UNCG and N.C. A&T will play home-and-home in 2015-16 and 2016-17

GREENSBORO, North Carolina  --  UNCG and N.C. A&T's men's basketball programs reached a verbal agreement to play a home-and-home in the 2015-16 and 2016-17 seasons.

The two schools are working on the contract and couldn't work out scheduling to play next season. The Spartans will travel to N.C. A&T's Corbett sports Center in the 2015-16 season, and the Aggies will play UNCG in the Coliseum in 2016-17.
“We ought to be playing that game every year," Record said. "I can’t speak for A&T, because obviously the Coliseum is our home court, but the opportunity to have a maximum of 21,000 people see our two community teams play to me is a bigger impact than playing in a smaller venue on each other's campus. But again, they value playing at home and I respect that. We’re looking forward to playing there.”

UNCG and N.C. A&T didn't play this season for the first time since the 2009-10 season.  The two teams didn't play from the 2002-03 season until the 2010-11 season.

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Elizabeth City State University Chancellor Becton declares ECSU a “Beacon of Hope”

CHARLES L. BECTON
Interim Chancellor
B.A. Howard University
J.D., Duke University School of Law
L.L.M, University of Virginia School of Law

 

ELIZABETH CITY, North Carolina  -- The North Carolina Senate is considering a budget provision that would dissolve constituent institutions with large declines in student enrollment. That decision could impact Elizabeth City State University (ECSU). This provision has not passed the NC House nor the NC Senate. It has not been signed into law.

“In my view, ECSU is, and will remain, a vital part of the University of North Carolina system. It has always been the premier four-year educational, economic, and cultural entity in northeastern North Carolina,” said Chancellor Charles Becton.

ECSU is a force for growth in northeastern North Carolina, bringing education, jobs, grants, and cultural events to a part of the state that has been historically underdeveloped. ECSU is the third-largest employer in the region, and its total economic impact on the Elizabeth City community is 118 million in output sales, 83 million in value added (gross regional product), and 59 million in labor income. The university provides 64.06% of the elementary and 38.46% of the secondary teachers for our geographic area. Over 60% of our students come from the 21 counties in northeastern North Carolina, and most of them, upon graduation, remain in the area filling much-needed jobs.

We have seen a decline in our enrollment during the past four years, but we are working hard to reverse that trend. Even at our current size, we are larger than hundreds of universities in this country and several in this state. Efforts are currently underway to right size the university and to develop signature areas to attract more students.

During the school year, even with a $4+ million budget deficit and an enrollment decline this academic school year we had our largest fall and spring graduation classes.

“During this year, when naysayers question our worth, we have been recognized nationally for our educational and other offerings,” Becton said.

For the second year in a row, ECSU was ranked #1 among baccalaureate colleges in one of Washington Monthly’s College rankings. We were ranked number one in the Top Public School Regional Colleges (South) category by U.S. News & World Report’s 2014 edition and #18 among the nation’s 100+ Historically Black Colleges and Universities. In 2014, ECSU was ranked seventh best out of the Top 10 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) where college freshman return after their first year. (U.S. News and World Report 2014); ECSU ranked #3 among the top 10 greenest historically black colleges and universities (HBCU) in the public institution category. (Building Green Initiative, 2014). ECSU has the lowest tuition among UNC system schools, and we represent one of the best values in education. ECSU will continue to be a beacon of hope for those wanting access to education and an enhanced opportunity for a better future.

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N.C. Senate to consider closing Elizabeth City State University

RALEIGH, North Carolina  -- The North Carolina Senate’s proposed $21 billion budget would have the University of North Carolina system shut down “small, unprofitable” Elizabeth City State University.

ECSU, a historically black school in the northeast corner of the state, reports an enrollment of 2,421, including 2,155 full-time students. Among its students, 1,777 are black, 380 are white, according to the school’s website. North Carolina residents account for 2,163 students and the average SAT score is 889. Entering students have a 3.15 high school grade point average.

The proposal is the latest turn by Republican leaders to trim the UNC system. Last year, Gov. Pat McCrory suggested merging or closing campuses as well as eliminating course offerings to save money. That tone rankled HBCU alumni and supporters who fear the state will target the state’s black colleges, which generally are smaller and perennially underfunded compared to their larger peers.

A study published last month by University of Pennsylvania researchers found that North Carolina’s public black colleges have struggled to keep recover from the recession of 2008, which led to deep cuts in state funding. With a higher proportion of first-generation and low-income students on campus, HBCU enrollments have fallen or remained stagnant over the last five years.

ECSU enrollment has dropped from 3,307 in the 2010-11 academic year to 2,421 in 2013-14.

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UPDATED: 3 DSU football players, 2 students charged in U. of Delaware burglaries

Really? Give all of 'em the ole Hornet boot!

Students laptops stolen from Christiana Towers one day before start of UD final exams

NEWARK, Delaware  -- Five Delaware State University students, three of who are active members of the school’s football team and two who no longer play for the team, have been arrested in connection with two separate burglaries at the University of Delaware.

The men were identified by University of Delaware Police as Rashawn G. Barrett, 20, of Montclair, N.J., Malik Golson, 19, of Dover, Shubasz Gordon, 23, of Bloomfield, Conn., Cameren Judge, 21, of New Britain, Conn, and Gabriel E. Sherrod, 20, of Dover.

DSU spokesman Carlos Holmes confirmed the five are students at the Dover university. Golson, Barrett and Sherrod all are members of the school’s football squad; Gordon and Judge have exhausted their eligibility to play NCAA intercollegiate sports and no longer are on the Hornets roster, Holmes said.

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Saint Augustine's University Releases 2014 Football Schedule

RALEIGH, North Carolina  -- Home games against Shaw University and Fayetteville State University and away games against CIAA division champions Winston-Salem State University and Virginia State University highlight the 2014 Saint Augustine's University football schedule, which was released Thursday, May 29, 2014.

The schedule includes four home contests this upcoming season. The Falcons will play six away games.

The season begins Sept. 6 with a trip north to Indiana University of Pennsylvania in the first-ever meeting between both teams. A member of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference, Indiana (Pa.) was ranked as high as seventh in the nation before ending the 2013 season ranked 24^th in the final American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Division II poll. Game time is noon.

The Falcons play their first home game Sept. 13 against Wingate University at 1:30 p.m. In 2012, the Falcons beat Wingate 28-10 at home in the first-ever contest between both schools. Wingate plays in the traditionally tough South Atlantic Conference.

The Falcons hit the road again Sept. 20 to face Stillman College in Tuscaloosa, Ala., at 3 p.m. central standard time. Last season, the Falcons handed Stillman a 35-7 trouncing at home. Stillman is a member of the always competitive Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC).

The conference schedule begins Sept. 27 for the Falcons when they host Chowan University of the Northern Division at 1:30 p.m. The last time both teams met was 2009 with the Falcons winning 28-18 on the road.

After the Chowan game, the Falcons embark on a three-game road stretch including contests against conference division champions Virginia State and Winston-Salem State. The Falcons visit Virginia State of the Northern Division on Oct. 4 in Ettrick, Va., at 2 p.m. The last time both teams played was 2009 when the Falcons thumped the Trojans 27-14 at home.

The Falcons continue their road trek with a matchup against Livingstone College on Oct. 11 in Salisbury, N.C. at 1:30 p.m. This is the first of five games against Southern Division opponents. The Falcons have beaten Livingstone every season since 2002 including a 21-14 home victory on Homecoming Day in 2013.

On Oct. 18, the Falcons travel to Winston-Salem, N.C. to face Southern Division champion Winston-Salem State at 1:30 p.m. The games between the Falcons and Winston-Salem State have been competitive since the Rams returned to the CIAA and last season was no different. The Falcons only trailed 7-3 at halftime against the nationally-ranked Rams at home before falling 35-17.

The Falcons return home to host Fayetteville State for Homecoming on Oct. 25 at 2 p.m. Two seasons ago, the Falcons hosted Fayetteville State for Homecoming and topped the Broncos 34-28 in three overtimes.

The final away game of the season is against Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte N.C., on Nov. 1 at 1 p.m. Last season, the Falcons edged Johnson C. Smith at home 13-6. Their last win over Johnson C. Smith in Charlotte, N.C. was 34-24 in 2010.

The last regular-season game is Nov. 8 against Shaw at home at 1:30 p.m. Two seasons ago, the Falcons downed their crosstown rival at home in the regular-season finale. They scored on the game's last play to win 43-42 in a thriller.


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2014 Football Schedule

 

Date	Opponent	Location	Time
Sept. 6	at Indiana (Pa.)	Indiana, PA	12 p.m.
SEPT. 13	WINGATE	RALEIGH, NC	1:30 p.m.
Sept. 20	at Stillman	Tuscaloosa, AL	3 p.m. CST
SEPT. 27	CHOWAN*	RALEIGH, NC	1:30 p.m.
Oct. 4	at Virginia State*	Ettrick, VA	2 p.m.
Oct. 11	at Livingstone*	Salisbury, NC	1:30 p.m.
Oct. 18	at Winston-Salem State*	Winston-Salem, NC	1:30 p.m.
OCT. 25	FAYETTEVILLE STATE*#	RALEIGH, NC	2 p.m.
Nov. 1	at Johnson C. Smith*	Charlotte, NC	1 p.m.
Nov. 8	SHAW*	RALEIGH, NC	1:30 p.m.
Nov. 15	CIAA Championship	TBA	1 p.m.

 

*CIAA Games
# - Homecoming
Home Games in BOLD CAPS
CST – Central Standard Time

SSU Announces Times and Themes for Home Football Games

SSU Ticket Office:
Selena Warner
912-358-3429
warners@savannahstate.edu

SAVANNAH, Georgia -- The Savannah State University Department of Athletics have announced the game times and themes for  the Tigers 2014 home football games.

The five-game home schedule is highlighted by SSU's "Homecoming" game against Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference foe Norfolk State on October 4 at 2 p.m.

The home opener on September 13 against Fort Valley State will be an "Orange Out". Kickoff is set for 6 p.m.

Other home dates include: "Think Pink & Open House" on October 18 against Bethune-Cookman  at 6 p.m.," High School Band Day & Armed Forces Night" on November 8 against Howard at 6 p.m., and "Future Stars of Tomorrow & Community Day" on Nov. 15 against North Carolina A&T at 2 p.m.

Season tickets can be purchased at www.SSUAthletics.com or by contacting Selena Warner at (912) 358-3429 or warners@savannahstate.edu.

SSU 2014 Football Home Game Schedule

Sept. 13                FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY              Savannah, Ga.                                   6 p.m.
                                "Orange Out"                                             Theodore Wright Stadium

Oct. 4                    NORFOLK STATE UNIVERSITY                     Savannah, Ga.                                   2 p.m.
                                "Homecoming"                                            Theodore Wright Stadium

Oct. 18                  BETHUNE-COOKMAN UNIVERSITY           Savannah, Ga.                                   6 p.m.
                            "Think Pink & Open House"                         Theodore Wright Stadium

Nov. 8                   HOWARD UNIVERSITY                              Savannah, Ga.                                   6 p.m.
                            "High School Band Day & Armed                 Theodore Wright Stadium
                             Forces Night"

Nov. 15                 NORTH CAROLINA A&T STATE UNIVERSITY   Savannah, Ga.                                   2 p.m.
                           "Future Stars of Tomorrow                                  Theodore Wright Stadium
                           & Community Day"

Full 2014 Football Schedule (Here)


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Cheyney Wolves Release 2014-15 Hoop Schedule; Drinks Named Captain

CHEYNEY, Pennsylvania  -- Cheyney University Men's Basketball Coach Dominique Stephens has announced that Mike Drinks will be the captain of the Wolves 2014-15 squad.  The University has also released the 2014-15 men's basketball schedule.

Drinks will be a senior next year.  He netted a career high 16 points in a conference loss to Lock Haven during the 2013-14 season.  At the Annual All-Sports Banquet, Drinks was awarded the teams' sportsmanship award.  Drinks is a native of Philadelphia and a graduate of Delaware Valley Charter High School.  He is a majoring in Recreation and Leisure Management.

The 2014-15 schedule features home and home contests against the other eight schools in the PSAC East (Bloomsburg, Lock Haven, Mansfield, Kutztown, Millersville, Shippensburg, West Chester and East Stroudsburg).  Through a random draw the Wolves will also battle six schools from the PSAC West.  Cheyney will play Gannon, Clarion and UPJ at home while traveling to Edinboro, Mercyhurst and IUP on the road.

The non-conference portion of the schedule features the Annual Battle of the Firsts.  Cheyney will host Lincoln in a rare Saturday night double header with the women's teams tipping off at 6:00 pm followed by the men.  The other non-league home contest will feature a tilt against the University of the Sciences.  The Wolves will travel to Virginia State and Bowie as well as open the season at the West Virginia State Tournament.  Opponents for the season opening tournament will be announced later this summer as will the game times for the away contests.

To view the 2014-15 men's basketball schedule click here.

Date	Time	Opponent	Location	Home / Away	Conference Game	Time
West Liberty
11/14/2014	TBA	Fayetteville State University		N		TBA
11/15/2014	TBA	Johnson C Smith		N		TBA
11/19/2014	8:00 PM	Bloomsburg University	Cheyney, PA	H		8:00 PM
11/22/2014	3:00 PM	Mansfield University	Mansfield, PA	A		3:00 PM
11/29/2014	TBA	Bowie State University	Bowie, MD	A		TBA
12/1/2014	7:30 PM	University of the Sciences in Philadelphia	Cheyney, PA	H		7:30 PM
12/3/2014	8:00 PM	Kutztown University	Cheyney, PA	H		8:00 PM
12/6/2014	8:00 PM	Lincoln University (PA)	Cheyney, PA	H		8:00 PM
12/13/2014	TBA	Virginia State University	Petersburg, VA	A		TBA
12/16/2014	TBA	Edinboro University of Pennsylvania	Edinboro, PA	A		TBA
12/17/2014	TBA	Mercyhurst University	Erie, PA	A		TBA
12/20/2014	3:00 PM	Gannon University	Cheyney, PA	H		3:00 PM
1/3/2015	3:00 PM	Clarion University	Cheyney, PA	H		3:00 PM
1/4/2015	3:00 PM	Pitt - Johnstown	Cheyney, PA	H		3:00 PM
1/7/2015	7:30 PM	Indiana University of Pennsylvania	Indiana, PA	A		7:30 PM
1/10/2015	3:00 PM	Millersville University	Millersville, PA	A		3:00 PM
1/14/2015	8:00 PM	East Stroudsburg University	Cheyney, PA	H		8:00 PM
1/17/2015	3:00 PM	Lock Haven University	Lock Haven, PA	A		3:00 PM
1/21/2015	5:30 PM	West Chester University of Pennsylvania	West Chester, PA	A		5:30 PM
1/24/2015	3:00 PM	Shippensburg University	Cheyney, PA	H		3:00 PM
1/28/2015	TBA	Bloomsburg University	Bloomsburg, PA	A		TBA
1/31/2015	3:00 PM	Mansfield University	Cheyney, PA	H		3:00 PM
2/4/2015	TBA	Kutztown University	Kutztown, PA	A		TBA
2/11/2015	8:00 PM	Millersville University	Cheyney, PA	H		8:00 PM
2/14/2015	TBA	East Stroudsburg University	East Stroudsburg, PA	A		TBA
2/18/2015	8:00 PM	Lock Haven University	Cheyney, PA	H		8:00 PM
2/21/2015	3:00 PM	West Chester	Cheyney, PA	H		3:00 PM
2/25/2015	TBA	Shippensburg University	Shippensburg, PA	A		TBA

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