The legendary player says she's "right where I need to be."
LANGSTON, Oklahoma -- Cheryl Miller has officially been named head coach of women’s basketball at Langston University and was formally introduced to the team and the student body during center court ceremonies today (April 30) in Langston. Miller was a three-time national player of the year at the University of Southern California, leading the Women of Troy to national championships in both 1983 and ’84 and playing on the 1984 U.S. Olympic team. She went on to coach in the WNBA for four seasons before beginning a career as a national sports broadcaster.
“This is an historic moment for Langston University athletics as we welcome legendary player and coach Cheryl Miller as women’s basketball head coach,” said Langston President Dr. Kent Smith. “Securing a coach of the caliber and character of Coach Miller is a tribute to Athletic Director Mike Garrett’s stature in the sports world.”
“Coach Miller’s credentials as a player and coach are unsurpassed in women’s basketball. We are thrilled and honored to have her here wearing Lion blue on our courts,” said Mike Garrett, athletic director at Langston University. “Coach Miller has the skills and tools to lead our women’s basketball team to domination in the NAIA.”
The NCAA named Miller one of the top five collegiate basketball players in NCAA history. Miller was USC’s head women’s coach (44-14 and won the 1994 Pacific-10 conference title) for two years in the mid ’90s, and then coached (and General Manger) the Phoenix Mercury of the WNBA from 1997 to 2000.
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Friday, May 2, 2014
Jermane Clark: North Carolina A&T football player shot, killed
Clark was Winston-Salem native, attended Reynolds High School, Oak Ridge Military Academy and the University of Colorado before transferring to A&T.
GREENSBORO, North Carolina -- Two people were arrested in connection with the shooting death of a North Carolina A&T State University football player late Tuesday night.
Kendrick Louis Robinson, 22, and Lemiah Wyatt Sanders Jr., 20, both of Greensboro, were charged Thursday with first-degree murder and robbery with a dangerous weapon in connection with the death of Jermane Darnell Clark.
Clark, 22, was found shot just after 11 p.m. on the street outside his home at 425 Stedman St. just west of campus. The Winston-Salem native was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at Moses Cone Hospital.
Greensboro police allege Robinson and Sanders shot Clark and robbed him of $200, as well as 1/4 pound of marijuana. It's not yet known if the three men knew each other.
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GREENSBORO, North Carolina -- Two people were arrested in connection with the shooting death of a North Carolina A&T State University football player late Tuesday night.
Kendrick Louis Robinson, 22, and Lemiah Wyatt Sanders Jr., 20, both of Greensboro, were charged Thursday with first-degree murder and robbery with a dangerous weapon in connection with the death of Jermane Darnell Clark.
Clark, 22, was found shot just after 11 p.m. on the street outside his home at 425 Stedman St. just west of campus. The Winston-Salem native was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at Moses Cone Hospital.
Greensboro police allege Robinson and Sanders shot Clark and robbed him of $200, as well as 1/4 pound of marijuana. It's not yet known if the three men knew each other.
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N.C. A&T Men's Tennis Makes Its Return With Four Recruits
GREENSBORO, North Carolina -- The North Carolina A&T State University men’s tennis is back. It was made official on Thursday when A&T head tennis coach Bruce Myers announced the first signings of men’s tennis players since 2005.
“I was asked by our athletics director (Earl M. Hilton III) to field a men’s tennis team that would compete in the MEAC,” said Myers. “I believe our signings today will not only allow us to be competitive for the 2014-15 season, but will allow us to surprise conference opponents.”
Dreshaun Jarmon (Philadelphia, Pa./William Penn Chapter High School), John Wilson IV (Red Oak, Texas/Red Oak High School), Kyle Scott (Greensboro, N.C./Northwest Guilford High School) and Brett Caban (Drexel Hill, Pa./Upper Darby High School) is the historic class that will usher in the return.
Jarmon is slated to be the Aggies No. 1 player in the fall. He has wins over 2-star players, and he made it the finals of the ESCS Amateur B18s Tennis Classic finals.
“Dreshaun is a player who I think will excel at North Carolina A&T,” said Myers. “He is extremely athletic, and has not reached his full potential. He has a world-class forehand and with refining that will come in the weight room. He has a realistic opportunity to win a bunch of matches in the MEAC.”
Wilson is a two-star standout with four wins over 3-star players. He is the captain and No. 1 player on his varsity tennis team. Most valuable player honors have come his way two straight years, and he made history when he became the first ever state qualifier from Red Oak High School. Wilson eventually went on to win the first of three straight district championships.
Wilson has been a USTA Texas Super Champ since 11, and he has been ranked as high as 20th in the state of Texas. In doubles, Wilson has reached the finals twice at USTA regional tournaments. Outside of tennis, Wilson is on the debate team, student council and National Honor Society. He is in the top seven percent of his graduating class.
“John is a humble young man who displays great leadership abilities and is a good role model for his four younger brothers,” said Myers. “He is an ambitious young man with high expectations for himself. Please look for great things to come from John W. Wilson IV.”
Scott is a 1-star player with wins over 2-star opponents. He played No. 2 singles at Northwest Guilford where he earned all-conference honors and advanced to the regionals. Scott’s parents are Aggies who met while attending A&T.
“I knew Kyle fell in love with North Carolina A&T as soon as he came for his first visit,” said Myers. “Kyle is another athletic player who will benefit from a structured training regimen and practicing and playing with Division I competition on a daily basis.”
Caban was recruited to A&T during Myers’ evaluation of Jarmon. He has wins over 1-star and 2-star players and was rated in the top-50 among Pennsylvania players.
“He will battle for every point and make his opponent earn everything,” said Myers. “He is someone who will benefit from getting in our program and ramping up his on and off-court training. I have no doubts that he will succeed on the court and in the classroom.”
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“I was asked by our athletics director (Earl M. Hilton III) to field a men’s tennis team that would compete in the MEAC,” said Myers. “I believe our signings today will not only allow us to be competitive for the 2014-15 season, but will allow us to surprise conference opponents.”
Dreshaun Jarmon (Philadelphia, Pa./William Penn Chapter High School), John Wilson IV (Red Oak, Texas/Red Oak High School), Kyle Scott (Greensboro, N.C./Northwest Guilford High School) and Brett Caban (Drexel Hill, Pa./Upper Darby High School) is the historic class that will usher in the return.
Jarmon is slated to be the Aggies No. 1 player in the fall. He has wins over 2-star players, and he made it the finals of the ESCS Amateur B18s Tennis Classic finals.
“Dreshaun is a player who I think will excel at North Carolina A&T,” said Myers. “He is extremely athletic, and has not reached his full potential. He has a world-class forehand and with refining that will come in the weight room. He has a realistic opportunity to win a bunch of matches in the MEAC.”
Wilson is a two-star standout with four wins over 3-star players. He is the captain and No. 1 player on his varsity tennis team. Most valuable player honors have come his way two straight years, and he made history when he became the first ever state qualifier from Red Oak High School. Wilson eventually went on to win the first of three straight district championships.
Wilson has been a USTA Texas Super Champ since 11, and he has been ranked as high as 20th in the state of Texas. In doubles, Wilson has reached the finals twice at USTA regional tournaments. Outside of tennis, Wilson is on the debate team, student council and National Honor Society. He is in the top seven percent of his graduating class.
“John is a humble young man who displays great leadership abilities and is a good role model for his four younger brothers,” said Myers. “He is an ambitious young man with high expectations for himself. Please look for great things to come from John W. Wilson IV.”
Scott is a 1-star player with wins over 2-star opponents. He played No. 2 singles at Northwest Guilford where he earned all-conference honors and advanced to the regionals. Scott’s parents are Aggies who met while attending A&T.
“I knew Kyle fell in love with North Carolina A&T as soon as he came for his first visit,” said Myers. “Kyle is another athletic player who will benefit from a structured training regimen and practicing and playing with Division I competition on a daily basis.”
Caban was recruited to A&T during Myers’ evaluation of Jarmon. He has wins over 1-star and 2-star players and was rated in the top-50 among Pennsylvania players.
“He will battle for every point and make his opponent earn everything,” said Myers. “He is someone who will benefit from getting in our program and ramping up his on and off-court training. I have no doubts that he will succeed on the court and in the classroom.”
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Bethune-Cookman's Chris Cochran Released as Softball Head Coach Before MEAC Tournament
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida -- Bethune-Cookman University announced earlier today the release of head softball coach Chris Cochran from the program effective immediately.
Cochran served for the past eight years as head softball coach at B-CU and was named Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Coach of the Year in 2013 – her second honor in the past four seasons. From 2010-12, she guided the Wildcats to three consecutive MEAC championships, in addition to three NCAA Regional berths.
“We are grateful to Coach Cochran for guiding our program to three championships,” said Lynn W. Thompson, B-CU Director of Athletics. “She has allowed our softball team to regain a place as a perennial MEAC power. However, as we seek to radically transform our program in every aspect, we must make tough decisions that are in the best interest of the university and our athletics program in order to enhance the total student-athlete experience.”
During her eight-year stint at B-CU, Cochran compiled an overall record of 196-252 with three straight MEAC titles from 2010-2012. She had a career MEAC Tournament record of 20-11, while last year the Wildcats were eliminated in the second round of the tournament. Currently, the Wildcats lead the MEAC Southern division with a 10-2 record, and this weekend travels to Florida A&M with a chance to clinch the Southern division crown and a top seed in next week’s MEAC Softball Tournament in Ormond Beach, Fla.
To complete the remainder of the season, Thompson has appointed Sandra Booker, Senior Associate Director of Athletics and Senior Woman Administrator, to provide management oversight of the softball program and remaining staff. She assumes that role immediately and will lead the team into this weekend’s series at FAMU, as well as the upcoming conference tournament taking place May 8-10.
Bringing over 20 years of coaching experience to the B-CU program, Cochran began her coaching career at Clear Creek High School in Tiffin, Iowa, where her teams advanced to three consecutive state tournaments. In 1991, she was named District Softball Coach of the Year.
After her years at Clear Creek, she served as an assistant coach at Ball State (1992-1994) and Marshall (1995-1998), before being named head coach at Brown University (1998-2001). At Brown, she helped developed two Brown Female Athletes of the Year.
After her stint at Brown, she joined the Iowa State coaching staff where, in 2002, she was named associate head coach.
Just prior to arriving at Bethune-Cookman in 2006, Cochran served as an assistant coach at Rutgers. Cochran was a three-year letterwinner for the University of Iowa's softball team (1981-1984). During that time she earned the Women's Intercollegiate Athletics Award.
In 1986, she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education with a minor in Health Education from the University of Iowa.
Cochran served for the past eight years as head softball coach at B-CU and was named Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Coach of the Year in 2013 – her second honor in the past four seasons. From 2010-12, she guided the Wildcats to three consecutive MEAC championships, in addition to three NCAA Regional berths.
“We are grateful to Coach Cochran for guiding our program to three championships,” said Lynn W. Thompson, B-CU Director of Athletics. “She has allowed our softball team to regain a place as a perennial MEAC power. However, as we seek to radically transform our program in every aspect, we must make tough decisions that are in the best interest of the university and our athletics program in order to enhance the total student-athlete experience.”
During her eight-year stint at B-CU, Cochran compiled an overall record of 196-252 with three straight MEAC titles from 2010-2012. She had a career MEAC Tournament record of 20-11, while last year the Wildcats were eliminated in the second round of the tournament. Currently, the Wildcats lead the MEAC Southern division with a 10-2 record, and this weekend travels to Florida A&M with a chance to clinch the Southern division crown and a top seed in next week’s MEAC Softball Tournament in Ormond Beach, Fla.
To complete the remainder of the season, Thompson has appointed Sandra Booker, Senior Associate Director of Athletics and Senior Woman Administrator, to provide management oversight of the softball program and remaining staff. She assumes that role immediately and will lead the team into this weekend’s series at FAMU, as well as the upcoming conference tournament taking place May 8-10.
Bringing over 20 years of coaching experience to the B-CU program, Cochran began her coaching career at Clear Creek High School in Tiffin, Iowa, where her teams advanced to three consecutive state tournaments. In 1991, she was named District Softball Coach of the Year.
After her years at Clear Creek, she served as an assistant coach at Ball State (1992-1994) and Marshall (1995-1998), before being named head coach at Brown University (1998-2001). At Brown, she helped developed two Brown Female Athletes of the Year.
After her stint at Brown, she joined the Iowa State coaching staff where, in 2002, she was named associate head coach.
Just prior to arriving at Bethune-Cookman in 2006, Cochran served as an assistant coach at Rutgers. Cochran was a three-year letterwinner for the University of Iowa's softball team (1981-1984). During that time she earned the Women's Intercollegiate Athletics Award.
In 1986, she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education with a minor in Health Education from the University of Iowa.
Record at B-CU (Years)............................................. 196-252 (8)
Conference Championships.................... 3 (2010, 2011, 2012)
MEAC Tournament Record.................................................. 20-11
NCAA Regional Record............................................................. 0-6
Conference Championships.................... 3 (2010, 2011, 2012)
MEAC Tournament Record.................................................. 20-11
NCAA Regional Record............................................................. 0-6
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Coahoma Big Man Graves Headed to Alcorn State
CLARKSDALE, Mississippi — Coahoma Community College’s Xavier Graves just returned from Decatur, MS where he scored 11 points for his North Division squad during the Mississippi Association of Community and Junior Colleges (MACJC) All-Star weekend. The performance effectively ended his JUCO basketball career. However, on Wednesday afternoon, he officially began his career at the Division I level signing his paperwork to continue his career in the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) at Alcorn State University.
Graves (Bassfield, MS) was a force inside for the Tigers this season nearly averaging a double-double. His 13 points and nine rebounds per game, along with two blocks, were a big reason that CCC advanced to the MACJC playoffs for the second consecutive season. Those stats, along with his performance in the classroom made him a desirable recruit for the Braves.
“He’s and outstanding student, and he’s an outstanding person,” said Alcorn Head Basketball Coach Luther Riley. “We believe that he has a lot of untapped basketball ability. His work ethic, drive to become better and his determination have separated him from a lot of the other players that we’ve been recruiting.”
Graves will be receiving his Associate’s Degree in Business Administration in just a few weeks during commencement ceremonies at Coahoma, and he will be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Alcorn State’s Department of Heath, Physical Education and Recreation with a focus on coaching.
“We are very proud of Xavier, he is a young man that has really grown tremendously during his last two year’s at Coahoma,” said CCC Head Basketball Coach Ira Peterson. “He’s a fine young man, and an excellent basketball player. I know that Xavier’s best basketball is still in front of him.”
The Alcorn State Alumni family at CCC gathered around Graves Wednesday afternoon as he signed his scholarship paperwork — including Coahoma’s own President Dr. Valmadge Towner.
“It is always a wonderful thing to watch one of our students excelling and pursuing their dreams,” said Towner. “Coahoma strives to be a launching pad to a better future for its students, and Mr. Graves is an excellent example of one of our best. We wish him the very best.”
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UAPB Celebrates New Chancellor - Unveils New Logo At Investiture Ceremony
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| Dr. Laurence B. Alexander Photo Courtesy UAPB Media Communications |
PINE BLUFF, Arkansas -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) formally welcomed its newly appointed Chancellor Dr. Laurence B. Alexander as the 18th leader of the institution. The near capacity crowd at the Pine Bluff Convention Center gave him three standing ovations during the ceremony and rousing applause.During his acceptance speech, Chancellor Alexander highlighted the history of the institution, its programs and prestigious alumni and vowed to take the institution to the next level. One of the ways he pledged to do this was to change the face of UAPB.
“Together, we can re-invent the land-grant vision of the nineteenth century to meet the global demands of the 21st Century. One of the ways we have chosen to reinforce this university’s past, present, and future is represented in our new brand.”
Created by The Design Group, a multicultural marketing firm based in Little Rock, Arkansas, the mark is a nod to the legacy of the institution using a combination of the landmark W.E. O’Bryant Bell Tower and a contemporary approach to text configuration. Over the next six to eight weeks, the new brand identity will be applied to all communication outlets for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. The current logo a seal that depicts the bell tower and name changes for the institution - will be delegated for use in executive communications and affixed to formal documents (degrees, certificates, etc.).
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Ex-Bulldog Dante McDonald inks with UAPB
FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina -- Former Terry Sanford High running back Dante McDonald has signed with Arkansas-Pine Bluff, the school announced Wednesday."We were in need of a big back with a game experience. Dante fits the bill," said coach Monte Coleman. "He's a powerful runner, but also agile. He's also a versatile enough that we can pass him the ball coming from the backfield or line him up in the slot. With those combinations of skills, he should make quite an impact" in the Southwestern Athletic Conference.
McDonald, a 5-foot-11, 210-pound running back played the past two seasons at ASA College in Brooklyn, N.Y. Last season, he finished second on the team with 383 rushing yards in seven games on 50 carries.
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ASU Barlow holds exit interviews with football players
MONTGOMERY, Alabama -- Football coach Reggie Barlow spent last week going over "exit" interviews with his players, talking to each one about what is expected from them between now and when the team convenes for fall camp on July 31."We want to meet with every guy on the team – scholarship guys, non-scholarship guys, two-deep, three-deep -- and talk about academics and where they are and where they perceive themselves to be in classes, have they enrolled in summer school and I always like to hear how they thought they did this spring," Barlow said. "I have cards written up by each (position) coach, how they did, and of course I have my own opinion."
Which brings up the interesting question: Are the players ever more critical of themselves than the coaches?
"I think (quarterback Daniel) Duhart was not happy with his spring play," Barlow said. "I think we were all on the same page that we were hoping that we would have gotten a little more out of him this spring. But he was critical of himself.
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Williams Signs with Grambling State Lady Tiger Basketball Team
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| Myah Williams |
Williams helped to lead Kennedy Catholic High School to three consecutive Seamount League Titles and to the State Championships in her freshman, sophomore and senior years. Williams was named Seamount League Player of the Year in 2013 and was also name 1st team District 8 All-Regional. She went on to earn a spot on the Washington All-State 2nd Team. Williams averaged 19.3 points and 10.5 rebounds per game to go along with 6.8 assists and 7.3 steals during her senior year. She was named Seattle Times All Regional Player as well as being named Auburn Riverside Tournament of Champions Most Valuable Player and named to the Comcast Holiday All-Tournament Team.
"We are blessed to have this young and energetic talent.," said Assistant Coach Chauncey Harris. "The truth is Myah was sold on Grambling before she even spoke to us. This young lady has roots in Louisiana and she looks forward to establishing herself as a immediate force in our conference.
Williams comes from a long line of great athletes as her father Guy, was an All-American Basketball player at Washington State University and a NBA player with the Washington Wizards and Golden State Warriors. "Myah's mom and dad were instrumental in making sure that their
Myah plans on studying Biochemistry and wants to work in the medical industry when her athletic career is over.
daughter had an opportunity to pursue her dreams of playing for Grambling State University, said Coach Harris" Her sister Aminah plays basketball for the University of Washington and younger brother Noah (class of 2019) is rated the #1 player in the Northwest.
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Danville's own Marty Miller now a member of the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame
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| Marty L. Miller Athletics Director Norfolk State University |
The Norfolk State director of athletics — a long-time baseball coach for the Spartans — was inducted into the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame Saturday night. Even though it is his fifth Hall of Fame, Miller feels grounded by the honor.
“It’s been a very humbling experience, and especially when I think about how I got started in athletics,” Miller said Monday. “As I indicated the other night, when I started, I was trying to play baseball.”
Miller, who always felt he had to prove himself in order to make baseball teams because he was small growing up, stumbled into the head coaching position at Norfolk State, a post he held for 32 seasons. Miller was a Norfolk State assistant coach in 1972 and became head coach in 1973.
“I’d had no coaching experience when I started coaching here at Norfolk State,” he said. “I was here in Norfolk, and they needed a baseball coach. So, I was approached, and I was working somewhere downtown, and they asked me if I would come over and coach the team for two weeks.”
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Brianna Hayes signs with Norfolk State
CHESTERFIELD, Virginia -- Matoaca High School Track and Field standout Brianna Hayes has signed a letter of intent to compete for Norfolk State University next school year. Brianna will join the Norfolk State Division I team competing in the MEAC conference.Brianna competes in the high jump, long jump and the 400 meters. She is the current school record holder in the high jump. Her personal best is 5’10”. She is the Regional Champion and is ranked in the top five female high school high jumpers in the State.
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Southern lacks enough players to makeup DH at Texas Southern
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana -- The Southern baseball team will not play a makeup doubleheader against Texas Southern scheduled for May 8 in Houston because it won’t have enough players available.When Southern failed to qualify for the Southwestern Athletic Conference tournament that begins May 14, coach Roger Cador gave 10 players who are from other countries or have long distances to travel home permission to leave after final exams, which end May 7. The cost for the families to change the flights would be prohibitive, Cador said.
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SWAC baseball tournament getting close to moving to New Orleans
SWAC tournament appears to have found home in New OrleansBATON ROUGE, Louisiana -- The Southwestern Athletic Conference baseball tournament appears headed to New Orleans.
The director of the MLB Urban Youth Academy there said Wednesday that he was awaiting insurance paperwork in order to complete the booking. Eddie Davis III called the paperwork “a formality” and said he expected its arrival any time.
Time is of the essence because the eight-team tournament begins May 14.
The SWAC moved the tournament out of Fort Worth, Texas, because of safety issues at LaGraves Field, including an uneven playing surface.
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CFL team signs Former Saint Augustine's University OL Wells
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| JUSTIN WELLS Courtesy Carolina Panthers |
Wells, a 6-foot-4, 325-pound offensive lineman, played six games for the Orlando Predators of the Arena Football League (AFL) this season. As a rookie in 2014, Wells helped produce the AFL’s top-ranked total offense (320.3 yards per game) while protecting quarterback Jason Boltus, who ranks first overall in total offensive touchdowns (53). Wells was placed on the AFL’s “Other League Exempt List” with this week’s signing.
"We built our program to be an environment in which young players can develop and perfect their skills," said Orlando Predators Head Coach Rob Keefe. "Justin is a player that took coaching well and applied those techniques to field. We are extremely proud to see Justin make the transition to the CFL and wish him the best of luck as he furthers his football career."
Prior to entering the Arena Football League, Wells was signed by the Carolina Panthers as an undrafted free agent in 2012 and 2013. He was assigned to the Arizona Rattlers of the AFL before being acquired by the Predators via trade on Jan. 16.
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Tampa Bay brings back franchise extra point leader, Juan Bongarra (Albany State)
TAMPA, Florida -- The Tampa Bay Storm acquired kicker Juan Bongarra (Bone´-gah-rah), announced vice president of football operations Jeff Gooch. The team reassigned kicker Geoff Boyer.
“We are excited to have Juan back with the team,” said Gooch. “He brings the experience and professionalism that we look for in a Storm player.”
Bongarra (6-foot-3, 200 lbs., Albany State) enters his fourth season in the AFL and his third in a Storm uniform. A native of Buenos Aires, Argentina, Bongarra holds the Storm all-time career record for extra points attempted (241), extra points made (207) and ranks third all-time in points scored – kicking (225). In 2012, Bongarra broke the Storm single-season record for extra points made with 116. He began his AFL career in 2011 with the Tulsa Talons. For his career, Bongarra has made 302-of-354 PATs and 17-of-42 field goal attempts.
Bongarra played collegiately at Scottsdale Community College (AZ) where he earned all-National Junior College Athletic Association honors. He would go on to transfer to Albany State (GA) where he was named an All-SIAC selection.
Boyer (5-foot-10, 170 lbs., Middle Tennessee State) joined the Storm three games into the 2014 season. He made 24-of-27 extra point attempts.
NCAA Regional Tennis Brackets Revealed, Chowan Men Take on Shaw, Women Face Indiana University of Pennsylvania
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana -- With the unveiling of the NCAA DII Men's and Women's Tennis Championship brackets on Tuesday evening, the Hawks can prepare to continue their historic seasons at the NCAA DII Atlantic Regional Tournament. Both programs will make their first-ever regional appearances this weekend.
On the men's side, 48 teams earned bids to this year's tournament (15 automatic qualifiers and 33 at-large bids). Bluefield State and West Virginia Wesleyan will each serve as Atlantic Region site hosts, with the winners from each location advancing to the NCAA Finals May 14th-17th in Altamonte Springs, Florida.
The Hawks are making history after earning the institution's first-ever at-large bid in any program. Despite falling to Shaw 5-1 in the CIAA Championship, Chowan maintained a fifth place ranking in the Atlantic Region, securing their spot as the fifth seed in this weekend's tournament.
The men's team will travel to Bluefield State on Sunday, May 4th, and will take on the Shaw Bears, the number four seed, in a rematch of the CIAA Championship title match. Chowan posts a 17-9 mark on the year, while Shaw is 14-5 on this season. The winner will advance to take on the Bluefield State Big Blues on May 5th. Exact times will be released as they become available.
West Virginia Wesleyan, Charleston (WV), Shaw, Edinboro, Kutztown all advanced to the Atlantic Regional Tournament as well. For more details regarding the men's regional championship, click HERE.
48 women's teams earned bids to this year's tournament (17 automatic qualifiers and 31 at-large bids). California University of Pennsylvania and Indiana University of Pennsylvania will serve as Atlantic Region site hosts, with the winners from each location advancing to the NCAA National Championship Tournament May 14th-17th in Altamonte Springs, Florida.
The women earned an automatic bid after clinching their first-ever CIAA Women's Tennis Championship with a 5-0 win over Virginia State University back on April 19th. The Hawks travel to Indiana University of Pennsylvania this Saturday, May 3rd and enter the Atlantic Regional Tournament as the number seven seed. They will compete against the Crimson Hawks of Indiana (PA), who captured an at-large bid after winning earning a runner-up finish at the PSAC Championship. The Crimson Hawks, 17-9, are the number two seed in the Atlantic Region on the women's side. The winner will take on Slippery Rock / West Viriginia State on May 4th. Times will be released as they become available.
Chowan posts a program-best 23-7 overall record heading into regional play this weekend. Cal-P, West Virginia State, Mercyhurst, West Liberty, and Slippery Rock round out Atlantic Region bracket on the women's side. For more information about the women's regional championship, click HERE.
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On the men's side, 48 teams earned bids to this year's tournament (15 automatic qualifiers and 33 at-large bids). Bluefield State and West Virginia Wesleyan will each serve as Atlantic Region site hosts, with the winners from each location advancing to the NCAA Finals May 14th-17th in Altamonte Springs, Florida.
The Hawks are making history after earning the institution's first-ever at-large bid in any program. Despite falling to Shaw 5-1 in the CIAA Championship, Chowan maintained a fifth place ranking in the Atlantic Region, securing their spot as the fifth seed in this weekend's tournament.
The men's team will travel to Bluefield State on Sunday, May 4th, and will take on the Shaw Bears, the number four seed, in a rematch of the CIAA Championship title match. Chowan posts a 17-9 mark on the year, while Shaw is 14-5 on this season. The winner will advance to take on the Bluefield State Big Blues on May 5th. Exact times will be released as they become available.
West Virginia Wesleyan, Charleston (WV), Shaw, Edinboro, Kutztown all advanced to the Atlantic Regional Tournament as well. For more details regarding the men's regional championship, click HERE.
48 women's teams earned bids to this year's tournament (17 automatic qualifiers and 31 at-large bids). California University of Pennsylvania and Indiana University of Pennsylvania will serve as Atlantic Region site hosts, with the winners from each location advancing to the NCAA National Championship Tournament May 14th-17th in Altamonte Springs, Florida.
The women earned an automatic bid after clinching their first-ever CIAA Women's Tennis Championship with a 5-0 win over Virginia State University back on April 19th. The Hawks travel to Indiana University of Pennsylvania this Saturday, May 3rd and enter the Atlantic Regional Tournament as the number seven seed. They will compete against the Crimson Hawks of Indiana (PA), who captured an at-large bid after winning earning a runner-up finish at the PSAC Championship. The Crimson Hawks, 17-9, are the number two seed in the Atlantic Region on the women's side. The winner will take on Slippery Rock / West Viriginia State on May 4th. Times will be released as they become available.
Chowan posts a program-best 23-7 overall record heading into regional play this weekend. Cal-P, West Virginia State, Mercyhurst, West Liberty, and Slippery Rock round out Atlantic Region bracket on the women's side. For more information about the women's regional championship, click HERE.
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WSSU Names Tonia Walker Athletics Director
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| TONIA WALKER WSSU ATHLETICS DIRECTOR |
WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina – Tonia Walker, associate director of athletics and senior woman administration at Winston-Salem State University, has been named the athletic director for the program effective immediately.
"Tonia has done an outstanding job in every role she has been given within the WSSU athletics program and has a wealth of knowledge of intercollegiate athletics beyond our campus," said Chancellor Donald J. Reaves. "Having Tonia as the athletic director brings strong leadership to the program and provides stability for our players, coaches and staff. Tonia has certainly earned this opportunity and I am absolutely delighted that she is moving into this position on a permanent basis."
Walker has been serving as interim athletic director since March 1 of this year and had previously served as interim director for nearly a year in 2009. She joined the WSSU athletics staff in August 2000 as assistant director and head volleyball coach. In 2002, she resigned her coaching duties to focus on her administrative role. Walker began her career in athletics in 1993 at the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) headquarters.
As associate director of athletics, Walker was responsible for the internal operations of the department and was instrumental in fundraising efforts, the implementation of CHAMPS/Lifeskills programming, the Rams leadership Academy and other initiatives that supported the development of the student athletes and the athletics staff.
Walker has served on numerous committees both nationally and for the university, including serving in various positions with the CIAA and serving on the NCAA Division II Membership Committee. She is currently a member of the National Association of Collegiate Women Athletic Administrators (NACWAA) and of the Minority Opportunities Association, as well as the Black College Coaches and Administrators Association.
Named the CIAA Senior Woman Administrator for 2003-2004, 2005-2006 and 2011-12, Walker was one of eight participants from throughout the country selected for the NCAA Fellows Leadership Development Program. She is a graduate of the NACWAA HERS Institute and Executive Institute and was the 2008 recipient of the NACWAA Nell Jackson Award given annually to an athletic administrator who is a strong leader and an advocate for gender equity.
Walker earned a B.A. degree with honors in speech and language disorders from Hampton University and her M.S. degree in recreation and sports administration from Old Dominion University. While at Hampton, Walker was a two-sport athlete, playing both basketball and softball.
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South Carolinal State Women's Draw No.8 Florida
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| 2014 SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY LADY BULLDOGS COURTESY SCSU ATHLETICS ROSTER |
SC State (13-5) earned their 10th consecutive and 11th overall Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) championship will face the eight-ranked Lady Gators (19-5) in the 64-team draw, Friday May 9 beginning at 3 p.m. ET.
Ticket Information:
· Tickets may be purchased in advance or on each day of the tournament.
· An ALL-SESSION Pass is $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for senior citizens, college students and children under 17.
· SINGLE DAY tickets for Friday and Saturday are $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for senior citizens, college students and children under 17.
· SINGLE DAY tickets for Sunday are $3.00 for everyone.
· A Will Call window for the teams will also be located at the Ring Tennis Complex entrance.
· Spectators interested in purchasing an advance ALL-SESSION Pass may do so by contacting:
o Gator Ticket Office
o Post Office Box 14485
o Gainesville, FL 32604
o 352/375-4683, ext. 6800
o 352/372-5801 (fax)
| Friday, May 9 * Women's NCAA First Round | |
| 12 p.m. | Oklahoma State vs. South Florida |
| 3 p.m. | Florida vs. South Carolina State |
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Alcorn State Selected To Face Texas A&M in NCAA Tournament
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| 2014 ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY BRAVES ROSTER COURTESY ASU ATHLETICS |
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama -- The Southwestern Athletic Conference 2014 Men's Tennis Champions, Alcorn State, were selected on Tuesday to face No. 8 Texas A&M University in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament.
Texas A&M was one of 16 schools selected to host the first and second rounds of the tournament. ALCN (9-8,7-0) will head to College Station on May 10 to compete against the Aggies at 12:00 p.m. CT.
First round matches in College Station will begin on Saturday, May 10, with the Texas Tech facing Cal at 9:00 a.m., followed by the Panthers at 12:00 p.m. CT. The winners will face off at 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 11, to determine which team advances to the NCAA Championships in Athens, Ga., May 16-20.
Under the leadership of Head COach Anthony Dodgen, the Panthers will head into the tournament unbeaten in SWAC play at 7-0.
NCAA Tournament Bracket
Ticket information:
$12 All-Session Reserved (Stadium Club)
$7 Single Day Reserved (Stadium Club)
$5 Single Day General Admission
$3 Single Day Student/Youth
Free for children under age two
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$12 All-Session Reserved (Stadium Club)
$7 Single Day Reserved (Stadium Club)
$5 Single Day General Admission
$3 Single Day Student/Youth
Free for children under age two
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SCSU Bulldogs Draw North Carolina Tarheels In First-Round Of NCAA Tennis Championships
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| 2014 SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY BULLDOGS ROSTER COURTESY S.C. STATE ATHLETICS |
Matches on Saturday, May 10 at the Cone-Kenfield Tennis Center will feature South Carolina (15-13) of the Southeastern Conference against Atlantic 10 Conference champion George Washington (17-6) at 9 a.m.
UNC (24-5) will face South Carolina State (9-7) at 12 noon in the second first round match.
The Tar Heels are 3-0 all-time against the Bulldogs.
The Bulldogs (10-7) currently earned their 7th consecutive and 12th overall Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) title and received the league's automatic bid to the NCAA field. The Tar Heels (24-5) of the ACC is currently ranked seventh nationally by the ITA.
Tickets for the event are $5. Children 6 & under are free. Gates will open one hour prior to play on both Friday and Saturday.
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