2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. Oh yes yall do rely on school support. 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. Especially in this manner. The Spartans continued to push the tempo asNiya Fields gave NSU its largest lead of the half, 38-13, right before halftime. That cannot be dismissed. Norfolk State senior quarterback Juwan Carter has a huge decision to make this fall. Jarrett Hoffman is an HBCU Sports contributor and a graduate of Bowie State University. The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference . Carter does understand the decision from his former head coach. As the school closest to the league office, and the home of the conference's basketball tournament, it has become an anchor. Norfolk State senior quarterback Juwan Carter has a huge decision to make this fall. What I find amazing is that every school in the SWAC have been through a storm and still standing. As previously mentioned the Aggies are leaving the MEAC this summer as they will be joining the Big South. Sam Quick is a moniker for our AI technology and is not an actual person. 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. 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 . Kira Lowery recorded 12 of her team-high 18 points in the first quarter and added three rebounds and three assists. 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! This was the second-consecutive year that the mens basketball team won the MEAC Tournament. With the win, Norfolk State moved to within one-game of the conference lead and avenged last month's loss to Morgan State. I really dont want to start over.. Norfolk State is now assessing its options, including moving down or switching conferences. 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. Camille Downs scored 25 points while recording five assists to lead the way for Norfolk Statek. MEAC was formed in 1970 as a NCAA Division I spinoff to the CIAA. 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. 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. 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. MEAC 3/11, 4 p.m. Question, does Mississippi, Alabama, & Louisiana provide funds to state supported institutions for athletics? 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. 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 If VSU leaves the CIAA, the state . Norfolk State stretched the lead to 37-10 after a Francis bucket with just over five minutes remaining in the half and extended the lead to 33-13 on a Downs layup with 3:25 left. The two teams traded buckets down the stretch as the Spartans took a 39-28 lead into the break. As a team, the Spartans shot 49% from the field, 29% from behind the arc, and 81% from the free throw line. 1 seed in next week's MEAC tournament. Its a business move now, he said. Those numbers include 14-of-35 on two-pointers, 6-of-23 on three-pointers, and 21-of-28 on free throws. But the MEAC also hosted its championship game between Norfolk State and. The occasion marked the Spartans' second consecutive year with at least 20 wins, the first time achieving the feat in back-to-back . By. 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. The men's golf programs at Howard,. NORFOLK, Va. - After leading at the half, Coppin State's women's basketball team shot just 19.0% from the floor in the second half as the Eagles fell, 47-36 at Norfolk State on Monday night at Echols Hall. Though that does not mean that the firm and university will not interview Sherman, it puts Carter in a unique position. Norfolk State University is the de facto home program of the MEAC. That is more than Alcorn, Jackson St., Southern, Grambling combined. The Pittsburgh Steelers GM showed up, too. 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. 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The Eagles scored 17 unanswered points to go ahead 24-7. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. As a team, the Eagles struggled to get things going offensively, scoring just 0.83 points per possession on 34% shooting from the field. 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, 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. }); Monday evening was a battle of two of the best MEAC teams. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. The second scenario would trigger Howard, Morgan State, and Delaware State to see full NEC membership. PARTNER OF IONE DIGITAL / CASSIUS NETWORK. The Richmond, Virginia, native has an opportunity to approach records for the Spartans. jQuery(function() { These teams will have little time to prep for their next test, as each plays next on March 2. If they were to leave, they would be out around July 2022 I believe. (LogOut/ document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); The Spartan Echo abides by and supports Norfolk State University's non-discrimination policy. It was a business move for him. The next NSU Board of Visitors meeting is slated for Dec. 11, 2020. 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. 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. The defending champion Spartans of Norfolk State will be the No. 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. TOP PERFORMERS: Eric Boone is averaging 7.1 points, 5.4 assists and 2.2. NSU maintains a historic rivalry with Virginia State University, which remains in the CIAA. Change). State dollars and school support are not the same thing. 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. 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. Kira Lowery scored 18 points while Aniya Finger added another 12 to lead the way for North Carolina Central. 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. 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. 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. 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. The Spartans got baskets byMahoganie Williams and Downs as Norfolk State took a commanding 61-42 lead into the final period. MEAC football membership would be whittled to just five, however, with Delaware State, Morgan State, Norfolk State, North Carolina Central and South Carolina State. COMMANDING victory for the Spartans, delivering Morgan State its first loss of conference play! Kierra Wheeler posted a double-double with 19 points and 14 boards, with three steals and one blocked shot, while Deja Francis recorded 10 points, a team-high seven assists, two steals and two rebounds. In the second quarter, the Spartans had their best defensive output forcing nine turnovers on their way to outscoring the Bears 22-5. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. I might enter the portal. I might even transfer if he doesnt get the job, Carter said. . Norfolk State finished the 2022 season 2-9 overall and 2-3 in MEAC play. 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. 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. The school and its new conference have indoor and outdoor track seasons for men and women. #BEHOLD #TheSpartanWay pic.twitter.com/F2ZizeHBN7. South Carolina State allows 84.0 points to opponents and has been outscored by 9.9 points per game. I Never Thought the HOG Would Be in this Situation. 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. 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. 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. Norfolk St. is missing those student athletic fees for this year for those students not on campus. This content was produced using Artificial Intelligence technology before being approved and published by HBCU Gameday. 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. Ja'Niah Henson led Morgan State with 11 points and three rebounds. 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. I don't wish any ill will toward Norfolk St., but I do believe the MEAC can't afford to lose anymore members. Your email address will not be published. The Spartans are 8-3 in conference play. 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. JaNiah Henson was the only player to crack double-digit scoring for Morgan State contributing 11 points. 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. She was one of three players to score in double figures along with Camille Downs (12) and Makoye Diawara (10). Or will upsets leave some favorites awaiting an at-large invitation to March Madness? The moves leave the Norfolk-based MEAC, a conference consisting of historically Black colleges and universities along the East Coast, without baseball. I want to win. 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. Essentially, three schools have bolted for the Big South Conference due to dreams of bigger opportunities--only to be 2nd fiddle in that conference--while the original frame work of what they helped build for their own people begins to rot away! Aniya Finger registered a double-double of 12 points and 12 rebounds, with one steal. However, this could be a star player who has no desire to start over with a new coaching staff. Norfolk State Spartans (20-8, 9-3 MEAC) at North Carolina Central Eagles (15-11, 8-4 MEAC) . North Carolina A&T has eight men's sports and nine women's sports. The Spartans evened the season series with Morgan State on the season with the victory and improved to 20-5 overall. Norfolk State is now assessing its options, including moving down or switching conferences. And its also looking at what is best for itself. 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. 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