Thursday, April 2, 2015
NSU-Norfolk Tides Exhibition Game is Tuesday, April 7
NORFOLK, Virginia -- For the fifth time in the last six years, the Norfolk State University baseball program will play an exhibition game against the Norfolk Tides, the Triple-A minor league affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles. This year's game will take place on Tuesday, April 7 at 5:45 p.m. at Harbor Park in downtown Norfolk. Gates will open at 5 p.m. for the seven-inning game.
Tickets are on sale now, but all advance tickets must be purchased through NSU. Tickets are available at the NSU Ticket Center on campus or through the athletics business office in Joseph Echols Hall, Monday through Friday. Tickets will also be on sale at the remaining home NSU baseball games prior to April 7. All seats are general admission, with prices of $7 for adults and $5 for children, with all ticket proceeds from the contest benefit the NSU baseball program.
Fans can purchase tickets the day of the game at the Harbor Park ticket office.
Norfolk City Manager Marcus D. Jones and Deputy City Manager Wynter Benda will be honored guests at the game. Benda will throw out the ceremonial first pitch. As part of its ongoing celebration of 51 years of Spartan baseball, NSU will also recognize members of the first-ever NSU baseball team during the evening.
The previous four contests between NSU and the Tides drew 31,379 fans to Harbor Park, an average of 7,845 per game.
The Tides open their regular season with a nine-game road trip beginning on Thursday, April 9, before opening the home portion of the schedule on Saturday, April 18. Individual tickets, season tickets, group tickets, picnics and patios are currently available for the 2015 season. For pricing and additional information, stop by the Harbor Park Box Office, visit norfolktides.com or call (757) 622-2222.
Matt Michalec, Asst. AD/Communications
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Defensive improvement a priority for HU in spring practice
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The Pirates’ 3-9 record last season was due to multiple shortcomings, but the defensive issues were comprehensive.
“We weren’t very good in the run game, we weren’t very good in the pass game,” head coach Connell Maynor said. “We’ve got to do a better job of tackling. Most importantly, we’ve got to get off the field on third down. We might have been the worst third-down team in the nation, in FCS football.”
Hampton wasn’t even the worst third-down defense in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference — the Pirates were ninth of 11 teams — but Maynor’s point is well-taken. HU’s opponents converted 46.7 percent of third-down chances.
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2015 HAMPTON PIRATES FOOTBALL SCHEDULE
| Date | Opponent | Location | Time/Result | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alumni Day | |||||
| Kentucky State | Hampton, VA | 6 pm | |||
| Richmond | Hampton, VA | 6 pm | |||
| Nation’s Football Classic/Battle of the REAL HU | |||||
| * | Howard | Washington, DC | TBA | ||
| Battle of the Bay | |||||
| * | Norfolk State | Norfolk, VA | TBA | ||
| Parents' Weekend | |||||
| * | North Carolina A&T | Hampton, VA | 1 pm | ||
| Homecoming | |||||
| * | Delaware State | Hampton, VA | 2 pm | ||
| * | Morgan State | Baltimore, MD | TBA | ||
| William & Mary | Williamsburg, VA | TBA | |||
| * | South Carolina State | Orangeburg, SC | TBA | ||
| * | Florida A&M | Hampton, VA | 1 pm | ||
| * | Savannah State | Savannah, GA | TBA | ||
*MEAC Game
Dates and times are subject to change.
South Carolina State Bulldogs Complete Day 9, Spring Practice
ORANGEBURG, South Carolina — The South Carolina State football team held its ninth (9th) spring workout Wednesday (April 1), in the morning session at 6:15 a.m. at Oliver C. Dawson Stadium.
The two-hour session in full gear, was spent on correcting and reviewing offensive and defensive schemes in preparation for the Bulldogs second scrimmage on Friday (April 3) at 10 a.m.
"Another practice in the books and we identified some things that can help us moving forward," said Bulldog head coach Buddy Pough. "We s till have a lot work today in a short period of time. Its import that we not get too many players hurt and come out healthy after spring drills end."
Pough stated, "The Bulldogs got a start with special teams meetings and drills. I stressed to some of the new guys that's important that you find a place on this team, because before you know spring practice is over and then you are heading into fall camp."
SC State also conducted their annual Pro Day during the afternoon session at Dawson Stadium. Ten (10) former Bulldogs participated in workouts for pro scouts from National Football League teams.
The Bulldogs return to the practice fields Friday at 6:15 a.m., for the tenth (10th) spring workout. SC State will hold its annual Garnet & Blue Spring game Saturday, April 11 at 1 p.m. in Oliver C. Dawson Stadium.
LIFT-A-BULLDOG KICKOFF RALLY
The Bulldogs will hold their annual Lift-A-Bulldog Scholarship Fundraiser Seafood Extravaganza Friday, April 10 at the I.P. Stan back Museum, beginning from 6:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m. Tickets is on sale for $65 per person. For more information or to R.S.V.P call (803) 536-3579. All proceeds and donations will go to sponsor summer school and the football scholarship program.
2015 Bulldog Pro Timing Day Photo Gallery
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Alcorn State BraveFest Set for April 18th
LORMAN, Mississippi -- Alcorn State Athletics announces "BravesFest 2015." Several events will take place on and off the campus beginning Saturday, April 11th with the Bravelife 5K Run/Walk in Vicksburg, Miss. promoting ASU women's sports.The festivities will continue Thursday, April 16th with the BraveFest Golf Tournament at the Whisper Lake Country Club in Jackson, MS. The tournament will begin that morning at 8:30 a.m.
The Lady Braves softball team will host rival Jackson State in a key SWAC Eastern Division contest at the Alcorn State Softball Complex on Friday, April 17th.
On Saturday, April 18ththe first "King of the Grill Barbeque Cook Off" will take place in the VIP parking lot of Spinks-Casem Stadium. The Lady Braves softball team will wrap up the weekend series with a doubleheader against Jackson State. The first pitch is set for noon.
The annual Purple and Gold Spring Football game is the final event of the day as Coach Hopson and the Braves prepare to ignite the Brave faithful with what to expect this fall. Game time is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. at Spinks-Casem Stadium.
For more information, visit the Alcorn State athletic website at www.alcornsports.com and click on Bravefest for a list of the festivities taking place during that weekend.
GO BRAVES!!!
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Former Alcorn Men's Basketball Player Jonathan Boyd Passes
Boyd was recruited from Holmes Community College (Goodman, MS) class of 2008. He committed to Alcorn State on February 8, 2008.
Our hearts and prayers go out to Jonathan's family!
COURTESY ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY SPORTS INFORMATION
Gold Rush 21st in NAIA postseason poll
NEW ORLEANS -- Xavier University of Louisiana preserved its streak Wednesday when it received a No. 21 ranking in the NAIA Division I Men's Basketball Coaches' Postseason Top 25 Poll.
The Gold Rush (24-10) are in the top 25 for the 50th consecutive time -- the longest active streak in the division -- and the 63rd time in the last 64 polls. The XU men began their poll streak Dec. 12, 2011.
Xavier was 19th entering the national tournament, where it lost 84-70 to Mid-America Christian in the opening round March 19. MACU ranked 10th in the postseason.
Since the NAIA revived its postseason polls in 2012, Xavier, Columbia (Mo.) and Georgetown (Ky.) are the only schools to appear in all four. The Gold Rush tied for 16th a year ago.
National champion Dalton State, a 71-53 winner against Westmont in the title game March 24, was unanimously chosen No. 1. Gulf Coast Athletic Conference regular-season and tournament champion Talladega held on to No. 2 despite losing to Dalton State in the national semifinals.
Talladega defeated Xavier in the GCAC Tournament final.
The Gold Rush reached the national tournament and 20 victories for the fifth consecutive season. Xavier shot 39.3 percent from 3-point range, breaking the school season record of 38.2 set in 2007-08. The five consecutive trips to nationals also are a school record.
The postseason top 25:
1. Dalton State
2. Talladega
3. Westmont
4. Hope International
5. Cal State San Marcos
6. Pikeville
7. Martin Methodist
8. Campbellsville
9. Freed-Hardeman
10. Mid-America Christian
11. Concordia (Calif.)
12. Evangel
13. Wayland Baptist
14. Montana Western
15. Arizona Christian
16. Our Lady of the Lake
17. LSU-Alexandria
18. Columbia (Mo.)
19. Georgetown (Ky.)
20. Missouri Valley
21. Xavier
22. Benedictine (Kan.)
23. Lewis-Clark State
24. Oklahoma City
25. Cumberlands
Ed Cassiere, Sports Information Director
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Wednesday, April 1, 2015
Pro Day at FAMU
TALLAHASSEE, Florida -- Scouts representing the Jacksonville Jaguars, Atlanta Falcons, Oakland Raiders, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers came to Florida A&M to review potential football prospects.
Devonte Terry Johnson, Shaun Ward and Damien Fleming were at the center of the scouts’ attention.
The talent showcase was in Tookes Center. The players were assessed by their vertical jumps and bench press, followed by outdoor testing which included the shuttle run and the 40-yard dash.
Terry Johnson, Defensive Back for FAMU, and recent graduate said he was pleased with his overall pro day results.
“There definitely was a good crowd today, and I would like to thank my teammates and everyone who came to support,” said Johnson.
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