Norfolk State is now assessing its options, including moving down or switching conferences. Your email address will not be published. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. 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. Whoever plays the hardest for 40 minutes will win the game, and we played hard when the clock hit zero, my eyes instantly lit up; it feels good to bring the championship back to my hometown, said senior guard Joe Bryant Jr. With a final score of 72-57, the mens Spartans made history and earned their first MEAC title for both the regular season and the conference, ultimately granting the team an automatic qualification for the NCAA Mens Division I Basketball Tournament. The two teams traded buckets down the stretch as the Spartans took a 39-28 lead into the break. The Eagles could not rally down the stretch as Norfolk State avenged its last loss with the road victory. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. (LogOut/ The MEAC received some good news June 30 when Delaware State announced that it would remain with the conference instead of leaving for the Northeast Conference, which had been rumored to be a. Hilton stressed that N.C. A&T will continue to play other HBCUs and has a 10-year commitment to play the MEAC's North Carolina Central in football, and is seeking a long-term relationship to play the school in basketball, too. They deserve it, said former guard Jamel Fuentes, a part of the team who won the first MEAC title for Norfolk State University. As a team, the Spartans shot 49% from the field, 29% from behind the arc, and 81% from the free throw line. As the clock ran down, Norfolk State took final possession of the ball, causing the crowd to erupt with cheers of joy. 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 . Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onAll College Football and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. The Swac is the oldest FCS conference and the 3rd oldest conference in d1 beside the Missouri Valley and the Big 10. In three cases, MEAC schools seeded 15th (Coppin State in 1997, Hampton in 2001, Norfolk State in 2012) defeated second-seeded teams South Carolina, Iowa State and Missouri, . Informations sur votre appareil et sur votre connexion Internet, y compris votre adresseIP, Navigation et recherche lors de lutilisation des sites Web et applications Yahoo. Vous pouvez modifier vos choix tout moment en consultant vos paramtres de vie prive. Norfolk State senior quarterback Juwan Carter has a huge decision to make this fall. 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. 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. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. Dana Tate Jr. helps remove the net after the Norfolk State men's basketball team becomes the 2022 MEAC Champions. Camille Downs scored 14 of her game-high and season-high 25 points in the first half, including nine in the first period, to pace Norfolk State. Schools remaining in MEAC are Delaware State, Morgan State, Howard, Norfolk State, North Carolina Central and South Carolina State universities and non-football playing members University of Maryland-Eastern Shore and Coppin State University. All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. Camille Downs, the MEAC Defensive Player of the Week, poured in 12 points, four steals and a pair of steals, whileMakoye Diawara added 10 points, three boards and two steals. The second scenario would trigger Howard, Morgan State, and Delaware State to see full NEC membership. all of those schools want to leave the MEAC now that FAMU left the conference , The question should be will teams leave the CIAA to join the MEAC, I hate to say it but I believe that is the nail in the coffin for Dennis Thomas. For the second year in a row, Norfolk State is the MEAC regular season champions. Please enter your username or email address to reset your password. 1 seed in next weeks MEAC tournament. Your email address will not be published. Monday evening was a battle of two of the best MEAC teams. 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! With the win, Norfolk State moved to within one-game of the conference lead and avenged last month's loss to Morgan State. I Never Thought the HOG Would Be in this Situation. But instability in the conference and financial hardships have NSU looking at its options. The Aggies also are committed to continue playing Norfolk State and South Carolina State in athletic competitions, he . The goal, according to the BOV, is to get that number below $1 million. I know most of the states in the MEAC footprint including NC does not. The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference . Camille Downs scored 25 points while recording five assists to lead the way for Norfolk Statek. What's happened. 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Change). document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); The Spartan Echo abides by and supports Norfolk State University's non-discrimination policy. North Carolina A&T, Florida A&M and Bethune-Cookman have all recently announced their intentions to leave the former 13-school league. If Norfolk State makes the decision to leave the MEAC, their move will cause a domino effect on the remaining members. Your email address will not be published. There has been no indication that Sherman will have an opportunity to interview to become the permanent head coach. 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. This was the second-consecutive year that the mens basketball team won the MEAC Tournament. On the other side, the Eagles hope for a rebound performance on the road. #BEHOLD #TheSpartanWay pic.twitter.com/F2ZizeHBN7. I hate to see it happen. Realistically the conference members in the meac may have to drop to ciaa status if its budget theyre looking at not all schools are prepared to pull a ncat or Hampton in that conference it sucks on paper but maybe a mega ciaa conference could benefit a jump and recovery of a fcs aa conference with a slight fall back its the only way meac is done and I dont see them putting a band - aid on this situation. Jarrett Hoffman is an HBCU Sports contributor and a graduate of Bowie State University. The next NSU Board of Visitors meeting is slated for Dec. 11, 2020. The Norfolk State Spartans women's basketball team made an emphatic statement with a dominant 74-37 win over MEAC leader Morgan State on Saturday. NORFOLK, Va., March 3, 2022 - The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) has released its men's pairings for the 2022 MEAC Basketball Tournament, March 9-12 at the Scope Arena in Norfolk, Va. By Markaysha Bryant. The pair of conference title victories brought an end to a ten-year championship drought that lasted since their MEAC championship win in 2012. Deja Francis led the way for Norfolk State scoring a game-high 16 points. ET (ESPNews . The loss drops Coppin to 6-19 overall and 3-7 in the MEAC while the Spartans improve to 21-5 on the year and 9-2 in league play. Multiple schools are within a few hours drive of the school.If NSU maintains its Division I/FCS status other conferences are a fit regionally, most notably the Big South and the CAA. Camille Downs scored 14 of her game high and season high 25 points in the first half, including nine in the first period, to pace Norfolk State. The question for Carter is whether or not he wants to do it with a new coaching staff. 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. If Norfolk State makes the decision to leave the MEAC, their move will cause a domino effect on the remaining members. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. Norfolk State has a 1-1 record in games decided by less than 4 points. According to HBCU Sports, both Kentucky State and Virginia State are "conducting a feasibility study to determine the pros and cons of jumping to Division I.". Norfolk State is now assessing its options, including moving down or switching conferences. 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Norfolk State University does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, political affiliation, or against otherwise qualified persons with disabilities in admission to, participation in, or receipt of the services and benefits under any of its programs and activities, whether carried out directly or through a third-party, or any other entity with which Norfolk State University arranges to carry out its programs and activities. 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. JaNiah Henson was the only player to crack double-digit scoring for Morgan State contributing 11 points. Just a mere five minutes after the conclusion of NSU's win in Durham, Morgan State saw its chances of potentially sharing the top spot vanish in a 73-70 loss to Maryland Eastern Shore. Norfolk State may have to make "difficult choices". This time, they did it as outright champions. These teams will have little time to prep for their next test, as each plays next on March 2. The Spartans dominated from start to finish on Monday night in avenging their last loss with a 79-67 victory over North Carolina Central on Monday night. Never in doubt!Camille Downs finishes with a season-high 25 points to lead NSU past North Carolina Central. The Spartans got baskets by Mahoganie Williams and Downs as Norfolk State took a commanding 61-42 lead into the final period. The Spartans evened the season series with Morgan State on the season with the victory and improved to 20-5 overall. The Norfolk State Spartans womens basketball team made an emphatic statement with a dominant 74-37 win over MEAC leader Morgan State on Saturday. Norfolk st students fees account for 75% of their budget. 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. It just means more! The Spartans got baskets byMahoganie Williams and Downs as Norfolk State took a commanding 61-42 lead into the final period. Norfolk State came out on top, handing North Carolina Central a 79-67 loss. Hampton announced they would leave the MEAC to join the Big South Conference beginning with the 2018-19 season. Change). PARTNER OF IONE DIGITAL / CASSIUS NETWORK. The intense game featured four lead changes as the Spartans battled for the chance to claim back-to-back MEAC titles. Your email address will not be published. Located in Norfolk, Va., the MEAC is made up of eight outstanding historically black institutions across the Atlantic coastline: Coppin State University, Delaware State University, Howard University, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Morgan State University, Norfolk State University, North Carolina Central University and South Carolina State 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. They did something that we didnt do; they won both the regular season and the championship; I am so proud. Kierra Wheeler led the way defensively with a game-high 10 boards, along with eight points, three assists and one steal. This was the second-consecutive year that the mens basketball team won the MEAC Tournament. Please enter your username or email address to reset your password. She went 9-for-11 from the floor, to go along with five assists, four rebounds, one steal, and one blocked shot. 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 There is a difference between state dollars (getting money directly from the state) which we do not and using school support which is considered auxiliary money. 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. Three schools have decided they will leave the MEAC in 2020. The pair of conference title victories brought an end to a ten-year championship drought that lasted since their MEAC championship win in 2012. The Spartans held the Eagles scoreless for the first 3:27 of the third quarter in building a 49-28 advantage. Buckets by Nia Ford and Kimia Carter cut the deficit to 23-21, but Norfolk State used a 14-3 run over the next four minutes to push the advantage to 37-24 with 1:33 remaining. The school and its new conference have indoor and outdoor track seasons for men and women. A football sits on the turf at Ron Rubick Field, Tuesday, March 9, 2021, in Manitowoc, Wis. Quarterback Juwan Carter is considering the transfer portal if the program goes to a total rebuild. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. 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. They did something that we didnt do; they won both the regular season and the championship; I am so proud. 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