NSU win over Winston Salem State

Photo: Norfolk State University 6-0/175 junior guard Michael Deloach, Rocky Mount, N.C., Bonner Academy.

NORFOLK, VA - Ugly game. Didn't do the little things. Have to get better in a lot of areas. Norfolk State coach Anthony Evans shook his head as he rattled off areas of deficiency in his team's play Monday night. Imagine if the Spartans hadn't won by 15.

It's been that kind of roll lately for NSU, which is winning big even when the overall play comes up, at least by the coach's standards, relatively small. Michael Deloach scored 23 points as NSU thumped Winston-Salem State 82-67 for its seventh victory in eight games.

The Spartans (9-9) got more good news when they learned Morgan State knocked off Hampton on Monday. Both the Pirates and Spartans are 5-1 in the MEAC, a half-game behind Morgan State (6-1).

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Texas Southern falls to Arkansas-Pine Bluff 73-58

The Texas Southern Tigers' frigid shooting continued in a 73-58 loss to Arkansas-Pine Bluff at HOPE Arena on Monday night. They dropped their fourth straight game and fell to 4-16 and 3-4 in the Southwestern Athletic Conference. TSU hit just 36 percent of its shots, including a chilly 3-for-14 from 3-point range.

Arkansas-Pine Bluff (9-9, 5-2) put the game away with a 12-2 run, as Marcelle Goins and William Byrd combined for eight points to give the Golden Lions a 68-54 cushion. Matthew Miller led the Tigers with 16 points; Sollie Norwood added 13 for TSU. George Davis had 19 points and 10 rebounds for Arkansas-Pine Bluff. Byrd contributed 14 points and 13 rebounds for the Golden Lions, who out rebounded TSU 42-29.

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Southern picks up two football commitments

With just over a week remaining until the start of the national signing period, the outlook for Southern’s recruiting efforts continue to improve. The Jaguars persistence paid off with two more commitments on the offensive side of the football from Catholic High-Pointe Coupee’s Darian Prentiss and Lutcher’s Tyrus Harris.

Prentiss, a versatile 5-foot-9, 155-pounder, is projected to play slot receiver for Southern. Prentiss evolved into one of the state’s leading passers — regardless of classification — and directed Catholic-PC’s “Air Raid” offense to the District 6-1A championship. The 6-3, 260-pound Harris started at tight end and turned into a defensive force near the end of Lutcher’s season.

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Alabama State remains SWAC leader with win over SU Jaguars

Alabama State showcased all the facets of why the Hornets are the top team in the Southwestern Athletic Conference in beating second-place Southern, 59-44, in a nationally televised showdown Monday night. And most of all, Alabama State showed how tough the Hornets can be.

With 7-foot-1 center Chief Kickingstallionsims limited to 11 minutes by foul trouble, starting forward Brandon Gordon (ankle) limited to five and senior reserve forward Richard Lott (back) not even dressing, Alabama State still dominated at the F.G. Clark Activity Center.

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North Carolina A&T keeps MEAC lead with 85-66 win over SCSU Bulldogs

Photo: Leading scorer Tweet Cook, 22 points, 4 assists, 2 rebounds and 2 steals had another complete game.

Greensboro, N.C. - Sophomore point guard Ta'Wuana "Tweet" Cook hit four 3-pointers and scored 22 points, leading host N.C. A&T (13-5, 6-0) over South Carolina State in a MEAC game Monday at the Corbett Sports Center. Brittany Taylor-James had a double-double of 15 points and 11 rebounds for A&T. All five starters scored in double figures, and the league-leading Aggies built a 51-36 halftime lead.

Marie Reid scored a game-high 27 points off the bench for South Carolina State (6-11, 3-3). The Aggies improved to 13-5 overall and 6-0 in the conference after winning their sixth straight – their longest winning streak in 14 seasons. “We are in a position right now where everyone we play is going to give us their best game,’’ said Bibbs. “Everybody wants to be the first team to knock us off, so we’re going to get everybody’s best shot.

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N.C A&T Aggies run winning streak to five at expense of SCSU

GREENSBORO -- On a night when their backcourt was 20-20, the N.C. A&T Aggies almost didn't want to see the end. With Steven Rush and Austin Ewing scoring 20 points apiece, A&T survived a South Carolina State comeback bid for an 82-77 victory Monday night.

The Aggies led by 17 points at halftime and saw most of the lead disappear in three minutes. They built the edge back to 14 with 3:53 to go and were one Bulldogs turnover removed from terror. "When somebody outrebounds you 46-29, you're not supposed to win," said Jerry Eaves, N.C. A&T coach.

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Guards pace DSU to win over FAMU Lady Rattlers

Photo: Ashlee Burgage, 5-6 senior guard, Seaford, DE hit 3-pointer and jumper to help Hornets scored 17 unanswered points in the second half.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- On Monday, the Delaware State women's basketball team began to see signs of another title run. The defending Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference champion Hornets played well on defense and offense in their 50-40 victory over Florida A&M at Gaither Gym. Delaware State (9-10, 4-1) has won five of its past six games and improved to 4-1 in the MEAC after suffering five straight losses in tournaments from Dec. 17 to Dec. 29.

In DSU's seventh straight win over the Rattlers, Hornets coach Ed Davis employed a "show me" approach, rotating his guards in and out depending on their play.

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