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We gone fool around and be the only all HBCU conference in Division One. The defending champion Spartans of Norfolk State will be the No. Norfolk State began the second on an 8-0 run, capped by back-to-back layups by Wheeler as the Spartans grabbed a 23-16 lead with 7:37 left. En cliquant sur Accepter tout, vous acceptez que Yahoo et nos partenaires traitent vos informations personnelles et utilisent des technologies telles que les cookies pour afficher des publicits et des contenus personnaliss, et des fins de mesure des publicits et des contenus, dtude des audiences et de dveloppement de produit. News / Feb 27, 2023 / 11:09 PM EST. Never in doubt!Camille Downs finishes with a season-high 25 points to lead NSU past North Carolina Central. There were talks of merging Alcorn and Jackson st. Carter is also a pre-season all MEAC quarterback with a chance to take the NSU to heights not seen since Willard Bailey was head coach. Spartans head coach Latrell Scott resigned as head coach to become the tight ends coach at East Carolina and assistant coach William Sherman is the current interim head coach. Norfolk State went cold from the floor shooting, going more than four minutes without a bucket as NCCU closed the gap to 56-40 with 1:22 remaining. With the win, Norfolk State moved to within one-game of the conference lead and avenged last month's loss to Morgan State. They deserve it, said former guard Jamel Fuentes, a part of the team who won the first MEAC title for Norfolk State University. If only schools could hold out till Covid is under control. Your email address will not be published. NORFOLK, VA Norfolk State Universitys mens basketball team won the Mid-Eastern Atlantic Conference (MEAC) Championship over Coppin State 72-57 on March 12 at the Norfolk Scope Arena. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); The Spartan Echo abides by and supports Norfolk State University's non-discrimination policy. Your email address will not be published. As a team, the Spartans shot 49% from the field, 29% from behind the arc, and 81% from the free throw line. PARTNER OF IONE DIGITAL / CASSIUS NETWORK. Kira Lowery scored 18 points while Aniya Finger added another 12 to lead the way for North Carolina Central. Norfolk State went cold from the floor shooting, going more than four minutes without a bucket as NCCU closed the gap to 56-40 with 1:22 remaining. Just a mere five minutes after the conclusion of NSUs win in Durham, Morgan State saw its chances of potentially sharing the top spot vanish in a 73-70 loss to Maryland Eastern Shore. Norfolk State finished the 2022 season 2-9 overall and 2-3 in MEAC play. The Spartans are 9-3 against MEAC opponents. In the second quarter, the Spartans had their best defensive output forcing nine turnovers on their way to outscoring the Bears 22-5. The Spartans have an opportunity to have one of their best teams in a long time and contend in the MEAC. (LogOut/ Sources: Penn State football DL coach John Scott Jr. leaving for NFL job Learn how your comment data is processed. Slectionnez Grer les paramtres pour grer vos prfrences. They went ahead by as many as 24 before Norfolk State countered to pull within 17, and Kris Monroe's jumper with three seconds left for . 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If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. The Pittsburgh Steelers GM showed up, too. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. Bryants performance, combined with the efforts of redshirt senior Jalen Hawkins, who had 17 points on a 5-for-9 effort from the floor, led the team to victory. Though that does not mean that the firm and university will not interview Sherman, it puts Carter in a unique position. But some say Davius Richard should hold the title, SWAC found incorrect application of rules in controversial Alabama State-Alabama A&M finish, Ex-Jackson State QB Shedeur Sanders named top Black college football player, Several DSU bowlers injured in bus wreck released from hospital, others remain, school says. Please enter your username or email address to reset your password. Kierra Wheeler led the way defensively with a game-high 10 boards, along with eight points, three assists and one steal. I don't see ANY of the current CIAA schools pouring out the $$$ to go FCS/D1 and join the MEAC. Bishop Kim W. Brown provided a report to the BOV on Oct. 16, acknowledging the fact that three schools (North Carolina A&T, Florida A&M and Bethune-Cookman) have announced they are leaving the conference in 2021.It will be a challenge for the MEAC to institutionally realign to maintain finances and growth opportunities, Bishop Brown said via the notes. (LogOut/ MEAC was formed in 1970 as a NCAA Division I spinoff to the CIAA. As the clock ran down, Norfolk State took final possession of the ball, causing the crowd to erupt with cheers of joy. On the other side, the Eagles hope for a rebound performance on the road. Deja Francis came off the bench to score a game-high 16 points on 5-for-7 shooting, while dishing out a game-high six assists. Norfolk State began the second on an 8-0 run, capped by back-to-back layups by Wheeler as the Spartans grabbed a 23-16 lead with 7:37 left. What's happened. Required fields are marked *. The MEAC has hired a consulting firm to help assess its current situation and, as stated by commissioner Dennis Thomas on a media call Friday, the league is exploring its options. Norfolk State also dominated in the paint outscoring Morgan State 46-6. North Carolina Central (13-15, 7-6) refused to go away quietly as the Eagles used a 10-2 run, capped by an Aniya Finger layup, to close the deficit to 68-56 with 5:48 remaining. Norfolk State joins N.C. Central, Florida A&M and Bethune-Cookman as teams that have opted out of the MEAC 2021 spring football season. Carter does understand the decision from his former head coach. This included recording a season-high tying 17 steals. The men's golf programs at Howard,. However, the Spartans closed the door on any comeback attempt as Wheeler scored six of the next eight NSU points in extending the advantage to 78-59 with 2:42 left. She went 9-for-11 from the floor, to go along with five assists, four rebounds, one steal, and one blocked . 1 Seed on the Line When Spartans Face Howard Thursday, Norfolk State Adjusts Weekend Schedule with Binghamton, NSU Concludes Regular Season with Trip to Howard, NSU Bowling Finishes Ninth at Stallings Invitational, Bankston Named MEAC Co-Player of the Week, Defensive Player of the Week, Spartans Erase 29-Point Second Half Deficit to Force OT, Fall 76-75 at NCCU, BACK-TO-BACK: NSU Wins Second Consecutive MEAC Regular Season Title, Robinson named MEAC Softball Pitcher of the Week, Shorthanded Spartans Nearly Pull Off Upset; Fall 4-3 at Loyola University of Maryland. The MEAC has three strong teams with a chance to win the conference championship entering the home stretch of football action. This is the most lopsided conference loss Morgan State has taken since a 33-point loss to North Carolina A&T in January 2019. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. The school and its new conference have indoor and outdoor track seasons for men and women. jQuery(function() { Bryants performance, combined with the efforts of redshirt senior Jalen Hawkins, who had 17 points on a 5-for-9 effort from the floor, led the team to victory. The Big South competes in nine for men and 10 for women. The loss drops Coppin to 6-19 overall and 3-7 in the MEAC while the Spartans improve to 21-5 on the year and 9-2 in league play. 1 seed in next week's MEAC tournament. You Know What We Came Here For #Back2Back @NorfolkStateWBB #SpartanStrong | #BEHOLD pic.twitter.com/spzp8pfSG6. The tournaments moved to Norfolk in 2013 from Winston-Salem, N.C., and have seen a steady growth in ticket sales, from 52,293 in 2013 to 74,281 in 2016. Kira Lowery recorded 12 of her team-high 18 points in the first quarter and added three rebounds and three assists. Those dollars are those made by the institution not given by the state. Deja Francis paced the NSU offense with 16 points, on 5-of-7 shooting, with a team-high six assists, four rebounds and one steal. Buckets by Nia Ford and Kimia Carter cut the deficit to 23-21, but Norfolk State used a 14-3 run over the next four minutes to push the advantage to 37-24 with 1:33 remaining. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); The Spartan Echo abides by and supports Norfolk State University's non-discrimination policy. Norfolk State secured its 20th win of the season and moved into a first-place tie in the MEAC standings after an 88-76 victory over South Carolina State at the Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center on Saturday. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. Carter has made it no secret that he wants to break Sparrows records. Multiple schools are within a few hours drive of the school.If NSU maintains its Division I/FCS status other conferences are a fit regionally, most notably the Big South and the CAA. This is what happens to a conference when the founding member institutions feel like Dwight Man's ice is colder than their own. Norfolk State may have to make "difficult choices". The second scenario would trigger Howard, Morgan State, and Delaware State to see full NEC membership. As a team, the Eagles struggled to get things going offensively, scoring just 0.83 points per possession on 34% shooting from the field. Or will upsets leave some favorites awaiting an at-large invitation to March Madness? For the second consecutive season, the Norfolk State womens basketball team will finish the regular season atop the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference standings. It was a business move for him. Norfolk State senior quarterback Juwan Carter has a huge decision to make this fall. all of those schools want to leave the MEAC now that FAMU left the conference , The question should be will teams leave the CIAA to join the MEAC, I hate to say it but I believe that is the nail in the coffin for Dennis Thomas. For Carter, a new regime means starting over, and, as a senior, that is something Carter has little interest in doing. Those departures, effective in 2021-22, follow Hampton's. North Carolina Central (13-15, 7-6) refused to go away quietly as the Eagles used a 10-2 run, capped by an Aniya Finger layup, to close the deficit to 68-56 with 5:48 remaining. Log In Become A Member CBB TXARL SFA -11.5 Sat 2/18 12:00 PM LINDEN MOREHD -10 Sat 2/18 12:00 PM MISSST COMMANDING victory for the Spartans, delivering Morgan State its first loss of conference play! Norfolk State (20-5 overall, 9-2 MEAC) led 16-8 after one quarter, but outscored Morgan State, 22-5, in the second, taking a commanding 38-13 into the break. Norfolk State (20-5 overall, 9-2 MEAC) led 16-8 after one quarter, but outscored Morgan State, 22-5, in the second, taking a commanding 38-13 into the break. You are using an out of date browser. The Spartans won a First Four game against Appalachian State before falling to top overall seed and eventual national runner-up Gonzaga in the first round. Jarrett Hoffman is an HBCU Sports contributor and a graduate of Bowie State University. The intense game featured four lead changes as the Spartans battled for the chance to claim back-to-back MEAC titles. DURHAM, N.C. For the second consecutive season, the Norfolk State University women's basketball team will finish the regular season atop the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) standings. However, this could be a star player who has no desire to start over with a new coaching staff. Example video title will go here for this video. South Carolina State allows 84.0 points to opponents and has been outscored by 9.9 points per game. It just means more! }); Monday evening was a battle of two of the best MEAC teams. Norfolk International to receive $5.4 million to build moving walkway, Grand jury certifies charges against man who allegedly shot, killed Virginia Beach woman in Norfolk, FORECAST: The wet weather returns Thursday & Friday, Let's talk about the Meteorological Winter that wasn't in Hampton Roads. All 32 NFL teams scouted the HBCU Combine. Credit: NSU Athletics Author:. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. There was the Jindel era that did Grambling and Southern in. For the second year in a row, Norfolk State is the MEAC regular season champions. This content was produced using Artificial Intelligence technology before being approved and published by HBCU Gameday. As the school closest to the league office, and the home of the conferences basketball tournament, it has become an anchor.But instability in the conference and financial hardships have NSU looking at its options.Notes from a recent Board of Visitors meeting reveal that NSU is closely gauging the MEACs sustainability. MEAC 3/11, 4 p.m. Dana Tate Jr. helps remove the net after the Norfolk State men's basketball team becomes the 2022 MEAC Champions. Three schools have decided they will leave the MEAC in 2020. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. Three schools have decided they will leave the MEAC in 2020. Those numbers include 14-of-35 on two-pointers, 6-of-23 on three-pointers, and 21-of-28 on free throws. I know most of the states in the MEAC footprint including NC does not. The Spartans dominated from start to finish on Monday night in avenging their last loss with a 79-67 victory over North Carolina Central at McDougald-McLendon Arena. The MEAC received some good news June 30 when Delaware State announced that it would remain with the conference instead of leaving for the Northeast Conference, which had been rumored to be a. . NORFOLK, Va. The Norfolk State University women's basketball team forced 26 turnovers and held Morgan State to just 23 percent shooting as the Spartans used a huge second quarter to pull away from the Bears, 74-37, in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) game on Saturday afternoon at Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall. Hampton announced they would leave the MEAC to join the Big South Conference beginning with the 2018-19 season. The Spartans got baskets byMahoganie Williams and Downs as Norfolk State took a commanding 61-42 lead into the final period. Much like Saturday against South Carolina State, the Spartans (23-5 overall, 11-2 MEAC) quickly raced out to a big lead, opening the game on a 7-2 run, capped by a Downs 3-pointer with 7:36 remaining. I was checking to see how were those states funded in regards to athletics. Its a business move now, he said. The Spartans got off to a good start, going into halftime with a 39-28 lead. NSU maintains a historic rivalry with Virginia State University, which remains in the CIAA. As previously mentioned the Aggies are leaving the MEAC this summer as they will be joining the Big South. The Spartans held the Eagles scoreless for the first 3:27 of the third quarter in building a 49-28 advantage. The meeting also revealed an athletics shortfall of $1.8 million for the 2020 fiscal year. Carter sits behind onlyAaron Sparrowin yards, completions and touchdown passes in Norfolk State history. Norfolk State (20-5 overall, 9-2 MEAC) led 16-8 after one quarter, but outscored Morgan State, 22-5, in the second, taking a commanding 38-13 into the break. The Spartans evened the season series with Morgan State on the season with the victory and improved to 20-5 overall. I hate to see it happen. Required fields are marked *. One of Norfolk's biggest strengths is. There was plenty of exciting action on Saturday with the Big Ten, SEC, Big 12 and Pac-12 all playing some big games. Norfolk State athletic director Dr. Melody Webb has said that the university has hired a search firm to find the next head coach. But some say Davius Richard should hold the title, SWAC found incorrect application of rules in controversial Alabama State-Alabama A&M finish, Ex-Jackson State QB Shedeur Sanders named top Black college football player, Several DSU bowlers injured in bus wreck released from hospital, others remain, school says. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. The next NSU Board of Visitors meeting is slated for Dec. 11, 2020. Morehouse football to play heavy road schedule in 2023, Albany State 2023 football schedule includes multiple HBCU Classic matchups, A pair of SWAC stars shined on HBCU Legacy Bowl stage, A dozen HBCU football players selected among USFL Draft picks, Apparently THEE Pregame Show isn't happy that he doesn't have exclusively access to JSU anymore, Transgender Athletes: Compromising Fairness of the Game, Oh Lawd (Sydney Carter Basketball Coach) Looking like a Superhero. Camille Downs scored 14 of her game-high and season-high 25 points in the first half, including nine in the first period, to pace Norfolk State. The intense game featured four lead changes as the Spartans battled for the chance to claim back-to-back MEAC titles. The Bears (15-7, 8-1) were held to 25 percent (2-of-8) shooting in the second quarter as the Spartans celebrated Alumni Weekend and Greek Night by handing Morgan State its first conference loss. Oscar Smith defeated Landstown 44-42 to win the Class 6A region championship while Green Run knocked off Princess Anne 75-70 to win the Class 5A region crown. The Spartans will look to continue their road success. Whoever plays the hardest for 40 minutes will win the game, and we played hard when the clock hit zero, my eyes instantly lit up; it feels good to bring the championship back to my hometown, said senior guard Joe Bryant Jr. With a final score of 72-57, the mens Spartans made history and earned their first MEAC title for both the regular season and the conference, ultimately granting the team an automatic qualification for the NCAA Mens Division I Basketball Tournament. (LogOut/ Located in Norfolk, Va., the MEAC is made up of 11 outstanding historically black institutions across the Atlantic coastline: Bethune-Cookman University, Coppin State University, Delaware State University, Florida A&M University, Howard University, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Morgan State University, Norfolk State University, North NORFOLK, VA Norfolk State University's men's basketball team won the Mid-Eastern Atlantic Conference (MEAC) Championship over Coppin State 72-57 on March 12 at the Norfolk Scope Arena. The Spartans have an opportunity to have one of their best teams in a long time and contend in the MEAC.. The two teams traded buckets down the stretch as the Spartans took a 39-28 lead into the break. (LogOut/ All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. 1 seed in next week's MEAC Women's Basketball tournament. The MEAC has been in dialogue with other institutions that might join our conference, but nothing concrete at the moment., Brown stated that NSU had three options if the MEAC crashed today. Those options include: Back up to a lower level conference membership. Realigning with conference memberships on the same level that we are already on. Soliciting schools that will quickly align with us in the MEAC. Whoever plays the hardest for 40 minutes will win the game, and we played hard when the clock hit zero, my eyes instantly lit up; it feels good to bring the championship back to my hometown, said senior guard Joe Bryant Jr. With a final score of 72-57, the mens Spartans made history and earned their first MEAC title for both the regular season and the conference, ultimately granting the team an automatic qualification for the NCAA Mens Division I Basketball Tournament. The moves leave the Norfolk-based MEAC, a conference consisting of historically Black colleges and universities along the East Coast, without baseball. The Spartans are entering their third season under head coach Dawson Odums, who has an 8-14 overall record at the school . Norfolk State University does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, political affiliation, or against otherwise qualified persons with disabilities in admission to, participation in, or receipt of the services and benefits under any of its programs and activities, whether carried out directly or through a third-party, or any other entity with which Norfolk State University arranges to carry out its programs and activities. As the clock ran down, Norfolk State took final possession of the ball, causing the crowd to erupt with cheers of joy. (LogOut/ You must log in or register to reply here. Learn how your comment data is processed. This has always been a pet peeve of mine with member schools in the MEAC that possess that aristocratic view point of life and never realize the bigger picture, always feeling like they are missing out on something when it comes to Dwight Man! If Big South: - NCCU and SC State may follow If they drop to D2 and rejoin the CIAA: - UMES, Coppin State, and 1 more team follows - NCCU & SCSU to Big South. The Eagles scored 17 unanswered points to go ahead 24-7. Especially in this manner. The Swac is the oldest FCS conference and the 3rd oldest conference in d1 beside the Missouri Valley and the Big 10. Please enter your username or email address to reset your password. MEAC DraftKings MEAC Semifinal Preview: Norfolk State faces Morgan State The heavily favored Spartans will square off against red-hot Bears in the semifinals of the MEAC tournament. Norfolk State University does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, political affiliation, or against otherwise qualified persons with disabilities in admission to, participation in, or receipt of the services and benefits under any of its programs and activities, whether carried out directly or through a third-party, or any other entity with which Norfolk State University arranges to carry out its programs and activities. North Carolina Central beats Norfolk State in MEAC overtime classic, Joe Bryant Jr. talks 2022-23 journey, his mother and Norfolk State legacy, Norfolk State climbs to top of MEAC standings after win over SC State, Four real: Jackson State runs it back in the SWAC again, Deion Sanders suggests Colorado marching band incorporate a bit of HBCU flavor, Shedeur Sanders was named best HBCU football player for 2022. If Norfolk State makes the decision to leave the MEAC, their move will cause a domino effect on the remaining members. North Carolina A&T, Florida A&M and Bethune-Cookman have all recently announced their intentions to leave the former 13-school league. Senior guard Joe Bryant Jr., who was crowned as MEACs player of the year, scored 23 points on 7-for-14 shooting, including a 5-for-9 effort from the 3-point line. Deja Francis led the way for Norfolk State scoring a game-high 16 points. TOP PERFORMERS: Eric Boone is averaging 7.1 points, 5.4 assists and 2.2. They then continued to outscore the Eagles 40-39 in the second half to come away with the victory. With the victory, Norfolk State has earned the No. JaNiah Henson was the only player to crack double-digit scoring for Morgan State contributing 11 points. The Spartans dominated from start to finish on Monday night in avenging their last loss with a 79-67 victory over North Carolina Central at McDougald-McLendon Arena. I Never Thought the HOG Would Be in this Situation. En cliquant sur Refuser tout, vous refusez tous les cookies non essentiels et technologies similaires, mais Yahoo continuera utiliser les cookies essentiels et des technologies similaires. According to HBCU Sports, both Kentucky State and Virginia State are "conducting a feasibility study to determine the pros and cons of jumping to Division I.". PARTNER OF IONE DIGITAL / CASSIUS NETWORK. They deserve it, said former guard Jamel Fuentes, a part of the team who won the first MEAC title for Norfolk State University. 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Buckets by Nia Ford and Kimia Carter cut the deficit to 23-21, but Norfolk State used a 14-3 run over the next four minutes to push the advantage to 37-24 with 1:33 remaining. The goal, according to the BOV, is to get that number below $1 million. Morehouse football to play heavy road schedule in 2023, Albany State 2023 football schedule includes multiple HBCU Classic matchups, A pair of SWAC stars shined on HBCU Legacy Bowl stage, A dozen HBCU football players selected among USFL Draft picks, Apparently THEE Pregame Show isn't happy that he doesn't have exclusively access to JSU anymore, Transgender Athletes: Compromising Fairness of the Game, Oh Lawd (Sydney Carter Basketball Coach) Looking like a Superhero. NORFOLK, Va., March 3, 2022 - The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) has released its men's pairings for the 2022 MEAC Basketball Tournament, March 9-12 at the Scope Arena in Norfolk, Va. I know with the team that we have now, we have that chance of winning the MEAC.. 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