MEAC/SWAC SPORTS MAIN STREET™

The "unofficial" meeting place for intelligent discussions of Divisions I and II Sports of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC), Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC), Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) and HBCU Athletic Conference (HBCUAC). America's #1 blog source for minority sports articles and videos. The MEAC, SWAC, CIAA, SIAC and HBCUAC colleges are building America's leaders, scholars and athletes.

Tuesday, March 9, 2021

Congrats to @NCATBowling 's Cameron Strombeck for being named the MEAC Bowler of the Week and to Melanie Katen for being named the MEAC Rookie of the Week Tuesday.

Congrats to @NCATBowling's Cameron Strombeck for being named the MEAC Bowler of the Week and to Melanie Katen for being named the MEAC Rookie of the Week Tuesday. pic.twitter.com/kggdE5oJPU
— N.C. A&T Athletics (@NCATAGGIES) March 9, 2021

Brantley Earns Player of the Week

Brantley Earns Player of the Week https://t.co/FcgCy1Vl10
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 10, 2021

A&T Women's Golf Finishes Day 2 of River Landing

Women's Golf Finishes Day 2 of River Landing https://t.co/KELPV7yC0z
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 10, 2021

Aggies Complete Day 1 at River Landing https://t.co/ugaUawmq4E
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 10, 2021

Women's Golf Heads to Wilmington For River Landing Classic https://t.co/lw6i2q9QWW
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 10, 2021

Blue Tigers Win MIAA Opener, 6-5

RECAPS: @LU_softball Opens MIAA Play With a 6-5 Win - https://t.co/pCFocvAr50 #TrueBlue #miaasb
— Lincoln (Missouri) Athletics (@GoBlueTigers) March 9, 2021

Four Lady Hornets Named To MEAC 50th Anniversary All-Time WBB Team

FOUR LADY HORNETS NAMED TO MEAC 50th ANNIVERSARY ALL-TIME WBB TEAM https://t.co/3blZrI7agQ
— Delaware St. Hornets (@DSUHornets) March 10, 2021

Rex Ryan comes to Jackson State to watch football team, visit Deion Sanders

Rex Ryan comes to Jackson State to watch football team, visit Deion Sanders https://t.co/0e6dxwqaKr
— CL Sports (@CLSports) March 10, 2021

Video: Rod Reed, Tennessee State (OVC Football Coaches Media Availability - 3/9/21)

Ahead of @TennStateFB's game with Eastern Illinois (Sunday, 1pm CT, ESPN+), @TigerPride53 discussed his team and its most recent game with JSU.

🎥 https://t.co/vPU5UnHaOM
🎧 https://t.co/Vo39eYdnX3 #BigBlueRising #SundaysInTheSpring pic.twitter.com/2jWJkdlH0c
— OhioValleyConference (@OVCSports) March 9, 2021

Can’t say enough about the beginning of the Voorhees 2021 recruiting class of commits. Everyone of these guys were 1st Team All-Region/All-State/All-District

Can’t say enough about the beginning of the Voorhees 2021 recruiting class of commits. Everyone of these guys were 1st Team All-Region/All-State/All-District @KFleetion @K_ford21 @CrosbyJacoby @treyfrazier2021 pic.twitter.com/KmiUZsWvcA
— Voorhees Tiger Vision (@VoorheesMBball) March 9, 2021

'Something special': Anthony and Nendah Tarke enjoy path from pick-up games to Coppin State

Years ago, they were just two kids playing one-on-one games to 100 points. Now they're centerpieces at Coppin State.

On Anthony and Nendah Tarke, a dream that came true and a sibling rivalry that makes each other — and their team — better: https://t.co/Jywek3lxoQ
— Andy Kostka (@afkostka) March 10, 2021

Ben Wallace, Chris Webber among 14 finalists for Basketball Hall of Fame for 2021

Ben Wallace, Chris Webber among 14 finalists for Basketball Hall of Fame for 2021 https://t.co/3LvsKpDJNP via @freep
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 10, 2021

Congratulations to 4x @NBA Defensive Player of the Year, 4x @NBAAllStar and NBA Champion, #21HoopClass finalist Ben Wallace. pic.twitter.com/sDAVPfxrVG
— Basketball HOF (@Hoophall) March 9, 2021

Congratulations to @Fear_DaFro and @realchriswebber on being named #21HoopClass finalists!!! @Hoophall 🏀🏀🏀 pic.twitter.com/ItXhHofjtO
— Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) March 9, 2021

Congrats to #CIAAHOOPS 🏀 & @VUUPanthers great @Fear_DaFro! #CIAAForLife https://t.co/HPMu6UgHw3
— CIAA (@CIAAForLife) March 10, 2021

No. 4 Ole Miss Prepares to Host Alcorn State on SEC+ @ 7:30 pm ET Tonight

Ole Miss Prepares to Host Alcorn State https://t.co/L8yyMf1Uig via @HottyToddy
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 10, 2021

Live updates: No. 3 Mississippi State baseball vs. Grambling State

Live updates: No. 3 Mississippi State baseball vs. Grambling State https://t.co/xwzrphtv4V
— CL Sports (@CLSports) March 9, 2021

Jackson State's home football game vs. MVSU moved to ESPN2, time changed to 2 p.m.

Jackson State's home football game vs. MVSU moved to ESPN2, time changed to 2 p.m. https://t.co/2JcVeXIkbm pic.twitter.com/AHY0CXH5wu
— CL Sports (@CLSports) March 10, 2021

Thank u Lord for friends like this. Rex Ryan is a walking resource for young coach like me. #Truth @GoJSUTigersFB @barstoolsports @SMAC @UAFootball pic.twitter.com/W0HJ1NLmmU
— COACH PRIME (@DeionSanders) March 10, 2021

Jackson State and Mississippi Valley State to air on ESPN 2. Kickoff is now scheduled for 2 p.m.

Read more ➡️ https://t.co/HFOZHIjrR1 #IBelieve x #BleedTheeBlue x #ProtectTheeBlock
— Jackson State Athletics (@GoJSUTigers) March 9, 2021

Benedict Lady Tigers Move To No. 24

Lady Tigers Move To No. 24 https://t.co/SAwrLsPthq
— BC Tigers Athletics (@benedict_tigers) March 9, 2021

Preview: Chicago State Embarks on WAC Women's Basketball Tournament

Tomorrow, it's a brand-new season.

First up at the @WACsports Tournament in Vegas: @UVUwbb.

📰 https://t.co/8YyqQUHVbm #OurChampionshipEra pic.twitter.com/XrxCniSCRF
— Chicago State Athletics (@ChiStateCougars) March 9, 2021

Genovea Johnson Makes All-SWAC Women's Basketball Postseason Honors

Genovea Johnson Makes All-SWAC Women's Basketball Postseason Honors https://t.co/CDoDrfosyg
— Southern U. Sports (@SouthernUsports) March 9, 2021

#UAPBWomensHoops Brown Earns Pair Of SWAC Postseason Honors

#UAPBWomensHoops Brown Earns Pair Of SWAC Postseason Honors https://t.co/Yf2Iyl6VvE
— GoldenLionsAthletics (@UAPBLionsRoar) March 9, 2021

New BCSN WBB#1 as we head to the conference tournaments.

New WBB#1 as we head to the conference tournaments. @GoJSUTigersWBB @HowardBison_WBB @HUBisonSports @BamaStateWBB @NCATAGGIES @LadyAggieBall @morganstate_wbb @BcsnDrew @DrB365 @DrKenyattaCavil @charlesbish1953 @MikeWash88 @theswac @MEACSports @MEAC_SWAC @MEACFansZone @ScoresSwac pic.twitter.com/qtox9m8I0t
— Black College Sports Network (@MyBCSN1) March 9, 2021

Culture Fusion Agency Hosts HBCU Band Battle To Promote Yung Bleu’s "You’re Mines Still" Feat.

Culture Fusion Agency Hosts Band Battle To Promote Yung Bleu’s "You’re Mines Still" Feat. Drake https://t.co/0BrFfHwPcs via @respectmag
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 9, 2021

Participating marching bands include:

Alabama State University’s “The Mighty Marching Hornets”
Florida A&M University’s “Marching 100”
North Carolina Central University’s “Sound Machine Marching Band”
Tennessee State University’s “TSU Aristocrat of Bands”
Texas Southern University’s “Ocean of Soul”

False Start: How college football lets their Black coaches down

No matter how well they coach, Black coaches can’t outperform racism.

PRINT: Opinion: False Start: How college football lets their Black coaches down https://t.co/q4wOS1uNrT
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 9, 2021

What being a pro basketball player means to Northside's and WSSU's Robert Colon

What being a pro basketball player means to Northside's Robert Colon https://t.co/eCyoIhBmen via @jdnews
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 9, 2021

Darius Leonard stays grounded

Darius Leonard stays grounded https://t.co/9VxfCMo1sJ via @wltx
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 9, 2021

MBB Game Notes: South #2-seeded Florida A&M

MBB Game Notes: South #2-seeded Florida A&M https://t.co/98bu8Drhd8
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 9, 2021

Florida A&M ready for competitive spring with team loaded with experience (Video)

Florida A&M ready for competitive spring with team loaded with experience https://t.co/S4yxjaWUn7
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 9, 2021

I am tremendously grateful for the opportunity to serve you and these incredible student-athletes everyday and I look forward to what the future holds‼️🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍 https://t.co/qVHChqOXwH
— Michael “MJ” Johnson (@MJTheProdigy_) March 9, 2021

Today marks 130 years of history-making events, advancement and preeminent education for North Carolina A&T State University.

Today marks 130 years of history-making events, advancement and preeminent education for North Carolina A&T State University. In honor of this significant milestone, we have documented "A Historical Journey Through Aggieland: 130 Years of A&T." Visit https://t.co/j7Q6Jwenbz
— Harold L Martin, Sr. (@WhoIsHLM) March 9, 2021