MEAC announces 2012 Hall of Fame InducteesThursday January 26, 2012 ![]() The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) has announced the five members of its' 2012 Hall of Fame Class that will be honored during a brunch on Friday, March 9, beginning at 9 a.m. at the M.C. Benton, Jr. Convention Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The Hall of Fame class will be honored ... > Full Story |
CIAA announces 38th Class of Inductees into John B. McLendon Hall of FameThursday January 26, 2012 ![]() HAMPTON, VA – The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) in conjunction with the CIAA Executive Committee welcomes six individuals and one team into the John B. McLendon, Jr. Hall of Fame. Honorees will be enshrined on Friday, March 2, 2012 at the Charlotte Convention Center at 11:00am. The McLendon Hall of ... > Full Story |
Delaware State unveils new-look Hornet mascot; Buzz graduates, Too Fly enrollsWednesday January 25, 2012 ![]() From Delaware State Athletic CommunicationsPhoto by Megan Raymond DOVER, Del. – In the midst of Monday evening’s men’s and women’s basketball doubleheader against Florida A&M University, Delaware State University unveiled a new-look mascot with a new name. Over the years, the stinging Delaware State Hornet has symbolized the strength and spirit of ... > Full Story |
ECSU's Shawn Walker notches Career Win #250Monday January 23, 2012 ![]() ELIZABETH CITY, NC- Elizabeth City State University Vikings snapped a four game losing streak with a convincing 72-47 win over Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Saturday night at the RL Vaughan Center. The 47 points is the fewest points allowed by ECSU this season and marked a milestone for head basketball coach ... > Full Story |
Could Bowie State send another player to the NFL?Monday January 23, 2012 ![]() Delano Johnson gets high marks at NFLPA All-Star Workouts CARSON, Calif. -- The first practice of the week in pads was the most physical and most intense of the NFLPA All-Star workouts. The action was best in "The Pit," a drill matching offensive and defensive linemen one-on-one.JohnsonLawrence Johnson photo Some of the biggest ... > Full Story |
Five HBCU teams to play in 2012 MLB Urban InvitationalSaturday January 21, 2012 ![]() The Urban Invitational, the annual, round-robin collegiate baseball tournament designed to give Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and their baseball programs national exposure, is relocating to Houston, Texas and will feature five HBCUs – the most-ever in the tournament's five-year history. The Houston Astros MLB Urban Youth Academy at ... > Full Story |
HBCUs send ten players to 2012 Astroturf NFLPA Collegiate BowlSaturday January 21, 2012 ![]() The rosters for the inaugural NFLPA Collegiate All-Star Bowl include ten players from HBCUs. The Inaugural AstroTurf NFLPA Collegiate Bowl will feature 100 top draft prospects in an all-star game at the Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif. The game will kick off at 3 p.m. PT on January 21 and ... > Full Story |
Lincoln (Mo), St. Aug and JCSU highlight Div II Preseason Indoor Track RankingsFriday January 20, 2012 ![]() The men’s team at Lincoln University of Missouri is the preseason No. 1 NCAA Division II indoor team in the country, according to the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) national team computer rankings, released on Tuesday (Jan. 17). Additionally, Lincoln's women's team, which finished ... > Full Story |
Jury Finds Former Southern University AD Greg Lafleur Not Guilty Of ProstitutionWednesday January 18, 2012 ![]() From TSPNSports It took a Houston jury 34 minutes to find former Southern University Athletics Director Greg Lafleur not guilty on the charge of prostitution, according to a report filed by the Lafeyette Advertiser.LaFleur Lafleur was arrested in Houston back in April 2011 for alleged solicitation of a prostitute and eventually fired ... > Full Story |
Shaw promotes Robert Massey to head football coachWednesday January 18, 2012 ![]() RALEIGH, NC - Shaw University today named defensive coordinator Robert Massey its new head football coach. "Coach Massey has proven himself as a coach and a loyal member of the Shaw family," said Shaw president Dr. Dorothy Cowser Yancy. "This promotion is well earned and a sign that our strong tradition ... > Full Story |
2011 SBN Black College All-American Team announcedWednesday January 18, 2012 ![]() (Pittsburgh, PA) –American Urban Radio Networks and the Black College Football Hall of Fame are proud to announce the 2011 SBN Sports Black College All-American (BCAA) Team. They will be honored at the 38th Annual BCAA Awards Reception and during the Black College Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony, February 17-18, ... > Full Story |
Langston Lionesses last unbeaten team in NAIA basketballMonday January 16, 2012 ![]() By Michael Stewart, Langston Athletic Communications The Langston University women's basketball team has continued to make school history. This past week, the Lionesses climbed two more spots in the NAIA Women's Basketball Top 25 Poll to #5 overall. That will likely be a temporary stay until Monday, when the team is ... > Full Story |
Hal Lamar's Blog: CAU Cage Coach: We can win the conference again!Sunday January 15, 2012 ![]() Inside Hotlanta and the SIAC By Hal LamarPhotos by Patsy Collier-Lamar CAU Cage Coach: We can win the conference again! ATLANTA-Clark-AU’s baby brand new head basketball coach Dale Brown says he is convinced that his Panther cagers can repeat as conference and tournament champs of the SIAC. “I’m very confident,” Brown told INSIDE following ... > Full Story |
Talladega's Lagmay becomes school's all-time winningest women's basketball coachSaturday January 14, 2012 ![]() Talladega, Alabama— With a 76-51 win over Morris College Thursday night (Jan 12), Talladega head women's basketball coach Romeo Lagmay became the all-time winningest coach in school history. Lagmay passed Larry McNeil, current Jackson State head women's coach, with his 64th victory as Lady Tornado coach. McNeil had accumulated 63 ... > Full Story |
SC State's Carson named Walter Camp Foundation Man of the YearSaturday January 14, 2012 ![]() From SCSU Athletic Communications ORANGEBURG, SC - Former SC State defensive standout Harry Carson, one of the most distinguished football players to wear a Bulldog uniform, will join an elite cast of gridiron greats Saturday when he is presented the Walter Camp Football Foundation's 2011 "Man of the Year" award at ... > Full Story |
NCCU AD picked for induction into George Washington Athletic Hall of FameSaturday January 14, 2012 ![]() From NCCU Athletic Communications WASHINGTON, D.C. – Dr. Ingrid Wicker-McCree, Director of Athletics at North Carolina Central University in her hometown of Durham, N.C., has been selected for induction into the George Washington University Athletic Hall of Fame.Wicker-NcCree A four-year standout for the Colonials volleyball program, Wicker-McCree will join seven other inductees ... > Full Story |
2012 SIAC Basketball Tournament returns to AtlantaThursday January 12, 2012 ATLANTA—The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference has announced that its 2012 Basketball Tournament will be hosted in Atlanta, Georgia for the third consecutive year. The 2012 tournament will tip-off Tuesday, February 28th through Saturday, March 3rd, 2012 at Frank L. Forbes Arena on the campus of Morehouse College. The 79th installment of ... > Full Story |
Southern-NO announces inaugural Hall of Fame ClassThursday January 12, 2012 ![]() From SUNO Athletic Communications The Southern University at New Orleans Department of Athletics has announced its inaugural Hall of Fame class. The inductees will be honored on February 6, 2012 during halftime of the men's basketball game. Tip-off for the game is 7:30 p.m. in "The Castle" on SUNO's campus at ... > Full Story |
UMES' Brummell headed to GeorgetownTuesday January 10, 2012 ![]() From UMES Athletic Communications PRINCESS ANNE, Md.-Sharon Brummell, one of the most successful collegiate bowling coaches ever in the sport, is retiring from coaching and leaving her position as Associate Director of Athletics and Senior Woman Administrator at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore to become the Associate Athletics Director for ... > Full Story |
HBCUFanNation releases "Memorable Moments of 2011"Saturday January 7, 2012 ![]() HBCU sports provided a variety of memorable moments last year. HBCUFanNation has prepared a list, in no particular order, of the most remembered news stories of 2011. Full Story... > Full Story |
HSRN announces the Conaway Cup AwardFriday January 6, 2012 ![]() The Heritage Sports Radio Network (www.HSRN.com) has announced the establishment of the Conaway Cup Award, an annual award given to the HBCU national football champion in Division I and Division II. The inaugural award begins with champions from the 2011 season. The award is named in honor of HSRN's former Director ... > Full Story |
AAMU baseball coach McCann resigns due to health reasonsFriday January 6, 2012 ![]() By Reggie Benson, The Huntsville Times HUNTSVILLE, Alabama - Ed McCann, who was hired last season in hopes of resurrecting Alabama A&M's baseball program, has resigned due to health reasons. McCann, 56, struggled mightily last season after upgrading the Bulldogs' schedule. A&M finished 10-37, including 6-18 in the Southwestern Athletic Conference.McCann "I haven't ... > Full Story |
Delaware State announces leadership change in athleticsWednesday January 4, 2012 ![]() Delaware State University announced today (Jan 4) that Derek Carter has left the Athletics Director post to become the Special Assistant to the Executive Vice President of Finance. Carter had been in the post since 2009. In his new responsibilities, Carter will focus on athletics budgetary issues and also assist the ... > Full Story |
Holidays yield 400th career win for Coppin State's "Fang" MitchellSunday January 1, 2012 ![]() From Coppin State Athletic Communications SEATTLE -- Michael Harper led five players in double figures with a season-high 19 points and Coppin State defeated Nebraska Omaha 93-83 earning head coach Ron "Fang" Mitchell his 400th career victory at CSU on Friday (Dec 30) in the Elgin Baylor Classic at Key Arena. Harper, ... > Full Story |
HSRN announces 2012 Basketball Broadcast ScheduleSaturday December 31, 2011 ![]() Hartly, Delaware - The Heritage Sports Radio Network has announced its 2012 college basketball schedule. Games will feature the defending conference champions from the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) and Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) as well as post season conference tournaments. HSRN will also present significant games involving the elite ... > Full Story |
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