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SCORES MEN’S BASKETBALL Monday, February 21 Eleven Elected To The Black College Football HOF Bowie State 78, Virginia Union 76 Former FAMU wide receiver Bob kickoffs and punts. In Barney’s first pro Brown was named to the a to- receiving in a single season, and he did the Oakland Raiders in 1968, Shell was National Championships, seven Mid- Elizabeth City State 76, St. Paul’s 65 Hayes, Maryland-Eastern Shore offen- start, he intercepted the first pass in his tal of nine times and helped the Giants that in his rookie year. He finished his 11- a first- or second-team All-Pro choice six Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Winston-Salem State 59, Shaw 49 sive lineman and Grambling direction from Green Bay’s and win the NFL Championship in 1956. year career with an impressive 20 yards straight years from 1973 through 1978. championships, and a record of 179-132- Livingstone College 58, Fayetteville State 56 Virginia State 75, Lincoln (Pa.) 68 Doug Williams lead a star- ran for a touchdown. For eight straight years, he was a vir- per catch average, and holding franchise He also played in eight Pro Bowl games 6 in his 29-year career. He coached 19 Johnson C. Smith 70, St. Augustine’s 62 studded 2011 class for the Black College tually unanimous All-NFL choice and records for both his career touchdowns and the Raiders victories in Super Bowl years at his alma mater South Carolina Florida A&M 58, Hampton 55 Football Hall of Fame. was named to nine Pro Bowls. In 1975, and yards per catch average. XI and XV. State University (SCSU) in two stints, five South Carolina State 64, Norfolk State 62 Hayes won an Olympic gold medal in “Rosey” Brown became only the second years at Wichita State University, and five North Carolina A&T 72, North Carolina Central 67 the 100 meters and later played for the player to be elected to the Pro Football JOE “TARZAN” KENDALL, KENTUCKY ST. DOUG WILLIAMS, GRAMBLING ST. years at Howard University. Jeffries won Bethune-Cookman 66, Howard 64 Dallas Cowboys. Shell, famous as a player Hall of Fame on the merits of his offen- Kendall dominated black college foot- Williams finished his college career almost 60 percent of the college games Coppin State 89, Delaware State 72 and coach for the Oakland Raiders and sive line play alone. ball in the 1930s while leading Kentucky with an impressive record of 36-7 as a he coached, which made him the “win- Morgan State 67, Maryland-Eastern Shore 54 Williams played for the Tampa Bay Buc- State to a national championship in starter at Grambling State University. ningest coach” in the 107-year history of Prairie View A&M 59, Arkansas-Pine Bluff 53 Alabama State 62, Alcorn State 53 caneers and Washington Redskins, where WILLIE DAVIS, GRAMBLING ST. 1934. A three-time First Team All-Amer- He was a first team All-American and fin- SCSU and owner of more MEAC victories Texas Southern 58, Mississippi Valley State 55 he became the first and only black quar- After his playing days at Grambling ica selection from 1934-36 by the Pitts- ished fourth in the 1978 Heisman Trophy than any other coach. Jeffries was the first Alabama A&M 64, Southern 45 terback to win a Super Bowl. State, Davis never missed a game out of burgh Courier, he was inducted into the voting in 1978. That same year, Williams African American head coach of a NCAA They where joined by players Lem a possible 162 games in his 12-year pro- Kentucky State Athletics Hall of Fame in was drafted in the first round (17th over- Division I-A football program. Tuesday, February 22 Barney of Jackson State, of fessional tenure. He was known for drop- 1975. He had an impressive 29-7-3 overall all) by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He is Clark Atlanta , Lane Southern, Roosevelt Brown of Morgan MEL BLOUNT, SOUTHERN ping opposing ball carriers or quarter- record during his years at KYSU. Kendall most famous for his time with Redskins COLLIE J. NICHOLSON Benedict 72, Morehouse 63 State, Willie Davis of Grambling State Playing for Southern University, backs for losses and or causing them to is the first person from Kentucky State where he led the team to victory in Super Nicholson was best known as the man Tuskegee 81, Paine 62 and Joe Kendall of Kentucky State, Blount made the SWAC all-conference lose possession of the football. He recov- University to be inducted into the College Bowl XXII, becoming the first black quar- with the “Golden Pen.” In his 30 year ca- UDC 88, Fairmont State 81 coaches Earl Banks of Morgan State and team twice and was selected SWAC MVP ered 21 opponents’ fumbles during his Football Hall of Fame. terback to win a Super Bowl. Williams reer as the Sports Information Director, Willie Jeffries of South Carolina State, his junior year. He was selected by the career, just one shy of the record when he completed 18 of 29 passes for 340 yards, Nicholson brought national attention WOMEN’S BASKETBALL and sports information director Col- Pittsburgh Steelers in 1970 as the fifty- retired. An All-NFL selection five times in with four touchdown passes, and was to Grambling State University’s football Monday, February 21 lie J. Nicholson of Grambling State this third overall pick. He led the NFL in in- six years from 1962 to 1967 and selected named Super Bowl MVP. program. He found ways for his football Bowie State 76, Virginia State 49 past Saturday in a ceremony where ESPN terceptions in 1975 with eleven and was to play in five consecutive Pro Bowls his teams to travel around the nation. His Elizabeth City State 91, St. Paul’s 47 Analyst Jon Gruden was the master of named NFL Defensive MVP for that year. time with the Packers included five NFL EARL BANKS, MORGAN ST. COACH accomplishments include selling 64,000 Shaw 81, Winston-Salem State 61 ceremonies . He helped the Steelers win four Super championships and six divisional titles in Banks completed his career with a .839 seats at Yankee Stadium in 1968 for a Livingstone 73, Fayetteville State 67 Bowls and played in five Pro Bowls, earn- eight seasons. win-loss percentage, and led the nation in game against Morgan State. In 1974, he Virginia State 60, Lincoln (Pa.) 47 St. Augustine’s 62, Johnson C. Smith 58 LEM BARNEY, JACKSON ST. ing MVP honors in the 1976 game. He total defense twice. There were numerous moved the annual game between Gram- Hampton 88, Florida A&M 49 Barney finished his college career at played in 200 games and missed only one “BULLET” , FLORIDA A&M lofty accomplishments in his 14 years at bling and Southern University, to New South Carolina State 62, Norfolk State 49 with three all over the course of 14 seasons. Hayes is the only man to win both a Morgan State. Three unbeaten seasons, a Orleans, named it the Bayou Classic and North Carolina A&T 82, North Carolina Central 48 Southwestern conference honors and 26 Super Bowl ring and an Olympic Gold 31 game win streak, three unbeaten regu- sold it out year after year. He was also re- Howard 54, Bethune-Cookman 39 career . He was drafted in ROOSEVELT “ROSEY” BROWN, MORGAN ST. medal. His blazing speed helped catapult lar seasons, five CIAA conference -cham sponsible for Grambling playing games Delaware State 51, Coppin State 49 1967 in the second round by the Detroit At Morgan State University, Brown him as one of the top wide receivers in the ART SHELL, MARYLAND-EASTERN SHORE pionships and four bowl games. He was in Japan in 1976 and 1977. His marketing Morgan State 67, Maryland-Eastern Shore 54 OT Lions and named 1967’s defensive rookie revolutionized the game with his 6’3”, nation when he played at Florida A&M Shell starred on both offense and de- the CIAA Coach of the Year - 1962, 1965, of the University’s athletic programs was Kentucky State 66, Miles 46 of the year. He finished his career by being 255-pound frame, and being very agile University. Drafted in 1964 in the eighth fense at Maryland Eastern Shore. He and 1966. trend setting. Prairie VIew A&M 99, Arkansas-Pine Bluff 38 Alcorn State 72, Alabama State 67 selected to seven Pro Bowls, and finished and quick on his feet which is very un- round by the Dallas Cowboys he became was named All-Conference three years, Mississippi Valley State 66, Texas Southern 54 his career with 56 career interceptions. usual for his era. After being drafted in the second player in the history of the All-America two years by the Pittsburgh WILLIE JEFFRIES, SC STATE COACH Southern 65, Alabama A&M 57 He also gained over 1,000 yards returning 1953 in the 27th round of the NFL Draft, Cowboys franchise to surpass 1,000 yards Courier and Ebony Magazine. Drafted by Jeffries was able to record three Black

Tuesday, February 22 Tuskegee 71, Paine 47 Lane 61, Clark Atlanta 53 Agnes Scott 70, Spelman 52 WOMENS BASKETBALL MENS BASKETBALL NFL COMBINE NFL COMBINE (WO) NFL COMBINE (DL)

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Ft. Valley State WR Ricardo Lockette (L) and Hampton DL Kendrick Ellis will be in Indianapolis this Wednesday.

BILL FEIG/THE ADVOCATE Ellis, Lockette Invited to With a coaching record of 56-25, Doug Williams looks to coach his son, DJ, when he returns to Grambling State. NFL Scouting Combine Fort Valley State University’s Ricardo personnel departments, and medical per- Williams Returns Lockette has received an invitation to sonnel from all 32 NFL teams will be on join over three hundred of the very best hand to evaluate the nation’s top college college football players in the country football players who are eligible for this To Grambling Southern University will replace Jackson State in the 23rd Annual Atlanta Football Classic. The Jaguars will face the Rattlers of Florida A&M University. at the 2011 year’s NFL draft. The intense, four-day GRAMBLING, LA—­ Former Grambling who resigned earlier this month after (NFL) Scouting Combine. The invitation invitational camp is a combination of State quarterback and head coach Doug four seasons to become head coach at only scouting combine will be held in physical drills and other job interview Williams will return to the university for North Carolina A&T. Southern, FAMU in 2011 Indianapolis, Indiana from February 23 components for all participants and is a his second stint guiding the Tigers’ sto- As a quarterback at Grambling State – March 1, 2011. vital step for fulfilling a dream of playing ried football program. from 1973-77, Williams played for leg- Top executives, coaching staffs, player in the NFL. The Virginian-Pilot first reported endary coach Eddie Robinson and led the Atlanta Football Classic Monday morning that Williams will team to a 36-7 record and three South- ATLANTA­—To grow the Atlanta Foot- that talks picked up after the 2010 game, by the classic. again be named Grambling State’s head western Athletic Conference champion- ball Classic, game officials have gone to which drew about 54,000. Southern “They never even contacted us,” athlet- COACHES CAROUSEL coach. He is expected to be re-introduced ships. He was fourth in the voting for the the roots of black college football. and FAMU first played in 1941, but had ic department spokesman Wallace Dool- on campus Wednesday. 1977 Heisman Trophy. The 23rd classic will match Florida to end their rivalry in 2001 because of ey said. “We had several meetings set up Athletic director J. Lin Dawson said The Tampa Bay Buccaneers drafted A&M and Southern University, one of scheduling conflicts. They had arranged with them after the classic to prepare for the university would be releasing a state- Williams in the first round of the 1978 the oldest and more storied rivalries a four-year series starting in 2007, but next year. We never heard anything from ment Monday night. NFL Draft. He played in the NFL and among historically black colleges and further scheduling issues limited it to a them.” Williams left his position as general USFL for 11 seasons and became the first universities. The two schools have signed two-year run. Dooley said the school heard rumors manager of the Virginia Destroyers, an African-American quarterback to start a two-year agreement and will play Sept. The two schools’ teams, and their in January that they were being replaced expansion team in the United Football and win a Super Bowl, guiding the Wash- 24 in the Georgia Dome. marching bands, are entrenched in the by Southern and learned the truth after League, to return to the Tigers. ington Redskins to a 42-10 victory over The classic, produced by the non-profit history of black college football. South- confronting game officials. John Grant, He will have a chance to coach his son, the Denver Broncos as the MVP of Super 100 Black Men of Atlanta as a fundraiser ern coach Arnett Mumford and FAMU CEO of 100 Black Men of Atlanta, said D.J., a quarterback out of Tampa, Flori- Bowl XXII. for a program preparing Atlanta Public coach Jake Gaither were pioneers of black his group was clear with both FAMU and da, who is part of Grambling State’s 2011 When Robinson retired in 1997 after Schools students for college, dropped college football, winning 11 black-college Tennessee State after the 2010 classic recruiting class. 56 years at Grambling State, Williams Tennessee State in favor of Southern national titles in their combined 49 years that it would assess the game. Once the “I was looking forward to working succeeded him as head coach for six after a 17-year run with the school. At- at their respective schools. classic decided on FAMU and Southern, with the Destroyers, but this is a great seasons from 1998-2003. He compiled a tendance declined as the Tigers lost 11 of “We both know how important this it contacted Tennessee State, Grant said. opportunity for me and it is very rare 52-18 record and won three SWAC cham- their past 14 classics. FAMU has played [game] is to our institutions,” FAMU “If they heard we were speaking to oth- Mose Rison, who replaced at North Carolina Central, will now join him at North Carolina A&T. that a father gets to coach his son at the pionships before he left the program to in every classic since 1998. athletic director Derek Horne said. er universities, we were because we were college football level,” Williams said in join the Buccaneers’ front office. “We keep evolving the game, and we LaFleur said the Jaguars’ fan base not under contract with anyone at that Alcorn State North Carolina A&T a release issued by the UFL. “I went to On Saturday, Williams was inducted thought that this matchup with these could buy as many as 40,000 seats in point, and we were free to just kind of see Head Coach Melvin Spears has made three Former North Carolina Central head coach Mose Rison has accepted the offensive school there, I coached there, and now I into the Black College Football Hall of two schools would move us even further the dome. Horne said FAMU, which what was out there, which is the process,” more hires. Hazlehurt HS head coach Todd McDaniel accepted the defensive line job. coordinator/ job at NC A&T. have a great opportunity to coach there Fame. ahead,” classic chairman Bill Lamar said. has a large alumni base in Atlanta, buys Grant said. Derrick Mason accepted the offensive line job again.” —sportingnews.com Southern athletic director Greg LaF- around 18,000 tickets for the game. —Ken Sugiura, ajc.com and Klein Forest HS assistant Quantas Floyd Williams will replace Rod Broadway, leur said he had been in discussions with Tennessee State officials said they were accepted the defensive backs job. classic officials for almost two years and kept in the dark about getting dropped THE YARD WEEK OF FEBRUARY 23 BASKETBALL REVIEW 3

CIAA CIAA MEN’S BASKETBALL STANDINGS As of February 20, 2011 St. Augustine’s Tops JCSU WOMEN’S BASKETBALL STANDINGS As of February 19, 2011 NORTHERN DIVISION CONFERENCE OVERALL NORTHERN DIVISION CONFERENCE OVERALL W L W L W L CHARLOTTE­—Junior guard Brittany W L W L W L 1. Bowie State 10 1 15 2 21 4 Torain (Warner Robins, Ga.), named 1. Chowan 9 2 11 6 14 11 CIAA newcomer of the week Monday, 2. Virginia Union 8 2 12 4 14 7 2. Bowie State 8 3 11 6 16 9 canned two free throws in the final 13.5 3. Elizabeth City State 6 4 10 6 16 8 seconds as Saint Augustine’s College 3. Elizabeth City State 7 3 11 5 18 8 4. St. Paul’s 4 6 5 11 8 15 withstood a late Johnson C. Smith rally 4. Virginia State 7 3 10 6 16 8 5. Chowan 4 7 4 13 5 20 for a 62-58 victory Monday in a CIAA 5. Virginia Union 3 7 3 13 3 20 women’s basketball contest at Brayboy 6. Virginia State 3 7 3 13 4 20 6. St. Paul’s 1 9 1 16 2 21 Gymnasium. 7. Lincoln (Pa.) 1 9 1 15 3 21 The two free throws were half of To- 7. Lincoln (Pa.) 1 9 1 15 3 21 rain’s four-point total for the Lady SOUTHERN DIVISION CONFERENCE OVERALL SOUTHERN DIVISION CONFERENCE OVERALL W L W L W L Falcons (17-9 overall, 11-5 CIAA, 5-4 W L W L W L 1. Shaw 6 2 10 5 17 7 Southern Division), who swept the sea- 1. Johnson C. Smith 7 1 14 2 21 2 son series against the regionally-ranked 2. Winston-Salem State 5 3 10 5 17 6 Lady Golden Bulls (21-3, 13-3 CIAA, 7-2 2. Winston-Salem State 5 3 10 5 15 9 3. Fayetteville State 4 4 8 7 13 11 Southern Division). Two of the Lady 3. Shaw 4 4 8 7 15 11 4. St. Augustine’s 3 5 7 8 9 15 Golden Bulls’ losses have come against 4. St. Augustine’s 4 4 10 5 16 9 5. Livingstone 3 5 7 8 12 11 the Lady Falcons, who extended their 5. Livingstone 3 5 9 6 15 8 winning streak to five games. 6. Johnson C. Smith 3 5 10 5 14 9 Senior guard-forward Allison Sikes 6. Fayetteville State 1 7 4 11 6 18 (Richmond, Va.), named CIAA player of the week Monday, led four players in MEN’S CONFERENCE LEADERS As of February 21, 2011 WOMEN’S CONFERENCE LEADERS As of February 13, 2011 double figures with 16 points. Sopho- SCORING Gms Total Avg/G more forward Scharlawn Hubbard (Ak- SCORING Gms Total Avg/G T. Parks, Johnson C. Smith 19 442 23.3 ron, Ohio) and freshman center Umeka K. Buford, Shaw 13 221 17.0 D. Mooney, Lincoln 21 437 20.8 R. Taylor, Virginia State 8 132 16.5 R. Smith, Shaw 20 405 20.3 Benson (Charlotte, N.C.) both had dou- K. Bryant, St. Augustine’s 12 194 16.2 B. Byerson, Virginia Union 18 356 19.8 ble-doubles with Hubbard getting 13 C. Medley, Winston-Salem State 10 149 14.9 E. Vann, Bowie State 23 392 17.0 points and a career-high 13 rebounds B. Wright, Livingstone 9 134 14.9 LaQwesha Gamble had a team-high 14 points with six rebounds in the 60-53 JCSU win over WSSU D. Cox, Lincoln 20 323 16.2 and Benson contributing 12 points and K. Gill, Elizabeth City State 12 171 14.3 M. Reevey, St. Paul’s 20 311 15.6 T. Haywood, Fayetteville State 10 142 14.2 B. Westmorland, Bowie State 23 344 15.0 10 rebounds. Senior guard Crystal Mc- maining. The Lady Falcons led the entire was the first-half scoring leader for the A. Sikes, St. Augustine’s 12 165 13.8 S. Carter, Winston-Salem State 21 312 14.9 Caffity (Havelock, N.C.) added 10 points. second half. Lady Golden Bulls with 10 points and L. Jordan, Fayetteville State 9 122 13.6 D. Clark, Bowie State 23 339 14.7 LaQwesha Gamble scored 12 points Led by the inside play of Benson and Terran Quattlebaum added seven points. T. Lynch, Chowan 10 134 13.4 and Racquel Davis added 10 points and Hubbard, the Lady Falcons pulled away The Lady Golden Bulls were hurt by poor REBOUNDING Gms Total Avg/G REBOUNDING Gms Total Avg/G eight rebounds for the Lady Golden from the Lady Golden Bulls midway in free throw shooting in the first half, mak- T. Haywood, Fayetteville State 10 112 11.2 P. Davis, Winston-Salem State 21 207 9.9 Bulls, who had six players score six or the first half. The score was tied 20-20 at ing only 6 of 18 free throws despite be- L. Gamble Johnson C.Smith 8 83 10.4 D. Cox, Lincoln 20 168 8.4 K. Bryant, St. Augustine’s 12 119 9.9 R. Tucker, Elizabeth City State 23 188 8.2 more points. The Lady Golden Bulls the 6:53 mark before the Lady Falcons ing in the bonus first. The Lady Falcons B. Wright, Livingstone 9 83 9.2 S. Evans, Fayetteville State 20 159 8.0 made only 10 of 26 free throws, however, started an 18-5 run. Benson scored on a knocked down 6 of 11 free throws. K. Buford, Shaw 13 118 9.1 D. Tyree, Chowan 19 143 7.5 for 39 percent. The Lady Falcons hit 17 short bank shot, a follow shot and a free Sikes started the second half with five A. Hardley, St. Paul’s 9 78 8.7 Travis Hyman I. Rassoull, St. Paul’s 20 145 7.3 Alison Sikes of 28 free throws for 61 percent. throw during the run. points including a three-pointer to give S. Harper, Elizabeth City State 12 98 8.2 J. Herrington, Fayetteville State 19 135 7.1 Junior, Center, Bowie State Senior, Guard, St. Augustine’s K. Gill, Elizabeth City State 12 97 8.1 T. Smith, Shaw 21 142 6.8 The Lady Falcons led 60-52 on a free Sikes capped the run with a deep the Lady Falcons a 44-33 lead, but she T. Lynch, St. Paul’s 10 78 7.8 D. Boyd, Johnson C. Smith 20 129 6.5 throw by senior guard-forward Le’Kiesha jumper just inside the three-point line picked up her third and fourth fouls by vs. St. Paul’s (2/14) vs. Va. State (2/19) vs. FSU (2/14) vs. JCSU (2/19) A. Williams, Shaw 12 88 7.3 M. Reevey, St. Paul’s 20 125 6.3 White (Richmond, Va.) with 3:27 left, but for a 38-25 Lady Falcons lead with 1:37 the 17:31 mark, forcing her to leave the J. Murray, Livningstone 9 66 7.3 18 pts 19 pts the Lady Golden Bulls went on a 6-0 run left in the first half, but the Golden Bulls game for a spell. Benson and Torain were 24 pts 22 pts ASSISTS Gms Total Avg/G ASSISTS Gms Total Avg/G capped by Shontanette Shaw’s layup to scored six straight points to close within later whistled for their fourth fouls but 18 rebs 6 rebs T. Smith, Shaw 21 120 5.7 8 rebs 15 rebs B. Spencer, Shaw 13 60 4.6 close within 60-58 with 1:20 left. After 38-31 at halftime. McCaffity picked up the scoring load. blocks blocks B. McDonald, Virginia Union 18 94 5.2 steals steals M. Harrison, Livingstone 9 34 3.8 8 2 A. Best, Fayetteville State 21 99 4.7 Sikes missed a jumper, the Lady Golden Benson, returning to her hometown McCaffity scored four consecutive points 11 4 L. Walker, Bowie State 8 28 3.5 0 assist 0 assist T. Parks, Johnson C. Smith 19 76 4.0 Bulls attempted to tie or take the lead of Charlotte, N.C., led the Lady Falcons including a basket on an assist from Da- 3 assists 2 assists A. Sikes, St. Augustine’s 12 40 3.3 M. Cooke, Elizabeth City State 21 81 3.9 R. Rector, Winston-Salem State 10 33 3.3 but Brittane Nealy misfired from up with 12 points and nine rebounds in the vis for a 52-41 Lady Falcons’ lead with Average Stats this week: D. Clark, Bowie State 23 88 3.8 Average Stats this week: S. Evans, Lincoln (Pa) 9 28 3.1 G. Leseur, St. Paul’s 18 63 3.5 close and the Lady Falcons rebounded. first half followed by Hubbard with eight 9:11 left. The Lady Golden Bulls re- R. Jennings, Chowan 10 31 3.1 18.5 points, 12.0 rebounds, M. Wells, Winston-Salem State 21 69 3.3 Torain was fouled and hit one of two points and six rebounds. Both players sponded with a 7-2 run to get within six 23.0 points, 11.5 rebounds, J. Robertson, Fayetteville State 10 31 3.1 5.0 blocks C. Washington, Virginia State 20 63 3.2 free throws for a three-point lead with helped the Lady Falcons gain a 13-9 scor- points. 7.5 steals K. Gill, Elizabeth City State 12 34 2.8 A. Jackson, Winston-Salem State 20 62 3.1 B. Torain, St. Augustine’s 12 33 2.8 13.5 seconds left. After another JCSU ing edge on second shots in the half. —staugfalcons.com miss, Torain clinched the game with Sikes added eight points and four re- another free throw with six seconds re- bounds for the Lady Falcons. Gamble THE YARD WEEK OF FEBRUARY 23 BASKETBALL REVIEW 4

MEAC MEAC

MEN’S BASKETBALL STANDINGS As of February 22, 2011 Lady Pirates Clinch Conference Title WOMEN’S BASKETBALL STANDINGS As of February 22, 2011 HAMPTON—The Hampton University CONFERENCE OVERALL CONFERENCE OVERALL W L W L women’s basketball team sent its seniors W L W L 1. Bethune-Cookman 11 3 17 11 out in style Monday night, beating Flor- 1. Hampton 12 1 20 6 ida A&M 88-49 on Senior Night at the 2. Morgan State 9 3 14 10 2. Morgan State 9 4 15 11 HU Convocation Center to clinch the 3. Coppin State 9 4 14 12 MEAC regular-season crown. 3. Howard 9 5 13 15 4. Hampton 9 4 19 8 On top of earning the top seed for next 4. North Carolina A&T 8 5 13 12 5. North Carolina A&T 7 6 13 15 month’s MEAC Tournament in Win- 5. Florida A&M 8 6 13 12 ston-Salem, N.C., the Lady Pirates (20-6, 6. Florida A&M 7 6 12 16 6. Coppin State 7 6 10 15 13-1 MEAC) recorded their 20th win of 7. Norfolk State 6 7 8 18 the season – marking the first time since 7. Bethune-Cookman 5 7 12 12 8. Delaware State 5 7 9 17 1992-93 and 1993-94 that Hampton has 8. Maryland-Eastern Shore 5 8 8 18 9. South Carolina State 4 9 8 19 recorded back-to-back 20-win seasons. 9. Delaware State 5 9 9 17 Junior guard Choicetta McMillian 10. Howard 4 10 6 21 10. South Carolina State 4 10 8 16 (Fairfield, Texas) led the Lady Pirates 11. Maryland-Eastern Shore 3 10 6 21 with 18 points on 5-for-9 shooting from 11. Norfolk State 1 12 8 16 behind the arc, while junior guard Jer- North Carolina Central 8 4 13 13 icka Jenkins (Lancaster, Texas) added 17 Savannah State 3 4 14 10 Savannah State 0 1 9 18 points and 11 assists. North Carolina Central 3 12 5 22 North Carolina Central and Savannah State will play games against MEAC opponents but they will not count against their records and neither Senior forward Quanneisha Perry (De- North Carolina Central and Savannah State will play games against MEAC opponents but they will not count against their records and neither team will compete for a conference championship. catur, Ga.) recorded her ninth double- team will compete for a conference championship. double of the season with 13 points and 10 rebounds, while senior guard Laura Jericka Jenkins had 17 points and 11 rebounds when they clinched the regular season title against the Rattlers. MEN’S CONFERENCE LEADERS As of February 20, 2011 WOMEN’S CONFERENCE LEADERS As of February 20, 2011 Lewis (Dallas, Texas) added 12 points, SCORING Gms Total Avg/G seven rebounds and four steals. Jasmine Grice and Christian Rateree mark to the 1:20 mark of the first half SCORING Gms Total Avg/G C.J. Wilkerson, North Carolina Central 25 485 19.4 The Lady Pirates shot 50.7 percent led FAMU with 10 points each. without scoring. S. Doyle, Howard 27 489 18.1 C.J. Reed, Bethune Cookman 27 515 19.1 T. McKelton, Florida A&M 25 432 17.3 L. Clement, North Carolina Central 25 464 18.6 (35-for-69) from the floor in scoring a After Grice hit a jumper at the 6:40 The Lady Pirates shot 60.0 percent A. Bennett, Florida A&M 25 418 16.7 D. Pellum, Hampton 25 446 17.8 season-high 88 points, making eight of mark to pull FAMU within eight, 28-20, (18-for-30) from the floor in the first E. Kalu, Savannah State 24 371 15.5 J. Shuler, Savannah State 27 473 17.5 22 3-pointers and 10 of 14 free throws. the Lady Pirates closed out the first half half, hitting six of their 13 treys and all J. Nwachukwu, North Carolina Central 26 369 14.2 H. Haley, Maryland-Eastern Shore 26 440 16.9 The Lady Pirates out-rebounded FAMU on a 20-2 run to go into the intermission six free throws. Hampton also took a 13- D. Fountaine, Savannah State 21 294 14.0 T. Coleman, North Carolina A&T 26 432 16.6 J. Berry, North Carolina A&T 21 289 13.8 K. O’Quinn, Norfolk State 24 392 16.3 (13-12, 8-5 MEAC) 44-30 and forced the up 48-22 and put the game out of reach. 11 rebounding edge into the half, and J. Sams, North Carolina A&T 21 287 13.7 K. Morgan, Hampton 26 418 16.1 Lady Rattlers into 23 turnovers. The run started with 14 unanswered the Lady Pirates forced FAMU into 17 J. Elum, Bethune Cookman 18 238 13.2 R. Hampton, Norfolk State 24 360 15.0 FAMU shot 35.6 percent (21-for-59) points for the Lady Pirates, including turnovers. J. Jenkins, Hampton 21 270 12.9 M. Harper, Coppin State 23 345 15.0 from the floor, making just two of 11 two 3-pointers from McMillian. —hamptonpirates.com REBOUNDING Gms Total Avg/G treys. The Lady Rattlers went from the 6:40 REBOUNDING Gms Total Avg/G K. O’Quinn, Norfolk State 24 256 10.7 J. Nwachukwu, North Carolina Central 26 239 9.2 T. Coleman, North Carolina A&T 26 277 10.7 Q. Perry, Hampton 24 203 8.8 K. Thompson, Morgan State 23 196 8.5 S. Doyle, Howard 27 214 8.6 C. Funches, Hampton 26 211 8.1 A. Bennett, Florida A&M 25 191 8.3 A. Stevens, Florida A&M 27 212 7.9 Q. Donald, Florida A&M 25 187 8.1 CJ Reed T. Hines, Maryland-Eastern Shore 25 187 7.5 Rattlers Get Big Road Win Saadia Doyle B. Washington, Delaware State 25 182 7.9 Junior, Center, Bethune-Cookman A. Starling, Coppin State 26 186 7.2 Sophomore, Guard, Howard L. Carter, Coppin State 24 143 7.5 N. Chasten, North Carolina Central 25 179 7.2 HAMPTON—The Florida A&M Men’s For the Pirates, Darrion Pellum scored J. Sams, North Carolina A&T 21 165 7.5 vs. UMES (2/14) vs. Hampton (2/19) M. Phillips, Howard 26 182 7.0 Basketball team (12-15,7-7 MEAC) a game high 17 points, including 3-for-9 vs. Norfolk St. (2/14) vs. FAMU (2/19) T. Davis, Morgan State 24 164 7.1 J. Smith, Savannah State 27 185 6.9 pulled an upset on Senior Night at from the three point arc. Kwame Mor- S. Bolden, Bethune-Cookman 23 157 6.8 21 pts 31 pts Hampton University (19-7, 9-4). The gan also scored in double figures with 13 38 pts 18 pts ASSISTS Gms Total Avg/G ASSISTS Gms Total Avg/G Rattlers, who had struggled on the road points, going 2-for-7 from three point 6 rebs 6 rebs J. Threatt, Delaware State 25 149 6.0 10 rebs 13 rebs J. Jenkins, Hampton 21 147 7.0 all season, pulled out a 58-55 victory over range. Danny Agbelese pulled down 10 assists assists K. White, Maryland-Eastern Shore 26 133 5.1 assist assist T. Knotts, South Carolina State 19 86 4.5 5 6 A. Pauline, Norfolk State 23 115 5.0 the Pirates at the Hampton University rebounds for the Pirates. 1 3 M. Simms, Florida A&M 24 91 3.8 3 steals 2 steals C.J. Reed, Bethune Cookman 27 125 4.6 Convocation Center. The game was tight, with neither team 3 steal 2 steals C. Curley-Payne, Howard 26 96 3.7 B. Tunnell, Hampton 26 111 4.3 J. Daniels, Bethune-Cookman 23 74 3.2 The Rattlers were led by Yannick able to pull away. There were four ties Average Stats this week: J. Leemow, North Carolina Central 25 102 4.1 Average Stats this week: J. Berry, North Carolina A&T 21 67 3.2 P. Blackmon, Savannah State 27 107 4.0 Crowder, who scored 16 points on the and five lead changes. With both teams D. Harmon, Delaware State 25 77 3.1 27.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, T. Williams, South Carolina State 26 97 3.7 night. Guard Brandon Hosley was the shooting 35 percent from the field, the 28.0 points, 11.5 rebounds, C. Long, Savannah State 24 69 2.9 5.5 assists K. Riley, Howard 20 70 3.5 only other Rattler in double figures with game was truly a defensive battle. The 2.5 steals R. Corbo, Norfolk State 23 64 2.8 L. Bastfield, Morgan State 23 77 3.3 E. Kalu, Savannah State 24 64 2.8 M. Hill, North Carolina A&T 27 90 3.3 10 points. Jeremy Dean swept the boards largest lead of the game was a six point R. Trice, Norfolk State 19 53 2.8 Yannick Crowder (left) lead the Rattlers to a big V. Goldsberry, Coppin State 23 75 3.3 for 10 rebounds, while Amin Stevens margin by FAMU. conference win over Hampton on Monday. pulled in eight. —famu.edu/athletics.com THE YARD WEEK OF FEBRUARY 23 BASKETBALL REVIEW 5

SIAC SIAC MEN’S BASKETBALL STANDINGS As of February 22, 2011 Lady Wildcats Back On Top WOMEN’S BASKETBALL STANDINGS As of February 22, 2011 CONFERENCE OVERALL CONFERENCE OVERALL W L W L W L W L 1. Benedict 20 4 20 6 1. Fort Valley State 16 5 18 9 2. Stillman 18 4 19 5 2. Albany State 16 5 17 10 3. Tuskegee 16 6 16 8 3. Miles 14 6 17 7 4. Clark Atlanta 14 7 15 8 4. Benedict 15 7 17 9 5. Kentucky State 13 9 14 10 5. Tuskegee 13 7 15 9 6. Morehouse 11 11 11 13 6. Kentucky State 13 8 16 9 7. Claflin 9 14 10 15 7. Stillman 10 10 12 11 8. Paine 9 15 10 16 8. Lane 7 13 7 15 9. Miles 8 14 10 14 9. LeMoyne-Owen 7 14 8 17 10. Fort Valley State 8 15 8 19 10. Claflin 6 15 8 17 11. LeMoyne-Owen 7 15 9 18 11. Clark Atlanta 5 14 7 16 12. Albany State 7 16 7 20 12. Paine 2 20 3 23 13. Lane 5 16 6 16

MEN’S CONFERENCE LEADERS As of February 20, 2011 WOMEN’S CONFERENCE LEADERS As of February 20, 2011 ROBERT ROSS/FVSU PHOTOGRAPHER SCORING Gms Total Avg/G Pink Zone MVP’s Birdsong and Lewis Pose with FVSU Coach Lonnie Bartley. SCORING Gms Total Avg/G E. Salley, Claflin 22 534 24.2 C. Hicks, Clark Atlanta 19 391 20.6 L. Sears, Stillman 19 387 20.4 N. Davis, Claflin 21 347 16.5 N. Lane, Clark Atlanta 17 339 19.9 FORT VALLEY, GA­—As the Fort Valley ket cut that lead to 34-28 with 2:45 left. the Lady Wildcats found FVSU leading K. Alexander, Albany State 23 330 14.3 T. Johnson, Kentucky State 20 349 17.5 State University (FVSU) Lady Wildcats However, the Lady Panthers took a 39-31 71-69 with eight seconds remaining and J. McKinnis, Stillman 17 240 14.1 A.J. Nance, LeMoyne-Owen 23 383 16.7 hosted the Lady Panthers of Clark Atlan- lead into the intermission. CAU with the basketball. After several K. Evans, Fort Valley State 21 266 12.7 R. Anderson, Stillman 19 313 16.5 ta University (CAU), it was breast cancer The Lady Wildcats converted 11 of 33 shots inside the paint, the Lady Panthers L. Barron, Claflin 22 270 12.3 G. Lott, Lane 18 293 16.3 T. Charles, Miles 21 246 11.7 M. Goode, Benedict 17 272 16.0 awareness night for FVSU. And as they shots in the first half compared to an 18 were unable to convert and the Lady S. Wilkerson, Albany State 23 269 11.7 D. Brown, Clark Atlanta 17 253 14.9 have done for the past three seasons, to- of 40 shooting performance by the Lady Wildcats held on for 71-69 win. A. Holmes, Paine 18 210 11.7 R. Barnes, Miles 18 266 14.8 night’s game was designated as the Third Panthers. Yasheeka Jones was the game’s lead- N. Eze, Tuskegee 20 231 11.6 REBOUNDING Gms Total Avg/G Annual Pink Zone Basketball Game. In The start of the second half included ing scorer with 18 points. She also had REBOUNDING Gms Total Avg/G M. Goode, Benedict 17 182 10.7 addition to basketball action, the night a six to two scoring run by FVSU to cut seven rebounds. Jasmine Birdsong fin- A. McPhail, Paine 21 226 10.8 K. Johnson, Stillman 19 170 8.9 also included fundraising activities for the CAU lead to 41-37. With 17:10 left, ished with 16 points and six rebounds. S. Thomas, Miles 21 204 9.7 A. Ragsdale, Tuskegee 20 160 8.0 J. Birdsong, Fort Valley State 23 205 8.9 the Kay Yaw Cancer Fund. Yasheeka Jones scored on a lay up for the Freshmen High and Harley finished with E. Uwadiae-Odigie, Claflin 21 167 8.0 B. Jackson, Benedict 22 187 8.5 G. Green, Paine 16 125 7.8 On the floor, the Lady Wildcats en- Lady Wildcats who now trailed 41-39. At 12 and 11 points, respectively. The Lady J. McKinnis, Stillman 17 142 8.4 Marcus Goode D. Brandon, Fort Valley State 24 185 7.7 tered the game in sole possession of first the 14:44 mark, CAU held a 45-43 lead. Wildcats retain their conference leading Courtney Matthewis L. Barron, Claflin 22 183 8.3 A. Nelson, Tuskegee 20 147 7.4 place in the Southern Intercollegiate Ath- Finally, with 13:38 remaining, the Lady status and improve to 18-9 overall and U. Barnes, Benedict 21 172 8.2 N. Lane, Clark Atlanta 17 120 7.1 B. Jones, Claflin 22 173 7.9 Sophomore, Center, Benedict letic Conference (SIAC). With only two Wildcats took a 47-45 lead on a Shytina 16-5 in conference play. Junior, Forward, Kentucky State T. Johnson, Kentucky State 20 139 7.0 N. Eze, Tuskegee 20 145 7.3 vs. Albany St. (12/15) vs. Paine (12/19) A. Somerville, Kentucky State 20 136 6.8 games remaining in the regular season, Harley jump shot. This was the third year for the Pink vs. Stillman (2/17) vs. Tuskegee (2/19) K. Morgan, Kentucky State 22 158 7.2 K. Smith, Kentucky State 20 135 6.8 tonight’s match up was the second meet- With 8:50 left, the FVSU lead had Zone Basketball Game at FVSU. As a 28 pts 30 pts ing of the season between the teams. The grown to six points, 56-50. With 7:07 left, part of the Pink Zone Game tradition at 19 pts 12 pts ASSISTS Gms Total Avg/G ASSISTS Gms Total Avg/G Lady Wildcats defeated the Lady Pan- the lead was stretched to eight points FVSU, the most valuable players of the 12 rebs 19 rebs X. Collier, Benedict 22 131 6.0 3 rebs 4 rebs S. Wilkerson, Albany State 23 105 4.6 thers on January 29th in Atlanta, 78-65. (61-53) when Davina High scored on a game for both teams are awarded the blocks blocks R. Anderson, Stillman 19 85 4.5 assist assist J. Prince-Coleman, Clark Atlanta 16 72 4.5 4 10 O. Martavius, Fort Valley State 23 98 4.3 The 11th ranked Lady Panthers en- lay up, was fouled and converted the free Sharon Cooper Memorial Award. The 4 2 A. Orphey, Miles 21 87 4.1 2 assists 1 assist A. Greer, Benedict 22 77 3.5 tered the game recognizing that they had throw. Moments later, she scored again award is named in honor of Ms. Cooper, 0 blocks 2 blocks J. Hazley, Stillman 15 58 3.9 D. McKinnie, LeMoyne-Owen 23 77 3.3 B. Goodwin, Claflin 22 85 3.9 an opportunity to steal some momen- on a lay up after a beautiful behind-the- a former Lady Wildcat player who died Average Stats this week: E. Salley, Claflin 22 73 3.3 Average Stats this week: B. Williams, Benedict 22 79 3.6 J. Hines, Albany State 21 69 3.3 tum before the pending SIAC Basketball back pass from Jones. from breast cancer. R. Ward, Kentucky State 22 66 3.0 23.0 points, 13.0 rebounds, A. Rich, Kentucky State 15 48 3.2 Tournament (March 2-5, 2011) with a The eight point margin still held with The recipients of this year’s Sharon 15.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, T. Martin, Tuskegee 20 60 3.0 6.0 blocks D. Lofland, Fort Valley State 24 68 2.8 win over the conference leader. And for 2:49 remaining. After a CAU time out the Cooper Memorial Awards were Jasmine 3.0 assist A. Dorton, Tuskegee 19 54 2.8 L. Riley, Stillman 19 53 2.8 S. Thomas, Miles 21 50 2.4 A. Burch, Clark Atlanta 19 53 2.8 most of the first half, CAU played with lead inched up to 10 points (69-59) after Birdsong for FVSU and Shay Lewis for L. Sears, Stillman 19 53 2.9 that agenda in mind. a foul line extended jumper by Birdsong. CAU who finished with 11 points and 13 With three minutes remaining before The final two minutes proved extreme- rebounds. halftime, the Lady Panthers held a 34-25 ly interesting. A surge by the Lady Pan- —fvsusports.com lead. A Jasmine Birdsong three point bas- thers and poor free throw shooting by THE YARD WEEK OF FEBRUARY 23 BASKETBALL REVIEW 6

SWAC SWAC MEN’S BASKETBALL STANDINGS As of February 22, 2011 Lady Jags hold off A&M Rally WOMEN’S BASKETBALL STANDINGS As of February 22, 2011 CONFERENCE OVERALL CONFERENCE OVERALL W L W L BATON ROGUE­—When the final horn W L W L 1. Texas Southern 13 1 15 10 sounded and the Southern women’s bas- 1. Southern 14 1 17 8 2. Jackson State 10 4 14 12 ketball team walked off the floor with its 2. Prairie View A&M 11 3 15 10 12th consecutive victory Monday night, 3. Mississippi Valley State 10 5 11 17 players smiled, high-fived each other and 3. Alcorn State 10 5 11 13 4. Alabama A&M 9 5 12 11 hugged a few die-hard fans. 4. Alabama A&M 8 6 12 12 5. Alabama State 8 6 11 16 Their sense of joy was noticeable. But 5. Mississippi Valley State 8 7 10 16 6. Arkansas-Pine Bluff 6 9 6 21 it was matched by a sense of relief. 6. Grambling State 7 7 11 14 “This one got to me,” said coach San- 7. Prairie View A&M 5 9 8 19 dy Pugh, who watched her team hold off 7. Jackson State 7 7 8 15 8. Grambling State 5 9 7 19 Alabama A&M for a 65-57 win. 8. Alabama State 3 11 6 19 9. Southern 3 12 4 23 “I’m happy with the win, but not hap- 9. Texas Southern 3 11 5 20 10. Alcorn State 3 12 3 22 py with our defensive performance in the 10. Arkansas-Pine Bluff 1 14 1 25 second half.” One look at the final statistics showed why. MEN’S CONFERENCE LEADERS As of February 20, 2011 WOMEN’S CONFERENCE LEADERS As of February 20, 2011 A&M guard Whiquitta Tobar — who SCORING Gms Total Avg/G came into Monday as the SWAC’s lead- SCORING Gms Total Avg/G M. Baker, Alcorn State 22 363 16.5 ing scorer at 18.5 points per game — fin- T. Jackson, Alabama State 23 431 18.7 J. Bush, Jackson State 24 370 15.4 W. Tobar, Alabama A&M 22 399 18.1 J. Patton, Grambling State 24 341 14.2 ished with 31 points. K. Ruffin, Alcorn State 21 351 16.7 T. Hanson, Jackson State 24 339 14.1 Twenty-six of them came in the sec- C. Crumbly, Alcorn State 19 279 14.7 L. Johnson-Danner, Texas Southern 22 301 13.7 ond half, when she and the Lady Bull- H. Kador, Southern 22 282 12.8 T. Simpson, Prairie View A&M 24 322 13.4 dogs nearly stunned the crowd at the G. Rosiji, Texas Southern 22 274 12.5 D. Jackson, Mississippi Valley State 25 318 12.7 S. Soliz, Prairie View A&M 22 272 12.4 J. Ingram, Southern 23 283 12.3 F.G. Clark Activity Center with a massive J. Abrams, Arkansas-Pine Bluff 21 258 12.3 A. Smith, Arkansas-Pine Bluff 24 295 12.3 second-half rally. N. Strickland, Texas Southern 22 269 12.2 K. Galloway, Texas Southern 22 258 11.7 D. Smith, Prairie View A&M 20 239 12.0 As a result, Southern’s comfortable ADAM LAU/THE ADVOCATE S. Townsend, Arkansas-Pine Bluff 16 199 12.4 lead dwindled from 15 points to 12 ... REBOUNDING Gms Total Avg/G Southern’s Jamie Floyd shoots over Alabama A&M’s Shaurice Miller on Monday night. REBOUNDING Gms Total Avg/G from 12 points to 10 ... and eventually, T. Jackson, Alabama State 23 266 11.6 J. Patton, Grambling State 24 183 7.6 with 48 seconds left, the Jaguars led by It would be the first time in Pugh’s 11- Hannah Kador led Southern with 14 F. Allen, Southern 22 166 7.5 G. Rosiji, Texas Southern 22 157 7.1 K. Galloway, Texas Southern 22 153 7.0 only five points, at 60-55. year tenure that her team won back-to- points, but needed some rest and ice for a J. Holmes, Mississippi Valley State 24 154 6.4 L. Williams, Prairie View A&M 22 143 6.5 J. Ingram, Southern 23 131 5.7 Their win wasn’t secure until A&M back titles. tender right ankle at the end of the night. S. Anderson, Grambling State 23 148 6.4 Casey Cantey D. Tabb, Alabama A&M 19 108 5.7 missed open jumpers on back-to-back At this point, it seems the only thing She crashed to the floor with 12:54- re Hannah Kador S. Breedlove, Alcorn State 21 135 6.4 D. King, Texas Southern 22 124 5.6 possessions. that might prevent SU from claiming its maining, but got up by herself and later J. Abrams, Arkansas-Pine Bluff 21 134 6.4 Junior, Forward, Alabama A&M Senior, Guard, Southern A. Hardy-Fuller, Jackson State 21 132 6.3 D. Dixon, Jackson State 24 126 5.3 “One of the things we’re going to have championship is health. Or lack of it. returned. I. White, Alabama State 25 131 5.2 W. Tobar, Alabama A&M 22 134 6.1 vs. MVSU (2/19) vs. Ala. St. (2/21) O. Smith, Misissippy Valley State 25 129 5.2 to do is give our (players) situational Monday marked Southern’s first full Post player Laneisha Stephens came vs. Alcorn St. (2/19) vs. Southern (2/21) K. Smith, Mississippi Valley State 23 139 6.0 D. Broughton, Arkansas-Pine Bluff 20 101 5.1 things, so they can process where we are game without junior point guard Car- off the bench for 13 points and seven re- 19 pts 13 pts and what we want to do at that time,” neta Henderson, who injured her left bounds in 13 minutes. 26 pts 31 pts ASSISTS Gms Total Avg/G ASSISTS Gms Total Avg/G 13 rebs 5 rebs K. Galloway, Texas Southern 22 134 6.1 Pugh said. “There was one sequence knee in Saturday’s win over Alabama Jamie Floyd had a team-high nine re- 9 rebs 4 rebs K. Smith, Mississippi Valley State 23 95 4.1 down the backstretch where they were State. bounds. assists assists R. Melvin, Jackson State 23 92 4.0 assist assist R. Jones, Jackson State 21 75 3.6 2 2 J. Grace, Southern 19 70 3.7 jump-trapping and we just watched Freshman Adrian Sanders took her Brittney Strickland scored 10 points 4 1 W. Tobar, Alabama A&M 22 70 3.2 4 steals 1 steal B. White, Southern 24 84 3.5 them. That can’t happen. Somebody’s place, starting for the first time — and and Danielle O’Neal added seven, but no 1 steal 4 steals T. Wadlington, Alabama State 23 73 3.2 J. Crutcher, Alabama A&M 21 63 3.0 I. Smith, Alcorn State 21 66 3.1 Average Stats this week: M. Griffin, Prarie View A&M 19 56 2.9 got to come get it.” if she was nervous, she did a good job of other player scored more than two points Average Stats this week: J. Cannon, Texas Southern 22 67 3.0 K. Burwell, Mississippi Valley State 25 73 2.9 At any rate, it was a victory — one that hiding it. for the Lady Bulldogs (12-11, 8-5), who R. Dobbins, Grambling State 18 51 2.8 16.0 points, 9.0 rebounds, R. Rose, Grambling State 23 63 2.7 brought them closer to a Southwestern Sanders picked up four fouls and made 34 percent of their shots and had 28.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, T. Robinson, Prairie View A&M 21 58 2.8 2.5 steals A. Smith, Arkansas-Pine Bluff 24 63 2.6 Athletic Conference title. missed four shots, including one airball 15 fewer rebounds than Southern (the 2.5 steals S. Highgate, Texas Southern 22 60 2.7 T. Simpson, Prairie View A&M 24 62 2.6 L. Slaton, Prairie View A&M 23 60 2.6 Southern (16-8, 13-1 SWAC) main- in the second half. But she also had seven Jaguars grabbed 50 rebounds, including tained its 2 1/2-game lead on second- points, four assists and two turnovers in 22 on the offensive end). place Prairie View, which walloped Ar- a season-high 33 minutes. “We had to make adjustments the best kansas-Pine Bluff 99-38 on Monday. “I told her before the game that it’s the we could,” Pugh said. Three games remain in SU’s regular same routine,” Pugh said. “I was more Monday night, they held on the best season, and with a win at home Satur- worried about her during the pregame they could, and that was just enough. day against Alcorn State, the Jaguars can dog-and-pony show, where she’d get too —Perryn Keys, 2theadvocate.com clinch at least a share of the regular-sea- hyped up instead of focusing in on the son championship. game.” THE YARD WEEK OF FEBRUARY 23 NAIA/INDEPENDENT BASKETBALL 7

MENS BASKETBALL WOMENS BASKETBALL NAIA Gulf Coast Athletic Conference (Men’s) Conference All Games W L PCT W L PCT Tougaloo 4 1 .800 23 4 .852 UDC Win on Senior Day Gold Nuggets 5-0 in GCAC SUNO 4 2 .667 10 11 .476 Xavier 3 2 .600 24 4 .857 UDC 88, of 1,000 for his career. Over his time at on a 17-2 run over the next four and a Xavier 72, and Stewart 13 for SUNO, which led 30- RRAC), picking up an easy 89-64 confer- Edward Waters 1 1 .500 9 16 .360 Fisk 1 3 .250 2 27 .069 Fairmont State 81 UDC he has led the Firebirds in most half minutes to take a double-digit lead. SUNO 58 29 at halftime. ence win on Monday at the Sid Richard- Dillard 1 5 .167 6 16 .273 WASHINGTON—The UDC men’s bas- field goals made (330), most three-point- They would be able to sustain that dou- NEW ORLEANS—Freshman Carmen Xavier outshot the Lady Knights 46.2 son Center. Gulf Coast Athletic Conference (Women’s) ketball team (11-14) closed out the home ers made (135), most free-throws made ble-digit lead all the way until the 3:00 Holcombe scored a career-high 14 points to 37.3 percent from the floor and out- For the game, Texas Wesleyan shot Conference All Games portion of their season tonight with an (191), most steals (52), and most games mark, when Fairmont state mounted Saturday and started a second-half run rebounded them 46-26. The Gold Nug- 51.6% from the floor, 50.0% from behind W L PCT W L PCT 88-81 win over the Fairmont Sate Univer- played (69). an impressive run of its own to cut the which carried NAIA No. 16 Xavier Uni- gets extended their home win streak to the arc, and 66.7% from the free throw Xavier 5 0 1.000 23 6 .793 Edward Waters 2 0 1.000 12 18 .400 sity Fighting Falcons (15-9). While Ellison continued to show why lead to just two points. However, good versity of Louisiana to a 72-58 women’s 10 games and earned their 15th double- line. Langston shot 39.4% from the floor, SUNO 3 3 .500 18 3 .857 The win gave UDC an 8-4 record at he has been such a valuable member of free-throw shooting by the Firebirds and basketball victory over SUNO. digit victory this season. 5.3% from the three point line, and 57.9% Dillard 3 3 .500 12 15 .444 Tougaloo 1 4 .200 9 15 .375 home this season, which is a seven win the Firebirds over the past four seasons, poor long distance shooting by the Fal- The Gold Nuggets (23-6, 5-0 Gulf SUNO never led by more than three from the charity line Fisk 0 4 .000 5 21 .192 improvement over last season. The Fire- there were others who stepped up as well cons kept them from ever retaking the Coast Athletic Conference) extended points in either half, the last time with With the win the Lady Rams achieved Red River Athletic Conference (Men’s) birds have now won 10 of their last 14 to help UDC go out on top in its home fi- lead, allowing UDC to close out its home their conference regular-season win 16:59 remaining when Conners scored to their second highest win total in team Conference All Games games overall, including seven in a row at nale. Junior guard Brandon Herbert (So- schedule on a high-note. streak to 23 games. make it 39-36. history, and also snapped a 10 game W L PCT W L PCT the UDC sports complex. ciology – Baltimore, MD) led the team Leading the way for Fairmont State SUNO (18-3, 3-3) led 45-43 after “There’s nothing like beating a city Langston win streak against Wesleyan. Texas Wesleyan 19 1 .950 24 2 .929 LSU-Shreveport 17 3 .850 24 3 .889 The key to tonight’s victory was the in scoring for a sixth straight game, and in scoring was sophomore guard Isaac Kelly Stewart’s 3-pointer with 13:20 re- rival,” Xavier Coach Bo Browder said. The last time the Lady Rams beat the Texas College 16 4 .800 17 9 .654 team’s shooting from the field, especially the seventeenth time this season with Thornton, who had 25 points. Junior maining, but Xavier took control with a “Our kids played really hard in the sec- Lady Lions was on March 4, 2005, when Our Lady of the Lake 13 7 .650 17 10 .630 Paul Quinn 12 8 .600 17 11 .607 from long range. Led by senior guard 28 points on 10 of 13 shooting from guard Steve Custis added 21 points, and 14-0 run during the next four minutes. ond half, and Carmen Holcombe was a they took a 76-45 win in the RRAC Tour- Wiley 10 10 .500 14 14 .500 Tim Ellison’s (Mass Media – Alexandria, the field. Junior guard Nigel Munson senior Terrence Green had 18 points and Holcombe, who scored 12 second-half bright spot.” nament. Jarvis Christian 8 10 .444 11 16 .407 Southwest 8 12 .400 13 14 .481 VA) five made three-pointers, the Fire- (Graphic Design – Washington, DC) add- 10 boards. The Falcons shot 40.0% (28 points, started the run with a putback Xavier will close its regular season SW Assemblies of God 6 14 .300 8 18 .308 birds shot 52.4% (11 of 21) from down- ed 19 points and 6 assists, while sopho- of 70) from the field and 22.6% (7 of 31) basket, and Keldra Hall capped it with against another city rival, Dillard, at 5 Bacone 5 14 .263 10 16 .385 town for the game. That translated into more forward Dyrek Jones (Accounting – from three-point range. her 3-point play with 9:37 remaining. p.m. next Saturday in the Crosstown Langston 2 17 .105 2 22 .083 Huston-Tillotson 2 18 .100 2 27 .069 shooting 56.4% (31 of 55) from the floor, Brooklyn, NY) matched his season-high The Nuggets maintained their double- Classic doubleheader at The Barn. which helped the Firebirds overcome be- with 14 points. digit lead after Hall’s points. Red River Athletic Conference (Women’s) Conference All Games ing out-rebounded by the Falcons 42-30. Despite those impressive numbers, the Hall scored 12 points and Marchelle Texas Wesleyan 89, W L PCT W L PCT Ellison, who was playing in his final game was tied going into halftime, 45-45. Jones 11 for Xavier, which became the Langston 64 Langston 17 2 .895 22 5 .815 Texas Wesleyan 16 4 .800 24 4 .857 home game as a Firebird after spend- It was not until the Falcons were up by second Louisiana school to reach 23 FORT WORTH—The Texas Wesleyan Our Lady of the Lake 14 6 .700 18 8 .692 ing four seasons with the team, ended one with 16:53 remaining in the game women’s basketball victories in 10 con- University women’s basketball team (24- SW Assemblies of God 14 6 .700 19 9 .679 up with 18 points and a team-high 7 that the Firebirds started to open things secutive seasons. 4 16-4 RRAC) took it to rival eleventh LSU-Shreveport 12 8 .600 15 11 .577 Bacone 11 8 .579 17 8 .680 rebounds. He is now just 14 points shy up. Propelled by three treys, UDC went Christine Conners scored 25 points ranked Langston University (22-5, 17-2 Texas College 10 10 .500 18 10 .643 Huston-Tillotson 8 12 .400 9 18 .333 Jarvis Christian 5 13 .278 9 14 .391 NAIA Division I Men’s Basketball Coaches’ Top 25 NAIA Division I Women’s Basketball Coaches’ Top 25 Wiley 5 15 .250 8 19 .296 (first-place votes in parentheses, HBCU’s highlighted) Southwest 5 15 .250 7 19 .269 (first-place votes in parentheses, HBCU’s highlighted) Records through Sunday, Feb. 20 Paul Quinn 1 19 .050 4 25 .138 Two GCAC Teams are Gold Nuggets fall five Records through Sunday, Feb. 20 Rk Team Record Points Last Rk Team Record Points Last 1 R. Morris (Chicago) (12) 26-1 312 1 HBCUs in other Conferences 1 Union (Tenn.) (12) 26-1 312 1 2 Mountain State 25-2 296 4 Ranked in NAIA Poll places in NAIA poll 2 Oklahoma City 22-2 297 2 Spelman (Great South) 5th Seed in GSAC 3 Concordia (Calif.) 25-3 290 2 Women’s: 8-17 Overall, 5-9 Conference 3 Azusa Pacific 24-4 290 3 4 Texas Wesleyan 25-2 277 6 Lost to Agnes Scott College* 70-52 NEW ORLEANS— For the first time this season, Xavier University of Louisiana is not NEW ORLEANS— For the first time this season, Xavier University of Louisiana is not 4 Campbellsville 23-3 289 4 5 Martin Methodist 27-1 271 7 5 Bethel (Tenn.) 22-4 272 6 Lincoln (Mo.) (Mid-American) the highest ranked team from the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference in the NAIA Divi- 6 Azusa Pacific 25-3 270 5 the highest ranked team from the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference in the NAIA Divi- 6-T Freed-Hardeman 22-6 255 5 Men’s: 2-22 Overall, 0-20 Conference sion I Men’s Basketball Coaches’ Top 25. 7 Lindenwood 26-3 248 10 sion I Men’s Basketball Coaches’ Top 25. 6-T California Baptist 21-7 255 7 Women’s: 2-22 Overall, 1-19 Conference 8 LSU-Shreveport 23-3 245 3 GCAC rival Tougaloo took the No. 13 position Xavier held last week, and the Gold GCAC rival Tougaloo took the No. 13 position Xavier held last week, and the Gold 8 Biola 23-5 240 8 9 Georgetown (Ky.) 24-4 230 8 Rush dropped four places to 17th Monday. Xavier has fallen seven places in the last Rush dropped four places to 17th Monday. Xavier has fallen seven places in the last 9 Westminster (Utah) 23-5 239 9 Tennessee State (Ohio Valley) 10 Oklahoma Baptist 21-6 218 9 Men’s: 12-15 Overall, 8-8 Conference 10 Lewis-Clark State 23-4 212 11 two polls. 11 Union (Tenn.) 23-5 215 14 two polls. Women’s: 8-19 Overall, 4-12 Conference 11 Langston 22-4 201 14 Xavier (24-4) won 66-57 at Mobile on Thursday and lost 55-54 at home to SUNO on 12 Biola 24-4 196 15 Xavier (24-4) won 66-57 at Mobile on Thursday and lost 55-54 at home to SUNO on 12 Lindsey Wilson 21-6 190 15 Cheyney (Pa.) (Pennsylvania State) 13 Tougaloo 23-4 181 19 Saturday. The Gold Rush have lost two of three games since a nine-game win streak. Saturday. The Gold Rush have lost two of three games since a nine-game win streak. 13 Lee (Tenn.) 22-5 186 10 Men’s: 16-8 Overall, 6-6 Conference 14 Lee (Tenn.) 21-7 175 11 Xavier will close the regular season with 7 p.m. home games against St. Thomas Xavier will close the regular season with 7 p.m. home games against St. Thomas 14 Olivet Nazarene 23-5 176 12 Women’s: 6-18 Overall, 2-10 Conference 15 Southern Nazarene 21-7 168 12 15 Columbia (Mo.) 22-5 173 17 (Texas) on Tuesday and Dillard on Saturday in the Crosstown Classic. The Gold Rush 16 Westminster (Utah) 20-6 159 T-22 (Texas) on Tuesday and Dillard on Saturday in the Crosstown Classic. The Gold Rush 16 Vanguard 15-9 169 13 Bluefield State (WVIAC) won at St. Thomas and Dillard earlier this season. Xavier will travel to Jacksonville, 17 Xavier 24-4 145 13 won at St. Thomas and Dillard earlier this season. Xavier will travel to Jacksonville, Men’s: 5-19 Overall, 5-15 Conference 17 Saint Xavier 20-6 156 18 18 Cumberlands 16-9 141 18 Women’s: 3-21 Overall, 2-18 Conference Fla., for the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Tournament next week, and the Rush will Fla., for the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Tournament next week, and the Rush will 18-T William Woods 26-2 128 22 19 Columbia (Mo.) 22-4 129 RV play in the first round March 3 or draw a first-round bye and play in the semifinals play in the first round March 3 or draw a first-round bye and play in the semifinals 18-T Southern Nazarene 23-5 128 23 West Virginia State (WVIAC) 20 McKendree 16-11 103 20 20 Southern Polytechnic 23-4 126 20 Men’s: 15-9 Overall, 14-6 Conference March 4. Seedings and pairings will be announced next week. 21 Montana Western 20-7 84 RV March 4. Seedings and pairings will be announced next week. 21 Xavier 23-6 124 16 Women’s: 10-16 Overall, 8-12 Conference Tougaloo, which climbed six spots, has won eight straight and 15 of its last 16 22 St. Catharine 18-7 83 T-22 Tougaloo, which climbed six spots, has won eight straight and 15 of its last 16 22 Lubbock Christian 19-7 101 19 23 Evangel 20-8 79 RV games. Robert Morris (Chicago) is No. 1 for the fifth straight week and received all 12 games. Robert Morris (Chicago) is No. 1 for the fifth straight week and received all 12 23 Westmont 19-7 99 21 UDC (Independent) 24 Southern Polytechnic 20-7 74 RV Men’s: 11-14 Overall first-place votes. first-place votes. 24 Evangel 19-7 83 24 25 Rogers State 17-9 58 RV Women’s: 17-8 Overall 25 Shorter 23-5 76 25 THE YARD WEEK OF FEBRUARY 16 INDOOR TRACK & FIELD 8 Lady Pirates, Spartans Win Track Championships LANDOVER, MD­— The Hampton’s Field Performer honors, while Mary- LANDOVER, MD­— The Hampton’s Field Performer honors, while Mary- women’s track and field team won the land Eastern Shore’s Cynthia Anais and women’s track and field team won the land Eastern Shore’s Cynthia Anais and 2011 Mid-Eastern Athletic Confer- Hampton’s Racquel Vassell shared Co- 2011 Mid-Eastern Athletic Confer- Hampton’s Racquel Vassell shared Co- ence (MEAC) Indoor Track and Field Outstanding Runner accolades. Both ence (MEAC) Indoor Track and Field Outstanding Runner accolades. Both titles Saturday afternoon at the Prince runners recorded 32.50 points. titles Saturday afternoon at the Prince runners recorded 32.50 points. George’s Sports and Learning Complex Running a time of 2:10.47 in the 800m George’s Sports and Learning Complex Running a time of 2:10.47 in the 800m in Landover, Maryland. run, Maryland Eastern Shore’s Cynthia in Landover, Maryland. run, Maryland Eastern Shore’s Cynthia Hampton posted 188.50 points to win Anais broke the indoor record set by for- Hampton posted 188.50 points to win Anais broke the indoor record set by for- their ninth overall women’s MEAC in- mer Lady Hawk Merrecia James in 2007 their ninth overall women’s MEAC in- mer Lady Hawk Merrecia James in 2007 door title. Their score breaks the Lady Pi- (2:10.57). door title. Their score breaks the Lady Pi- (2:10.57). rates previous meet record of 179 points Lady Pirates Indoor Track & Field Team In the field events, Norfolk State’s rates previous meet record of 179 points Spartans Indoor Track & Field Team In the field events, Norfolk State’s set in 2007. standing Coach. “Our freshmen stepped Katie Wright passed her previous 2009 set in 2007. standing Coach. “Our freshmen stepped Katie Wright passed her previous 2009 Norfolk State finished in second with up to the plate, ” said Pierce. “On top of MEAC indoor record in the pole vault of Norfolk State finished in second with up to the plate, ” said Pierce. “On top of MEAC indoor record in the pole vault of 102.50 points followed by Maryland Racquel Vassell’s performances, and our 3.36m (11-00.25 ft.) setting a new record 102.50 points followed by Maryland Racquel Vassell’s performances, and our 3.36m (11-00.25 ft.) setting a new record Eastern Shore in third with 100 points. freshmen, it all came together today”. of 3.41m (11-02.25 ft.). Eastern Shore in third with 100 points. freshmen, it all came together today”. of 3.41m (11-02.25 ft.). Lady Pirates Head Coach Maurice Hampton’s Teiara Denmark post- —meacsports.com Lady Pirates Head Coach Maurice Hampton’s Teiara Denmark post- —meacsports.com Pierce was named the Women’s Out- ed 20.05 points to earn Outstanding Pierce was named the Women’s Out- ed 20.05 points to earn Outstanding

2010-11 Men’s Indoor Track & Field 2010-11 Women’s Indoor Track & Field Women Team Rankings FIRST TEAM SECOND TEAM THIRD TEAM FIRST TEAM SECOND TEAM THIRD TEAM 17 Events Scored Reggie Dixon, Hampton James Taylor, Norfolk State Aaron Anderson, Hampton Racquel Vassell, Hampton Shanneka Claiborne, Norfolk State Nickesha Williams, Bethune-Cookman 60M DASH 60M DASH 60M DASH 60M, 200M DASH, 60M HURDLES, 4X400M RELAY 60M DASH 60M, 200M DASH 1. Hampton 188.5 Marquis Holston, Norfolk State Aaron Anderson, Hampton James Taylor, Norfolk State Tanisha Kendrick, Morgan State Krystin Lawson, North Carolina A&T Janea McCammon, North Carolina A&T 2. Norfolk State 102.5 200M, 400M DASH 200M DASH 200M DASH 400M DASH 200M DASH 400M DASH 3. Md-Eastern Shore 100 Donte Holmes, Delaware State Tray Charles, Morgan State Leslie Murray, Delaware State Cynthia Anais, Maryland-Eastern Shore Champagne Bell, Norfolk State Benita Taylor, Hampton 4. North Carolina A&T 73 800M RUN, 4X400M RELAY 400M DASH 400M DASH 800M, MILE, 3,000M RUN, DISTANCE MEDLEY RELAY 400M DASH 800M DASH 5. Morgan State 58 Josef Tessema, Norfolk State Kelli Thibou, Delaware State Vincent Rono, Norfolk State Ashley Hodges, Howard Alaine Tate, Hampton Janessa Benn, North Carolina A&T 6. Howard 32 1MILE RUN, 3,000M, 5,000M RUN, DISTANCE MEDLEY RELAY 800M RUN, DISTANCE MEDLEY RELAY 800M RUN 5,000M RUN 800M, MILE RUN, DISTANCE MEDLEY RELAY MILE, 3,000M, RUN, DISTANCE MEDLEY RELAY 7. South Carolina State 29 Aramis Massenburg, Norfolk State Mustapha Habbani, Md-Eastern Shore Philemon Kimutai, Norfolk State Claudia Calder, Cydney Robinson, Ashley Hodges, Howard Devyn Thompson, Hampton 8. Florida A&M 29 60M HURDLES MILE RUN MILE RUN Benita Taylor, Hampton 3,000M RUN 5,000M RUN 4X400M RELAY 9. Bethune-Cookman 21 Tariq Devore, Delaware State Philemon Kimutai, Norfolk State Amos Kipsogei, Norfolk State Jasmin Branch, Hampton Breana Norman, Hampton 10. Delaware State 19 Leslie Murray, Delaware State 3,000M RUN 3,000M, RUN Kenesha Abrams, Emilie Ducados, 5,000M RUN 60M HURDLES Kelli Thibou, Delaware State Eunice Jones, Maryland-Eastern Shore 11. Coppin State 10 Amos Kipsogei, Norfolk State Shuaib Winters, Florida A&M Sherice Walker, North Carolina A&T Kenesha Abrams, Emilie Ducados, 4X400M RELAY DISTANCE MEDLEY RELAY 5,000M RUN 5,000M RUN 60M HURDLES Melina Gallas, Jennell Wade, Vincent Brown, Norfolk State Eric Cray, Bethune-Cookman Keith Nkrumah, Norfolk State Jeanelle Ovid, Morgan State Roshel Bygraves, Jessica Farr, Maryland-Eastern Shore Amos Kipsogei, Norfolk State 60M HURDLES 60M HURDLES HIGH JUMP Dotrine Jacobs, Jenea McCammon, 4X400M RELAY Men Team Rankings Kenneth Smith, Norfolk State Teo Bennett, Rayon Lawrence, Thomas Keane-Davis, Damian Miles, Champagne Bell, Norfolk State North Carolina A&T Ariana Betts, Roshel Bygraves, 17 Events Scored DISTANCE MEDLEY RELAY LONG JUMP 4X400M RELAY Akeem Spence, Jibri Victorian, Coppin St. Marcus Wallace, Andre Walsh, Kristin Rush, North Carolina A&T 1. Norfolk State 200 Brandon Baskerville, Coppin State 4X400M RELAY Maryland-Eastern Shore Christina Epps, Coppin State Shaquanda Gainey, Benita Taylor, DISTANCE MEDLEY RELAY HIGH JUMP 2. Hampton 104 4X400M RELAY TRIPLE JUMP Devyn Thompson, Hampton Monae Waller, Morgan State Tariq Devore, Kouri Falconer, 3. Md-Eastern Shore 74 Leon Hunt, Florida A&M Donte Holmes, Delaware State Jerod Franklin, Michael Gallion, Katie Wright, Norfolk State DISTANCE MEDLEY RELAY HIGH JUMP LONG JUMP 4. Delaware State 49 DISTANCE MEDLEY RELAY Dominique Mathis, Hamadi Price, Howard POLE VAULT Claudia Calder, Hampton Racquel Vassell, Hampton 5. South Carolina State 45 Marcus Stephens, South Carolina State Simpson Penn, Morgan State DISTANCE MEDLEY RELAY Vanessa Henry, Maryland-Eastern Shore HIGH JUMP, PENTATHLON LONG JUMP TRIPLE JUMP HIGH JUMP John James, Norfolk State SHOT PUT Teiara Denmark, Hampton Elaine Rhoades , Norfolk State 6. Bethune-Cookman 42 Damon Dixon, Hampton Rashad Cannon, Norfolk State HIGH JUMP Candace Shirley, Morgan State LONG JUMP, TRIPLE JUMP TRIPLE JUMP 7. Florida A&M 39 POLE VAULT, HEPTATHLON LONG JUMP Darris Shelton, Norfolk State WEIGHT THROW Chelsea Lowe, Maryland-Eastern Shore Elizabeth Sims, Bethune-Cookman 8. Morgan State 36 Marcus Brown, Maryland-Eastern Shore Jared Baldwin, North Carolina A&T LONG JUMP, TRIPLE JUMP Elaine Rhoades, Norfolk State POLE VAULT POLE VAULT 9. Coppin State 27 SHOT PUT TRIPLE JUMP Ryan Agan, Delaware State PENTATHLON Shamira Rothmiller, South Carolina State Ranita Mealer, Morgan State 10. Howard 24 Emanuel Stewart, Morgan State Michael Sullivan, Bethune-Cookman POLE VAULT SHOT PUT SHOT PUT 11. North Carolina A&T 22 WEIGHT THROW POLE VAULT Theo Duncan, Norfolk State Kristal McGreggor, Hampton Vanessa Henry, Maryland-Eastern Shore Noel Facey, South Carolina State SHOT PUT WEIGHT THROW WEIGHT THROW SHOT PUT Ivann Parker, Hampton Tanisha Jenkins, Norfolk State Marcus Brown, Maryland-Eastern Shore WEIGHT THROW HEPTATHLON WEIGHT THROW Martin Embry, Bethune-Cookman Jermol Dix, Maryland-Eastern Shore HEPTATHLON HEPTATHLON