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FSU runners take part in NCAA Division II Atlantic Regional
Alex Podlogar
CARY, NC – Fayetteville State cross country runners Ernest Hawkins and Tamikka Portee competed in the NCAA Division II Cross Country Atlantic Regional at Wake Med Soccer Park on Saturday. Hawkins finished the 10-kilometer course in 35 minutes, 12.6 seconds, placing 155th overall among a total of 187 runners.
Wright, Danielle
West Virginia State Yellow Jackets…..……........51 (1-3)
Kentucky State Thorobrettes……………..………..62 (1-0)
In their season and home opener, the Thorobrettes of Kentucky State defeated the Yellow Jackets of West Virginia State 62-51.
NCCU holds Blue Hose to 13-0 run in the first half
Ariel V. Germain, Sports Information Graduate Assistant
DURHAM, N.C. – The Lady Eagles of North Carolina Central University earned their first win of the season in a 43-38 home victory over Presbyterian College in the McDougald-McLendon Gym on Saturday, Nov. 20.
WSSU defense too much for Pfeiffer in second straight victory
Goodwin, Trevin Q.
SALISBURY, NC – The Winston-Salem State Rams (2-0) definitely brought their defense with them when the team took a 77-63 win over the Pfeiffer Falcons (2-2).
Monger, Alcius lead the Rams to hard-fought road win
SALISBURY, NC – The Winston-Salem State Rams (1-0) got the season started in the right way with a hard-fought 72-62 win over the Catawba Indians (1-2) on the opening day of the Salisbury Roundball Classic. In a game that could have easily ended differently, the Rams showed some determination and powered past the challenge for the victory.
Hawks register first win of season
MAGGIE HAYON
PRINCESS ANNE, Md. - Juniors Dishawn Bradshaw (Baltimore, Md.) and Tyler Hines (Sicklerville, Md.) combined for 35 points as the University of Maryland Eastern Shore men's basketball team defeated Division III Kean University, 86-68, for their first win of the season Saturday afternoon at the W.P. Hytche Athletic Center.
Three Lady Hawks in double-digits: UMES drops to 0-7 against MSM
TYLER BIRNBAUM
EMMITSBURG, Md. - Three Mount Saint Mary's players scored in double figures as the Mountaineers defeated the University of Maryland Eastern Shore women's basketball team, 65-56, at Knott Arena Saturday.
Ed "Yahoo" Cassiere
NEW ORLEANS -- Xavier University of Louisiana scored on 12 consecutive possessions during the closing minutes to pull away for a 68-57 men's basketball victory Saturday against Philander Smith.
NEW ORLEANS — Jasmine Grant made a school-record-tying seven 3-point field goals and scored a career-best 23 points Friday, leading NAIA No. 22 Xavier University of Louisiana to an 86-33 women's basketball victory over Paul Quinn.
HAWKS ROLL TAKE OVER FIRST PLACE AT CLASSICUMES dominates field on day two behind Anggie Ramierez's 237.8 average.
G. STAN BRADLEY
MILLSBORO, Del.-After jus an ok opening day to open the 2010 Hawk Classic, the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) decided it was time to take a shot at winning their own tournament for the first time in six tries. They Hawks soared to first place, posting two 1200 sets to move out of sixth place and earn the tournament's top seed.
SC State Earns Third Straight Trip to FCS Playoffs; Bulldogs
Capture At-Large BerthWilliam Hamilton photo Bulldogs top Aggies 48 to 3
ORANGEBURG, SC – South Carolina State will be making its third consecutive trip to the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) playoffs. The Bulldogs received an at-large berth Sunday (Nov. 21) and will meet Georgia Southern at Statesboro, Ga. Nov. 27. Kickoff for the contest has not been set for 2 p.m. SC State, which closed out its regular season with a 48-3 win over MEAC foe North Carolina A&T on Saturday at Greensboro, finished the year 9-2 overall and was 7-1 in the MEAC, tying both Bethune-Cookman and Florida A&M for the 2010 title.
Tigers Capture SWAC Western
Division Title Rodney Bush
Houston, TX - The Texas Southern Tigers are on the verge of making history. They beat Arkansas-Pine Bluff tonight, 20-13, to secure the SWAC Western Division Title. Now it’s off to Birmingham, Ala., to face Alabama State for the SWAC Championship.
Sherri Fillingham
(Shepherdstown, WV) - With starting quarterback Kevin Atkins sidelined with an injured ankle, the Shaw offense struggled to find its footing, as the Bears lost their NCAA opening round game 40-6 to homestanding Shepherd
Brian Holloway
GREENSBORO – North Carolina A&T head coach Alonzo Lee believes he has a solid foundation. That was confirmed on Saturday when junior running back Mike Mayhew and junior kick returner Justin Ferrell earned first-team All-MEAC honors. The conference recognized Ferrell twice on Saturday. He was also named second-team All-MEAC as a defensive back. Sophomore punter Alex Grubb was also a second-team selection.
CHISHOLM
NAMED MEAC ROOKIE OF YEARMaurice D. Williams
NORFOLK, Va. – Hampton University freshman Antwon Chisholm was named the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Rookie of the Year on Friday, as announced by the conference office.
Four Pirates earned First Team All-MEAC honors, three of them on the defensive side of the ball.
Late Surge Not Enough for NCCU on Senior Day
Kyle Serba
DURHAM, N.C. (www.NCCUEaglePride.com) – Old Dominion University scored 24 unanswered points in the opening 20 minutes, then held off a charge by North Carolina Central University for a 33-21 road victory inside O’Kelly-Riddick Stadium in Durham, N.C.
UMES falls short of MEAC Championship game for first time since 2006
BALTIMORE, Md. - Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Player of the Year Jarne Gleaton and First Team All-MEAC selection Desire Waller had 13 kills each as No. 3-seeded South Carolina State ousted the top-seeded University of
Maryland Eastern Shore women's volleyball team, 3-1 (25-21, 25-17, 23-25, 27-25), in the semifinals of the MEAC Tournament at Coppin State's Physical Education Complex Saturday.
Meredith
Long INDIANAPOLIS, IN - In a live webcast on Sunday night the NCAA released the 2010 DII National Championship playoff bracket with Chowan University grabbing the #8 seed in the Atlantic Region.
Albany
State and Morehouse Headed to NCAA Division II Football Playoffs
- Ben BaxterAtlanta, GA— The NCAA Division II football playoff pairings were announced today and two Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference teams, Albany State and Morehouse, have earned berths to the postseason.
Shaw
Wins CIAA Championship With 14-7 Victory Over VSU
Sherri Fillingham(Durham, NC)- This time, Shaw’s vaunted “bend don’t break” defense didn’t even bend.
WSSU finishes tied for second at season opening meet
Goodwin, Trevin Q.
CHARLOTTE, NC – The Winston-Salem State Lady Rams (8-7, 8-7 CIAA) closed out their first meet of the season with a strong effort in Baker games play at the Johnson C. Smith Invitational.
Morton, Mercer score 11 each as Hawks earn first season-opening win since 2001
TYLER BIRNBAUM
PRINCESS ANNE, Md. - Senior Casey Morton (Mardela Springs, Md.) and freshman Kwinnyata Mercer (Mount Vernon, N.Y.) scored a game-high 11 points each to lead the University of Maryland Eastern Shore women's basketball team to a 64-52 win in the Hawks' season opener at the William P.
Hytche Athletic Center Sunday.
Hampton, VA – The CIAA celebrates 40 years since it created the first Collegiate Football Championship Game in 1970. At that time, the Northern and Southern Division Champions squared off and played a championship game, and the format continued until 1990.
PIRATES
HOPE TO STOP SKID AT FAMUMaurice D. Williams
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Hampton University football team will look to get back into the win column on Saturday, as they head to Bragg Memorial Stadium to face the Rattlers of Florida A&M at 3 p.m.
The NCAA Division II Football Selection Show will be televised Sunday, November 14th on ESPN News at 3 p.m. (EST). The selection show will reveal the 24 teams headed to the NCAA Division II Playoffs, made up of the top six teams from each Super Region.
An Albany State University football player will compete for the 2010 Harlon Hill Trophy as the NCAA Division II College Football Player of the Year. Junior quarterback Stanley Jennings is one of 24 candidates that was announced by the National Harlon Hill Award Committee.
Two Albany State University Lady Rams have been named to 2010 SIAC Volleyball All-Conference teams. Sabrina Garcia and Priscila Sena received honors during the annual awards ceremony, held Wednesday night after a day of action-packed volleyball play. The teams were selected by the SIAC Volleyball Coaches Association.
Three WSSU players earn first team honors
HAMPTON, VA – After leading the team to a stellar 8-2 season, four Winston-Salem State University Rams were named to the 2010 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association All-Conference team, Wednesday afternoon.
FSU opens 2010-11 season at home against Barber-Scotia at 7:30 p.m. Friday Alex Podlogar
FAYETTEVILLE, NC – They’ve played their scrimmages. They’ve enjoyed the pep rally. Now it’s for real.
Gregory C. Goings
The Bowie State University basketball teams are set to start the 2010-2011 season with the Bulldogs getting started on Monday, November 15th, hosting the University of the District of Columbia at 7 pm.
(Elizabeth City, NC)- Shaw’s women’s basketball team opened its season with a convincing 71-59 win over West Virginia State in a game played as part of the CIAA-WVIAC (West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference) Challenge.
All-American Hopeful Named CIAA Defensive Player of the Year
April J. Emory November 10, 2010
HAMPTON, VA- Defensive lineman Malcolm Jenkins has been named the 2010 CIAA Defensive Player of the Year as voted by the CIAA Football Coaches Association.
Francis Marion won 27 games last season and advanced to second round of D-II playoffs Alex Podlogar
FAYETTEVILLE, NC – When the defending CIAA Champion Fayetteville State Lady Broncos hit the hardwood in their season-opener on Friday night, they will be comfortable with their surroundings.
MEAC ANNOUNCES WEEKLY BOWLING HONORSLady Hawks’ Frahm Earns Weekly Accolades
Ms. Sahar Abdur-Rashid
NORFOLK, Va., November 11, 2010- Maryland Eastern Shore’s Kristina Frahm was named the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Bowling Athlete of the Week, the conference announced on Thursday.
Eagles set to play a complete MEAC schedule
Written by Ariel V. Germain, Sports Information Graduate Assistant
DURHAM, N.C. – The lanes are open and the North Carolina Central University women’s bowling team is ready to knock down some pins. The Eagles open the 2010-11 season with the MEAC Southern Division Tournament in Greensboro, N.C. on Nov. 13-14.
Five SC State Women to Compete at NCAA XC Regional
William Hamilton
ORANGEBURG, SC – Five members of the SC State women’s cross country team will be among those student-athletes participating in the 2010 NCAA Cross Country Southeast Regional Saturday at the E.P Tom Sawyer State Park in Louisville, Kentucky.
Ben Baxter
Atlanta, GA—The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) announces the 2010 Volleyball All-Conference Teams as selected by the SIAC Volleyball Coaches Association.
Gleaton Named Most Outstanding Player
Romanda Noble
Baltimore, Md.--SC State defeated Delaware State, 3-1, to captured the 2010 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference volleyball championship. This is the second time in 20 years that the Lady Bulldogs has captured the title. The only other title was won in 1990 under current Athletics Director and then head coach Charlene Johnson.
Kentucky State Wins SIAC Volleyball Championship
Ben Baxter
Frankfort, KY— In a rematch of the 2009 championship match, Kentucky State defeated Albany State in straight sets, 25-20, 25-12, and 25-22, to claim the 2010 SIAC Volleyball Championship.
Birmingham, Ala. – Jackson State University head football coach Rick Comegy has been suspended for one game (Saturday, November 13 vs. The University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff) and fined $1,000.00 for violating the Southwestern Athletic Conference’s sportsmanship policy following the Tigers’ game at Alabama State on Saturday, November 6th.
Ed Cassiere November 11, 2010
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Christina Warren had 14 points and a career-high 10 rebounds Thursday to lead NAIA No. 22 Xavier University of Louisiana to a 59-39 women's basketball victory over LeMoyne-Owen.
Rams Finish Sixth at 2010 SSU Tiger Fall Invitational
SAVANNAH, GA - The Winston-Salem State Rams closed out the fall season with an impressive performance at the 2010 SSU Tiger Fall Invitational hosted by Savannah State University. The Rams recorded a two-day total of 673 to place sixth at the event.