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Tuesday, January 15, 2019
Week 7: SIAC Basketball Players of the Week
SWAC Women's Basketball Player of the Week: January 15
#SWACWBB Player of the Week: After messing around and getting a triple-double over the weekend, @GSU_TIGERS guard Shakyla Hill (@shakylaa_) picks up her fourth Player of the Week honor of the season following stat-stuffing efforts. MORE: https://t.co/r4ZhJPjosR pic.twitter.com/acb4OlV56H
— The SWAC (@theswac) January 15, 2019
Benedict's Bey Wins SIAC Player Of The Week For Fourth Time
Benedict's Bey Wins SIAC Player Of The Week For Fourth Time https://t.co/PfE9hpOYym— BC Tigers Athletics (@benedict_tigers) January 15, 2019
Benedict Upsets 7th-Ranked Morehouse, 89-83
Benedict Upsets 7th-Ranked Morehouse, 89-83 https://t.co/9lU53FDVl2— BC Tigers Athletics (@benedict_tigers) January 15, 2019
And we are off... pic.twitter.com/6Rkziq58E9— Morehouse Athletics (@MaroonTigers) January 15, 2019
WATCH: The @benedict_tigers upset No.7 @MorehouseMBB @MaroonTigers 89-83 to snap their 5 game losing streak and hand the Tigers their 1st @TheSIAC loss of the year. Romello Jones game high 26 pts— Joe Cook (@JoeCookSports) January 15, 2019
Signature win for 1st year head coach Artis Maddox#MarchMadness in January @WLTX pic.twitter.com/6HKArfuD42
The @benedict_tigers upsets No7 @MorehouseMBB 89-83. The Tigers end their 5 game losing streak with a signature program win over the @TheSIAC conference leaders @WLTX pic.twitter.com/u1cRcrrgBL— Joe Cook (@JoeCookSports) January 15, 2019
Claflin Lady Panthers Hold off Albany State
Claflin Lady Panthers Hold off Albany State https://t.co/X69hHUdC8T— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 15, 2019
GOLDEN RAMS FALL IN SOUTH CAROLINA https://t.co/jyxai3rfd5— Golden Ram Athletics (@ASUGoldenRams) January 15, 2019
Jackson’s Career-High 30 Leads CAU Over Paine, 77-64
Reagan Jackson follows up her career day Saturday with a bigger night Monday in the @CAU_WBasketball Lady Panthers' win over Paine. https://t.co/Q4GyMrZ9SQ@CAU @CAUAlumRelation @thecaupanther @CAUChicago @CAUCheerleaders @HBCUGameday @WSBTVsports @CBS46Sports @TheSIAC
— CAU Athletics (@caupanthers) January 15, 2019
Carter and Daniels power Tuskegee past Central State in overtime
Carter and Daniels power Tuskegee past Central State in overtime https://t.co/FWbzEUo5OG— Tuskegee Athletics (@MyTUAthletics) January 15, 2019
Lady Marauders topped by Tuskegee in OT, 72-69 - https://t.co/DF5JZ8SLCA pic.twitter.com/Gl5YI7LjLW— Central State Athletics (@GO_MARAUDERS) January 15, 2019
@MyTUAthletics hosting @GO_MARAUDERS in women’s basketball now.— Tuskegee Athletics (@MyTUAthletics) January 14, 2019
WATCH LIVE: https://t.co/WIoGHcKen6@TheSIAC pic.twitter.com/sgqIOBIE5K
Tuskegee Golden Tigers pull away late, wins eighth straight
Golden Tigers pull away late, wins eighth straight https://t.co/eWwo0CVK30— Tuskegee Athletics (@MyTUAthletics) January 15, 2019
Marauders lose to Tuskegee, 78-65 - https://t.co/za9ebrJo8Y pic.twitter.com/YDpuVyxBqm— Central State Athletics (@GO_MARAUDERS) January 15, 2019
We’re underway with @GO_MARAUDERS— Tuskegee Athletics (@MyTUAthletics) January 15, 2019
WATCH LIVE NOW: https://t.co/UcvFWCIrnW pic.twitter.com/98IH7j0KJH
KSU 'Breds lead wire-to-wire, upset Miles
Kentucky State University Athletics - 'Breds lead wire-to-wire, upset Miles https://t.co/zAZSlmx48L— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 15, 2019
Slow start dooms @Miles_wbb. Read about it here: https://t.co/N6f6hVDfpi@TheSIAC @MilesCollege @PrezGTFrench @HBCUGameday @BlackCollegeExp @TheYardHBCU— Miles Golden Bears (@GoldenBearsofMC) January 15, 2019
HBD to Thorobred Amani Williams, enjoy your day! 🐎💚🏀💛 pic.twitter.com/L8S6Mqm9Cc— Kentucky State Women’s Basketball (@KYSUWBB) January 15, 2019
Miles Golden Bears down Thorobreds for fourth straight win
Golden Bears down Thorobreds for fourth straight win https://t.co/F4OCzYT4sn— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 15, 2019
Cold spell freezes @KYSUMBB shot at upset https://t.co/hvTGmwkzwm— KSU Thorobreds (@KYSUAthletics) January 15, 2019
Spring Hill Badgers Rally Falls Short Against LeMoyne-Owen
Badgers Rally Falls Short Against LeMoyne-Owen https://t.co/cvhvS4zdMx
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 15, 2019
Valentine Lifts SHC Badgers to Overtime Win
Valentine Lifts Badgers to Overtime Win https://t.co/uUQaHCVM1U
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 15, 2019
NCCU Football Head Coach Announces Five New Staff
#NCCUfootball head coach Trei Oliver announces 5 new staff... #NCCU #EaglePride #EagleEra https://t.co/sjLfpMPXM7 pic.twitter.com/IwvnDIhL5C
— NCCU Athletics (@NCCUAthletics) January 14, 2019
Hill provides thrill as Gold Nuggets win 59-58
The Gold Nuggets (13-5, 3-0) won in Mims Gymnasium for the first time after five consecutive losses dating to 2014. Overall it was XULA's eighth victory in its last 10 games.
Hill scored 12 points, Essence Wells nine and Caprice Taylor eight for XULA, which trailed 28-24 at halftime and spent about 5 1/2 minutes with the lead. Hill, Maya Trench and Mikayla Bates grabbed six rebounds apiece, and Taylor had five steals.
Hill, Wells and Taylor each made a pair of 3-pointers.
Briauna Mitchell scored 15 points and Terralyn Dominick 10 for the Lady Panthers (11-9, 2-2). Dominick, the GCAC Player of the Year last season, was 3-of-15 from the floor and committed eight turnovers.
XULA shares first place in the GCAC with defending champion Dillard.
XULA will play host to GCAC opponent Edward Waters at 3 p.m. Saturday in the Convocation Center.

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XAVIER UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA
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Rush rally from 21 down but fall 70-67 in overtime
The Gold Rush (9-8, 1-2 Gulf Coast Athletic Conference) will play twice at home this week: 7 p.m. Thursday against Oakwood in a non-league game, then 5 p.m. Saturday against GCAC rival Edward Waters.
XULA trailed 31-16 at halftime and 41-20 with 13:42 remaining in the second half, but the Gold Rush rallied and forced overtime when Rayshawn Mart made a 3-pointer from the right corner with 2.8 seconds remaining. That tied the score at 57.
XULA led 64-61 in overtime after Mart's layup with 90 seconds remaining, then the Panthers (5-13, 2-2) scored nine of the final 12 points and took the lead for good, 66-64, on Jaylon Bardley's basket with 22 seconds remaining.
Mart scored 20 points and grabbed a game-high eight rebounds. Damani Flanagainscored nine points and William Loyd eight for XULA.

Dejalin Austin scored 21 points, Bardley 13 and Na'Quon Cothron 12 for Philander Smith.
The teams combined to miss 30 free throws. XULA was 23-of-37 from the line and missed five in the final five minutes of regulation.
The Gold Rush are 0-2 this season in overtime and 5-3 in games decided by four points or fewer.
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Jamerson’s 26 Lead NSU to 75-68 Win over B-CU
Norfolk State went to 4-0 in the MEAC following Monday night's 75-68 win over Bethune-Cookman.— NSU Athletics (@NSUSpartans) January 15, 2019
Kyonze Chavis with a career-high 15 for @NSU_BBALLhttps://t.co/wpqvo10ZB3 pic.twitter.com/86bQHuJWIK
That's a final, as @NSU_BBALL tops Bethune-Cookman tonight here at Echols Hall, 75-68— NSU Athletics (@NSUSpartans) January 15, 2019
Derrik Jamerson Jr. with a career-high 26 points on 7 3-pointers pic.twitter.com/6IjMQgoPd2
Derrik Jamerson Jr. has 7 3-pointers so far, 1 from tying the school record, as @NSU_BBALL leads Bethune-Cookman 49-41— NSU Athletics (@NSUSpartans) January 15, 2019
11:30 to go in the game pic.twitter.com/h4tVRrJllO
The Spartans scored 7 in a row late in the half, and @NSU_BBALL goes into the locker room up 32-28 over Bethune-Cookman here at Echols Hall— NSU Athletics (@NSUSpartans) January 15, 2019
Derrik Jamerson Jr. has 14 to lead NSU pic.twitter.com/zWfUQsWqhj
We are tipping off right now at Joseph Echols Hall between @NSU_BBALL and Bethune-Cookman— NSU Athletics (@NSUSpartans) January 15, 2019
Your NSU starting lineup:
1️⃣4️⃣ G Nic Thomas
2️⃣2️⃣ F Alex Long
3️⃣4️⃣ G Steven Whitley
3️⃣5️⃣ G Derrik Jamerson Jr.
4️⃣5️⃣ F Jordan Butler pic.twitter.com/hgSYEur8qr
NSU Spartans Stay Perfect in MEAC, Down B-CU 57-50 (Video Highlights)
Only 2️⃣ teams are undefeated in MEAC play, and 1️⃣ is @NorfolkStateWBB.— NSU Athletics (@NSUSpartans) January 15, 2019
The Spartans remain perfect with a 57-50 win over Bethune-Cookman on Monday.https://t.co/n4mvnRp1hY pic.twitter.com/3eZTH3z5Zw
Consider the stat sheet stuffed by Danyael Goodhope, our @NorfolkStateWBB Player of the Game.— NSU Athletics (@NSUSpartans) January 15, 2019
Goodhope chipped in four points, five rebounds, five assists and five steals and played intense, full-court defense all game long. pic.twitter.com/6YnuHpu7Bh
ICYMI: @NorfolkStateWBB down @BCUWBB; remain unbeaten in @MEACSports https://t.co/Fr3Ttzfuv6 via @13NewsNow— Brian Smith 13News Now (@13BrianSmith) January 15, 2019
NCCU Eagles Snatch Win from Delaware State on Perkins Layup
#NCCUMBB sophomore Jordan Perkins took it to the tin with just 1.6 seconds left to give the Eagles a 71-70 win over Delaware State, and he finished with nine points and a game-high five assists! Photo: Kevin Dorsey#EaglePride pic.twitter.com/INvmL9c1Wj— NCCU Athletics (@NCCUAthletics) January 15, 2019
Here’s a look at the game-winner by Jordan Perkins... https://t.co/FXoS2pbwca— NCCU Athletics (@NCCUAthletics) January 15, 2019
#NCCUMBB GOT THE JUICE AT THE 🚨! Jordan Perkins spins in a layup with 1.6 seconds to go to give the Eagles a dramatic 71-70 victory over Delaware State!!! #EaglePride pic.twitter.com/LryDyTguAC— NCCU Athletics (@NCCUAthletics) January 15, 2019
DSU Lady Hornets Buzz past NCCU Eagles Late
Lady Hornets Buzz past Eagles Late @NCCUWBB https://t.co/kvnAi47IKw— NCCU Athletics (@NCCUAthletics) January 15, 2019
FINAL SCORE: @NCCUWBB sophomore Kieche White (pictured) scored a season-high 13 points in Monday's MEAC clash at Delaware State. Rodneysha Martin and Paulina Afriyie added 15 and 14 points, respectively. #EagleEra pic.twitter.com/TXzlI4HFOQ— NCCU Athletics (@NCCUAthletics) January 15, 2019
Sylla's Career Game Leads A&T to Fourth Straight Win
Sylla's Career Game Leads A&T to Fourth Straight Win https://t.co/VUuQmb4PNN— N.C. A&T Athletics (@NCATAGGIES) January 15, 2019
Hawks Fall To The Aggies #OurShoreOurTeam https://t.co/3NmjRPHo5q— Hawk Men's Hoops 🏀 (@ESHawksHoops) January 15, 2019
N.C. A&T State escapes The Shore with win
N.C. A&T State escapes The Shore with win https://t.co/Uz9PxSxS3z— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 15, 2019
A&T Comes Away With Key Win Without Key Players https://t.co/dCA8s49DHp— N.C. A&T Athletics (@NCATAGGIES) January 15, 2019
S.C. State Women Down Coppin State 75-59 for First MEAC Win
South Carolina State University Athletics - SC State Women Down Coppin State 75-59 for First MEAC Win https://t.co/WdpvvR8jEq— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 15, 2019
Fields' 24 Points Not Enough In 75-59 Loss To South Carolina State https://t.co/Pv3ah74e6r— Coppin Sports (@coppinsports) January 15, 2019
— SC State Bulldogs (@SCStateAthletic) January 15, 2019
S.C. State Bulldogs Win On The Road To Improve To 2-1 In MEAC Play!
South Carolina State University Athletics - Bulldogs Improve To 2-1 In MEAC Play With Win Over Coppin St. https://t.co/xzvN1hCoEc— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 15, 2019
Bulldogs Win On The Road To Improve To 2-1 In MEAC Play! # Wearescstate pic.twitter.com/9GeYqxIOu8— SC State Bulldogs (@SCStateAthletic) January 15, 2019
Men's Hoops Drops Last Second Heartbreaker to South Carolina State #CoppinNation https://t.co/IA7J8vmZv5— Coppin Sports (@coppinsports) January 15, 2019
Jackson State Rallies Past Southern and Improves to 3-1 in SWAC (Video Highlights)
Jackson State Rallies Past Southern and Improves to 3-1 in SWAC #TheeILove #BleedTheeBlue https://t.co/K2NYXl307u— Jackson State Athletics (@GoJSUTigers) January 15, 2019
The @GoJSUTigers men's basketball team improved to 3-1 in SWAC play with a 64-58 win over Southern Monday night. Highlights are in the link below.https://t.co/6ED2M9v3vN— TJ Werre (@TJ_WJTV) January 15, 2019
We are 15 minutes away from tip off in Jackson, Ms. as @JaguarHoops square off against @GoJSUTigers pic.twitter.com/dlct7PnptM— Southern U. Sports (@SouthernUsports) January 15, 2019
We are 15 minutes away from tip off in Jackson, Ms. as @JaguarHoops square off against @GoJSUTigers pic.twitter.com/NCRGNi8Fje— Southern U. Sports (@SouthernUsports) January 15, 2019
Southern Narrowly Defeats Jackson State
Southern Narrowly Defeats Jackson State #TheeILove #BleedTheeBlue https://t.co/9aOSWLLHbK
— Jackson State Athletics (@GoJSUTigers) January 15, 2019