Xavier Gold Rush to play Vanguard in second round of nationals

The 2010-11 Xavier University of Louisiana men's tennis team: from left,
 Zach Taylor, Jonathan Aubrey, Steffen Giles-Osborn, Coach Alan Green,
 Amir Rahbar, Sean Richardson and Hassan Abbas.
(Photo courtesy - Xavier University Sports Information)

MOBILE, Ala. — Xavier University of Louisiana will get a rematch with Vanguard in Wednesday's second round of the NAIA Men's Tennis National Championship at Copeland-Cox Tennis Center.

Xavier, 13-9 and the No. 8 seed, had a first-round bye Tuesday. Vanguard, 8-13 and the No. 9 seed, advanced to the second round with a 9-0 victory against No. 24 Mobile.

The XU men won 6-3 at Vanguard on March 4 for their first-ever victory against a top-10 NAIA opponent. The Gold Rush won at the top two doubles flights and got singles victories from Zach Taylor, Hassan Abbas, Amir Rahbar and Sean Richardson. Taylor clinched the dual with his 6-2, 7-5 victory against Pereira, the NAIA's 10th-ranked singles player.

This is Xavier's third consecutive appearance at nationals. The Gold Rush lost in the second round to the eventual runner-up each of the past two seasons after first-round victories against Oklahoma Christian in 2009 and Tennessee Wesleyan in 2010.

The Gold Rush will try to become the second Xavier team in any sport to reach the NAIA quarterfinals. The only time it happened was in men's basketball in 1973.

NAIA National Championship (seedings in parentheses) First Round — 9 a.m. on Tuesday, May 17 St. Thomas (Fla.) (17) d. Aquinas (16) 5-4 Vanguard (9) d. Mobile (24) 9-0 Graceland (12) d. Huntington (Ind.) (21) 8-1 Concordia (Calif.) (13) d. Bethany (Kan.) (20) 5-3 Lindsey Wilson (14) d. Lewis-Clark State (19) 6-3 Shorter (11) d. Hastings (22) 8-1 Union (Ky.) (10) d. Brescia (23) 9-0 William Carey (15) d. Olivet Nazarene (18) 6-3 Second Round — 9 a.m. on Wednesday, May 18 Fresno Pacific (1) vs. St. Thomas (Fla.) (17) Xavier (8) vs. Vanguard (9) Azusa Pacific (5) vs. Graceland (12) Oklahoma Christian (4) vs. Concordia (Calif.) (13) Auburn Montgomery (3) vs. Lindsey Wilson (14) Westmont (6) vs. Shorter (11) Point Loma Nazarene (7) vs. Union (Ky.) (10) Embry-Riddle (Fla.) (2) vs. William Carey (15) Quarterfinals — 9 a.m. on Thursday, May 19 Semifinals — 9 a.m. on Friday, May 20 Championship — 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 21 Xavier at Nationals (2-2) May 12, 2009 (first round): Xavier 5, Oklahoma Christian 4 May 13, 2009 (second round): Auburn Montgomery 5, Xavier 0 May 18, 2010 (first round): Xavier 5, Tennessee Wesleyan 3 May 19, 2010 (second round): Fresno Pacific 5, Xavier 1

Vanguard, from Costa Mesa, Calif., reached the NAIA quarterfinals six of the last seven seasons and was a semifinalist in 2004 and 2000. The Lions tied for fifth place in the Golden State Athletic Conference and are one of six GSAC teams ranked among the final top 12.

Higher seeds won seven of eight first-round matches Tuesday. The exception was No 17 St. Thomas (Fla.), which defeated No. 16 Aquinas 5-4.

By Ed Cassiere, Sports Information Director
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Stansberry, Towns sign scholarships to run for Xavier

Lawrence Stansberry IV

NEW ORLEANS — Lawrence Stansberry IV of New Orleans and Darian Towns of Memphis, Tenn., have signed cross country scholarships with Xavier University of Louisiana. Both will be XU freshmen in August.

Stansberry finished 12th for Brother Martin High School in the District 10-5A championship meet as a junior in 2009 and recorded his best three-mile time, 16 minutes and 57 seconds, while finishing 13th at the Brother Martin Invitational in October. His other best times include 2:15.60 for 800 meters, 4:50.61 for the 1,600 and 18:29.73 for the 5,000.

Darian Towns

Towns, competing for White Station High School, was the Region 8-AAA girls cross country champion in 2008 and 2010 and finished 10th as a sophomore in the state meet. Her best times are 19:24 for 5,000 meters — she has broken 20 minutes three times in that event — 2:29.72 for the 800, 5:22.86 for the 1,600, 5:35.49 for one mile and 11:45.94 for the 3,200.

Xavier has signed three men and three women for next season. XU competes in the NAIA's Gulf Coast Athletic Conference and won the last five GCAC women's and men's team championships.

NOTES: Zahri Jackson, who signed with Xavier during the winter and is graduating a year early from Kingwood Park High School in Kingwood, Texas, won the 1,600 Friday in 4:57.33 at the University Interscholastic League state track and field meet in Austin. Jackson is unbeaten in the 1,600 in five meets this year, including district and region championships, and she's 10th among U.S. juniors at that distance this outdoor season.

By Ed Cassiere, Sports Information Director
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MEAC ANNOUNCES 2011 COMMISSIONER’S ALL-ACADEMIC TEAM

NORFOLK, Va., (May 16, 2011) - The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) announces the 2011 Commissioner's All-Academic Team, recognizing 761 student-athletes from the conference's 13 member institutions who achieved academic success during the 2010-11 academic school year. The team honors student-athletes, including sophomores to seniors, with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better.

"I am elated to recognize 761 student-athletes who have maintained a 3.0 or better grade point average during the 2010-11 academic school year," said Commissioner Dennis E. Thomas. "I would also like to take this moment to celebrate the athletic academic support staff and personnel, coaches, institutions, and parents for their contributions to the success of these student-athletes."

Listed below are the 2011 Commissioner's All-Academic Award Winners (by institutions):

BETHUNE-COOKMAN UNIVERSITY (59)

Women (26): Analisa Austin (WTK, Business Administration), Shakira Garner (WTK, Political Science), LaShondra Wilbon (WTK, Criminal Justice), Jasmine Daniels (WBB, History), Parress Davis (WBB, Physical Education/Recreation), Jamine Elum (WBB, Sociology), Demetria Frank (WBB, Physical Education/Recreation), Maxine Garner (WGO, Political Science), Brittani Austin (WSB, Mass Communications), Simone Cesar (WSB, Business Administration /Marketing), Sabrina Ferguson (WSB, Psychology), Allison Garcia (WSB, Criminal Justice), JoAnna Hernandez (WSB, Psychology), Brianna Leverett (WSB, Nursing), Elizabeth Parish (WSB, Elementary Education), Stacey Lopez (WTE, Biology), Andrea Paez (WTE, Hospitality Management), Shereen Peterson-Paul (WTE, Business Administration), Katarina Szaboova (WTE, International Business), Krysta Gardner (WVB, Undecided), Ebony Mitchell (WVB, Mass Communications), Linda Nwabuko (WVB, Biology), Shanicka Reddick (WVB, Elementary Education), Frances Rodriguez (WVB, Mathematics), Shaylyn Smith (CHR, Business), Lericia Harris (CHR, Mass Communications)...Men (33): Richard Carter (MTR, Computer Science), Devon Creary (MTR, Biology), Willie Cyrus (MTR, Exceptional Student Education), Martin Embry (MTR, Physical Education/Recreation), Joshua Perkins (MTR, Sociology), Androse Bell (MFB, Hospitality Mangement), Stephen Berthelot (MFB, Mass Communications), Kory Kowalski (MFB, Physical Education/Recreation), Jean Fanor (MFB, Psychology), Brandon Gould (MFB, Physical Education/Recreation), Nesly Marcellon (MFB, Business Administration), Christopher Perry (MFB, Criminal Justice), Joseph White (MFB, Biology), Jairo Acevedo (MBA, Psychology), Christopher Anselmo (MBA, Sociology), Emmanuel Castro (MBA, Physical Education/Recreation), Jordan Dailey (MBA, Criminal Justice), Carlos Delgado (MBA, Psychology), Diego Delgado (MBA, Business Administration), Ryan Durrence (MBA, Business Administration/Marketing), Patrick Goelz (MBA, Criminal Justice), Joseph Munoz (MBA, Hospitality Management), Alejandro Sanchez (MBA, Business Administration), Ali Simpson (MBA, Biology), Brandon Turner (MBA, Criminal Justice), Matthew Wright (MBA, Business Administration), Albert Abrahams (MBB, Criminal Justice), Vitor Belucci (MTE, International Business), Kip Jackson (MTE, Criminal Justice), Kristofer Martin (MTE, Business Administration/Management Information Systems), Marc Miscanovic (MTE, International Business), Emil Vassilev (MTE, Hospitality Management), Quintin Terrell (CHR, Physical Education/Recreation)

COPPIN STATE UNIVERSITY (27):

Women (14): Jade Dudley (WSB, Sports Management), Charma Robinson (WSB, Sports Management), Tiffani Whaley (WSB, Computer Science), Patrice Williams (WSB, Biology), Amber Miller (WSB, Criminal Justice), Lauretta Mukam (WTE, Biology), Sharise Coppin (WTE, Nursing), Jaleah Holsey (WBB, Management Science), Samantha Leigh (WTK, Sports Management), Alexis Easterling (WTK, Sports Management), Brittany Giles (WTK, Sports Management), Christina Epps (WVB, Applied Psychology), Stephanie Johnson (WVB, Sports Management), Tyler Phillips (WVB, Sports Management)...Men (13): Dale Dunn (MTR, Management Science), Jerome Black (MTR, Sports Management), Quincy Darko (MTE, Management Science), James Jeffreys (MTE, Sports Management), Jahra Wigfall (MTE, Management Science), Alex Black (MBA, Criminal Justice), Andrew Kiessling (MBA, Criminal Justice), Derek Richards (MBA, Criminal Justice), John Bergwall (MBA, Criminal Justice), James Vagnier (MBA, Sports Management), William Butler (MBA, Sports Management), Ceslovas Kucinskas (MBB, Interdisciplinary Studies),Vince Goldsberry (MBB, Sports Management)

DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY (122)

Women (85): Ashley Blake (WTK, Psychology), Capri Jones (WTK, Accounting), Ayanna Kelly (WTK, Mass Communications), Victoria McGroary (WTK, Political Science), Shaquana Neils (WTK, Sport Sciences), Kara Rice (WTK, Psychology), Mariah Wilson (WTK, Biology), Shelby Bonneville (WEQ, Equine Business), Ashley Butler (WEQ, Management), Brittni Collins (WEQ, Agriculture), Reily Finnelly (WEQ, Management), Caroline Foltz (WEQ, Agriculture), Amanda Hotz (WEQ, Agriculture), Alicia Maynard (WEQ, Wildlife Management), Jennifer McInnis (WEQ, Political Science), Jennifer Pierson (WEQ, Agriculture), Diana Savosh (WEQ, Agriculture), Morgan Scuse (WEQ, Chemistry/Pre-Professional), Jessica Smith (WEQ, Agriculture), McKenzie Trueba (WEQ, Art), Kelly Cheng (WSO, Movement Sciences), Brittany Curtis (WSO, Chemistry), Brianna Dingman (WSO, Management), Michelle Giorgilli (WSO, Forensic Biology), Ashlee Gourdine (WSO, Biology), Courteney Haas (WSO, Sports Sciences), Leah Hontz (WSO, Education), Latoya Lesane (WSO, Physical Education), Jeanette Salgado (WSO, Movement Sciences), Theresa Wappett (WSO, Movement Sciences), Candace Wyre (WSO, Elementary Education), Casey Beighley (WSB, Mass Communications), Skye Boris (WSB, Physical Education), Amber Coburn (WSB, Psychology), Jessica Langley (WSB, Movement Sciences), Kelsey Lewis (WSB, Elementary Education), Janelle Lukens (WSB, Mass Communications), Leslie Pleasanton (WSB, Education), Tawny Reeger (WSB, Biology), Jordan Reid (WSB, Criminal Justice), Allison Rubin (WSB, History), Sherelle Sheppard (WSB, History), JoCarol Shields (WSB, Sports Sciences), Andrea Waters (WSB, MBA), Hannah Adewumi (WTE, Computer Science), Cristina Andrade-Pires (WTE, Finance & Banking), Kristen Lopez (WTE, Textiles & Apparel), Anna Ratnikova (WTE, Criminal Justice), Polina Razborova (WTE, Finance & Banking), Marina Sicic (WTE, Management), Sonja Banicevic (WVB, Finance & Banking), Sara Elliott (WVB, Art), Martina Ferrari (WVB, Political Science), Ashley Herman (WVB, Biology), Elisa Herrmann (WVB, Hospitality & Tourism Management), Princess Puckett (WVB, Movement Sciences), Erica Tajchman (WVB, Biology/Pre-Professional), Jasmine Cooper (CHR, Accounting), Corrine Gramby (CHR, Textiles & Apparels), Tynisha Hearne (CHR, Music Education), Tanai-Yea Hinson (CHR, Criminal Justice), Chelsea Jones (CHR, Early Childhood Education), Tailisha Miller (CHR, Textiles & Apparel), Mariah Minor (CHR, Psychology), Kira Robison (CHR, Biology), Bethany Stewart (CHR, History), Stephanie Brush (WBB, Psychology), Kiana D'Oliveira (WBB, Biology), Selena Galloway (WBB, Criminal Justice), Alexis Johnson (WBB, Criminal Justice), Samantha Koonce (WBB, Biology), Crystal Pitt (WBB, Social Work), Ashley Thompson (WBB, Physics), Jazmyne Hefflefinger (WBW, Movement Sciences), Adriana Jaime (WBW, Education), Tara McQueen (WBW, Computer Science), Brooke Peterson (WBW, Nursing), Angela Reynolds (WBW, Psychology), Samantha Scionti (WBW, Music Education), Courtney Varin (WBW, Biology), Kalyn Washburn (WBW, English), Calisa Emerson (WCC, Accounting), Tracey Fan Fan (WCC, Movement Sciences), Kendra Mayers (WCC, Movement Sciences), Brittany Roberson (WCC, Movement Sciences)...Men (37): Joey Babuca (MBA, Physical Education), Peter Broehl (MBA, Movement Sciences), Scott Davis (MBA, Physical Education), Jordan Elliott (MBA, Sports Sciences), Elliott Gardner (MBA, Movement Sciences), Keith Hernandez (MBA, Criminal Justice), Derek Marshallsea (MBA, Sports Sciences), Kevin Noriega (MBA, Marketing), Jose Portela-Berrios (MBA, Biology), Michael Rizzuto (MBA, Management), Joe Rush (MBA, Sports Sciences), Ernest Adjei (MFB, Community Health), George Bansah (MFB, Accounting), BJ Conley (MFB, Psychology), Brandon Cunningham (MFB, Criminal Justice), Nick Elko (MFB, Management), Mike Gable (MFB, Biology), Ryan Langdon (MFB, Criminal Justice), Byron Lewis (MFB, Criminal Justice), Calvin Miner (MFB, Criminal Justice), Steven Steinbacher (MFB, Management), Travis Tarpley (MFB, Management), Greg Smith (MBB, Movement Sciences), Trevor Welcher (MBB, Sports Sciences), Kouri Falconer (MCC, Psychology), Ed Hurley (MCC, Movement Sciences), Alan Laws (MCC, Sports Sciences), David Bruce (MTR, Sports Sciences), Eric Smith (MTR, Criminal Justice), Chris Thompson (MTR, Criminal Justice), Brian Gelis (MTE, MBA), Chris Kano (MTE, Management), Roman Pitatelev (MTE, Accounting), Phillip Scott (MTE, Political Science), Milos Velickovic (MTE, Management), Harry Broomall (WRS, History), Brandon Gardner (WRS, Criminal Justice)

FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY (38)

Women (21): Traterica Gainer (WSB, Criminal Justice), Britany Doty (WSB, Criminal Justice), Jennifer Lindsey (WSB, Physical Education), Ashanti Shepherd (WSB, Psychology), Taylor West (WSB, Biology), Keelyn Fleming (WTK, Health Science), Tiffiny Morrow (WTK, Health Science), Stephanie Colter (WTK, Psychology), Raven Robinson (WTK, Education), Jazmine Bingham (WBW, Criminal Justice), Kiana Cogdell (WBW, Spanish), Janell Dykes (WBW, Health Science), Ashley Melson (WBW, Criminal Justice), Samantha Mighty (WBW, Business), Danielle Anderson (WBB, Pre-Med), Jayme Warner (WBB, Journalism), Kathline Durden (WTE, Computer Info), Vanessa McCall (WTE, Pre-Med), Jessica Bond (WVB, Business), Susan Egoavil (WVB, Spanish), Alexandra Age (WSW, Pre-Med)...Men (17): Adeyemi Oluwatobiloba (MBA, Psychology), Jackson Cannon (MBA, Undecided), Andre Dawson (MBA, Business), David Duncan (MBA, Physical Education), Cory Franklin (MBA, Criminal Justice), Jarryd Reid (MBA, Business), Issac Brown (MBB, Photography), Jamal Daniels (MBB, Health Science), Cody Sapp (MGO, Criminal Justice), Elijah Jackson (MGO, Pre-Med), Asafu-Adjaye Temuera (MTE, Health Science), Takura Happy (MTE, Business), Michael Moore (MTE, Political Science), Fabrice Myrtil (MTE, Undecided), Jeremy Latimore (MTE, Social Work), Maurice Wamukowa (MTE, Business), Akie Smythe (MTE, Food Science)

HAMPTON UNIVERSITY (52)

Women (39): Mianna Armstrong (WVB, Biology), Ornela Cadavid (WVB, Marketing), Virginia Chell (WVB, Pharmacy), Lina Cordoba (WVB, Graphic Design), Lihi Elkayam (WVB, Psychology), Aaryn Harrison (WVB, Chemistry), Ivana Suput (WVB, Psychology), Tiffany Brents (WSB, Psychology), Travonna Byrd (WSB, MBA), Nina Ferguson (WSB, Public Relations), Tracy Lee (WSB, Nursing), Kelsei Saunders (WSB, Communicative Science & Disorders), Adrianna Scott (WSB, Architecture), Carla Trimble (WSB, Psychology), Tamara Vickers (WSB, Psychology), Rebecca Glazier (WBW, Criminal Justice), Ashley Hampton (WBW, Psychology), Brittani Reynolds (WBW, Management), Jazzminn Richey-Obey (WBW, Sociology), Keiara Avant (WBB, Management), Delia Brunson (WBB, Accounting), Jericka Jenkins (WBB, Criminal Justice), Melanie Warner (WBB, Management), Rachel Burrell (WTK, Kinesiology), Shaquanda Gainey (WTK, Physical Education), Kristal McGreggor (WTK, Marketing), Leah Richmond (WTK, Psychology), Racquel Vassell (WTK, Physical Education), Jocelyn Watkins (WTK, Psychology), Sydnee Mack (WGO, Public Relations), Jessi Mitchell (WGO, Broadcast Journalism), Dionne West (WGO, MBA), Nicole West (WGO, MBA), Tabita Daolio (WTE, Architecture), Jovanna Sangria (WTE, Public Relations), Nicole Clark (WSL, Political Science), Ramatoulie Sallah-Muhammed (WSL, Architecture), Anya Sippen (WSL, Broadcast Journalism), Courtney Thompson (WSL, Nursing)...Men (13): Edson Alves (MTE, Management), Nelio Mattos (MTE, Management), Jung-Ho Oh (MTE, Recreation), Gellert Varga (MTE, Finance), Landon Collins (MFB, Biology), Darius Johnson (MFB, Electrical Engineering), Winston Kennedy (MFB, Psychology), Louis Preston (MFB, MBA), Daryell Walker (MFB, Psychology), Bakari Taylor (MBB, Recreation), Damon Dixon (MTK, Finance), Ian Guagliardo (MSL, Flight Education), Lawrence Harley (MSL, MBA)

HOWARD UNIVERSITY (108)

Women (64): Cheyenne Curley-Payne (WBB, Leisure Studies), Nicole Deterville (WBB, Chemistry), Portia Deterville (WBB, Biology), Amanda-Gay Edwards (WBB, Biology), Jerelle Gorham (WBB, Leisure Studies), Cabria Johnson (WBB, Leisure Studies), Jalisa Pullins (WBB, Radio/TV/Film), Kara Smith (WBB, Finance), Jordane Frazier (WBW, Journalism), Taneeka Hanna (WBW, Human Development) Jasmine Hardesty (WBW, Administration of Justice), Brianna Uzzell (WBW, Administration of Justice), Janae Baker (WLA, Political Science), Cheryse Cox (WLA, Psychology), Desiree Cox (WLA, Leisure Studies), Chasity Dailey (WLA, Administration of Justice), Ashley Foote (WLA, Communication and Culture), Ashley Lawrence (WLA, Human Performance), Imani McCleary (WLA, Administration of Justice), Amber Meeks (WLA, Communication and Culture), Imani Rodman (WLA, Public Relations), Chanel Bell (WSO, Sociology), Jordan Brown (WSO, Psychology), Rachael Lee (WSO, Accounting), Stephanie McLean (WSO, Finance), Brittany Peebles (WSO, Human Performance), Sydney Revelle (WSO, Mechanical Engineering), Cynthia Snyder (WSO, Communication and Culture), Maya Burchette (WSB, Psychology), Jessica Hurston (WSB, Radio/TV/Film), Emily Johnson (WSB, Architecture), Trina Kindred (WSB, Biology), Rebecca Kirshner (WSB, Human Performance), Lindsay Maclin (WSB, Pre-Physical Therapy), Candace Rogers (WSB, International Business), Lauren Anthony (WSW, Fashion Merchandising), E'Lan Brewer (WSW, Marketing), Summer Davis (WSW, Undecided), Ashley Goins (WSW, Sociology), Monique Major (WSW, Psychology), Anne Akhimiem (WTE, Human Nutrition), Michelle Brown (MTE, Biology), Amber Cuff (WTE, Fashion Merchandising), Ashley Moore (WTE, Public Relations), Brittney Morgan (WTE, Sport Medicine), Alyssa Works (WTE, Health Science), Dotranika Horton (WTK, Psychology), Norell Abernathy (WTK, Radio/TV/Film), Danielle Douglas (WTK, Health Education), Jami Hardy (WTK, Health Education), Ashley Hodges (WTK, Political Science), Krystal Jenkins (WTK, Spanish), Alexandria McKee (WTK, Political Science), Abigail Reid (WTK, Psychology), Rachel Sanni (WTK, Undecided), Brittany Stephens (WTK, Radio/TV/Film), Zahra Thomas (WTK, Marketing), Janelle Wallace (WTK, Marketing), Amelia Woodruff (WTK, Human Performance), Andrea Brown (WVB, Political Science), Olwatosin Elebute (WVB, Health Science), Jasmine King (WVB, Journalism), Monique McCoy (WVB, Human Development), Taylor Montgomery (WVB, Journalism)...Men (44): Kyle Riley (MBB, Sport Management), Justin Boyd (MFB, Psychology), Malcom Crawford (MFB, Undecided), Jermell Ellis (MFB, Sport Management), Kelvin Goodman (MFB, Computer Engineering), Bryan Graham (MFB, Radiation Therapy), Patrick Jean-Mary (MFB, International Business), Chidiebere Kalu (MFB, Systems & Computer Science), Lanny Kelly (MFB, Sport Management), Kurt Mangum, II (MFB, Legal Communications), Kyle McFadden (MFB, Undecided), Xavier Rucker (MFB, Administrative of Justice), Jordan Smallwood (MFB, Marketing), Vann Mathew (MFB, Sport Management), Jason Wooding (MFB, Pre-Physical Therapy), Anthony Whitlow (MFB, Advertising), Gary Clark (MSO, Mechanical Engineering), Jamil Devers (MSO, Pre-Physical Therapy), Mathew Marshall (MSO, Radio/TV/Film), Anye Ngalla (MSO, Finance), Andrew Powell (MSO, Mechanical Engineering), Patrick Rose (MSO, Information Systems & Analysis), Christopher Sutherland (MSO, Physical Education), Larry Turner (MSO, English), Adrian Walton (MSO, Economics), Kelvin Goodman (MSW, Computer Engineering), Zadok Isaac (MSW, Sport Medicine), Steven Lott (MSW, Physicians Assistant), Omar McKenzie (MSW, Biology), Justin Morrison (MSW, Philosophy), Damjan Strabac (MSW, Political Science), Christopher Brown (MTE, Television Production), Eric Chavous (MTE, International Business), Bogdan Dzakovic (MTE, Insurance), Tonique Merell (MTE, Systems and Computer Science), Devard Wharton (MTE, Civil Engineering), John Brown (MTK, Sport Medicine), Emmanuel Commodoe (MTK, Mechanical Engineering), Marcus Harrison (MTK, Information Systems), Michael Houston (MTK, Accounting), Mikael La Roche (MTK, Interior Design), Tory McAlister (MTK, Mechanical Engineering), Benjamin Rosa (MTK, Mathematics), Elijah Samuels (MTK, Mechanical Engineering)

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE HAWKS
2011 NCAA BOWLING NATIONAL CHAMPIONS!
*2011 United States Bowling Congress (USBC) Intercollegiate Team Champions!
2011 MEAC Champions!
(Photo courtesy of UMES Sports Information)

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE (45)

Women (23): Kenesha Abrams (WTK, Biology), Jessica Abrantes (WTK, Criminal Justice), Cynthia Anais (WTK, Applied Design), Courtney Gray (WTK, Criminal Justice), Emilie Ducados (WTK, Business Administration), Zoe Bowens (WVB, English), Samantha Chukwura (WVB, Biology), Chang Li (WVB, Accounting), Brittany Coppock (WTE, Sociology/Social Work), Latoya Jones-Stewart (WTE, Hotel Restaurant Management), Anna Katenta (WTE, Biology), Shamara McKenzie (WTE, Criminal Justice), Shanice Crowder (WSB, Engineering), Tynetta Jackson (WSB, Human Ecology), Chelsea Myers (WSB, Exercise Science), Caitlyn Dillard (WBB, Criminal Justice), Cy'Anna Scott (WBB, Environmental Science), T'Nia Falbo (WBW, Accounting), Kristina Frahm (WBW, Accounting), Stacy Parsons (WBW, Business Administration), Martha Perez (WBW, Sociology), Anggie Ramirez (WBW, Computer Science), Maria Rodriguez Ospina (WBW, Business Administration)...Men (22): Harrison Agbore-Young (MTK, Biology), Charles Elmer (MTK, Aviation Science), Thomas Keane-Dawes (MTK, Business Administration/ Marketing), Amon Kiprotich (MTK, Mathematics), Shadrack Maritim (MTK, Biology), Basil Melek (MTK, Biology), Denvil Ruan (MTK, General Studies), Timothy Burns (MBB, Exercise Science), Reginald Hines (MBB, English), Lyvann Obame-Obame (MBB, Accounting), Mark Robertson (MBB, Accounting), Robert Tucker (MBB, Accounting), Bryan Chiakowsky (MBA, Exercise Science), Jacob Foreman (MBA, Exercise Science), Abraham Loyola-Gonzalez (MBA, General Studies), Brent Lewis (MBA, Special Education), James Newsome (MBA, Criminal Justice), Phillip Vaughn (MBA, Accounting), Nicholas Wiggins (MBA, Business Administration), Emmash Sudusinghe (MTE, Accounting), Osvaldo Rivera (MTE, Music Ed, Biology), Richard Warren (MTE, Exercise Science)

MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY (37)

Women (22): Aneesah Aziz (WTE, Psychology), Alexis McCoy (WTE, Psychology), Pola Olczak (WTE, Chemistry), Jaclyn Hall (WSB, Accounting), Sakina Smith (WSB, Medical Tech), Lydia Walther-Rodriquez (WSB, Finance), Delissa Carline (WVB, Electrical Engineer), Briana Coardes (WBB, Psychology), Moneshia Davis (WBB, Physical Education), Theresa Davis (WBB, Physical Education), Brittany Dodson (WBB, Telecommunications), DeKeishia Mathis (WBB, Biology), Brittany Noel (WBB, Finance), Danielle Gibson (CHR, Information Systems), Shaunee Harrison (CHR, Political Science), Tameka Lyons (CHR, Political Science), Tamera Lyons (CHR, Broadcast Journalism), Rashida Watson (CHR, Speech), Tyshia Oliver (WTK, Sociology), Britney Wattley (WTK, Business Administration), Candace Shirley (WTK, Biology), Lauren Campbell Teamer (WTK, Transportation Science & Systems)...Men (15): Lawrence Brewer (MFB, Business Administration), Jephte Cherenfant (MFB, Physical Education), Shaka Miller (MFB, Business Administration), Yusef Dosu (MFB, Business Administration), Donald Schuler (MFB, History), Donte Washington (MFB, Physical Education), Abraham Mercado (MFB, Telecommunications), Jude Obiarinze (MTK, Accounting), Wesley Redfearn (MTK, Electrical Engineering), Isaac Richardson (MTK, Industrial Engineering), Kalil Zaky (MTK, Business Administration), Carbinere Whyte (MTK, Accounting), Salifu Cham (MTK, Business Administration), Dmitry Chekhalatyy (MTE, Hospitality Management), Duwane Thomas (MTE, Electrical Engineering),

NORFOLK STATE UNIVERSITY (54)

Women (25): Chengetayi Tsapayi (WTE, Accounting), Naeemah Brooks (WTE Elementary Education), Jennifer Astbury (WTE, Physical Education), Genor Dalton (WBB, Computer Science), Recca Trice (WBB, Biology), Marian Brooks (WBB, Mass Communications), Omolayo Dada (WVB, Chemistry), Jasmine Frazier (WVB, Finance), Maatra Henderson (WVB, Biology), Chynna Blaker (WVB, Chemistry), Charlotte Armstead (WVB, Kinesiotherapy), Nicole Kessner (WVB, Kinesiotherapy), Danielle Wright (WSB, Sociology), Alyssa Velazquez (WSB, Business Management), Casey Pomeroy (WSB, Accounting), Dania Sanford (WTK, Physical Education), Teresa Nance (WTK, Undecided), Elaine Rhoades (WTK, Sociology), Tanisha Jenkins (WTK, Political Science), Alicea Teamer (WTK, Kinesiotherapy), Mercy Keoch (WTK, Nursing), Jessica Overton (WBW, Interdisciplinary Studies), Chelsea Krall (WBW, Undecided), Shelia-Marie Smith (WBW, Sociology), Antoinette Drakeford (WBW, Psychology)...Men (29): Kyle Davis (MBA Kinesiotherapy), John Rasberry (MBA, Marketing), Cameron Parsons (MBA, Accounting), Juan Herrera (MBA, Building Construction), Ryan Montgomery (MBA, Kinesiotherapy), Raymond Morton (MBA, Sociology), Richard Salter (MBA, Psychology), Santo Serafine (MBA, Business Management), Ryan Shook (MBA, Kinesiotherapy), Philemon Kimutai (MTK, Accounting), Amos Kiposgei (MTK, Nursing), Sherrad Marrow (MTK, Sociology), Jonathan Griffin (MTK, Sociology), Kameron George (MTK, Electronics Engineering), Jonathan Ross (MTK, Business), Aleek Pauline (MBB, Mass Communications), Brandon Wheeless (MBB, Sociology), Ben Marks (MTE, Accounting), Dexter McDowell (MTE, Nursing), Anthony Taylor (MFB, Psychology), Hasan Craig (MFB, Electronics Technology), Calvin Roberts (MFB, Electronics Technology), Cameron Williams (MFB, Political Science), William Falakiseni (MFB, Interdisciplinary Studies), Ricardo Volcin (MFB, Sociology), Carnell Williams (MFB, Interdisciplinary Studies), Terrance Pugh (MFB, Computer Science), Alex Moody (MFB, Mass Communications), Ryan Hathaway (MFB, Electronics Technology)

NORTH CAROLINA A&T STATE UNIVERSITY (37)

Women (21): Lillian Bullock (WBB, Finance), Amber Brown (WBW, Chemical Engineering), Sarah Taylor (WBW, Liberal Studies), April Terry (WBW, Journalism & Mass Communications), Lauren Clement (WSB, Undecided), Hope Fletcher (WSB, Family &Consumer Sciences), Jasmine Gurley (WSW, Journalism & Mass Communications), Keshia McDonald (WSW, Criminal Justice), Victorea Austin (WTE, Sociology), Chloe McSwain (WTE, Romance Language & Literature), Janessa Benn (WTK, Civil Engineering), Ariana Betts (WTK, Mechanical Engineering), Amanda Breeden (WTK, Mechanical Engineering), Shakia Forbes (WTK, Speech), Ruth-Cassandra Hunt (WTK, Criminal Justice), Kayla Jackson (WTK, Psychology), Samira Johnson (WTK, Mechanical Engineering), Krystin Lawson (WTK, Liberal Studies), Chantel Luedeke (WTK, Biology), Kristin Rush (WTK, Journalism & Mass Communications), Amber Inman (WVB, Sport Science & Fitness Management)...Men (16): Carvell Copeland (MBA, Sport Science & Fitness Management), Matthew Erskine (MBA, Sport Science & Fitness Management), Kelvin Freeman (MBA, Sport Science & Fitness Management), Andre McKoy (MBA, Sport Science & Fitness Management), Mark Nales (MBA, Criminal Justice), Esterlin Paulino (MBA, Liberal Studies), Michael Radford (MBA, Sport Science & Fitness Management), Reginald Washington (MBA, Industrial Engineering), Jared Williams (MBB, Computer Science), Marc Hill (MBB, Graphic Communication Systems), Julian Alford (MFB, Electrical Engineering), Marque Sutton (MFB, Criminal Justice), Jamal Wardlaw (MFB, Sport Science & Fitness Management), Danzeto Cephas (MTK, Management), Johnathan Hancock (MTK, Adult Education), Patrick Mills (MTK, Animal Science)

NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY (60)

Women (27): Belinda Biney-Bechncke (WVB, MBA), Alexia Johns (WVB, Criminal Justice), Tocarra Jones (WVB, Criminal Justice), Tasha Gaye Richards (WVB, Math), Maritsann Sinclair (WVB, Accounting), Ashley Alston (WTK, Criminal Justice), Tierra Blue (WTK, Criminal Justice), Kimberly Derrickson (WTK, Math), Taisha Parkins (WTK, Psychology), Paig Robinson (WTK, Sociology), Dreanna Wallace (WTK, Physical Education), Jasmine Wanamaker (WTK, English), Chavaria Williams (WTR, Mass Communications), Shanise Blanks (WBB, Psychology), Blaire Houston (WBB, Business), Sheresa Mills (WBB, Biology), Kelly Chapparo (WTE, Recreation), Cameron Chatman (WTE, Criminal Justice), Oleysa Palko (WTE, Pharmaceutical Science), Ashley Rogers (WTE, Education), Tatiana Velasquez (WTE, Biology), Aurora Baker (WSB, Biology), Whitney Boykin (WSB, Physical Education), Kayla McPeek (WSB, Business), Shelisha Ejimakor (WBW, Business), LaVerne Jones (WBW, Pharmaceutical Science), Krystal Richardson (WBW, Education)...Men (33): James Barksdale (MFB, Criminal Justice), Mark Blakeney (MFB, Criminal Justice), Justin Campbell (MFB, English), Matt Cornelius (MFB, Criminal Justice), Joseph Figueroa (MFB, Physical Education), Brian Hasselberger (MFB, Biology), DeMarcus Hill (MFB, Computer Information Systems), Joseph Hutchinson (MFB, Business), Earl Pridgen (MFB, Computer Information Systems), Fred Ominde (MFB, Physical Education), Brandon Outlaw (MFB, Business), Salbert Salang (MFB, Physical Education), Teryl White (MFB, Business), Keon Williams (MFB, Computer Information Systems), Daran Gill (MTK, Computer Information Systems), Tramar Beaman (MBB, Physical Education), Paul Taylor (MBB, Psychology), Connell Wilkerson (MBB, Sociology), Alejandro Espitia (MTE, Political Science), Christopher Mack (MTE, Health), Jack Waissan (MTE, Political Science), Braden Cox (MGO, Criminal Justice), Kempton Mandeville (MGO, Art), Gavin Thompson (MGO, Accounting), Etienne Farquharson (MBA, Business), Glenn Frye (MBA, Computer Information Systems), Robert Grant (MBA, Physical Education), Donald Murray (MBA, Recreation), Brandon Oatis (MBA, Business), Derell Parker (MBA, Hospitality & Tourism), Ross Plummer (MBA, Business), Drew Robinson (MBA, History), Timothy Rennard (MBA, Recreation)

SAVANNAH STATE UNIVERSITY (57)

Women (18): Ameretta Gaskin (CHR, Behavior Analysis), Amanda Nicholson (CHR, Behavior Analysis), Erika Wheatley (CHR, Social Work), Kamaria Womack (CHR, Political Science), Denisa Vanca (CHR/WTE, Electronics Engineering Technology), Madison Hedderly (WSB, BBA Marketing), Nicole Lowery (WSB, Mass Communications), Chelsea Parrish (WSB, Biology), Shannon Reno (WSB, Mass Communications), Cassie Standard (WSB, English Language & Literature), Jessica Weimerskirk (WSB, BBS Accounting), Wansley Harrison (WTK, Social Work), Ashley Johnson (WTK, Sociology), Amara Jones (WTK, Marine Science), Ashlee Butler (WVB, Criminal Justice), Bianca Helton (WVB, Criminal Justice), Chikia "Catrina" Jones (WVB, Social Work), Jennifer Lowe (WVB, BBS Accounting)...Men (39): John (Chris) Arnold (MBA, Political Science), Darien Campbell (MBA, Chemistry), Julius Green (MBA, BBA Management), Kevin Herlihy (MBA, English Language & Literature), Garry Dexter Kelley (MBA, BBA Management), Jackson May (MBA, Undecided), Joseph McCrary III (MBA, BBS Accounting), Courtrevez McTier (MBA, Criminal Justice), Eric L. Ransom (MBA, Marine Science), Jason Wynn (MBA, Criminal Justice), James Briscoe (MFB, Marine Science), Cedric Brown (MFB, English Language & Literature), Cedric Chambers (MFB, BBA Management), Nathaniel Clay (MFB, Criminal Justice), William Edwards (MFB, Mathematics), Daniel Heslop (MFB, Mathematics), Darren Hunter (MFB, Computer Science Technology), Thelmore Jackson (MFB, Criminal Justice), Dan Johnson (MFB, Mass Communications), Michael Kuku (MFB, Mass Communications), Xavier Lewis (MFB, Computer Science Technology), LaDarien Redfield (MFB, Behavior Analysis), Channing Welch (MFB, Mass Communications), Alex Wierzbicki (MFB, BBA Management), Derek Williams (MFB, BBA Management), John Wilson (MFB, BBA Management), Joshua Montgomery (MBB, Undecided), Jovonni Shuler (MBB, Mass Communications), Clifford Bragg (MGO, BBA Management), Craig Jarrell (MGO, English Language & Literature), Cedomir Llic (MGO, BBA Management), Peter Teifer (MGO, English Language & Literature), Anthony Jarvis (MTK, Mathematics), Shannon Quentre (MTK, Biology), Shawn Souvenir (MTK, Sociology), Etchien Roland Assinzo (MTK/MCC, Computer Engineering Technology ), Rueben Isreal-McBee (MTK/MCC, Chemistry), Tyrone McCoy (MTK/MCC, Mass Communications), Gabriel Davis (MTK/MCC, Electronics for Technology)

SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY (65)

Women (51): Mary Regina Baker (WBB, Computer Science), Sunikia Bullen (WBB, Family & Consumer Science), Tracey Flowers (WBB, Family & Consumer Sciences), Trinese Fox (WBB, P.E. Activity Management), Whitney Wiley (WBB, Early Childhood Education), Sirrena Favors (WBW, Civil Engineering Technology), Autumn Glencamp (WBW, Biology), Mariah Hebbe (WBW, Criminal Justice), Patrecia Daniley (WCC, Criminal Justice), Gabrielle Dillard (WCC, Sport Communication), Brandi Jefferson (WCC, Professional Chemistry), Andranette Moss (WCC, Psychology), Oprah Odugbela (WCC, Nursing), Shamire Rothmiller, (WCC, Management), Allison Brown (WGO, Psychology), Geneva Mackey (WGO, Biology), Veronica Aguilar (WSO, Nursing), Brooke Ehinger (WSO, Psychology), Sara Harris (WSO, Nursing), Mariah Hebbe (WSO, Criminal Justice), Leslie Martin (WSO, P.E. Activity Management), Alejandra Chirino (WSO, Biology), Danielle Murphy (WSO, Political Science-Pre Law), Bahja Peeples (WSO, Criminal Justice), Cassandra Rodriguez (WSO, Biology), Morgan Roesler (WSO, Accounting), Stephanie Searle (WSO, Biology), Nyesha Simmons (WSO, Psychology), Darci Smith (WSO, Marketing), Marina Terry (WSO, Nuclear Engineering), Shannon Baity (WSB, Psychology), Denitia Carter (WSB, P.E. Activity Management), Chelsea Evans (WSB, Civil Engineering Technology), Laura Bosneag (WTE, Accounting), I-Chun Chen (WTE, Communications Broadcasting), Maria Craciun (WTE, Management), Fanni Friscka (WTE, Marketing), Suhaila Jad (WTE, Family & Consumer Science/Business), Sabrina Mendez (WTE, Family & Consumer Science/Business), Daria Sekerina (WTE, Accounting), Sarai Torres-Asu (WTE, Management), Bria Brimmer (WVB, Accounting), Peri Ligons (WVB, Biology), Shabree Roberson (WVB, Biology), Brendell Studnicka (WVB, Sociology), Nia Brown (CHR, Business Marketing), Latoya Brunson (CHR, Business Management), Lakeshia Clawson (CHR, Criminal Justice & Spanish), Gabrielle Dillard (CHR, Sports Communication), Kaira Marshall (CHR, Professional English), Brittany G. Wright (CHR, Math Education)...Men (14): Darnell Porter (MBB, Management), Dashan Axson (MCC, English), Graylyn Jefferson (MCC, Nursing), Charles Kurgatt (MCC, Physics), Christopher Lovett (MCC, Computer Science), Ashton Farmer (MFB, Criminal Justice), Clyde Johnson (MFB, Elementary Education), Gerald Malloy (MFB, Political Science), Samuel Timothy (MFB, Family & Consumer Science), Gabriel Fernandez Meana (MTE, Industrial Engineering Technology), David Grund (MTE, Management), Dmytro Kovalevych (MTE, Family & Consumer Science), Radek Langer (MTE, Management), Peteris Vinogradov (MTE, Management)

Key:
MCC - Men's Cross Country
WCC - Women's Cross Country
MBB - Men's Basketball

WBB - Women's Basketball

WGO - Women's Golf

MGO - Men's Golf

WSO - Women's Swimming

WVB - Women's Volleyball

MFB - Football

CHR - Cheerleader

WSB - Women's Softball

MBA - Men's Baseball

WBW - Women's Bowling

WTK - Women's Tennis

MTK - Men's Tennis

MTR - Men's Track and Field

WTR - Women's Track and Field

* The USBC Intercollegiate Team Championships featured the top 16 men's and top 16 women's college bowling teams in the country vying for national titles. The University of Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks won the women's division in 2011, for their second national title of the season.

By MEAC Media Relations

JCSU football recruits for defense‎

Johnson C. Smith recruited for defense in the latest class of football signees. The Golden Bulls signed 10 defenders among its 19 recruits, including four linemen to shore up a unit that allowed an average of 39 points per game last season and were near the bottom of the CIAA in rushing yardage allowed.

Three linemen are transferring from community colleges: Stephan Diggs (Feather River), Leon Minto (Nassau) and end Rinso Molitika (Los Angeles Valley). Diggs is from Rockingham.

JCSU also signed four defensive backs in its search for a pair of new starters: Marcus Teamer, a 5-10, 180-pound strong safety from McDonough (Md.) High; Michael Stroup, a safety from Waynesville Tuscola High; cornerback Frantz Charles (N.C. Tech) and safety Lance Harris from L.A. Pierce (Calif.) College, who had 31 tackles during an 8-3 campaign.


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Xavier rises to the top, collects first GCAC all-sports trophy

NEW ORLEANS — Xavier University of Louisiana is the 2010-11 winner of the Thomas Howell Cup, the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference's all-sports award.

It's the first time that Xavier has won the award. The athletics department finished in the top three the past six seasons.

The Thomas Howell Cup, named for the GCAC's longtime commissioner, is awarded annually to the school with the most points based on order of finish in various sports. Xavier, boosted by repeat championships in men's cross country, women's cross country and women's basketball, finished the year with 31 points. First-year member Edward Waters was second with 23 points, and Dillard and SUNO tied for third with 20 points apiece.

Xavier has won 26 GCAC team championships and earned 20 berths in NAIA national championships during its last six seasons. Xavier suspended intercollegiate athletics in 2005-06 in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. In five seasons since then, the Rush and Nuggets have combined for 22 GCAC team championships and 17 berths in NAIA national championships.

The GCAC this summer will add two members, Philander Smith and Talladega, to increase league membership to eight schools for 2011-12.

Thomas Howell Cup 2010-11 Standings No. School Points 1. Xavier 31 2. Edward Waters 23 3. Dillard 20 SUNO 20 5. Tougaloo 16½ 6. Fisk 9½

By Ed Cassiere, Sports Information Director
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Saint Paul's athletes search for new homes

Lawrenceville, VA - Saint Paul's College wide receiver Raymond Mack already was enduring a tough semester when his school decided to eliminate its athletics program. On Jan. 6, he returned from an unofficial football practice to find his house on fire. Mack lost his house and all his possessions inside. Firefighters would later blame the house's old wiring and a space heater.

As the semester wore on, things began looking up for the junior. The football team named a permanent coach and Mack prepared to become a leader on the field the next season. "We just got back on our feet, and everything was good," Mack said. "It was too good to be true."

Now Mack prepares to transfer, as do many other athletes at the school. He'll have to learn a new system, find a new home and settle in at his fourth college — Mack attended two junior colleges before enrolling at Saint Paul's. In an effort to recruit Saint Paul's elite athletes, a number of schools...

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Stillman headed to NCAA Division II South Regional

TUSCALOOSA, AL | The Stillman College baseball team earned an automatic bid into the 2011 NCAA Division II Baseball Tournament by winning the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Tournament championship two weeks ago.

On Sunday, the Tigers were officially invited to the NCAA championship party. The tournament is comprised of 48 teams at eight regional sites. The South Regional consists of eight teams and the West Regional consists of four teams. The six-team regionals are the Atlantic, East, Central, Midwest, Southeast and South Central.

Stillman (26-17) will play in the NCAA Division II South Regional, which begins Thursday at Jim Spooner Field on the University of West Florida campus in Pensacola. The winner will advance to the NCAA Division II World Series in Cary, N.C., on May 29.

“We are very excited,” Stillman head coach Donny Crawford said. “I am just ready...

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REPEAT! Cats Down DSU In 8 For 2nd Straight MEAC Title

ORMOND BEACH, Fla. - So what if we didn't get the picture-perfect storybook ending? Any extra-inning victory with a walk-off single like Bethune-Cookman's 5-4 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference championship game decision over Delaware State Sunday morning still makes a dang good read.

Michelle Banuelos-Smith`s bases-loaded, no-out single to right drove in pinch runner Bianca Savulak for the game-winner as the Wildcats (33-24) won their second straight league championship and NCAA regional berth. B-CU will learn its destination tonight at 10 p.m. when ESPNU broadcasts the selection show.

B-CU worked its way through the loser's bracket to win the title, enduring a three-hour delay on Friday and then having this game postponed from Saturday.

"We like to compete and that's a great attribute to have," said B-CU coach Chris Cochran. "Our seniors and younger players are in the top third tier when it comes to attitude. When things are going good, the players are great and when things are bad, the players are great. I'm happy for the players because winning the championship twice in two years is not easy to do. "

Cochran garnered her second Tournament Outstanding Coach award along with senior Allison Garcia for Outstanding Player. Banuelos-Smith joined Garcia on the All-tournament team.



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Bethune-Cookman Ends Howard's Run for MEAC Title

ORMOND BEACH, FL. – Bethune Cookman ended Howard’s run for the MEAC title in the semi-final game of the conference tournament. The Bison moved passed Florida A&M 7-0, and Coppin State 1-0 in 10 innings just a few hours prior to facing the defending champions. In all, HU played a total of 22 innings of softball on Friday.

Howard 7, Florida A&M 0 BoxScore
Howard defeated Florida A&, 7-0, in the in the double-elimination bracket of the tournament.

The Lady Bison posted nine hits each, including Marisa Coats' three run home run in the top of the fifth inning. Coats hit a fastball from Florida A&M's Lindsey out the park to left center, to put the game away. Rebecca Kirshner and Lorae Robinson also collected two hits apiece for the Lady Bison.

The Lady Rattlers never could organize a rally as they only mustered three hits off of Howard's Samantha Gatson (8-7).

Christina Robbs, Jennifer Lindsey and Erika Garcia registered hits for the Lady Rattlers in the loss. Whitney Robinson (15-11) took the loss for the Lady Rattlers, giving up three runs and three hits in three and one-third innings. Jennifer Lindsey came on in relief for two and two-thirds innings.

Gatson, went the distance for Howard. She gave up only three hits, while striking out six and walking one.


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Howard 1, Coppin St. 0 – 10 innings BoxScore
Rebecca Kirshner singled in the winning run in the top of the 10th inning and Carly Martin outdueled Paige Arnold as Howard defeated Coppin State 1-0 in three extra frames.

The loss eliminated the Eagles from the tournament.

Arnold held the Bison without a run for nine innings before finally allowing a run in the 10th inning. The run scored by Howard snapped a 23-inning scoreless streak by Arnold.

Martin matched Arnold pitch for pitch as she held the Eagles to just four hits while striking out six batters. With one out, Lorae Robinson drew a walk to begin the Howard rally. She advanced to third base when Marisa Coats singled to right field. Kirshner then lofted a single to left that scored Robinson with the game's only run. The Eagles tried to rally in the bottom of the 10th inning, but came up short.

Tiffani Whaley singled with one out and advanced to second base on a sacrifice bunt by Erica Washington, but Martin induced a groundout to end the game.

The defending MEAC champion Bethune-Cookman Wildcats eliminated Howard Friday evening in the double-elimination bracket of the MEAC Softball Championship tournament.


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Bethune Cookman 17, Howard 0 BoxScore

A 2-1 loss to Delaware State earlier in the day sent the Wildcats to the loser's bracket, but B-CU came back and blasted the Bison 17-0 after a three-hour lightning delay to earn a rematch with Delaware State Saturday at 1 p.m. B-CU needs to win that game and a second game at 3:30 p.m. to defend their conference championship title.

Against Howard, B-CU (31-24) scored 13 runs in the second inning as Aurelia Gamch drove in four runs and Kelsey Rodney added three. The Wildcats sent 17 batters to the plate in the inning.

Ashton Hinds drove in three runs while Allison Garcia threw a six-hit shutout for B-CU in the Howard win.

Courtesy MEAC Media Relations
Jamilah Corbitt, Assistant Director of Sports Information

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Edward Waters ends William Carey season

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - William Carey University’s 2011 season came to an end Friday as the Crusaders fell 7-4 to Edward Waters College in NAIA National Tournament Opening Round action at Sliwa Stadium in the Daytona Beach Bracket.

Earlier Friday, No. 4 seed Carey overcame a five-run deficit to take a 10-6 victory over third-seeded Campbellsville (Ky.). Taylor Martin (4-2) went the full nine innings, surrendering six runs on 11 hits, two walks and three strikeouts. Carey finishes the 2011 campaign at 31-27.

Against Edward Waters, after a scoreless first and second inning, play was halted in the top of the third inning for nearly an hour due to inclement weather. Once the delay was over it was Edward Waters that struck the critical blow. The Tigers scored one run in the fourth and two more on an inside the park home run in the fifth inning.

Crusaders fall in tournament opener

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – William Carey University stranded 17 runners and surrendered eight two-out runs as it fell to Edward Waters College 10-7 in the NAIA National Tournament opening round Thursday. The Crusaders (30-26) left the bases loaded in the fourth, fifth and ninth innings.

The Tigers (34-24) opened a 2-0 lead in the third inning, scoring on a squeeze play and with an RBI single from Neil Martino. Carey got one run back in the bottom of the third as Quin Stokes doubled to right field to score Jordan Prout.

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ASU stars shine at annual Alice Coachman meet

ALBANY, GA — Brittany Carter found herself all alone as she approached the starting line Saturday for the 800-meter run.  “I didn’t believe it,” said the Albany State sophomore, who waited and hoped for another runner to step onto the track. “I was the only one on paper (scheduled to run in the 800), but I thought somebody else was going to run.”

But there she stood — all by herself on ASU’s home track during the 19th annual Alice Coachman Track & Field Invitational. She was just one of several athletes who were on the cusp of qualifying for the Division II National Championships. And Saturday’s meet offered those runners a final chance to post qualifying times.

Carter needed a 2:14 to provisionally qualify in the 800, something that becomes tougher to do as a solo runner.  “Usually I have someone to run with and get my first lap time. Usually I practice for a 1:03 first lap, so I kind of knew how to run that by myself,” said Carter, who ran her first lap in 1:04. “The second lap I had a strategy to pick it up at the 300 mark and at the 150 try to finish strong.”

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This fall marks a century for JSU Football

You knew about Walter Payton. You knew about Jackie Slater and Harold Jackson and Willie Richardson and Jimmy Smith and Robert Brazile and W.C. Gorden. If you follow football at all, you knew about Jackson State's remarkable pedigree in the sport. But did you know about John R. Pinckett?

I didn't, not until Thursday when JSU kicked off its centennial celebration of playing college football with a public relations event at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium.

One hundred years ago this fall, Pinckett gathered together a group of 22 students to form the first JSU football team. The Tigers - were they the Tigers then? - played one game that first season. We're not sure about the date or the site, but we do know the score. Then Jackson College lost 17-0 to Alabama State, then Lincoln Normal.

We're not sure how Lincoln Normal managed 17 points, but...

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Pursuing QBs and criminals

Former Cavalier working on gridiron and DEA career

Winston Salem, N.C. - At 6-foot-3 and 320 pounds, Justin Kee is built to enforce justice on a football field.

In his freshman year at Winston-Salem State, Kee did some of that, and he’ll likely do much more of it through the next three falls. More importantly, he’s already working toward the same mission in the classroom.

Kee, a 2009 Lakeland graduate, earned an All-CIAA (Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association) Scholar-Athlete award for the 2010-11 school year as he’s maintained a 3.0-plus GPA throughout the year. Kee, a defensive lineman for the Rams, is a Justice Studies major with the goal of becoming a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agent.

“That’s exactly what I’m aiming for. I like learning about the justice system a lot and I’ve started looking at the things I want to do if I go to work for the DEA,” Kee said.

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JCSU football scrambles for Sept. 3 game

Golden Bulls look to replace St. Paul's College

Charlotte, N.C. - Wanted: One opponent for Johnson C. Smith’s Sept. 3 football season opener. Apply immediately.

The Golden Bulls are in negotiations with multiple schools to fill a hole opened by St. Paul’s decision earlier this month to shut down its athletics program. Neither JCSU Athletics Director Steve Joyner nor head coach Steve Aycock would identify the schools contacted, but suggested a deal could be struck by next week to remain on a 10-game schedule.

“Nothing is concrete yet,” Aycock said.  JCSU has contacted three non-CIAA schools about Sept. 3, including at least one Division I program, Joyner and Aycock said. The others are Division II teams. Schools in the South Atlantic, West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic and Southern Intercollegiate Athletic conferences are in immediate proximity to Smith.

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Mississippi Valley Devils add Murray State to 2011 Football Schedule

The Mississippi Valley State University Department of Athletics announced recently that the Delta Devils have added another game to its 2011 slate. The addition of Murray State will give the Delta Devils 11 contests for the upcoming season and six home games for the program.

“We worked hard to find another contest for 2011 and we contacted a number of programs. In the end, an agreement with Murray State worked out well for both schools,” said interim athletics director Donald Sims.

The Racers went 6-5 last season, opening the season losing their first three games before closing out the season winning their last three contests. A member of the Ohio Valley Conference, this will be the first meeting between the Racers and the Delta Devils.

September

3 Alabama State Itta Bena, Miss. Rice-Totten Stadium 5p

10 Murray State Itta Bena, Miss. Rice-Totten Stadium 4p

17 @ Alcorn State Alcorn State, Miss. Jack Spinks Stadium TBA

24 @ Prairie View A&M Prairie View, Texas Blackshear Stadium TBA

October

1 Southern Itta Bena, Miss. Rice-Totten Stadium 2p

8 @ Alabama A&M Huntsville, Ala. Louis Crews Stadium 1p

15 Jackson State Itta Bena, Miss. Rice-Totten Stadium 2p

22 @ Grambling State Grambling, La. Robinson Stadium 2p

29 Texas Southern Itta Bena, Miss. Rice-Totten Stadium 2p

(Homecoming 2011)

November

3 (Thu.) @ South Alabama Mobile, Ala. Ladd-Peebles Stadium TBA

12 Arkansas-Pine Bluff Itta Bena, Miss. Rice-Totten Stadium 1p

19 OPEN

December

10 SWAC Championship 2011 Birmingham, Ala. Legion Field 1p

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