The SIAC has fined Morehouse over the treatment of Tuskegee head men’s basketball coach Benjy Taylor by security last weekend.

CC knows everybody has seen Taylor being led away in handcuffs after the game. Totally embarrassing. The conference didn’t disclose the amount of the fine.

“Our historic institutions are expected to provide competitive environments that prioritize the safety, dignity and mutual respect of student-athletes, coaches, officials and fans,” Commissioner Anthony Holloman said in a statement.

WOMEN

N.C. Central

Forward Aniya Finger, above, came off the bench and gave Maryland Eastern Shore, well, the finger with a career-best 30 points to help the Eagles win their first conference game of the season. It also was the Hawks’ first conference loss.

“I was in a groove,” said Finger, whose previous scoring high was 21 points twice. “I was able to go inside and outside.”

The Eagles continued that momentum Tuesday night with a resounding 103-51 win over William Peace. Aysia Hinton, above, set a program record in the Division I era with 36 points, including shooting 40% from 3-point range.

The team travels to defending champ Norfolk State this weekend before returning home for a three-game stand, beginning with Delaware State Monday.

In softball, NCCU was picked to finish fourth in the conference. Sophomore Simone Mack was named to the All-MEAC Second Team. Howard is No. 1.

The Eagles have 18 home games and four tournaments against national teams. The season begins this weekend at the NFCA Leadoff Classic in FLORIDA! The weather may be warm, but the competition will be stiff: Pittsburgh, Rutgers, Notre Dame, Eastern Kentucky and South Alabama.

Volleyball has a new recruit. Peyton Jenkins, from Brookwood High in Snellville, Georgia, committed this week.

Shaw

The Bears’ anticipated matchup against first-place Fayetteville State last month was postponed due to weather. The revamped schedule has Shaw playing Claflin in back-to-back contests.

The Panthers came to Raleigh Wednesday night, and the Bears return the favor this weekend in Orangeburg. Then it’s a showdown in Fayetteville next Monday.

In softball, new coach Theresa Stephens makes her debut Feb. 7 at Raleigh’s Worthdale Park (weather permitting) against Lees-McRae College in a doubleheader. Then the team can literally walk to William Peace Feb. 13 for a 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. doubleheader.

N.C. A&T

Head basketball coach Tarrell Robinson earned his 255^th career win last week, the most Division I wins by a women’s or men’s basketball coach in NCAT history.

MEN

N.C. Central

Look who’s back in first place?

The men made it a doubleheader sweep over UMES and, in the process, took sole possession of first place. The Eagles hadn’t played in 15 days due to the weather. Joe Slack led the way with 19 points, while Dionte Johnson scored 14 of his 18 points in the second half, but it was Gage Lattimore's two free throws that gave NCCU the win.

NCCU follows the women to Spartan Nation this weekend. Norfolk State will be seeking payback after a two-point loss in Durham. Then it’s a makeup game against the Hornets Monday night at McDougald.

Shaw

The men follow the women in both Claflin matchups and to Fayetteville.

HBCU Classic

North Carolina A&T and Hampton will battle in the NBA HBCU Classic Feb. 13, 11 p.m. in Los Angeles. Yes, that’s PM our time and 8 p.m. LA time.

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