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. 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. The Spartans evened the season series with Morgan State on the season with the victory and improved to 20-5 overall. In the second quarter, the Spartans had their best defensive output forcing nine turnovers on their way to outscoring the Bears 22-5. The next NSU Board of Visitors meeting is slated for Dec. 11, 2020. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. Norfolk State clinches MEAC regular season title; beating NCCU, HBCU Gameday x Protect Your Skull Player of the Year. If Norfolk State makes the decision to leave the MEAC, their move will cause a domino effect on the remaining members. (LogOut/ I want to win. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. The school was slightly above the threshold in its most recent period. 1 seed in next weeks MEAC tournament. The pair of conference title victories brought an end to a ten-year championship drought that lasted since their MEAC championship win in 2012. The meeting also revealed an athletics shortfall of $1.8 million for the 2020 fiscal year. They deserve it, said former guard Jamel Fuentes, a part of the team who won the first MEAC title for Norfolk State University. Carter does understand the decision from his former head coach. If only schools could hold out till Covid is under control. As previously mentioned the Aggies are leaving the MEAC this summer as they will be joining the Big South. That is more than Alcorn, Jackson St., Southern, Grambling combined. Hilton stressed that N.C. A&T will continue to play other HBCUs and has a 10-year commitment to play the MEAC's North Carolina Central in football, and is seeking a long-term relationship to play the school in basketball, too. Camille Downs, the MEAC Defensive Player of the Week, poured in 12 points, four steals and a pair of steals, whileMakoye Diawara added 10 points, three boards and two steals. Lowery, who scored 12 first-quarter points, ended the period on a three-point play as North Carolina Central took a 16-15 advantage into the second quarter. I might even transfer if he doesnt get the job, Carter said. Carter sits behind onlyAaron Sparrowin yards, completions and touchdown passes in Norfolk State history. 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. jQuery(function() { Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. I Never Thought the HOG Would Be in this Situation. It may not display this or other websites correctly. You Know What We Came Here For #Back2Back @NorfolkStateWBB #SpartanStrong | #BEHOLD pic.twitter.com/spzp8pfSG6. Norfolk State may have to make "difficult choices". Norfolk State is now assessing its options, including moving down or switching conferences. She went 9-for-11 from the floor, to go along with five assists, four rebounds, one steal and one blocked shot. Kierra Wheeler dominated at both ends of the floor as well, posting 19 points and 14 rebounds!FINAL | @NorfolkStateWBB 79, NCCU 67#SpartanStrong #BEHOLD pic.twitter.com/BcOi3COJ45. Please enter your username or email address to reset your password. The Pittsburgh Steelers GM showed up, too. TOP PERFORMERS: Eric Boone is averaging 7.1 points, 5.4 assists and 2.2. Monday evening was a battle of two of the best MEAC teams. Kira Lowery recorded 12 of her team-high 18 points in the first quarter and added three rebounds and three assists. The Eagles could not rally down the stretch as Norfolk State avenged its last loss with the road victory. If Norfolk State makes the decision to leave the MEAC, their move will cause a domino effect on the remaining members. Norfolk State may have to make difficult choices, HBCU Gameday x Protect Your Skull Player of the Year, and current MEAC program A&T will join in July. 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 This time, they did it as outright champions. Three schools have decided they will leave the MEAC in 2020. What's happened. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. They did something that we didnt do; they won both the regular season and the championship; I am so proud. Sources: Penn State football DL coach John Scott Jr. leaving for NFL job Its a business move now, he said. Norfolk State also dominated in the paint outscoring Morgan State 46-6. Those numbers include 14-of-35 on two-pointers, 6-of-23 on three-pointers, and 21-of-28 on free throws. The moves leave the Norfolk-based MEAC, a conference consisting of historically Black colleges and universities along the East Coast, without baseball. That cannot be dismissed. 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. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Back came North Carolina Central, closing the gap to 9-8 after free throws by Kira Lowery and Morgan Callahan and the Eagles tied the game at 11 on a triple by Lowery with 4:44 left in the period. South Carolina State allows 84.0 points to opponents and has been outscored by 9.9 points per game. The Spartans held the Eagles scoreless for the first 3:27 of the third quarter in building a 49-28 advantage. 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. Your email address will not be published. 1 seed in next week's MEAC Women's Basketball tournament. With the victory, Norfolk State has earned the No. 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. There is a difference between state dollars (getting money directly from the state) which we do not and using school support which is considered auxiliary money. There were talks of merging Alcorn and Jackson st. According to the website that JROCK provided me with, the whole MEAC with the exception of FAMU were robbing Peter to pay Paul. Norfolk State has a 1-1 record in games decided by less than 4 points. The Spartans got off to a good start, going into halftime with a 39-28 lead. She went 9-for-11 from the floor, to go along with five assists, four rebounds, one steal, and one blocked . We gone fool around and be the only all HBCU conference in Division One. The Spartans, who now have 12 MEAC indoor track titles to their credit, finished above and beyond the field with 180 points, 71 more than second-place Howard. Required fields are marked *. 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. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. 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 State Spartans (20-8, 9-3 MEAC) at North Carolina Central Eagles (15-11, 8-4 MEAC) . By. The two teams traded buckets down the stretch as the Spartans took a 39-28 lead into the break. The men's golf programs at Howard,. All 32 NFL teams scouted the HBCU Combine. 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. 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. Located in Norfolk, Va., the MEAC is made up of eight outstanding historically black institutions across the Atlantic coastline: Coppin State University, Delaware State University, Howard University, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Morgan State University . This is the most lopsided conference loss Morgan State has taken since a 33-point loss to North Carolina A&T in January 2019. SWAC honors Alcorn State Legendary Coach Dave Whitney. Norfolk State senior quarterback Juwan Carter has a huge decision to make this fall. For Carter, a new regime means starting over, and, as a senior, that is something Carter has little interest in doing. They have lost 6 members in 10 years but haven't gained any. The Spartans will look to continue their road success. However, this could be a star player who has no desire to start over with a new coaching staff. The school and its new conference have indoor and outdoor track seasons for men and women. Three schools have decided they will leave the MEAC in 2020. There has been no indication that Sherman will have an opportunity to interview to become the permanent head coach. Sam Quick is a moniker for our AI technology and is not an actual person. Could this be a start playing expressing frustration over a coach who hes grown with leaving? 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. The people will be dying to get to games. Norfolk State has been a member of the MEAC since 1997. North Carolina Central beats Norfolk State in MEAC overtime classic, Norfolk State women clinch MEAC regular season title with win over NC Central, Morgan State womens lacrosse club aiming to reach new heights, Norfolk State defeats Morgan State; extends win streak to six, Deion Sanders suggests Colorado marching band incorporate a bit of HBCU flavor, Shedeur Sanders was named best HBCU football player for 2022. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. 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. Norfolk st students fees account for 75% of their budget. 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 Dynamite Active Member Nov 9, 2020 #6 The Spartans dominated from start to finish on Monday night in avenging their last loss with a 79-67 victory over North Carolina Central on Monday night. Required fields are marked *. Norfolk St. charges $849 a SEMESTER. With the victory, Norfolk State has earned the No. Camille Downs scored 25 points while recording five assists to lead the way for Norfolk Statek. Delaware State took third with 80 points. The Spartans evened the season series with Morgan State on the season with the victory and improved to 20-5 overall. NSU maintains a historic rivalry with Virginia State University, which remains in the CIAA. The Spartans are 8-3 in conference play. With the victory, Norfolk State has earned the No. 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. For the second year in the row the Spartans claim the regular season title after outscoring NCCU. Oh yes yall do rely on school support. I know with the team that we have now, we have that chance of winning the MEAC.. 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. Does the MEAC see death around the corner? Those dollars are those made by the institution not given by the state. Carters proximity to the record books is primarily due to a 2019 campaign where Carter led the MEAC in passing yards, total yards and total touchdowns. Norfolk St. is missing those student athletic fees for this year for those students not on campus. The Eagles scored 17 unanswered points to go ahead 24-7. MEAC football membership would be whittled to just five, however, with Delaware State, Morgan State, Norfolk State, North Carolina Central and South Carolina State. 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. Norfolk St. charges $849 a SEMESTER. Norfolk State (20-5, 8-2 MEAC) extended its winning streak to three straight, earned its 20 th win of the season and improved to 11-1 at home. Nearby rival Hampton is currently a member of the Big South Conference, and current MEAC program A&T will join in July. They did something that we didnt do; they won both the regular season and the championship; I am so proud. Hampton announced they would leave the MEAC to join the Big South Conference beginning with the 2018-19 season. They deserve it, said former guard Jamel Fuentes, a part of the team who won the first MEAC title for Norfolk State University. }); Monday evening was a battle of two of the best MEAC teams. I hate to see it happen. All College Football news fromFanSided Daily, Notre Dame Football: Irish are building elite recruiting class in 2022, Syracuse Football: Game-by-game predictions for Orange in 2021, Building Best All-Time College Football Team, Preview, prediction and live stream: Jackson State Tigers v. Alabama State, Cubs Prospect Jesus Camargo Arrested After Police Find 21 Pounds of Meth in Equipment Bag, HBCU Football: The top 10 HBCU NFL Draft Prospects, Jackson State Football: 3 takeaways from big win over Grambling State, Grambling State Football: Preview, prediction, livestream vs. Jackson State. 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. Norfolk State is now assessing its options, including moving down or switching conferences. The Big South competes in nine for men and 10 for women. If they were to leave, they would be out around July 2022 I believe. Ja'Niah Henson led Morgan State with 11 points and three rebounds. This time, they did it as outright champions. Credit: NSU Athletics Author:. 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! No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. What I find amazing is that every school in the SWAC have been through a storm and still standing. Norfolk State senior quarterback Juwan Carter has a huge decision to make this fall. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. The Spartans got off to a good start, going into halftime with a 39-28 lead. You must log in or register to reply here. Located in Norfolk, Va., the MEAC is made up of eight outstanding historically black institutions across the Atlantic coastline: Coppin State University, Delaware State University, Howard University, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Morgan State University, Norfolk State University, North Carolina Central University and South Carolina State 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. 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. 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. 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. (LogOut/ ET (ESPN+) Norfolk State: Norfolk State: Norfolk State: Ivy 3/11, 5 p.m. 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.". In the MEAC a school like Delaware State gets their dollars directly from the state. Prior to that, it spent more than 30 years in the CIAA before pursuing Division I membership. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 2022 RASHAD MEDIA - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. 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