 7, 2019

Flying Tigers Close Out Another Successful Ed Temple Classic

Flying Tigers Close Out Another Successful Ed Temple Classic https://t.co/qqPqL3Hqlq #BigBlueRising
— TSU Track & Field (@TSU_TigersTrack) January 7, 2019

MEAC Track & Field Recap, Jan. 4-5

#MEACITF: @MEACSports Track & Field Recap, Jan. 4-5 #IBackTheMEAC https://t.co/8axNc36OzU
— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (@MEACSports) January 6, 2019

MEAC to Host National Anthem & Halftime Performance Auditions

#MEACBBT19: @MEACSports to Host National Anthem & Halftime Performance Auditions #IBackTheMEAC https://t.co/2qpgsQSh6Z
— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (@MEACSports) January 7, 2019

SWAC Sunday: Power Rankings and games to watch

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

NFF Announces Legendary 2019 College Football Hall of Fame Class

The NFF Announces Legendary 2019 College Football Hall of Fame Class!

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
— Football Foundation (@NFFNetwork) January 7, 2019

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!

Taylor led the programs at Howard, Virginia Union, Hampton and Florida A&Mhttps://t.co/5YaR6562S1 pic.twitter.com/B8LY7k0Vhr
— Football Foundation (@NFFNetwork) January 7, 2019

#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

The UVI is a Public, Land Grant Institution, and Historically Black College and University (HBCU) consisting of two campuses and two extension facilities. The University of the Virgin Islands becomes the first HBCU in the United States to offer free tuition to residents of its state or territory. There are currently 101 HBCUs in the U.S., down from 121 institutions that existed in the 1930's.

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

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
— Stillman Athletics (@gostillman) January 5, 2019

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

📰https://t.co/vYc2PLFhrf
STATS: https://t.co/B0Bn5wFVdj pic.twitter.com/FPV1n6wnGt
— Stillman Athletics (@gostillman) January 6, 2019

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