Sports

Late defensive stand secures Eagles’ 8th straight win over S.C. State

Thursday, February 19, 2026

By Anthony Jeffries, NCCU Sports Communications

ORANGEBURG, S.C. – North Carolina Central opened a four-game road swing with a 68-65 victory over South Carolina State at Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center Wednesday. Tierney Coleman scored 17 points and Natalie Jasper added 16 points for the Eagles, who picked up their eighth win in a row over the Bulldogs. Both players reached career highs to

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Eagles hold off late push from Morgan State

Monday, February 16, 2026

By Amanda Scott, NCCU Sports Information

DURHAM – North Carolina Central withstood Morgan State’s second-half push, winning 80-76 Monday night at McDougald-McLendon Arena. All five starters finished in double figures. NCCU (10-14, 6-3 MEAC) was led by Gage Lattimore’s 21 points. Dionte Johnson had 16 points, five rebounds and five assists. Jae Slack (14), Kelechi Okworogwo (11)

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N.C. A&T stuns rival Hampton in epic comeback

Sunday, February 15, 2026

By N.C. A&T Sports Information

N.C. A&T walks off the floor after the thrilling win. INGLEWOOD, Calif. – Waiting for North Carolina A&T junior Trent Middleton Jr. to shoot and complete his 3-point play with 4.2 seconds remaining in the game was gut-wrenching for Aggie fans on Friday night. Watching Hampton point guard Jalyke Gaines-Wyatt's floater at the buzzer roll

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Shaw sweeps JC Smith in doubleheader

Thursday, February 12, 2026

By Antoine Lynch, Shaw Sports Information

RALEIGH – The Shaw women's basketball team held Johnson C. Smith to just 16.7% from beyond the arc on the way to a 72-66 victory Wednesday, breaking a three-game losing streak. The Bears (8-13, 6-8) had three players in double figures, led by Leasia Matthews’ 19 points and four steals. D'Ayzha Atkinson added 15 points, eight rebounds and three

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NCCU releases 2026 football schedule

Thursday, February 12, 2026

By Bonitta Best

Read the Eagles schedule in the gloves. N.C. Central After all the dusk was cleared, the Eagles signed 30 recruits to their fall class, including five from December’s early signing period. Notable transfers include South Carolina defensive end Taeshawn Alston, Sacramento State linebacker Sheldon Blackwell, Elizabeth City State wide receiver

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Washington Wizards honor John Wall

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

By Jonathan Forney, Special to the AFRO

The Washington Wizards honored the career and community impact of former star John Wall last month at Capital One Arena as they took on the Milwaukee Bucks. Fans were shown highlights of Wall’s achievements on and off the court for the city. Attendees were given special bobble heads commemorating Wall’s game-winning 3-pointer in the 2017 NBA

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NCCU women pull away from Delaware State

Monday, February 9, 2026

By Anthony Jeffries, NCCU Sports Communications

DURHAM – North Carolina Central began the first of a three-game homestand with a 58-44 win over Delaware State Monday. It took a quarter for the Eagles to find their rhythm, but an 18-1 run that stretched through two quarters put the Hornets away. “We got off to a slow start, but we eased our way right into the way we want to play,” head

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Fayetteville State football assistant earns Super Bowl trip

Saturday, February 7, 2026

By FSU Sports Information

FAYETTEVILLE – Fayetteville State assistant football coach and offensive analyst, Jacqueline Evans, is one of the NFL's Select 25 Teammates for the Super Bowl Teammate Program, earning experience with the NFL family during Super Bowl LX. "Jacqueline is one of the hardest working young coaches I've ever been around," Broncos head coach Richard Hayes

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