BATON ROUGE, Louisiana -- The accused killer of a West St. John High School football coach turned himself in to authorities Tuesday evening.
The Baton Rouge Police Department reported Kendric Cloud, 25, of Baker, surrendered around 7:30 p.m. He was accompanied by his attorney. He was booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison on charges of second-degree murder, illegal use of a weapon and felon in possession of a firearm in the death of Juan Joseph, 27, of Edgard. No bond has been set.
His cousin, Lemark Cloud, 25, was booked earlier in the day in connection with the murder. Police said he is an accomplice in the shooting. He's charged with accessory after the fact to second-degree murder, accessory after the fact to illegal use of a weapon and accessory after the fact to felon in possession of a firearm. He is believed to be the getaway driver after the shooting. He's being held in the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison in lieu of a $300,000 bond.
Both men have a lengthy criminal history.
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Wednesday, November 19, 2014
Nuggets lose 69-53 to NCAA DI Louisiana-Lafayette
For the second consecutive year, the Ragin' Cajuns (2-0) of NCAA Division I defeated the Gold Nuggets (2-4), who are ranked 18th in NAIA Division I.
Simone Fields scored 13 points for the Cajuns, and Kia Wilridge scored 12.
Ireyon Keith and Whitney Gathright scored 10 points apiece for Xavier, and Vinnie Briggs scored nine. Keith, a freshman, reached double figures for the first time with the Gold Nuggets.
Xavier's only lead was 5-4 in the fifth minute. The Cajuns led 29-23 at halftime and took their biggest lead, 67-44, on a Fields layup at 2:33 to cap a 13-0.
UL Lafayette outshot the Gold Nuggets 42.1 to 33.9 percent from the floor and outrebounded them 45-32. It was Xavier's lowest shooting percentage and worst rebound margin of the season.
Both team committed 16 turnovers. The Cajuns excelled at the line, making 16-of-22 free throws to the Nuggets' 8-of-10.
The Cajuns defeated the Nuggets 62-54 last season.
Xavier will play Warner University of Lake Wales, Fla., at 2 p.m. Saturday for homecoming at the Convocation Center. The game will follow a noon matchup between Xavier's men and LeMoyne-Owen.
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Ed Cassiere, Sports Information Director
Coleman's last-minute scoring helps Rush defeat Mobile
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XU men's basketball vs. Mobile (22 photos)
photos by Yamlak Tsega — at Xavier University Convocation Center
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NEW ORLEANS -- Sydney Coleman scored six points in the final minute to lift NAIA No. 13 Xavier University of Louisiana to a 62-60 men's basketball victory against Mobile.
The Gold Rush (7-1) rallied from a 38-22 halftime deficit to extend its win streak to four.
Coleman's two free throws with 4.4 seconds remaining put Xavier ahead to stay, 61-60. Mobile's Lawrence Pierce committed a turnover on the ensuing possession when he stepped over the baseline trying to inbound the ball, then XU's Morris Wright made 1-of-2 free throws for the final points.
Wright did not miss a shot the first 39 minutes, including five 3-pointers, and scored 22 points. Jacques Johnson scored 10, and Coleman had nine.
Pierce scored 11 points, Will Hornsby 10 and James Davis nine for the Rams (3-2).
Xavier rallied after CJ McGill's steal and basket gave Mobile a 53-48 lead with 5:26 remaining.
Coleman's field goal -- his only one of the game -- gave Xavier a 57-56 lead with 59 seconds remaining, and his two free throws with 34 seconds to play gave the Rush a 59-58 lead.
Daouda Soumaoro scored eight points and Kenny Davison seven to spark Mobile to its commanding halftime advantage, but neither scored in the second half. Xavier got back into contention by outscoring the Rams 19-3 in the first 10 minutes of the second half and took its biggest lead, 46-41, on an RJ Daniels basket at 10:16. From that point until the final minute, there were three ties and three lead changes.
It was the sixth time in three seasons that Xavier won in its Convocation Center after trailing by double digits.
Xavier outshot the Rams 45.9 to 34.1 percent from the floor, 57.9 to 28.6 in the second half. Mobile made 27-of-32 free throws, and the Gold Rush made 22-of-34. Three Mobile players and one from Xavier fouled out.
Mobile outrebounded Xavier 28-25 to become the first Gold Rush opponent this season to win the boards.
Xavier beat Mobile for the 10th consecutive time -- the longest streak in the series -- and leads 35-26 overall. They'll meet again at 3 p.m. December 13 at Mobile.
Xavier will play LeMoyne-Owen College of Memphis, Tenn., at noon Saturday for homecoming at the Convocation Center. That will be followed by a 2 p.m. matchup between Xavier's women and Warner.
Ed Cassiere, Sports Information DirectorTuesday, November 18, 2014
TU Golden Tigers to Host NCAA Division II Playoff Game
TUSKEGEE, Alabama -- For the second consecutive year the Golden Tigers' are back in the NCAA Division II football playoffs. Saturday's contest marks the first time, Tuskegee University will host a playoff football game. This weekend, TU will host the Wolves of the University of West Georgia; kickoff is set for 12 p.m. CST in Cleve L. Abbott Memorial Alumni Stadium.
Tickets are $10 per person, and student/children's tickets are $5 with a valid student ID. Tickets will be available for purchase on Thursday, November 20th at the Tuskegee University cashier window, however prepayment orders are being accepted now. To prepay please call: (334) 727-8594.
In addressing the team following the selection show, Head Coach Willie Slater said, "Let's get ready, we have work to do."
The Golden Tigers defeated seventh-ranked Albany State 47-41 in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Championship to clinch the third seed and home field advantage. The Wolves defeated Shorter 31-17 to punch their playoff ticket.
The Tuskegee/West Georgia winner will travel to Cleveland, Mississippi, to take on second-seeded Delta State University on November 29th.
Last season, the Golden Tigers advanced to the playoffs for the first time in the program's lengthy history. They suffered a narrow defeat at the hands of North Alabama, 30-27 to end their post-season run.
Please follow us @MyTUAthletics on twitter and facebook.com/GoldenTigerSports for playoff information. Remember goldentigersports.com is always a source for updates on Tuskegee Athletics.
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Tickets are $10 per person, and student/children's tickets are $5 with a valid student ID. Tickets will be available for purchase on Thursday, November 20th at the Tuskegee University cashier window, however prepayment orders are being accepted now. To prepay please call: (334) 727-8594.
In addressing the team following the selection show, Head Coach Willie Slater said, "Let's get ready, we have work to do."
The Golden Tigers defeated seventh-ranked Albany State 47-41 in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Championship to clinch the third seed and home field advantage. The Wolves defeated Shorter 31-17 to punch their playoff ticket.
The Tuskegee/West Georgia winner will travel to Cleveland, Mississippi, to take on second-seeded Delta State University on November 29th.
Last season, the Golden Tigers advanced to the playoffs for the first time in the program's lengthy history. They suffered a narrow defeat at the hands of North Alabama, 30-27 to end their post-season run.
Please follow us @MyTUAthletics on twitter and facebook.com/GoldenTigerSports for playoff information. Remember goldentigersports.com is always a source for updates on Tuskegee Athletics.
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VSU Set To Host NCAA DII First Round Playoff Game
ETTRICK, Virginia -- On Sunday, November 16 the NCAA Division II Football Committee announced Virginia State University Trojans as the number 3 seed in Super Region One. The Trojans will play host to the number 6 seed the Pioneers of Long Island University-Post of Brookville, N.Y. Kick-off is slated for noon on Saturday, November 22 at Rogers Stadium on the VSU campus.
Head football coach Latrell Scott had the playoffs in mind when selecting a strong 2014 schedule. Going up against California University of Pennsylvania and Lenior-Rhyne University early in the season along with winning the CIAA championship helped propel the Trojans to securing the number three seed in Super Region One.
It is the first trip to the NCAA Division II playoffs in program history for the Trojans. LIU-Post is 8-3 on the season and competes in the North East-10 Conference. It will be the first meeting between the two programs and the fourth NCAA playoff appearance for the Pioneers.
Tickets can be purchased from the VSU Athletic Department between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. beginning Wednesday, November 19. General admission tickets are $15 and students with a valid school I.D. are $10. Event parking will be $10.
For more information contact the VSU Athletic Department at 804-524-5031.
NCAA Division II
Super Region I Ranking
- Concord (11-00
- Bloomsburg (10-1)
- Virginia State (9-2)
- West Chester (10-1)
- Slippery Rock (9-2)
- LIU- Post (8-3)
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Silence is Morgan St. football's approach to MEAC title possibility
BALTIMORE, Maryland -- As one of four teams trailing Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference leader North Carolina A&T by one game for the league championship, Morgan State knows it has a chance to gain a share of the title.That opportunity depends on a few scenarios, two of which include the Bears (6-5 overall and 5-2 in the conference) defeating Delaware State (2-9, 2-5) on Saturday and the No. 24 Aggies (9-2, 6-1) losing to North Carolina Central (6-5, 5-2). But those possibilities are not part of the conversation in the Morgan State locker room, according to coach Lee Hull.
“We’re not discussing that,” he said Tuesday morning during his weekly conference call organized by the MEAC. “All we’re worried about is winning the game and playing Delaware State. There has to be some other things to happen for us to share the title. So we’re just really concerned about our gamen and then we’ll see what happens.”
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Saturday's B-CU game with FAMU could be another classic
ORLANDO, Florida -- Some Classics are more classic than others.
It's about storylines. And surprises. And drama.
The best Florida Classics toy with your emotions. They contain shocking twists and astonishing turns, heroics and crash-and-burn failures, championship celebrations and bitter disappointments.
Saturday's game between Florida A&M and Bethune-Cookman at a refurbished Florida Citrus Bowl in Orlando has a chance to be remembered among the best of the 35 Florida Classics since the game was renamed in 1978 and moved permanently to a neutral site (the teams didn't play each other in 1984-85).
Florida A&M quarterback Damien Fleming will be playing in his final game as a Rattler. After struggling early this season, Fleming moved into second place on the school's all-time passing list last week with 6,868 yards.
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