THE SHOW: Tennessee State University Aristocrat of Bands

Videographer: Wally Thomas

TSU beats Tennessee Tech with no time left

NASHVILLE, Tennessee  --  Tennessee State waited until time ran out to score a touchdown, and that was enough to beat Tennessee Tech on Saturday.

The Tigers rallied for a 22-21 win at Hale Stadium, and some in the crowd of 11,373 spilled onto the field to join the players in a celebration.

With one second left and TSU at Tech’s 6, Mike German rolled right and had to avoid two defenders before being forced to throw the ball to tight end A.C. Leonard, who caught it despite being covered in the back of the end zone.

Jamin Godfrey’s extra point kick gave TSU (8-1, 4-1 OVC) the victory.

“The last play was designed for a corner route toward the back pylon and another route to the front pylon,” German said. “You stretch the defense out and see who gets open. If nobody gets open you put the ball in the end zone to one of your best players and see what he can do with it. As you saw, he came up with a touchdown.”



Head Coach Rod Reed, Kicker Jamin Godfrey, QB Michael German and TE A.C. Leonard talk to the media after the Tigers 22-21 victory on the last play of the game vs. Tennessee Tech to improve to 8-1 on the season.

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Central State University appoints new AD to lead Marauder Athletics

Jahan L. Culbreath

WILBERFORCE, Ohio  --  Jahan L. Culbreath has been appointed athletic director for Marauder athletics at Central State University. Culbreath has more than 20 years of experience in Athletic coaching and administration that includes, assistant athletic director of development, athletic liaison for football operations, and head men's and women's track and field/cross country coaching. He has held athletic appointments at the University of Minnesota, Reebok International Limited, Stoughton, Massachusetts, and Kenny Bee, Inc., of New York, New York.|

Culbreath is a 1992 graduate of Central State University where he received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication. Jahan was appointed interim athletic director in June 2012 following his position as associate director of athletics and student wellness at Central State University. “I am excited about the opportunity to build on the foundation, and legacy in place. We have a strong program, and I look forward to bringing my energy, and enthusiasm to serve the University,” said Jahan Culbreath.

Central State University's President Dr. Cynthia Jackson-Hammond said; "Mr. Culbreath brings a wealth of expertise in athletic leadership, athletic student development, and philanthropy."

The appointment was effective October 25, 2012.

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SIAC membership

The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) Council of Presidents unanimously approved the application of Central State University as an associate football member of the SIAC, effective July 1, 2013.

"Central State University is so pleased, and excited to be received as an associate member of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference," said Central State University President, Dr. Cynthia Jackson-Hammond. "The affiliation for our football program will promote great enthusiasm and energy for our alumni, students, and the entire CSU family! We look forward to participating as a SIAC member with 'sister' SIAC institutions." she said.

Johnson C. Smith 27, St. Augustine’s 21

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina -- The Juice was loose for J.C. Smith’s homecoming.

Senior receiver Matthew Jeffries scored a career-best three touchdowns on seven receptions in the Golden Bulls’ 27-21 CIAA South win against St. Augustine’s Saturday at McGirt Field. The victory was J.C. Smith’s third in a row, which was last accomplished in 2006 and put the Golden Bulls (5-4, 4-2 CIAA) one away from back-to-back plus winning seasons for the first time since 1973.

“I’ve never caught three (touchdowns in a game) in my life,” Jeffries said. “This day means a lot. It’s my last homecoming. I enjoyed every bit of it.”

The 6-4, 205-pound Jeffries took advantage of physical mismatches against St. Augustine’s smaller defensive back, going high to snag passes when J.C. Smith needed big plays. Jeffries and quarterback Keahn Wallace, who hit 16-of-27 passes for 316 yards and four scores, exploited that difference in single coverage to keep the Falcons (5-4, 3-3) honest.

“In practice this week, my coach told me I just had to make plays,” Jeffries said. “I knew they were going to try to be physical with me. My teammates held me up all week and (Wallace) threw great passes to me.”



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XU Gold Nuggets win 18th straight in GCAC regular season

NEW ORLEANS — Taylor Reuther had 10 kills, six aces and six digs and hit .500 Saturday to lead Xavier University of Louisiana to a 25-11, 25-9, 25-11 Gulf Coast Athletic Conference women's volleyball victory against Talladega at The Barn.

The Gold Nuggets (15-6 overall, 8-0 GCAC) won for the 10th time in 12 matches and pushed their all-time home record above .500 for the first time in the program's five-year history. Xavier is 25-24 at The Barn, 12-4 since the start of the 2011 season.

Xavier has won 18 consecutive GCAC regular-season matches since the start of 2011. The Nuggets can clinch a second consecutive GCAC regular-season championship with a victory at home Thursday against city rival SUNO.

Reuther produced kills on each of her first seven attacks and hit .500 or better for the sixth time this season. She reached double-figure kills for the fourth consecutive match and the 12th time this season, both team bests. Reuther, the NAIA's second-ranked server, had six aces for the second consecutive match.

Kerris Crier, Chinedu Echebelem and Jodi Hill had four kills apiece for Xavier. Jodi Chatters had 12 digs — her fourth consecutive match in double figures — and Echebelem had eight.

Talladega (18-11, 5-3) lost in conference for the second time in three days.
Crier recorded all her kills, plus three blocks, during a 17-1 first-set run which erased Talladega's 7-6 lead. It was the Lady Tornadoes' final lead of the match.

All 13 available Nuggets played. Crier and Moira Kirk started but did not play after the first set. Kirk, the Nuggets' best blocker, had two kills and two aces, but her streak of 40 consecutive matches with a block ended.

Xavier's next match will start at 7 p.m. Monday against Belhaven at The Barn. The Nuggets will play four times next week to close the regular season, then travel to Little Rock, Ark., for the GCAC Tournament the following week.

Box score

By Ed Cassiere, Sports Information Director
XAVIER UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA
XULAATHLETICS
GCACSPORTS

Week 9, HBCU Scorecard

OVC
Tennessee State 22, Tennessee Tech 21

MEAC
Bethune-Cookman 42, North Carolina Central 17
South Carolina State 41, Howard 23
North Carolina A&T 30, Norfolk State 9
Hampton U. 21, Savannah State 13
Delaware State 28, Morgan State 23 (Thursday)

SWAC
Alabama State 31, Alabama A&M 13 at Birmingham, Magic City Classic
Arkansas - Pine Bluff 10, Mississippi Valley State 0
Prairie View A&M 49, Southern U. 20 at Shreveport Classic
Texas Southern 23, Grambling State 20

SIAC
Albany State (Ga.) 24, Benedict 13 at Augusta City Classic
Tuskegee 14, Clark-Atlanta U. 0
Fort Valley State 26, Morehouse 19
Lane 28, Kentucky State 14
Miles 49, Stillman 13 (Thursday)

CIAA
Winston-Salem State 62, Shaw 31
Chowan 33, Virginia State 21
Elizabeth City State 27, Virginia Union 21
Bowie State 45, Lincoln (Pa.) 9
Johnson C. Smith U. 27, Saint Augustine's U. 21
Fayetteville State 47, Livingstone 29

OTHER
Central State (Ohio) 32, Quincy 16
Point U. 48, Newport News Apprentice 14
Charleston Southern 42, Edward Waters 7
Central Oklahoma 56, Lincoln (Mo.) 25
McMurry 29, Langston 11
West Virginia Wesleyan 42, West Virginia State 14
West Chester 59, Cheyney 14
Texas College 31, Concordia-Selma 20

WSSU romps past Shaw 62-31

DURHAM, North Carolina  --  Winston-Salem State continued its drive to perfection with a convincing 62-31 win over Shaw on Saturday afternoon at Durham County Stadium.

The Rams, ranked second in NCAA Division II, clinched the CIAA's Southern Division and improved to 15-1 on the road in Coach Connell Maynor's three seasons. The Rams scored on quarterback Kameron Smith's 11-yard run on their first possession and never looked back.

Smith had another outstanding game for the Rams, going 23 of 36 for a career-best 363 yards and six touchdowns. He has 13 touchdown passes in his last two games.

Scoring on passes from Smith in the first half were Jahuann Butler (two touchdowns), along with Jamal Williams, Jameze Massey and tight end Jamie DeGeare. By halftime the Rams were in command at 41-9.

Butler had eight catches for 120 yards and Massey had three catches for 114 yards.

The Rams improved to 9-0 and 6-0 in ...

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