DURHAM, North Carolina – Trailing 26-7 late in the third quarter, Bethune-Cookman University scored 21 unanswered points and blocked a potential game-winning 18-yard field goal try with just 32 seconds left to edge North Carolina Central University 28-26 on a wet Saturday inside O'Kelly-Riddick Stadium in Durham, North Carolina.
Bethune-Cookman senior quarterback Quentin Williams, who was taken out of the game in the second quarter, returned to the contest midway through the third quarter to spark the Wildcats with 197 yards and two touchdowns passing along with 67 rushing yards after intermission. Williams finished the contest with 320 yards of total offense, including 248 through the air on 13-of-18 passing and a team-high 72 yards on the ground.
The visiting Wildcats opened the scoring with a 5-yard run by running back Anthony Jordan at 9:28 in the second quarter.
NCCU then posted 26 unanswered points courtesy of a pair of field goals by freshman Nigel Macauley, two rushing touchdowns by junior quarterback Malcolm Bell and a dash into the end zone by freshman running back Dorrel McClain.
Bethune-Cookman (4-1, 2-0 MEAC) started its comeback late in the third quarter when Williams found Jawill Davis for a 29-yard touchdown pass. The two connected again from 29 yards out in the first minute of the fourth quarter to pull to within five points of the Eagles.
Junior running back Michael Jones put the Wildcats ahead with 10:50 remaining in the contest with a 6-yard touchdown run.
With Bethune-Cookman threatening to make it a two-score game with the ball at the NCCU 3-yard line, the Eagles recovered a fumble to get the ball back with a chance to win.
Starting at their own 7-yard line with 6:11 left on the clock, the Eagles marched 92 yards to the 1-yard line after McClain thought he had scored the game-winning touchdown, but was ruled down short of the goal line. Macauley lined up for the chip-shot kick to win the game, but B-CU freshman Elliott Miller raced off the edge to block the potential game-winning field goal.
McClain's 144 rushing yards topped a lethal NCCU ground attack that amassed 324 yards for the program's best running effort since accumulating 349 rushing yards against Livingstone on Oct. 23, 2004.
Bell recorded 271 yards of total offense with 178 yards through the air and 93 yards and two scores on the ground.
As a team, NCCU posted 502 yards of total offense and 30 first downs compared to 395 total yards and 16 first downs by the Wildcats.
Defensively, NCCU was charged by senior safety C.J. Moore with a team-high nine tackles, 2.0 hits for a loss and a pair of interceptions. Junior linebacker Jeremy Thompson collected seven stops with a sack, while linemen Richard Mitchell and Antonio Brown each forced a fumble.
After dropping its sixth straight decision in the series with Bethune-Cookman, NCCU (1-3, 0-1 MEAC) returns to MEAC action next Saturday at Florida A&M.
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Bethune -Cookman Rolls by Savannah State, 42-12
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida -- Bethune-Cookman continued its control of the Savannah State series Saturday with a 42-12 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference victory over the Tigers before a Municipal Stadium crowd of 5,975, on Saturday, Sept. 26.
Redshirt senior quarterback Quentin Williams threw for 207 yards and one touchdown and also rushed for 100 yards as the Wildcats (3-1 1-0 MEAC) downed the Tigers (0-3, 0-1 MEAC) for the 16th consecutive time, dating back to 1992.
Michael D. Jones rushed for two scores and Jamie Wilson caught two for a Bethune-Cookman offense, which racked up 592 yards of total offense and kept the Tiger offense out of the end zone. The lone SSU touchdown was on a fourth quarter interception in the Bethune-Cookman end zone.
“I don't think we have one main guy – we have guys,” said B-CU Head Coach Terry Sims. “Any of them can make a play at any time. And we're comfortable with any of them depending on our package.”
Bethune-Cookman did have 23 penalties for 212 yards – not a record, but that only came into play early.
After two third-down penalties, Savannah State took an early 3-0 advantage on the scoreboard courtesy John Barron’s 38-yard field goal with 4:52 remaining in the first quarter. However, the Wildcats quickly answered with a 6-play, 92-yard drive that produced Williams’ 13-yard scoring strike to Wilson.
Williams had a 36-yard completion to Wilson and a 37-yard connection with Ja-Quan Lumas, as the quick strike offense returned with its ninth touchdown drive of the season that spanned less than three minutes. Dubbed “Lightning Strikes” by the Bethune-Cookman staff, the Cats have had just a single scoring drive all year last longer than three minutes in length.
B-CU would strike quickly the rest of the game – in all, five times, as it pulled away for the team’s third consecutive victory, following a season opening setback at FBS opponent Miami (Fla).
The score also marked B-CU’s first points of the season in an opening quarter.
Platooning with Williams, redshirt sophomore quarterback Larry Brihm, Jr. led the Wildcats to a pair of second quarter scores that gave the Maroon and Gold a 21-3 halftime lead.
Anthony Jordan registered his 30th career rushing touchdown, moving the graduate past Jimmie Russell into fifth on the all-time list, on an 11-yard run with 5:08 remaining in the first half. Brihm would connect with Jawill Davis on a 57-yard catch and run 1:20 before halftime.
The Wildcats defense, which got a fumble recovery from Jamal Thomas and an interception from Jocelyn Borgella, Jr., stopped a pair of Tigers marches into the red zone during the second period, but each possession ended with a missed field goal attempt by John Barron.
Michael D. Jones’ runs of two yards in the third and a 50-yard fourth quarter burst up the middle, along with Williams capping off an 83-yard drive with an 8-yarder to Wilson, highlighted the second half.
Jones and Jordan rushed for 77 and 54 yards, respectively. Davis (77 yards) and Wilson (57) each caught three passes.
Jason Smith, Jr. had seven tackles and a quarterback sack for a Wildcats defense that has not given up a touchdown in two games.
Bethune-Cookman faces North Carolina Central next Saturday at 4 p.m., in an ESPNU nationally broadcasted game. The game is set for 4 p.m., at O’Kelly-Riddick Stadium in Durham, North Carolina.
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Redshirt senior quarterback Quentin Williams threw for 207 yards and one touchdown and also rushed for 100 yards as the Wildcats (3-1 1-0 MEAC) downed the Tigers (0-3, 0-1 MEAC) for the 16th consecutive time, dating back to 1992.
Michael D. Jones rushed for two scores and Jamie Wilson caught two for a Bethune-Cookman offense, which racked up 592 yards of total offense and kept the Tiger offense out of the end zone. The lone SSU touchdown was on a fourth quarter interception in the Bethune-Cookman end zone.
“I don't think we have one main guy – we have guys,” said B-CU Head Coach Terry Sims. “Any of them can make a play at any time. And we're comfortable with any of them depending on our package.”
Bethune-Cookman did have 23 penalties for 212 yards – not a record, but that only came into play early.
After two third-down penalties, Savannah State took an early 3-0 advantage on the scoreboard courtesy John Barron’s 38-yard field goal with 4:52 remaining in the first quarter. However, the Wildcats quickly answered with a 6-play, 92-yard drive that produced Williams’ 13-yard scoring strike to Wilson.
Williams had a 36-yard completion to Wilson and a 37-yard connection with Ja-Quan Lumas, as the quick strike offense returned with its ninth touchdown drive of the season that spanned less than three minutes. Dubbed “Lightning Strikes” by the Bethune-Cookman staff, the Cats have had just a single scoring drive all year last longer than three minutes in length.
B-CU would strike quickly the rest of the game – in all, five times, as it pulled away for the team’s third consecutive victory, following a season opening setback at FBS opponent Miami (Fla).
The score also marked B-CU’s first points of the season in an opening quarter.
Platooning with Williams, redshirt sophomore quarterback Larry Brihm, Jr. led the Wildcats to a pair of second quarter scores that gave the Maroon and Gold a 21-3 halftime lead.
Anthony Jordan registered his 30th career rushing touchdown, moving the graduate past Jimmie Russell into fifth on the all-time list, on an 11-yard run with 5:08 remaining in the first half. Brihm would connect with Jawill Davis on a 57-yard catch and run 1:20 before halftime.
The Wildcats defense, which got a fumble recovery from Jamal Thomas and an interception from Jocelyn Borgella, Jr., stopped a pair of Tigers marches into the red zone during the second period, but each possession ended with a missed field goal attempt by John Barron.
Michael D. Jones’ runs of two yards in the third and a 50-yard fourth quarter burst up the middle, along with Williams capping off an 83-yard drive with an 8-yarder to Wilson, highlighted the second half.
Jones and Jordan rushed for 77 and 54 yards, respectively. Davis (77 yards) and Wilson (57) each caught three passes.
Jason Smith, Jr. had seven tackles and a quarterback sack for a Wildcats defense that has not given up a touchdown in two games.
Bethune-Cookman faces North Carolina Central next Saturday at 4 p.m., in an ESPNU nationally broadcasted game. The game is set for 4 p.m., at O’Kelly-Riddick Stadium in Durham, North Carolina.
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Sunday, September 20, 2015
Bethune-Cookman Wildcats Hold Off Lane Dragons, 7-3
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida -- Bethune-Cookman held off upset-minded Lane College on Saturday evening, using a hard-fought 7-3 win over the visiting Dragons in front of 6,781 fans inside Municipal Stadium. The game was the home debut for first-year head coach Terry Sims and the 2015 Wildcats.
One week after a 56-53 win at Grambling State, which was one of the highest scoring road games in program history, Bethune-Cookman (2-1) needed two (2) fourth quarter defensive stands to preserve the victory in one of the lowest scoring home tilts the Wildcats have played.
The combined 10 points made this the lowest scoring collegiate game at Municipal Stadium since it opened in 1988. The previous low was a 10-3 Bethune-Cookman victory over Howard on September 16, 198It was also the first time the Wildcats failed to reach double figures at home since a 24-3 loss to South Carolina State on September 12, 2009.
“We’ll take the win,” Sims said. “But we’ll continue to work to play more disciplined, detailed football.”
After giving up a combined 98 points in the first two games, the young Wildcats defense registered a positive. This was the first time since a 14-3 win against South Carolina State on Homecoming 2013 (October 26) that a Wildcats opponent did not reach the end zone.
“We can feel good about that,” Sims said. “We knew the defense was going to have those ‘bend but don’t break moments’ with nine new guys, and it will take us a bit to get everything together.”
After stopping a Wildcats scoring drive with an interception, Lane (1-2) closed to 7-3 on Carlos Moore’s 28-yard field goal with 6:38 remaining in the contest. The Dragons had a first-and-goal on the B-CU 7, but Donald Smith threw Gerald Gaines for a seven-yard loss that set the tone for the next three plays.
However, the Dragons immediately got the ball back after a muffed kickoff by the Wildcats, but Moore missed a 48-yard attempt three plays later. Lane had one last possession with two minutes remaining, but a fourth-down pass fell incomplete.
Anthony Jordan's 9-yard second quarter scamper was the lone Bethune-Cookman score. The graduate – playing as a senior on the field – rushed for 74 yards, while redshirt senior quarterback Quentin Williams went 14-of-19 for 168 yards through the air, as the Wildcats put up 395 total yards of offense. Still, the Cats failed to capitalize on three of four red zone opportunities.
In the third quarter, B-CU got down to the Dragons 2-yard line on the strength of runs of 12- and 25-yards, respectively, and a 28-yard Williams to Jontavious Carter completion. But after a holding penalty negated a huge B-CU run deep inside the Dragons red zone, a fumble eventually ended the threat.
B-CU would later march from its own nine to the Lane one. But after a seven-yard loss, Williams was picked off by Ira George-Coat for a touchback.
Jordan’s score was set up by a 33-yard Michael D. Jones run and a 28-yard Williams to Frank Brown connection on a six-play, 81-yard drive that made 7-0 with 9:23 remaining in the first half.
Jones and Williams each finished with 70 and 63 yards rushing, respectively. Brown’s six catches for 55 yards paced six Wildcats receivers that tallied at least a single catch. The defense was guided by Robert Way and Smith with nine tackles each, and it was linebacker Atreyu Farrior supplying 1.5 sacks.
The Cats will look to continue their current two-game winning streak next weekend when they open Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) play against Savannah State at Municipal Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26. Kickoff is slated for 4 p.m.
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One week after a 56-53 win at Grambling State, which was one of the highest scoring road games in program history, Bethune-Cookman (2-1) needed two (2) fourth quarter defensive stands to preserve the victory in one of the lowest scoring home tilts the Wildcats have played.
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The combined 10 points made this the lowest scoring collegiate game at Municipal Stadium since it opened in 1988. The previous low was a 10-3 Bethune-Cookman victory over Howard on September 16, 198It was also the first time the Wildcats failed to reach double figures at home since a 24-3 loss to South Carolina State on September 12, 2009.
“We’ll take the win,” Sims said. “But we’ll continue to work to play more disciplined, detailed football.”
After giving up a combined 98 points in the first two games, the young Wildcats defense registered a positive. This was the first time since a 14-3 win against South Carolina State on Homecoming 2013 (October 26) that a Wildcats opponent did not reach the end zone.
“We can feel good about that,” Sims said. “We knew the defense was going to have those ‘bend but don’t break moments’ with nine new guys, and it will take us a bit to get everything together.”
After stopping a Wildcats scoring drive with an interception, Lane (1-2) closed to 7-3 on Carlos Moore’s 28-yard field goal with 6:38 remaining in the contest. The Dragons had a first-and-goal on the B-CU 7, but Donald Smith threw Gerald Gaines for a seven-yard loss that set the tone for the next three plays.
However, the Dragons immediately got the ball back after a muffed kickoff by the Wildcats, but Moore missed a 48-yard attempt three plays later. Lane had one last possession with two minutes remaining, but a fourth-down pass fell incomplete.
Anthony Jordan's 9-yard second quarter scamper was the lone Bethune-Cookman score. The graduate – playing as a senior on the field – rushed for 74 yards, while redshirt senior quarterback Quentin Williams went 14-of-19 for 168 yards through the air, as the Wildcats put up 395 total yards of offense. Still, the Cats failed to capitalize on three of four red zone opportunities.
In the third quarter, B-CU got down to the Dragons 2-yard line on the strength of runs of 12- and 25-yards, respectively, and a 28-yard Williams to Jontavious Carter completion. But after a holding penalty negated a huge B-CU run deep inside the Dragons red zone, a fumble eventually ended the threat.
B-CU would later march from its own nine to the Lane one. But after a seven-yard loss, Williams was picked off by Ira George-Coat for a touchback.
Jordan’s score was set up by a 33-yard Michael D. Jones run and a 28-yard Williams to Frank Brown connection on a six-play, 81-yard drive that made 7-0 with 9:23 remaining in the first half.
Jones and Williams each finished with 70 and 63 yards rushing, respectively. Brown’s six catches for 55 yards paced six Wildcats receivers that tallied at least a single catch. The defense was guided by Robert Way and Smith with nine tackles each, and it was linebacker Atreyu Farrior supplying 1.5 sacks.
The Cats will look to continue their current two-game winning streak next weekend when they open Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) play against Savannah State at Municipal Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26. Kickoff is slated for 4 p.m.
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Thursday, September 17, 2015
Bethune-Cookman's Jawill Davis highlights Week 2 HBCU action
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The 5-foot-11, 177-pound Davis earned ESPN.com HBCU Player of the Week honors against the Tigers, posting a career-best eight receptions for a career-high 199 yards and two touchdowns in Bethune-Cookman's late rally.
Moments after Davis' first career TD reception of 29 yards, with 3:37 remaining, the Wildcats were down 46-41. B-CU quarterback Quentin Williams (17-for-22, 244 yards, 3 TDs) threw a 28-yard pass to Davis for the score that shifted the momentum.
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Sunday, September 13, 2015
B-CU rallies for 56-53 win at Grambling State
GRAMBLING, Louisiana -- Bethune-Cookman, which was held scoreless until the 7-minute mark of the second quarter, rallied to win 56-53 at Grambling State on Saturday.The Wildcats (1-1) scored two late touchdowns in a span of 1:44 as Terry Sims earned his first victory as B-CU coach. Grambling State dropped to 0-2.
“We told the team it was going to be a heavyweight fight,’’ Sims said. “We came out swinging. I’m proud of these guys. I’m more excited for our team about our first win.
“Both teams had some young players. We had some mistakes, and some penalties. … The wide receivers did what we’ve been looking for them to do all year.”
Quentin Williams threw for three fourth-quarter touchdowns for the Wildcats.
Running back Anthony Jordan’s 41-yard touchdown put B-CU up 56-46 with 1:48 to play.
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Monday, March 30, 2015
3 storylines to watch as Bethune-Cookman’s football team opens spring practice
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida -- There will be plenty to keep an eye on when the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats step on the field today for their first spring practice.It will be Terry Sims’ first practice after replacing Brian Jenkins, who left for Alabama State in December, as the team’s head coach.
And it’s the beginning of a trek that could lead, provided B-CU can win the MEAC, to the newly created Celebration Bowl on Dec. 19 in Atlanta.
Here are a few story lines to watch as practice begins:
1. Eyes on the QBs
It will be interesting to see how Sims handles the quarterback position. Quentin Williams returns for his final season after passing for 1,426 yards and seven touchdowns last season, but Larry Brihm, an athletic player who will be a redshirt sophomore, came on late last year and passed for 491 yards and four touchdowns.
2. The top target
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Friday, January 23, 2015
21 NSU-Athletes Earn Degrees at Winter Commencement
NORFOLK, Virginia -- Twenty-one Norfolk State University student-athletes received their bachelor's degrees at the university's winter commencement in December.
The graduates include 10 former Spartan football players, three from men's track and field, two each from the baseball, men's basketball and softball programs, and one each from women's basketball and women's track and field.
The graduates were:
Football
Noel Clarke, Sociology
Ramsey Henderson, Mass Communications
De'Marta Johnson, Health Fitness Instruction
Keenan Lambert, Management
Darrin Marrow, Sociology
Michael Privott, Sociology
Edwin Rogers, Mass Communications
Jairus Spain, Mass Communications
Nick Taylor, Accounting
Cameron Williams, Political Science
Baseball
Justin Bhatti, Marketing
Ryan Montgomery, Medical Technology
Softball
Kathy Cortez, Psychology
Jamie Schulle, Health Fitness Instruction
Women's Track & Field
Ashley Sessoms, Business
Women's Basketball
Rachel Gordon, Psychology
Men's Track & Field
Ian Copeland, Biology
Quentin Parker, Health Fitness Instruction
Quinten Walker, Kinesiotherapy
Men's Basketball
Calvin Brown, Tourism & Hospitality Management
Chris McEachin, Political Science
Congratulations to all of the graduates and good luck in your future endeavors!
By Matt Michalec, SID
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Saturday, November 29, 2014
MEAC Announces 2014 Football All-MEAC Awards
NORFOLK, Virginia -- Howard quarterback Greg McGhee and North Carolina A&T Staterunning back Tarik Cohen were selected as the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Co-Offensive Players of the Year and Javon Hargrave of South Carolina State earned Defensive Player of the Year honors, as voted on by the MEAC’s head football coaches and sports information directors.
South Carolina State’s Darius Leonard earned the Rookie of the Year award and Morgan State’s Darren Pinnock was selected as Offensive Lineman of the Year.
First-year head coach Lee Hull of Morgan State was selected as the Coach of the Year. Hull guided the Bears to a share of the MEAC title, the first MEAC football title for the institution. Under his leadership, the Bears finished 7-5 overall and 6-2 in conference play. The Bears defeated Savannah State 69-7 in their final game of the season to secure the conference’s automatic berth to the NCAA Division I Championships.
Howard senior Greg McGhee became the conference’s all-time leader in total offensive yards (10,168 yards) after capping his four-year career as the Bison quarterback. As a senior, he led the MEAC in total offense (3,235 yards), 21st in the FCS, and passing yards (2,388). He completed 56-percent of his passes (222-for-399) with 15 touchdowns, ranking 28th in the nation, and threw only eight interceptions, in 12 games. He ranks fourth in the MEAC in rushing yards (847) and averaged a team-best 70.6 yards per game.
McGhee led the team’s rushing output with 164 carries and posted 13 touchdowns.
Sophomore Tarik Cohen of North Carolina A&T State led the MEAC in rushing and recorded his second straight 1,000 yard season with 1,340 total yards to help the Aggies to a share of the conference title. He led the MEAC with 121.8 rushing yards per game, carrying the ball 197 times with 15 touchdowns in 11 games. He led the MEAC in scoring (96 points) and touchdowns (16) and finished second in all-purpose yardage (143.4 avg./g.). He has earned the Sports Networks’ Player of the Week honor once and received the conference’s offensive player of the week nod twice this season.
South Carolina State’s Javon Hargrave led the MEAC and ranks third in the nation in sacks with 16 for a loss of 199 yards and ranks fourth in the FCS in tackles for loss with 23.5. He finished the season recording 55 total tackles, three forced fumbles, one recovered fumble (61 yards), eight quarterback hurries and two breakups. He is listed on the Sports Networks’ Buck Buchanan Award List and has earned national and conference Defensive Player of the Week honors after tying a conference and FCS-best record of six sacks in a single game in a win over ranked Bethune-Cookman.
As a freshman, South Carolina State’s Darius Leonard led the MEAC and ranked 30th in the nation in solo tackles (73). He tallied 88 total tackles (9th in MEAC) and ranked t-11th in the conference in tackles for loss with 13.5. He garnered the MEAC’s Defensive Player of the Week honors once and Rookie of the Week honors twice this season. Leonard is currently listed on the Sports Networks’ Jerry Rice Award list.
Morgan State’s Darren Pinnock started in every game this season for the Bears. He paved the way for the MEAC’s second best rushing offense (211.3 avg.; No. 24 in FCS) and second top scoring offense (28.2 avg./g). He did not allow a single sack through 11 games and helped the lead the Bears to sacks allowed (15). He shouldered the offensive line that helped account for 4,464 total offensive yards including 2,536 on the ground. He earned two conference Offensive Lineman of the Week honors this season.
North Carolina Central led with 12 student-athletes to be recognized to the three MEAC post-season teams. North Carolina A&T State and South Carolina State each finished with 11 and Norfolk State followed closely behind with. The N.C. A&T State Aggies received the most first-team honors with seven student-athletes.
Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) - 2014 Football All-Conference Teams
Co-Offensive Players of the Year: Tarik Cohen, North Carolina A&T State and Greg McGhee, Howard
Defensive Player of the Year: Javon Hargrave, South Carolina State
Offensive Lineman of the Year: Darren Pinnock, Morgan State
Rookie of the Year: Darius Leonard, South Carolina State
Coach of the Year: Lee Hull, Morgan State
First Team
Pos. Name Cl. School Hometown
QB Greg McGhee Sr. Howard Pittsburgh, Pa.
RB Tarik Cohen So. North Carolina A&T State Bunn, N.C.
RB Herb Walker Jr. So. Morgan State Cleveland, Ohio
WR Adrian Wilkins r-Jr. North Carolina Central Forest City, N.C.
WR Twarn Mixon r-So. Hampton Charlotte, N.C.
TE Tammarrick Hemmingway r-Jr. South Carolina State Loris, S.C.
C Ronald Canty r-Sr. North Carolina A&T State Chester, S.C.
OL William Ray Robinson III r-Sr. North Carolina A&T State Clinton, Md.
OL Darren Pinnock Sr. Morgan State Miami, Fla.
OL Devin Flowers Sr. South Carolina State Charlotte, N.C.
OL Clevonne Davis Jr. North Carolina Central Miramar, Fla.
DEFENSE
Pos. Name Cl. School Hometown
DL Javon Hargrave Jr. South Carolina State Salisbury, N.C.
DL Deon King Jr. Norfolk State Reston, Va.
DL George Riddick Sr. Norfolk State Suffolk, Va.
DL LeBranden Richardson Sr. Bethune-Cookman Miami, Fla.
LB Lynden Trail r-Sr. Norfolk State Miami, Fla.
LB D’Vonte Grant Sr. North Carolina A&T State Charlotte, N.C.
*LB Cody Acker Sr. Morgan State Landover, Md.
*LB Ralph Williams Sr. Bethune-Cookman Miami, Fla.
DB Tony McRae Sr. North Carolina A&T State Laurinburg, N.C.
DB Donald Mattocks r-Sr. North Carolina A&T State Burlington, N.C.
DB Michael Jones So. North Carolina Central Baltimore, Md.
DB Keenan Lambert r-Sr. Norfolk State Norfolk, Va.
P Christian Kinney R-So. Hampton Williamsburg, Va.
PK Cody Jones So. North Carolina A&T State Gastonia, N.C.
RS Michael Jones So. North Carolina Central Baltimore, Md.
Second Team
Pos. Name Cl. School Hometown
*QB Malcolm Bell r-So. North Carolina Central Richmond, Va.
*QB Damien Fleming Sr. Florida A&M Jacksonville, Fla.
RB Jorrian Washington Sr. Hampton Los Angeles, Calif.
RB Andre Clark r-Sr. North Carolina Central Mauldin, S.C.
WR Isaac White Jr. Norfolk State Portsmouth, Va.
WR Quentin Atkinson Jr. North Carolina Central Raleigh, N.C.
TE Myles Williams r-Jr. Howard Perris, Calif.
C Clarence Swain r-Sr. Morgan State Fayetteville, Ga.
OL Christopher Pressley Sr. North Carolina Central Upper Marlboro, Md.
OL Toree Boyd So. Howard Miami, Fla.
OL Domanic Wilson r-Sr. South Carolina State Lake City, S.C.
OL Kory Alpichi Sr. Hampton Winchester, Calif.
DEFENSE
Pos. Name Cl. School Hometown
DL Christopher Robinson r-Sr. Morgan State Baltimore, Md.
DL Marquis Ragland r-So. North Carolina A&T State Fayetteville, N.C.
DL Rodney Gunter Sr. Delaware State Lake Hamilton, Fla.
*DL Ty Brown r-Sr. North Carolina Central Charlotte, N.C.
*DL Felix Small Sr. North Carolina Central Brooklyn, N.Y.
LB Tavarus Dantzler Sr. Bethune-Cookman Homestead, Fla.
LB Josh Thorne Jr. Hampton Oxon Hill, Md.
LB Darius Leonard r-Fr. South Carolina Lakeview, S.C.
DB Antonio Hamilton r-Jr. South Carolina State Johnston, S.C.
DB C.J. Moore Sr. North Carolina Central Raleigh, N.C.
DB Paul Eatman Jr. Sr. Morgan State Jersey City, N.J.DB Chris Pauling Jr. South Carolina State High Point, N.C.
P Lawrence Forbes r-So. Morgan State Upper Marlboro, Md.
PK Chase Varnadore r-Sr. Florida A&M Tallahassee, Fla.
RS Tony McRae Jr. North Carolina A&T State Laurinburg, N.C.
RS Antonio Hamilton r-Jr. South Carolina State Johnston, S.C.
Third Team
Pos. Name Cl. School Hometown
QB Kwashaun Quick Jr. North Carolina A&T State Laurinburg, N.C.
RB Jalen Simmons Jr. South Carolina State Charlotte, N.C.
RB William Parker Jr. Howard Stone Mountain, Ga.
WR Milton Williams III Sr. Delaware State Washington, D.C.
WR Desmond Lawrence Sr. North Carolina A&T State Durham, N.C.
TE Jvon Simmons Fr. North Carolina Central LaPlata, Md.
C Andrew Edouard Sr. Bethune-Cookman Philadelphia, Pa.
OL Ronald Rose Sr. Hampton Fort Washington, Md.
OL Brandon Parker r-Fr. North Carolina A&T State Kannapolis, N.C.
OL Justin Myler r-Sr. Norfolk State Woodbridge, Va.
OL Malcolm Rutledge Sr. Howard Detroit, Mi.
DEFENSE
Pos. Name Cl. School Hometown
DL Curtis Hill r-Sr. South Carolina State Columbia, S.C.
DL Miles Groom Jr. Hampton Richmond, Va.
DL Rony Barrow Sr. Bethune-Cookman Brooklyn, N.Y.
DL Erik Williams Grad Bethune-Cookman Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
LB Devin Rollins Jr. Howard Miami, Fla.
LB Marcell Coke Sr. Norfolk State Orlando, Fla.
LB Akil Blount Jr. Florida A&M Pittsburgh, Pa.
DB Darrin Marrow r-Sr. Norfolk State Virginia Beach, Va.
DB Terriick Colston Jr. Delaware State Lakeland, Fla.
DB Devonte Johnson Jr. Florida A&M Tallahassee, Fla.
DB Dalonte Hall Jr. Morgan State Fort Washington, Md.
*P Dylan Shaddix r-Sr. Norfolk State McDonough, Ga.
*P Colby Blanton r-So. Florida A&M Jacksonville, Fla.
PK Cameron Marouf So. Norfolk State Woodbridge, Va.
RS Antonio Hamilton r-Jr. South Carolina State Johnston, S.C.
*Indicates Tie
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Friday, November 7, 2014
Bethune-Cookman Defense Carries 'Cats 13-7 Over NSU
NORFOLK, Virginia -- Bethune-Cookman’s defense scored two fourth-quarter safeties and held Norfolk State to 67 total yards as the No. 18/20 Wildcats took a 13-7 victory over the Spartans Thursday in a nationally televised ESPNU contest.It was the 800th victory in program history and helped the Wildcats (7-2 overall, 5-1 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference) remain atop the jumbled MEAC leaderboard. Three other teams – Morgan State, North Carolina A&T and South Carolina State – also have one conference loss.
Rony Barrow registered both safeties for the Wildcats defense, who allowed only three Spartan first downs in a match-up of two of the nation’s top FCS defensive units.
"When your defense scores, it puts you in a position to win," said B-CU Head Coach Brian Jenkins. "Our defense bowed their neck and stood their ground tonight. You saw two well-coached defensive teams. We just were able to make more plays tonight. When you only give up [67] total yards, I really don't have to say anything. "
For the second straight week and fourth time this season, the Wildcats won when they trailed after three quarters.
"we drill our kids on not getting rattled and playing a complete game," Jenkins said. "When we didn't have some success on offense early, we stayed in the moment and prepared for the next moment to come. They played four quarters of football."
Barrow and Ty're Simmons gave the Wildcats an 8-7 lead with 14:36 remaining when he tackled Norfolk State running back Aaron Daniels in the end zone for a safety. Punter Jonathan Cagle set up the score with a 57-yard punt that the Spartans mishandled deep in their own territory.
After the free kick, Bethune-Cookman increased its lead to 11-7 on a 24-yard Ben Noboa field goal. A 29-yard Quentin Williams completion to tight end Justin Henderson on third down kept the drive alive.
Cagle and Barrow came up big again in the game’s final 90 seconds.
A 37-yard Cagle punt pinned the Spartans at their own one-yard line. On the first play, Barrow and David Perry sacked Spartans quarterback Terrance Ervin for the safety with 1:21 to play.
"Cagle's a vet at this thing," Jenkins said. "He knows how to adjust different things -- his drops and positioning the ball to get a good kick."
Bethune-Cookman recovered the ensuing onside kickoff and ran out the clock for the victory.
Williams threw for 83 yards and rushed for 44, but the Wildcat offense gave up three turnovers and failed to punch ball in twice inside the Spartan red zone.
Norfolk State (4-6,4-2) capitalized on the first Wildcat mistake, needing only 45 to drive after an interception. Ervin hit Chris Lee for a 16-yard score with 7:36 remaining in the first quarter.
The Wildcats pulled to 7-6 with 8:16 remaining in the half when Williams connected with Jhomo Gordon on a 23-yard touchdown on a fourth-down play, but the PAT went wide left.
In the third quarter, B-CU got the ball on the Spartan 5-yard line after a blocked punt, but came up empty after a missed field goal.
Michael Jones had 50 yards for the Wildcats while Jaime Wilson had a 26-yard one-handed catch in the fourth quarter that was trending on ESPN for a spot on SportsCenters Top Ten Plays.
"Funny thing about that is that every day in practice, we're yelling at Jaime `Two hand, two hands' and then he comes in the game and does that one-handed catch," Jenkins said. "It shows you our guys were into the game from beginning to end and wanted to make a play when they had a
n opportunity."
Ralph Williams led the defensive totals with 13 tackles and a sack.
The Wildcats return to Virginia next Thursday for another ESPNU contest, this one at Hampton with a 7:30 p.m. kickoff.
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Wednesday, November 5, 2014
Norfolk State Spartans Welcome B-CU, ESPNU to Dick Price Stadium for 1st Place Clash
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NORFOLK, Virginia -- Two teams involved in a five-way tie for first place in the MEAC meet Thursday on national television when Norfolk State hosts No. 20/18 Bethune-Cookman for Educators Appreciation Night sponsored by The Virginia Lottery. The game will be broadcast live on ESPNU, with a start time of 7:30 p.m. at Dick Price Stadium.
NSU and Bethune-Cookman both enter the game with 4-1 MEAC records. North Carolina A&T, Morgan State and South Carolina State are all also 4-1 entering the season's final three games.
SCOUTING THE SPARTANS
NSU (4-5 overall, 4-1 MEAC) won for the fourth time in its last five games and remained tied for first place in the MEAC with a dramatic 12-10 win at Florida A&M last Saturday. The Spartan defense registered two goal-line stands, one in the game's final minute, to preserve the win. Florida A&M's Damien Fleming tried to score on a quarterback sneak from the Spartans' 1-yard line in the game's final 15 seconds but was stopped short of the goal line by NSU's defensive line. FAMU, which had used all of its timeouts, could not get off another play before time expired.
Malik Stokes threw an 8-yard touchdown pass to Isaac White with 6:20 left in the fourth quarter to give NSU a 12-10 lead. The play was set up by NSU linebacker Deon King, who forced and recovered a fumble on the Rattlers' 5-yard line.
NSU allowed an opposing offense to score one touchdown or less for the fourth straight game. The Spartans are third in the nation and second behind Bethune-Cookman among conference teams in total defense, allowing 254 yards per game. The linebacker quartet of King, Marcell Coke, Lynden Trail and Lamar Neal has been a big reason for that success, combining for 271 tackles, 24.5 for loss.
SCOUTING THE WILDCATS
Bethune-Cookman (7-2, 4-1 MEAC) bounced back from its first conference loss with a 34-20 home victory over North Carolina Central last Saturday in Daytona Beach, Fla. Anthony Jordan scored three rushing touchdowns in the fourth quarter to help the Wildcats rally from a 20-13 deficit.
Michael D. Jones rushed for 117 yards and B-CU quarterback Larry Brihm ran for 104 for the Wildcats, who amassed 334 yards on the ground. Brihm and Jones also rushed for one touchdown apiece. The Eagles, meanwhile, could only manage 200 total yards against the Wildcats' defense, which leads the MEAC in fewest yards allowed (243.7).
Jordan has rushed for nine touchdowns this year for B-CU, which ranks third in the conference in rushing offense (194.8). Quarterback Quentin Williams, who has split time this year with Brihm, has passed for 1,072 yards. Jhomo Gordon is B-CU's top receiver, with 376 receiving yards and four TDs.
Defensive linemen LeBranden Richardson and Erik Williams have combined for 11 sacks to spearhead the stingy Wildcats' defense.
NOTE TO FANS
Due to classes and other University activities on Thursday, there will be no tailgating allowed for this game. On-campus parking will be very limited. A shuttle service from the Marie V. McDemmond Center will be available beginning at 6 p.m. Reserved parking will be available for President's guests only. All other campus parking is based on availability.
THE SERIES
• This will be the 25th all-time meeting between NSU and B-CU. The Wildcats lead the series, 16-8.
• NSU is 4-13 against the Wildcats since moving to Division I, a record which includes last season's 27-24 Spartan victory in Daytona Beach.
STANDINGS WATCHThe final month of the MEAC season figures to be a wild one, as there are no teams remaining with unbeaten conference records following Bethune-Cookman's 20-14 loss at South Carolina State on Oct. 25. There are five teams with one MEAC loss, including NSU. The Spartans, Bethune-Cookman, N.C. A&T, Morgan State and S.C. State are all 3-1.
Making matters more confusing is that N.C. A&T does not play NSU or B-CU. B-CU also does not play Morgan State.
Matt Michalec, Asst. AD/Communications
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NORFOLK, Virginia -- Two teams involved in a five-way tie for first place in the MEAC meet Thursday on national television when Norfolk State hosts No. 20/18 Bethune-Cookman for Educators Appreciation Night sponsored by The Virginia Lottery. The game will be broadcast live on ESPNU, with a start time of 7:30 p.m. at Dick Price Stadium.
NSU and Bethune-Cookman both enter the game with 4-1 MEAC records. North Carolina A&T, Morgan State and South Carolina State are all also 4-1 entering the season's final three games.
SCOUTING THE SPARTANS
NSU (4-5 overall, 4-1 MEAC) won for the fourth time in its last five games and remained tied for first place in the MEAC with a dramatic 12-10 win at Florida A&M last Saturday. The Spartan defense registered two goal-line stands, one in the game's final minute, to preserve the win. Florida A&M's Damien Fleming tried to score on a quarterback sneak from the Spartans' 1-yard line in the game's final 15 seconds but was stopped short of the goal line by NSU's defensive line. FAMU, which had used all of its timeouts, could not get off another play before time expired.
Malik Stokes threw an 8-yard touchdown pass to Isaac White with 6:20 left in the fourth quarter to give NSU a 12-10 lead. The play was set up by NSU linebacker Deon King, who forced and recovered a fumble on the Rattlers' 5-yard line.
NSU allowed an opposing offense to score one touchdown or less for the fourth straight game. The Spartans are third in the nation and second behind Bethune-Cookman among conference teams in total defense, allowing 254 yards per game. The linebacker quartet of King, Marcell Coke, Lynden Trail and Lamar Neal has been a big reason for that success, combining for 271 tackles, 24.5 for loss.
SCOUTING THE WILDCATS
Bethune-Cookman (7-2, 4-1 MEAC) bounced back from its first conference loss with a 34-20 home victory over North Carolina Central last Saturday in Daytona Beach, Fla. Anthony Jordan scored three rushing touchdowns in the fourth quarter to help the Wildcats rally from a 20-13 deficit.
Michael D. Jones rushed for 117 yards and B-CU quarterback Larry Brihm ran for 104 for the Wildcats, who amassed 334 yards on the ground. Brihm and Jones also rushed for one touchdown apiece. The Eagles, meanwhile, could only manage 200 total yards against the Wildcats' defense, which leads the MEAC in fewest yards allowed (243.7).
Jordan has rushed for nine touchdowns this year for B-CU, which ranks third in the conference in rushing offense (194.8). Quarterback Quentin Williams, who has split time this year with Brihm, has passed for 1,072 yards. Jhomo Gordon is B-CU's top receiver, with 376 receiving yards and four TDs.
Defensive linemen LeBranden Richardson and Erik Williams have combined for 11 sacks to spearhead the stingy Wildcats' defense.
NOTE TO FANS
Due to classes and other University activities on Thursday, there will be no tailgating allowed for this game. On-campus parking will be very limited. A shuttle service from the Marie V. McDemmond Center will be available beginning at 6 p.m. Reserved parking will be available for President's guests only. All other campus parking is based on availability.
THE SERIES
• This will be the 25th all-time meeting between NSU and B-CU. The Wildcats lead the series, 16-8.
• NSU is 4-13 against the Wildcats since moving to Division I, a record which includes last season's 27-24 Spartan victory in Daytona Beach.
STANDINGS WATCHThe final month of the MEAC season figures to be a wild one, as there are no teams remaining with unbeaten conference records following Bethune-Cookman's 20-14 loss at South Carolina State on Oct. 25. There are five teams with one MEAC loss, including NSU. The Spartans, Bethune-Cookman, N.C. A&T, Morgan State and S.C. State are all 3-1.
Making matters more confusing is that N.C. A&T does not play NSU or B-CU. B-CU also does not play Morgan State.
Matt Michalec, Asst. AD/Communications
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Saturday, November 1, 2014
Brihm leads Bethune-Cookman to 34-20 victory over North Carolina Central
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida -- Bethune-Cookman quarterback Larry Brihm stood on the South Carolina State sideline a week ago and watched his team lose its first conference game of the season.This past week, the coaches told the redshirt freshman to be ready, his time was coming.
It came midway through the first quarter Saturday.
Brihm replaced starter Quentin Williams after two possessions and went on to lead the Wildcats to a 34-20 victory against North Carolina Central before a sparse crowd of 3,661 on a blustery day at Municipal Stadium.
Anthony Jordan, who sat out the past two games because of off-the-field issues, scored three fourth-quarter touchdowns as the Wildcats rallied from a 20-13 deficit.
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Sunday, October 19, 2014
Freshman QB Brihm leads Bethune-Cookman to 48-20 rout of Savannah State
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida -- There is little doubt Bethune-Cookman has its deepest team in Brian Jenkins’ five seasons as head coach.On Saturday, it proved it.
B-CU emptied its bench while rolling up 543 yards of offense in a 48-20 rout at Savannah State.
The 16th-ranked Wildcats didn’t even play starting quarterback Quentin Williams or leading rusher Anthony Jordan.
Redshirt freshman Larry Brihm started under center and passed for 222 yards and three touchdowns, adding 33 yards and a score on the ground before leaving after the first drive of the third quarter.
Reserve running back Danny Dillard led a powerful running game (289 yards) with 87 yards and a score. And the defense held the Tigers to 202 total yards and forced five turnovers, including two interceptions by Thomas Finnie and one by Jameson Wright.
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Saturday, October 4, 2014
Williams throws for 2 TDs in Bethune-Cookman’s 27-7 win over Delaware State
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida -- Quentin Williams passed for 198 yards and two touchdowns and Michael D. Jones rushed for 132 yards as Bethune-Cookman won its Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference opener, 27-7 over Delaware State on Saturday at Municipal Stadium.Williams completed 20 of 26 passes but also turned the ball over three times, including an interception that DSU’s Terrick Colston returned 11 yards for the Hornets’ only score of the game with 5 seconds left in the first quarter. It was Williams’ first pick of the season, ending a string of 82 passes this year and 124 passes since last season without throwing an interception.
Jhomo Gordon (26 yards) and Jones (15 yards) each caught TD passes to give the 17th-ranked Wildcats (4-1, 1-0) a 21-0 first-quarter lead.
Running back Anthony Jordan added a score for B-CU on a 2-yard run early in the fourth quarter.
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Sunday, August 31, 2014
Bethune-Cookman beats FIU for 2nd straight year, 14-12
MIAMI, Florida -- Bethune-Cookman once again opened its football season with a defensive struggle, outlasting Florida International 14-12 before a crowd of 14,053 at Ocean Bank Field Saturday night.In a game similar to last year’s 12-9 win at Tennessee, the Wildcat defense contained the Panthers and did just enough offensively as B-CU downed their FBS opposition for the second straight season and fourth time.
FIU had a chance to win the game on the final play, but had an errant snap on a 55-yard Austin Taylor field goal attempt, and the Wildcats sacked holder Chris Ayers for a 16-yarder
The Wildcats held FIU to a pair of Austin Taylor 25-yard field goals in the second quarter until Richard Leonard’s 71-yard punt return to the Bethune-Cookman 7 set up Alex McGough’s fourth-down 5-yarder touchdown to T.J. Lowder with 5:16 remaining that cut B-CU’s lead to 14-12.
B-CU maintained the lead when Erik Williams, who had three sacks, hurried McGough into an overthrow on the two-point conversion attempt.
Still, the Panthers had the final possession and a chance to win after advancing to the B-CU 27 in the final minute.
Meanwhile, the Wildcat made their most of their big plays.
A 46-yard Quentin Williams to Michael D. Jones catch-and-run followed by Williams’ 17-yarder to Darian Baker put the ball at the Panther one. Jones, a sophomore running back from Sarasota, bullied in two plays later to give the Wildcats a 7-0 lead with 11:26 remaining in the first half.
After nursing a 7-6 lead for the third quarter, B-CU upped its lead to 14-6 with 12:26 remaining when Frank Brown beat one-on-one coverage deep, shook a tackle, and finished a 55-yard touchdown pass from Williams.
Williams finished 8 of 17 for 149 yards with the one touchdown passing while rushing for 39. Anthony Jordan, who posted a career-high 150 yards against FIU here a year prior, gained 64 yards on 19 carries.
The Wildcats got to the FIU 28 on their opening drive, but came up empty when Williams was sacked on fourth down.
B-CU’s defense held FIU to 186 yards and just one third conversion in 16 attempts. Williams and Tavarus each had eight tackles, and LeBranden Richardson posted three tackles for loss.
The Wildcats are off next week, returning to action against Grambling State in their home opener September 13 at Daytona Beach’s Municipal Stadium
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Friday, July 25, 2014
B-CU football picked by MEAC to defend conference title
NORFOLK, Virginia – The Bethune-Cookman University football team was picked to defend its Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference title on Friday.
B-CU had 487 votes to top South Carolina State (457) and North Carolina A&T (338).
B-CU senior offensive center Andrew Edouard was named to the all-MEAC preseason first team.
Teammates LeBrandon Richardson and Marquis Drayton were selected to the preseason first team on defense.
Quarterback Quentin Williams and senior defensive lineman Rony Barrow made the all-MEAC preseason second team.
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B-CU senior offensive center Andrew Edouard was named to the all-MEAC preseason first team.
Teammates LeBrandon Richardson and Marquis Drayton were selected to the preseason first team on defense.
Quarterback Quentin Williams and senior defensive lineman Rony Barrow made the all-MEAC preseason second team.
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Sunday, April 20, 2014
Williams steps up in Bethune-Cookman spring football game
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida -- Quentin Williams has been Bethune-Cookman’s primary starter at quarterback over the past two seasons. But in terms of experience, he has always been third on the depth chart.
Not anymore.
Seniors Jackie Wilson and Brock Waters have departed, and Williams, who will be a redshirt junior this fall, played like a veteran in the Wildcats’ spring game Saturday at Municipal Stadium.
“You kind of take on more of that leadership role being an upperclassman,” Williams said. “You just have to be more consistent. All eyes are on you. That’s what (assistant coach and former B-CU quarterback Allen Suber) tells me all the time.”
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
2014 SIAC All-Conference Team Announced
The men's team is led by 2014 SIAC Player of the Year Brandon Davey of Fort Valley State University. Davey ranked second in the conference in scoring (18.9), rebounds (8.7) and three-point field goals per game (2.6) for the Eastern Division Champion Wildcats.
Leading the women's squad is 2014 SIAC Player of the Year Ashley Watts of Paine College. Watts, the 2013 SIAC Newcomer of the Year, led the conference in scoring (26.7) and three-point field goals per game (3.5) while ranking second in assists (4.4) for the Lady Lions. Watts, a junior guard from Augusta, Georgia, led all of NCAA Division II in scoring and ranked second in three-point field goals per game (3.5).
Men's Newcomer of the Year is Jamorris Gaines of Albany State University. Gaines, a 6-7 senior from Slyvester, Georgia, ranked seventh in the conference in scoring (16.4) and eighth in rebounds (6.9) for the Rams, who come into today's tournament as the second seed in the Eastern Division.
Women's Newcomer of the Year is Keidra Green of Albany State University. Green averaged 13.1 points and 4.8 rebounds per contest for the Lady Rams, who posted a 13-3 conference record en route to capturing the Eastern Division title.
Men's Freshman of the Year is Demba Konate of Lemoyne-Owen College. Konate, a 6-9, center from Bamako, Mali, averaged 7.6 points per game and 5.1 rebounds per game for the Magicians.
Women's Freshman of the Year is Artisha Holston of Albany State University. Holston, a 6-1, forward from Butler, Georgia, averaged a double-double, scoring 14.0 points per game while ranking second in the conference in rebounds (10.3) for the Lady Rams.
Men's Defensive Player of the Year was awarded to Josh Davis of Fort Valley State University, while Artisha Holston of Albany State University was the recipient of the Women's Defensive Player of the Year award.
Men's Coach of the Year is Sammie Jackson of Fort Valley State University. Jackson coached a Wildcats team that led the conference in total rebounds (43.1), offensive (14.7) and defensive (28.4), while ranking second in total defense (70.9). The Wildcats finished the 2013-14 regular season with a 19-8 record and the Eastern Division title after posting an 8-18 record last season.
Women's Coach of the Year is Robert Skinner of Albany State University. Skinner coached a Lady Rams club that ranked second in scoring defense (58.6), while placing sixth in scoring offense (66.1), en route to posting a 19-5 regular season record and earning the Eastern Division title.
2014 SIAC Men's Basketball All-Conference Team & Superlatives
| Name | # | School | Hgt. | Cl. | Pos. | Hometown |
| Jamorris Gaines | 15 | Albany State | 6-7 | Sr. | F | Slyvester, Ga. |
| Lamar Adkins | 34 | Benedict | 6-8 | Sr. | F | Portsmouth, Va. |
| Jarrel Joye | 11 | Clark Atlanta | 6-2 | Sr. | G | Harlem, NY |
| Brandon Davey | 32 | Fort Valley State | 6-6 | Sr. | G/F | Warner Robins, Ga. |
| Josh Davis | 33 | Fort Valley State | 6-2 | Sr. | G | Augusta, Ga. |
| Nigel Domineck | 0 | Fort Valley State | 6-5 | Sr. | F | Stone Mountain, Ga. |
| Jerry Hampton | 33 | LeMoyne-Owen | 6-8 | So. | C | Memphis, Tenn. |
| Terrance Noel | 3 | Miles | 6-2 | So. | G | Albany, Ga. |
| Darrius Williams | 1 | Morehouse | 6-3 | Sr. | G | Detroit, MI |
| Kenny Fluellen | 12 | Paine | 6-3 | Sr. | G | Warner Robins, Ga. |
| Kendric Taylor | 1 | Paine | 6-0 | Jr. | G | Orlando, Fla. |
| Duanaway Barnes | 1 | Stillman | 6-1 | Sr. | G | Marked Tree, Ark. |
| Markeith Madison | 34 | Stillman | 6-3 | Sr. | F | Tuscaloosa, Ala. |
| Richard Dixon | 11 | Tuskegee | 6-5 | Sr. | F | Baton Rouge, La. |
| Javier McKinney | 1 | Tuskegee | 6-2 | Sr. | G | Birmingham, Ala. |
Player of the Year: Brandon Davey, Fort Valley State
Newcomer of the Year: Jamorris Gaines, Albany State
Freshman of the Year: Demba Konate, Lemoyne-Owen
Defensive Player of the Year: Josh Davis, Fort Valley State
Coach of the Year: Sammie Jackson, Fort Valley State
2014 SIAC Women's Basketball All-Conference Team & Superlatives
| Name | # | School | Hgt. | Cl. | Pos. | Hometown |
| Kourtney Alexander | 10 | Albany State | 5-8 | Sr. | G | Hinesville, Ga. |
| Artisha Holston | 32 | Albany State | 6-1 | Fr. | F | Butler, Ga. |
| Santera Grooms | 23 | Benedict | 5-9 | Sr. | G | Columbia, SC |
| Uniqua Mitchell | 24 | Claflin | 5-9 | Jr. | G | Detroit, MI |
| Conisha Hicks | 1 | Clark Atlanta | 5-4 | Sr. | G | Lithonia, Ga. |
| Erika Sumpter | 42 | Clark Atlanta | 6-1 | Sr. | C | Orangeburg, SC |
| Shytina Harley | 34 | Fort Valley State | 5-11 | Sr. | F | Tampa, Fla. |
| Crystal Rayford | 10 | Lane | 5-10 | Jr. | F | Byhalia, MS |
| Shayla Moore | 22 | Kentucky State | 5-11 | Jr. | G/F | Detroit, MI |
| Brieona Warner | 21 | Kentucky State | 5-10 | Jr. | F | Decatur, Ga. |
| Ariel Brown | 10 | Paine | 5-10 | Sr. | G | Savannah, Ga. |
| Ashley Watts | 11 | Paine | 5-6 | Jr. | G | Augusta, Ga. |
| Angel Mitchell | 3 | Stillman | 5-7 | Jr. | G | Fort Meade, Fla. |
| Marie McAbee | 33 | Tuskegee | 5-9 | Sr. | F | Talladega, Ala. |
| Kajuanna Rivers | 1 | Tuskegee | 5-4 | Sr. | G | Decatur, Ga. |
Player of the Year: Ashley Watts, Paine
Newcomer of the Year: Keidra Green, Albany State
Freshman of the Year: Artisha Holston, Albany State
Defensive Player of the Year: Artisha Holston, Albany State
Coach of the Year: Robert Skinner, Albany State
2014 SIAC Men's All-Academic Team
| Name | School | Cl. | Hometown | GPA | Major |
| Derrick Harper | Clark Atlanta | Fr. | Lithonia, Ga. | 4.0 | Business Administration |
| Kenneth Green | Clark Atlanta | So. | Atlanta, Ga. | 3.75 | Education |
| Troy Robinson | Tuskegee | Jr. | Boston, Mass. | 3.74 | Accounting |
| Julius Taylor | Tuskegee | Sr. | Montgomery, Ala. | 3.59 | Chemical Engineering |
| Elliott Dean | Tuskegee | Sr. | Mansfield, Tex. | 3.58 | Finance |
| Janko Popovic | LeMoyne-Owen | Sr. | Belgrade, Serbia | 3.55 | Information Technology |
| Arnis Libazs | Paine | Jr. | Riga, Latvia | 3.53 | International Business |
| Graham Olatunji | Tuskegee | Sr. | Chicago, Ill. | 3.50 | Occupational Therapy |
| Quentin Henderson | Kentucky State | So. | Columbus, OH | 3.41 | Physical Education |
| Auntrell Holloway | Benedict | Fr. | Dalzell, SC | 3.44 | Business Administration |
2014 SIAC Women's All-Academic Team
| Name | School | Cl. | Hometown | GPA | Major |
| Niya Royal | Lane | Fr. | Ripley, OH | 4.0 | Business Administration |
| D'Ambria Thomas | Fort Valley State | Jr. | Pelham, Ga. | 3.82 | Business Administration |
| Ciara Ingram | Lane | Sr. | Marion, Ark. | 3.61 | Mass Communications |
| Shytina Harley | Fort Valley State | Sr. | Tampa, Fla. | 3.52 | Business Administration |
| Camenonique Dawson | Fort Valley State | Jr. | Thomasville, Ga. | 3.47 | Infant & Child Dev. |
| Destani Burton | Paine | So. | Charlotte, NC | 3.44 | Psychology |
| Jordan Cain | Lane | Fr. | Atlanta, Ga. | 3.43 | Mathematics |
| Jamesha Watkins | Stillman | Sr. | York, Ala. | 3.40 | Health & Phys. Ed. |
| Kedeemya Cooper | Albany State | Jr. | Thomasville, Ga. | 3.40 | Health, Phys. Ed & Rec. |
| Crystal Rayford | Lane | Jr. | Byhalia, MS | 3.38 | Business Administration |
Men's All-Academic Team Champions: Tuskegee
Women's All-Academic Team Champions: Lane
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Saturday, November 30, 2013
Coastal Carolina Downs Bethune-Cookman 48-24
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»CONWAY, South Carolina -- Alex Ross threw a career-high four touchdowns - two to Matt Hazel - and Walter Payton Award candidate Lorenzo Taliaferro added one on the ground to lead #11 Coastal Carolina to a 48-24 victory over #12 Bethune-Cookman in the first round of the 2013 NCAA Division I Football Championship Saturday afternoon at Brooks Stadium.
The Chanticleers set a program record with 11 wins, improving to 11-2, while the Wildcats drop to 10-3. Coastal Carolina will now travel west to face #8 seed and fourth-ranked Montana for the second round, Dec. 7 in Missoula.
Defensively for CCU, Buck Buchanan Award candidate Quinn Backus led the Chanticleers with 15 tackles, including three for losses, while fellow linebacker Mike McClure had eight stops, three for losses, and a 59-yard fumble return for a touchdown. Sophomore Richie Sampson added nine tackles, including three for losses and two sacks, and forced the fumble McClure returned for a score.
Coastal got on the board first. Taliaferro converted two third downs and accounted for 37 of the 62 yards on five carries. Ross capped the drive with a 19-yard touchdown pass to Tyrell Blanks. Alex Catron added the point after for a 7-0 lead with 9:55 left in the first quarter.
On the ensuing Bethune-Cookman drive, Richie Sampson knocked the ball out of the hand of Wildcat quarterback Quentin Williams. Chanticleer linebacker Mike McClure grabbed the ball in midair and returned it 39 yards for his first career touchdown.
The Wildcats bounced back to get inside the CCU 25. The big play was Williams turning a busted play into a 23-yard gain. A penalty backed the Wildcats up on third down and they went for it on fourth-and-four. Williams once again made a play with his feet, escaping a near sack and getting to the CCU 12. However, the Chanticleer defense stiffened and Jonathan Cagle came on to make a 23-yard field goal cutting the B-CU deficit to 14-3 with 3:05 left in the opening frame.
The Chants responded by taking to the air, covering 82 yards in just seven plays. Ross hit DeMario Bennett for 12 yards, Niccolo Mastromatteo for 22 and capped the drive with a 36-yard touchdown pass to Hazel as CCU led 21-3 at the end of the first quarter.
To open the second quarter, Williams had a run of 10 yards then completed passes of 12 and 40 yards to Eddie Poole, the second getting the Wildcats down to the four. Two plays later, Williams found paydirt from four yards out to make the score 21-10.
After the teams traded punts, Coastal struck quick with a 50-yard Ross to Tyrell Blanks completion to the B-CU seven yard line. On third down, Taliaferro scored from eight yards out to give Coastal a 27-10 cushion.
Bethune-Cookman attempted to get on the board late in the second quarter, kicking a 33-yard field goal. Coastal blocked the kick, but was offside on the play. The Wildcats then spread the field with their field goal personnel on the field. The pass was complete, but Sampson tackled Jordan Murphy on the CCU three to force a turnover on downs.
The Chants pushed their advantage to 34-10 with 4:39 left in the third quarter with a pair of 23-yard completions. First, Ross hit Mastromatteo then John Israel to cap a four-play, 53-yard drive. On CCU's next drive, Ross hit Israel for 25 yards and the next play Hazel made a highlight-reel, one-hand catch for a 21-yard touchdown and 41-10 lead.
Bethune-Cookman scored and the two-point try with 8:29 left to make the score 41-18. The drive covered 14-plays and 84 yards and ended with Bethune-Cookman facing fourth-and four as Brodrick Waters hit Poole for a 16-yard touchdown pass.
The Wildcats forced a three-and-out and only need two plays to make the score 41-24. Waters found Cary White down the right sideline for a 32-yard gain then he scrambled and scored from 27-yards out.
With just over five minutes to play, Bethune-Cookman tried an on-side side, which Taliaferro recovered on the B-CU 46. On the Chants' first play from scrimmage, Travis Small had a 29-yard run to the 17, marking his second-longest run of his career. On the next play, he finished the drive with a 17-yard touchdown run, his fourth of the season.
Coastal, hosting its second playoff game, wins its first home playoff game - falling 17-10 to Western Illinois in 2010 at home. Coastal, who is making its fourth NCAA playoff appearance (2006, 2010, 2012 and 2013), wins its second playoff game, defeating Bethune-Cookman, 24-14, last season in Daytona Beach, Fla. Also, Coastal improves t o 7-0 at home this season, tying the CCU record as the 2004 Chanticleers (the second year of CCU football) also went 7-0 in Brooks Stadium.
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Sunday, November 24, 2013
B-CU's Jenkins steers Wildcats to Florida Classic win, loftier expectations
ORLANDO, Florida -- It's not often that a head football coach benches his starting quarterback during a game and winds up helping him hoist the game MVP trophy.Brian Jenkins is that kind of coach.
There he sat Saturday at the Florida Citrus Bowl grinning during the post-game press conference with his quarterback Quentin Williams.
Williams was the quarterback who led his team to a 21-3 halftime lead over rival Florida A&M in the Florida Classic Saturday at the Citrus Bowl.
The same quarterback he would bench midway through the third quarter after Williams fumbled, leading to a 45-yard touchdown by FAMU's Jonathan Pillow.
And the same quarterback he put back in the game to finish off the Wildcats 29-10 victory, B-CU's third straight over its state rival.
"I got used to it my freshman year when I first came in here," Williams said of ...
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Saturday, November 23, 2013
Bethune-Cookman shuts down FAMU, advances to playoffs
ORLANDO , Florida — Bethune-Cookman quarterback Quentin Williams had an eventful day.
He scored two first-quarter touchdowns, was benched after fumbling for the second time and then wound up hoisting his team’s MVP trophy in the Florida Classic as the Wildcats defeated Florida A&M 29-10 Saturday in front of 45,321 spectators at the Florida Citrus Bowl.
“It’s a tremendous blessing,’’ Williams said.
The victory clinched a second consecutive Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference championship for No. 14 B-CU (10-2, 7-1). The Wildcats will find out at 11:30 this morning who they will meet in the FCS playoffs. The pairings will be announced live on ESPNU.
“The next step is to take a breather (Saturday night), enjoy family and pick it back up (this morning) and see what’s in store for us playoff-wise,’’ B-CU coach Brian Jenkins said.
Athletic director Lynn Thompson said the Wildcats put in bids to host the first three rounds of the playoffs. B-CU has hosted a playoff game in two of the past three seasons.
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He scored two first-quarter touchdowns, was benched after fumbling for the second time and then wound up hoisting his team’s MVP trophy in the Florida Classic as the Wildcats defeated Florida A&M 29-10 Saturday in front of 45,321 spectators at the Florida Citrus Bowl.
“It’s a tremendous blessing,’’ Williams said.
The victory clinched a second consecutive Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference championship for No. 14 B-CU (10-2, 7-1). The Wildcats will find out at 11:30 this morning who they will meet in the FCS playoffs. The pairings will be announced live on ESPNU.
“The next step is to take a breather (Saturday night), enjoy family and pick it back up (this morning) and see what’s in store for us playoff-wise,’’ B-CU coach Brian Jenkins said.
Athletic director Lynn Thompson said the Wildcats put in bids to host the first three rounds of the playoffs. B-CU has hosted a playoff game in two of the past three seasons.
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