Black College Sports Page Volume 22 #26

M E N ' S 2 0 1 5 - 1 6 B L A C K C O L L E G E B A S K E T B A L L (Results, Standings and Weekly Honors)

For the Week of January 26 - February 1, 2016

CIAA


Virginia Union
Virginia State
Lincoln
Chowan
Bowie State
Eliz. City State

™

Central Intercollegiate
Athletic Association
DIV CONF ALL

3 1 4 4 11 9
2 1 7 1 12 4
2 1 5 4 7 13
1 1 7 1 14 4
0 2 4 4 11 8
0 2 4 4 7 8

SOUTH DIVISION

J. C. Smith
3 0 5 4 10 8
Winston-Salem State 2 1 2 6 8 11
Shaw
1 1 5 2 8 11
Livingstone
1 2 3 5 8 12
Fayetteville State 1 2 3 6 8 10
St. Augustine’s
0 2 0 8 5 13

South Carolina State Sports Photo

IN
THE
MIX

MURRAY GARVIN: His
SC State Bulldogs climbed
into the MEAC race after
handing Hampton its first
league loss Monday.

NEW CONTENDERS EMERGE IN MEAC, CIAA;
HARGRAVE STANDS OUT AT SHRINE GAME

HOOPS SCORES
MONDAY, JANUARY 25
CIAA
J. C. Smith 89, Livingstone 81
Virginia Union 87, Lincoln 73
WSSU 66, Fayetteville State 64
MEAC
Delaware State 57, NC A&T 55
SC State 67, Hampton 62
Norfolk State 92, Savannah State 73
SIAC
Morehouse 76, Albany State 55
Central State 93, Wilberforce 84
Clark Atlanta 83, Ft. Valley State 73
Kentucky State 90, St. Catharine 84
Miles 97, Paine 90
Mobile 55, Spring Hill 47
SWAC
Southern 73, Alabama A&M 52
Texas Southern 78, Ark.-Pine Bluff 49
Miss. Valley St. 76, Prairie View 73

MEN
Alcorn State 77, Alabama State 72
SATURDAY, JANUARY 23
MEAC
Norfolk State 87, SC State 74
Hampton 75, Savannah State 52
Md.-E. Shore 74, B-Cookman 72
SIAC
Benedict 56, Albany State 48
Tuskegee 67, LeMoyne-Owen 64
Miles 88, Lane 81
Stillman 83, Spring Hill 78
Claflin 79, Ft. Valley State 74
SWAC
Tex. Southern 75, Miss. Valley St. 60
Alcorn State 63, Alabama A&M 58
Southern 73, Alabama State 69
Ark. Pine Bluff 45, Prairie View 44
Jackson State 60, Grambling 45
INDEPENDENTS
Belmont 103, Tennessee State 95

HOOPS THIS WEEK
THURSDAY, JANUARY 28
SIAC
Claflin @ Paine
Miles @ Albany State
Tuskegee @ Fort Valley State
Benedict @ Clark Atlanta
Kentucky State @ Central State
Spring Hill @ Lane
INDEPENDENTS
Tennessee State @ Tennessee Tech
Wheeling Jesuit @ W. Va. State
FRIDAY, JANUARY 29
INDEPENDENTS
Daemen @ UDC
SATURDAY, JANUARY 30
CIAA
W-Salem State @ Livingstone
Fayetteville State @ St. Augustine's
Bowie State @ Eliz. City State
Virginia Union @ Chowan
Virginia State @ Lincoln
J. C. Smith @ Shaw
MEAC
Savannah State @ NC A&T
Florida A&M @ B-Cookman
SC State @ Delaware State
Howard @ Morgan State
Md.-E. Shore @ Coppin State
Norfolk State @ Hampton
SIAC
Morehouse @ Clark Atlanta
Miles @ Fort Valley State
Kentucky State @ Lane
Benedict @ Claflin
Stillman @ LeMoyne-Owen
Tuskegee @ Albany State
SWAC
Alcorn State @ Southern
Jackson State @ Miss. Valley State
Texas Southern @ Alabama State
Prairie View @ Alabama A&M

Grambling State @ Ark.-Pine Bluff
INDEPENDENTS
Tennessee State @ Jacksonville State
West Liberty @ W. Va. State
SUNDAY, JANUARY 31
NYIT @ UDC
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1
CIAA
Shaw @ St. Augustine's
Virginia Union @ W-Salem State
MEAC
Howard @ Md.-E. Shore
Cheyney @ Delaware State
NC Central @ Florida A&M
SIAC
Lane @ Central State
Paine @ Clark Atlanta
Miles @ Tuskegee
Morehouse @ Benedict
Spring Hill @ LeMoyne-Owen
SWAC
Jackson State @ Ark.-Pine Bluff
Texas Southern @ Alabama A&M
Prairie View @ Alabama State
Grambling State @ Miss. Valley State
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2
CIAA
Chowan @ Bluefield State
MEAC
Washington Adventist @ Hampton
Savannah State @ B-Cookman
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3
CIAA
Virginia State @ Shaw
Virginia Union @ Livingstone
MEAC
Charlotte @ NC A&T
INDEPENDENTS
Cheyney @ Millersville

BCSP PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
PLAYER
Diondre Pratt, 6-4, Sr., G, J. C. SMITH - Threw in
team-highs of 24 points and pulled down 14 rebounds
in win over Livingstone. Shot 9 of 19 from the field,
6 of 8 from the line. Also had 2 steals and 5 assists.
NEWCOMER
T. J. Wilson, 6-3, Jr., G, WSSU - Had 11 points, 10
rebounds and six steals in win over FSU.
ROOKIE
NA
COACH
Steven Joyner, JCSU - Knocked off Livingstone to
improve to 3-0 atop the Southern Divisoin

MEAC

Mid Eastern
Athletic Conference




Hampton
Norfolk State
SC State
Howard
Bethune-Cookman
Savannah State
Coppin State
North Carolina Central
Florida A&M
Md. E. Shore
NC A&T State
Morgan State
Delaware State

CONF ALL
W L W L

7 1 11 8
6 1 10 12
6 2 11 11
3 1 9 10
3 3 6 14
3 4 7 11
2 3 4 14
2 4 7 13
2 4 6 13
2 4 5 16
2 5 5 16
1 4 3 15
1 4 2 17

MEAC PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
PLAYER & DEFENSER
Quenton Chievous, 6-6, Gr., F, HAMPTON - Averaged double-double of 22.5 points and 12 rebounds
vs. NCCU and Sav. State. Had 16 pts. on 7 of 11
shooting with 16 boards, 5 assists and one block
vs. SSU. Also had 24 rebounds and one block
in two games.
ROOKIE
Alex Long, 5-10, Fr., G, DELSTATE - Totalled 17
points, 11 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 blocks vs. NC
A&T and SC State. Shot 83% from the floor (5 of 6)
for 10 points vs. SCSU.

SIAC

SWAC

Southern Intercollegiate
Athletic Conference



CONF

EAST DIVISION

W L W L

Benedict
Morehouse
Claflin
Clark Atlanta
Paine
Fort Valley State
Albany State

ALL

8 2 13 6
5 4 9 5
4 6 9 10
3 6 5 13
1 9 4 15
1 10 3 17
2 9 3 16

WEST DIVISION

Stillman
Miles
Lane
Tuskegee
LeMoyne-Owen
Kentucky State
Central State
Spring Hill

8 1 14 5
8 2 10 8
7 3 11 9
6 3 10 6
6 4 9 10
6 4 8 7
5 5 6 9
4 5 5 13

SIAC PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
PLAYER
Rodnerius Lewis, 6-7, Jr., F, STILLMAN - Averaged 22.5 points and 6.0 rebounds in two wins. Got
23 points and 4 rebounds vs. Clark Atlanta and 22
points, including 14 of 19 FTs, and 8 rebounds in
win over Spring Hill. Lewis is second in the SIAC
scoring ranks at 20.6 points per game.
NEWCOMER
Ayinde Russell, 6-3, G, MOREHOUSE - Had 24
points, 4 assists, 2 steals in win over Spring Hill.

INDEPENDENTS

Southwestern
Athletic Conference




DIV
ALL
W L W L

Texas Southern
Southern
Alcorn State
Jackson State
Grambling State
Miss. Valley State
Alabama A&M
Ark. Pine Bluff
Alabama State
Prairie View A&M

7 0
6 2
6 2
5 2
3 4
3 4
2 5
2 5
1 6
1 6



Tennessee State
Lincoln (Mo.)
UDC
W. Va. State
Cheyney

8 11
14 7
8 11
10 10
6 13
3 18
6 10
4 17
6 13
1 18

W L

14 5
12 7
8 9
5 12
2 14

INDEPENDENT PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
PLAYER
Tahjere McCall, 6-5, R-Jr., TENNESSEE STATE
- Scored 32 points on 11 of 14 shooting from the
field, 10 of 16 from the line with six rebounds in
loss to Belmont.
NEWCOMER
Jaylon Smith, 6-3, Jr., LINCOLN (MO) - Had team
high 23 points including six 3-pointers in win over Pittsburg State. Also pulled down team-high 7 rebounds.
Keron DeShields, 6-2, R-Sr., G, TENNESSEE
STATE - Scored 33 points on 11 of 20 shooting from
the field, 10 of 15 from the line in loss to Belmont.

SWAC PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
PLAYER
Chris Thomas, 6-5, Sr., F, TEXAS SOUTHERN
- Averaged 16 points, 7 assists and 4 rebounds in
wins over UAPB and MVSU. Tallied 18 points with
7 assists and 4 rebounds vs. UAPB after getting
14 points with 7 assists and 4 rebounds vs. MVSU.
NEWCOMER
Derrick Griffin, 6-7, R-Fr., TEXAS SOUTHERN Had back-to-back double-doubles, averaging 14.5
points, 15.0 rebounds and 4 blocks in wins over
UAPB and MVSU. Had 16 points, 17 boards, 4 assists and 6 blocks vs. MVSU, 13 points, 13 boards
and 2 blocks vs. UAPB.

Races shift entering February
MEAC

South Carolina State went into Tidewater Virginia this weekend and came out with a split, losing
to Norfolk State 87-74 on Saturday before handing
Hampton its first conference loss Monday, 67-62.
Six-three junior guard Eric Eaves (16.4 ppg.)
continued his sterling play for SC State with 21
points in the loss to Norfolk State and 18 in the win
over Hampton. But several others also came thru vs.
Hampton.
Six-seven sophomore forward Tashombe Riley had 10 points and 10 rebounds 6-8 senior center Darryl Palmer had 10 points and 8 rebounds
helping the 'Dawgs to a decisive 47-42 edge on the
boards. Sophomore guard Ty Solomon hit a big
three and two key free throws in the final minute to
seal the win.
The results leave Tidewater rivals Hampton (71) and Norfolk (6-1) virtually tied atop the conference with just one loss and Murray Garvin's SCSU
Bulldogs right in the thick of the race at 6-2. Howard (3-1) also has just one loss in league play.
The big showdown is this Saturday when the
leaders (NSU and Hampton) meet at Hampton's

Convocation Center. SC State plays Saturday at
Delaware State. Howard is at Morgan State Saturday and at Maryland-Eastern Shore on Monday.

CIAA

The race in the CIAA Northern Division tightened up as Virginia State handed Chowan its
first conference loss (75-70) Wednesday. Elijah
Moore's 25 points and 11 rebounds led the Trojans.
VSU, Chowan, Virginia Union and Lincoln
now have one loss in the division as the race heads
to its final month. The leaders tangle this week as
Va. Union is at Chowan Saturday while Virginia
State is at Lincoln.
J. C. Smith moved out to 3-0 in the Southern
Division with an 89-81 win over Livingstone Monday. JCSU is at Shaw (1-1, 5-2) Saturday.

SWAC

Texas Southern got big wins over ArkansasPine Bluff (78-49) and Mississippi Valley State
(75-60) to remain unbeaten (7-0) and on top of the
SWAC race.
Mike Davis is getting great play from redshirt
freshman (and football star) Derrick Griffin who
had double-doubles in each game tallying 16 points

BCSP Notes

Hargrave makes splash at Shrine Game

South Carolina State defensive tackle Javon Hargrave likely
boosted his stock immensely for the 2016 NFL Draft with impressive
performances during the past week in practices for Saturday's East-West
Shrine postseason All-Star Game in St. Petersburg, Florida.
In four days of practices before scouts from all 32 NFL teams, the
two-time MEAC defensive player of the year and consensus FCS allAmerican was singled out as the No. 1 prospect from among the 100 on
hand.
Listed at 6-2, 295, Hargrave showed the same quickness which made
him a terror and marked man in the MEAC. He played for the East team.
Here are some of the observations:


"Hargrave was consistently a headache for East offensive linemen during the practice week with first-step quickness that created backfield disruption.
Hargrave is a primarily 3-tech defensive tackle prospect for a 4-3 defense. Following practices, Hargrave was a popular introduction for NFL scouts on hand..
. He is shaping up to be an attractive draft sleeper at next month's NFL Scouting
Combine."

and 17 boards vs. MVSU and 13 points and 13 rebounds vs. UAPB.
But Davis is also getting great contributions
from his veterans. Seniors Malcolm Riley (6-5)
and David Blanks (6-3) scored in double figures in
both games. Riley had 18 and 16 while Blanks had
17 and 15.
The Tigers will try to keep the ball rolling with
trips into Alabama this week at Alabama State Saturday and at Alabama A&M Monday.

SIAC

Benedict, on a five-game win streak, stayed on
top of the SIAC East with wins over Fort Valley
State (78-61) and Albany State (56-48). Rydealous Taylor averaged 15.5 ppg. in the wins.
Stillman, also on a five-game streak, moved
past Miles into the West Division lead with wins
over Spring Hill (83-78) and Clark Atlanta (8972). Rodnerius Lewis (20.6 ppg.) averaged 22.5
points in the two wins.
Benedict is at Clark Atlanta on Thursday and
at Claflin Saturday before hosting Morehouse Monday.
Stillman is at LeMoyne-Owen Saturday.

opinion hasn't changed. His performance during drills matched his impressive
tape, launching himself out of his stance with terrific initial quickness to break
up the rhythm of blockers. Hargrave moves very well for a 315-pounder due to
his flexible lower body to easily change directions in space and play low to the
ground to get underneath blocks. He has a thick lower body with wide hips and
meaty thighs, showing the ability to anchor at the point of attack and occupy
multiple blockers. Although he was already my top player entering the week,
Hargrave was still able to help himself with his positive play against prospects
from the FBS level.

Dave Brugler NFLDraftScout.com Analyst

The game itself, won by the West 29-9 behind three touchdowns from
5-11 Oregon quarterback Vernon Adams, carries some value, but the majority of scouts and executives had already left town, having seen what
they needed to see.
Hargrave is also invited to the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine, which
will be held at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. from Feb. 2329.


Chase Goodbread College Football 24/7


"He's undersized (6-foot-2, 295 pounds), but a quick and explosive
player. He's flashed both days in the pass-rush drills and in the one-on-ones. And
even in the team drills, you can see how quick his get-off is.."

Mike Maycock NFL Draft Analyst

IN
HOT
PURSUIT
Javon Hargrave (#97,
South Carolina State)
pursues quarterback Justin
Doughty (#12) during the
East West Shrine Game at
Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida Saturday.


"We have seen small schoolers come in to second tier all star events
and dominate. Hargrave will be the next name to make an impact in the NFL,
as he disrupts as a pass rusher but also against the run. It showed in his games
this season, hence why he was mentioned in my preview, and his high level play
continued throughout the week of practice. Some teams seem more wary of nonFBS prospects in the early and middle rounds. Hargrave's talent is worthy of a
top 100 pick."

Hemingway

White

Blount

King

Four played in NFLPA Collegiate Bowl

South Carolina State tight end Temarrick Hemingway and Hampton offensive guard Torian White were on the National team and Florida
A&M linebacker Akil Blount and Norfolk State linebacker Deon King
were on the American squad in Saturday's NFLPA Collegiate Bowl in Carson, California.

Hemingway, who was first team all-MEAC, caught one pass for eight
yards in his team's 18-17 win over the American team. White, a UCLA
transfer, was also first team all-MEAC performer.
King, a first team all-MEAC selection and Buck Buchannan Award
winner, was credited with two solo tackles while Blount had one solo and
one assisted tackle.


Josh Norris Rotoworld


"South Carolina State defensive tackle Javon Hargrave has been the

best player here. He has an excellent combination of quickness and power. He
dominated the one-on-one drills."

Daniel Jeremiah NFL Draft Analyst


"Entering the week, I considered Hargrave the top prospect on the
East-West Shrine Game roster. And after a week of practice in St. Petersburg, my

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Vol. XXII, No. 26

Chowan
Virginia Union
Lincoln
Eliz. City State
Virginia State
Bowie State

Central Intercollegiate
Athletic Association
DIV
CONF ALL
W L W L W L

2 0 7 1 13 5
2 1 5 2 13 2
2 1 5 4 10 7
1 1 2 6 5 11
0 2 3 4 8 9
0 2 2 6 9 9

SOUTH DIVISION

Shaw
2 0 6 1 14 5
Fayetteville State 2 1 5 4 11 9
Winston-Salem State 2 1 4 4 8 9
J. C. Smith
1 2 5 4 12 8
Livingstone
1 2 4 4 9 8
St. Augustine’s
0 2 0 8 3 15

BCSP CIAA PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
PLAYER
Amani Clark, 5-6, Sr., G, LINCOLN - Had game-high
26 points in win over nationally-ranked Va. Union. Shot
8 of 16 from the field, 8 of 13 from the line.
NEWCOMER
Kiana Johnson, Sr., G, VIRGINIA UNION - Had 25
points, 9 assists, 5 boards and 4 steals in loss to Lincoln.
ROOKIE
Jaeda Davis, 5-4, Fr., G, LINCOLN - 12 points, 1
assist, 2 steals in win over VUU.
COACH
Darrell Moseley, LINCOLN - Led Lady Lions to
70-65 upset of Virginia Union to move to 2-1 in
Northern Division.

MEAC

Mid Eastern
Athletic Conference



CONF



W L W L

Hampton
NC A&T State
Florida A&M
Bethune-Cookman
Morgan State
SC State
Coppin State
Md. E. Shore
Savannah State
Delaware State
North Carolina Central
Howard
Norfolk State

ALL

6 1 8 12
5 2 9 9
4 2 10 9
4 2 10 9
4 2 6 12
4 4 8 10
2 2 5 11
3 3 5 13
3 4 6 12
2 3 5 13
2 4 3 13
1 3 3 14
0 8 0 18

MEAC PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
PLAYER
Malia Tate De-Freitas, 5-8, Jr. G, HAMPTON Averaged 20.0 points, 9.0 rebounds, 4.5 assists,
1.5 blocks and 3.0 steals vs. NCCU and Savannah
State. Had third double-double of season with 16
pts., 13 rebounds vs. SSU.
ROOKIE
Angel Golden, 5-11, Fr., F, B-CU - Totalled 26 points,
5 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 steal vs. Morgan State and
UMES. Had 16 points with three 3-pointers vs. UMES.
DEFENSE
Kailyn Williams, 6-4, Jr., C, B-CU - 18 rebounds,
9 blocks, 4 steals vs. Morgan State and UMES.
Also scored 22 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 5
blocks vs. MSU..

SIAC


CONF

EAST DIVISION

W L W L

Benedict
Albany State
Claflin
Clark Atlanta
Paine
Fort Valley State
WEST DIVISION

SWAC

Southern Intercollegiate
Athletic Conference

Kentucky State
Miles
Central State
Spring Hill
Stillman
LeMoyne-Owen
Tuskegee
Lane

ALL

9 1 19 1
8 2 8 8
7 3 12 8
4 4 6 11
3 6 5 11
3 6 4 14
7 2 12 3
6 4 9 7
4 5 7 8
4 4 6 12
3 6 4 9
3 6 4 13
2 6 3 13
2 7 2 15

SIAC PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
PLAYER
Rachel Brownlee, 5-8, Jr., TUSKEGEE - In three
game span, averaged 19.7 points. Had 22 points,
7 rebounds and 3 assists in loss to Kentucky State,
18 points and 10 boards in win over Lane and 19
points, 9 rebounds and 2 steals vs. LeMoyne-Owen.
NEWCOMER
Terri Jacobs, 5-11, F, BENEDICT - Tallied 19
points with 8 rebounds in win over Ft. Valley State.
Had season-high 30 points, 11 boards in win over
Albany State.




Southwestern
Athletic Conference

Texas Southern
Southern
Grambling State
Alabama State
Prarie View A&M
Jackson State
Alabama A&M
Alcorn State
Arkansas-Pine Bluff
Miss. Valley State

DIV

ALL

W L W L

7 0 11 6
6 2 9 8
5 2 8 10
5 2 7 9
4 3 8 8
3 4 9 9
2 5 3 14
2 6 4 14
1 6 4 14
1 6 3 14

SWAC PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
PLAYER
Kiana Vines, 6-4, Sr., C, TEXAS SOUTHERN - Averaged 15.0 points, 5.0 rebounds and 5.0 blocks in
two big blowout wins. Had 12 points, 6 rebounds, 8
blocks, 2 assists and 1 steal in win over UAPB, 18
points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 blocks vs. MVSU.
Brianna Sidney, TEXAS SOUTHERN - Averaged
16.0 points in two wins. Tallied 13 points with 5
rebounds and 3 assists vs. UAPB, 19 points, 4
rebounds and 2 steals vs. MVSU.
NEWCOMER
NA

INDEPENDENTS


UDC
Lincoln (Mo.)
W. Va. State
Tennessee State
Cheyney

W L

14 3
7 12
9
9
9 11
1 15

INDEPENDENT PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
PLAYER
Jayda Johnson, 6-0, Jr., F, TENNESSEE STATE
- Average 21 points and 6 rebounds in two wins.
Had 28 points and six rebounds in win over Murray
State,14 points and six boards in win over Austin Peay.
NEWCOMER
NA