Former Tennessee State Star One Of Seven HBCU Alumni Picked Up In D-League Draft
Former Tennessee State star Robert Covington made history this weekend, as he became the first player from an HBCU to be drafted first overall in the NBA D-League Draft.The reigning D-League Rookie of the Year, Covington averaged 24 points, nine rebounds and two steals per game in 2013-14 playing for the Rio Grande Vipers. He […]
Resume Check: South Carolina State
Earlier this week, we revealed our Power Rankings for the FCS and Division II football. Over the next few days, we’ll take a deeper look at the contenders for conference crowns. Today, we take a look at South Carolina State. Record: 5-3 (3-1 MEAC)Key Wins: Furman, NC A&T, Bethune-CookmanKey Losses: Coastal Carolina, North Carolina CentralRemaining […]
Bear Hunting: Morgan’s Herb Walker Added To Payton Watch List.
Two months ago, Herb Walker was a backup running back on a Morgan State squad with low expectations. Now, he’s on the short list for the most prestigous individual award in FCS football. The 5’8 redshirt sophomore from Cleveland has been added to the watch list for the Walter Payton Award, given annually to the […]
MEAC Preview: Morgan vs. Howard In Urban League Classic Kicks Off MEAC Play
Morgan State is looking to build off last week’s win over Bowie State. (Morgan State photo) By Kid Heartless This week in MEAC football will be another test for some…while others, not so much. Three squads will meet up with FBS programs to collect a check. Delaware State will travel to Philadelphia to take on […]
FCS Report: Alabama State’s Upset Shakes Up Power Rankings
Mike German and Tennessee State fell short against Alabama State. (Montgomery Advertiser) Game Of The Week: Alabama State holds off Tennessee State Tennessee State came into this game as the favorite (yeah, we picked them too), but Alabama State had other ideas. ASU took control of the game early on and held it for most […]
Morgan Standing Between NCCU And NCAA Tourney, History
(CollegeBasketballTalk.com photo) And then their were two. Both North Carolina Central and Morgan State dominated their MEAC Semifinal games, punching their tickets to the MEAC Championship Game on Saturday. Top-seeded NCCU quickly disposed of Norfolk State, claiming their 19th straight victory with the 68-45 win. Morgan turned a big first half lead over Coppin State […]
Baltimore 2K14: Coppin Vs. Morgan After Party
We don’t promote parties for free, but this artwork was too good to turn down. The players are Morgan State’s Blake Bozeman and Coppin State’s Sterling Smith.
(D1) HBCU Hoops Power Rankings: Morgan Sneaks Into Top Five
Reggie Groves and NC Central remain on top. (Howard University photo) 1. North Carolina Central (16-5, 7-1) -Another week, two more solid wins. NCCU took care of business on the road against Howard and UMES last week. This week they’ll host Bethune-Cookman and Florida A&M, the only MEAC team to beat them this year. Southern […]
Tennessee State Wins 12th Black College Football Title
Ten days after becoming the first HBCU to win an FCS playoff game since 1999, Tennessee State has another feather in its cap. The Tigers finished first in the final Sheridan Black College Football Poll, beating out Bethune-Cookman and two-time defending champion Winston-Salem State. Tennessee State now has 12 Black College Football Championships, second all-time […]
Big First Quarter Helps Morgan Beat NC Central
Seth Higgins helped Morgan State jump out to a big first-half lead against NC Central. It was homecoming for North Carolina Central, but Morgan State quickly made itself at home in Durham. Morgan scored three first-quarter touchdowns and used a strong rushing attack to preserve the lead, picking up a 34-22 win at O’Kelly-Riddick Stadium […]
MEAC Week In Review: Aggies Upset App State
D’Vonte Graham helped NC A&T to a 24-21 upset win over Appalachian State on Saturday. (NC A&T photo) Game Of The Week: NC A&T 24, Appalachian State 21 A few weeks ago, we told you Aggie Pride was back, but even we didn’t expect this. NC A&T traveled west to Boone and came away with […]
Morgan Marches Toward MEAC Title
We hear Morgan State isn’t getting the love they deserve from the mainstream media in the Baltimore-area. Well we’ve got you covered, Bear fans. HBCU Gameday won’t just come running to cover your school when something tragic or scandalous happens. We are proud of your tradition, your present and your future.
No Team Is Safe: Norfolk State, NCCU Fall In MEAC
Adrien Coleman scored 24 points to lead Bethune-Cookman to an upset of top-seeded Norfolk State on Wednesday. (AP photo.) Since January, the MEAC race has been viewed as a two-team race between Norfolk State and North Carolina Central. After winning a combined 43 games and going 31-1 in conference play, they were the logical favorites. […]
Morgan Rules Slow MEAC Opening Day
Dwayne Jackson and Morgan State defeated South Carolina State 61-52 on Monday night. (Hoop Buzz photo). 1) Attendance on the first day of the MEAC left much to be desired, based off this Virginian-Pilot story. With host Norfolk State women kicking off today, as well as three games on the men side, Tuesday will likely […]
Norfolk State, NC Central Rack Up MEAC Honors
Norfolk State’s Pendarvis Williams was named MEAC Player of The Year on Sunday. (HamptonRoads.com photo) NORFOLK, VA- The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) announced its postseason honors on Sunday afternoon. As expected, the conference’s top teams, Norfolk State and North Carolina Central cleaned up. NC Central had three-players recieve all-conference honors, including first-team selections Jeremy Ingram […]