Hampton University Sends Letter to NCAA Selection Committee

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Hampton is not taking the perceived slight of being seeded No. 16 in the women’s NCAA tournament lying down.

Rodney Smith, HU’s vice president for administrative services, sent a letter dated Tuesday to Greg Christopher, chair of the Division I women’s basketball committee.

The letter said, in part: “In comparison with other teams that were seeded better than Hampton University, we feel that Hampton University as well as its Lady Pirates, coaches, faculty, staff, students, administration, alumni, and all friends and supporters of the University have been deeply disrespected and insulted.”

The Lady Pirates, who won their third straight Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference tournament and compiled a school Division I-record 26 wins, will face top seed Stanford on Saturday at the Constant Center in Norfolk. Last season, HU went 25-7 and received a 13th seed, the highest for a women’s or a men’s team in MEAC history, and lost by four points to fourth seed Kentucky in overtime.

The letter mentions Hampton’s RPI of 63, better than some higher-seeded teams, and a comparably better road record (13-3) and strength of schedule (271). The letter cites teams such as Navy, a 15th seed despite an RPI of 184 and strength of schedule of 278, and No. 12 seed San Diego State, with an RPI of 93 and a strength of schedule of 306, among others. The letter also includes a chart comparing HU’s credentials with 12 other schools, seeded from 15th to 12th.

The letter said HU’s 16th seed is “disgraceful” and “grossly unfair” and “goes against everything, including fairness in competition that athletics is supposed to represent.”

A message seeking comment on the letter was left with HU athletic director Keshia Campbell.

(DailyPress)

Benedict College Announces 2012 Football Schedule

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Benedict College will play four home football games this season, including its second home Thursday night contest in two years when new rival, Bowie State University, comes to Charlie W. Johnson Stadium. This match up will also be televised nationally on Comcast Sports South (CSS).

The 2012 football schedule also includes two Classics – the Palmetto Capital City Classic against Virginia State University and the Augusta City Classic against conference foe Albany State University.

2012 Benedict Football Schedule

DATE TEAM LOCATION TIME
Sept. 1 Virginia Union Richmond, Va. 2:00 PM
Sept. 6 Bowie State
(CSS Television)		 Columbia, S.C. 8:00 PM
Sept. 15 Virginia State
(Capital City Classic)		 Columbia, S.C. 4:00 PM
Sept. 22 Fort Valley State * Fort Valley, Ga. 2:00 PM
Sept. 29 Miles * Birmingham, Ala. 2:00 PM CST
Oct. 6 Stillman *
(High School Day)		 Columbia, S.C. 2:00 PM
Oct. 13 Clark Atlanta * Atlanta, Ga. 2:00 PM
Oct. 20 Morehouse *
(Homecoming)		 Columbia, S.C. 2:00 PM
Oct. 27 Albany State *
(Augusta City Classic)		 Augusta, Ga. 2:00 PM
Nov. 3 Lane * Jackson, Tenn. 2:00 PM CST
Nov. 10 SIAC Championship TBA TBA

* SIAC game

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SIAC Tennis: Week #3 Player of the Week Honors Announced

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Benedict College freshman Zibusiso Ndimande has been named SIAC Men’s Tennis Player of the Week while Clark Atlanta University sophomore Brionne Bachus has been named SIAC Women’s Tennis Player of the Week.

Ndimande, a native of Mutare, Zimbabwe, had a strong week at the SIAC Tennis Round-Up, going 5-0 as the #1 seed in singles matches for Benedict. The 5-foot-7, 142-pounder also went 2-2 in doubles action while helping the Tigers finish with a 4-1 record at the round-up. In his first season as a collegiate, Ndimande has an overall singles record of 8-3, including a victory over a Division I opponent in Peter Bleach of Citadel University.

Bachus, playing as the #3 seed, finished the week with a 4-0 record in singles at SIAC Tennis Round-Up, winning every match in straight sets. The 5-foot-4 New Orleans, LA native also went 4-0 as the #2 seed in doubles, helping Clark Atlanta to a 4-0 record for the week. Bachus and the Lady Panthers currently sit in first place with a 7-0 record in the SIAC.

“The Game” Episode Recap: Catfight on the Catwalk

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It’s fashion show time! Tasha and Melanie have been vying for position of chairperson for The Sunbeams annual charity fashion show! In the end, Melanie gains the position when Tasha backed out. Melanie plans on making this show better than New York Fashion Week.

As Tasha takes a seat in the nosebleed section, she sees Reynaldo escorting another woman for the evening. Tasha then does what Tasha Mack does best: storms over and begins to give Reynaldo a few choice words.

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To pacify Tasha, he offers her a freebee but Tasha paid him to be exclusive with her and she yells out “I’m done paying your &#% for sex” not realizing that all the mics are on and the whole audience hears. Tasha runs off to the bathroom and Melanie runs behind her to console her.

Tired of their ongoing feud, Derwin and T.T lock the two in the bathroom so they can work out their problems. Tasha tells Melanie she doesn’t miss her whining and Melanie doesn’t miss Tasha’s bullying.

Then the argument takes a turn for the worse and becomes a smacking fest. After the blows come to an end, Tasha reveals the real reason she is so upset- Melanie has not apologized for taking over as Derwin’s manager. Melanie, who thought she did apologize, feels so embarrassed by her behavior. The two finally patch things up and begin to catch up on old times. This reunion is long over due!

Meanwhile…

Malik is having a private party with three models who should be on the runway…but he is having some technical difficulties. He realizes he still has feelings for his former love interest, Jenna, who is still in rehab. He pays Jenna a visit and she gives her permission for him to “see” other women. When Malik returns to the models, everything is back in working order and he is in full effect!

Tuskegee releases 2012 Football Schedule

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Tuskegee officials released the school’s 2012 football schedule on Monday, which includes three home games at Abbott Stadium and its annual classic with Morehouse College.

One thing it doesn’t include is a date or location for its regular-season finale with Alabama State.

As the two sides continue to negotiate the renewal of the Turkey Day Classic, the future of the series between the Golden Tigers and the Hornets remains in limbo. The ASU schedule hasn’t been released and the Tuskegee schedule lists “TBA” for a date and location.

ASU officials have planned for some time to open the new Hornet Stadium on Thanksgiving Day against Tuskegee.

Tuskegee, coming off a rare losing season in 2011, opens the season on Sept. 1 with a 6 p.m. game against Alabama A&M in Birmingham’s Legion Field.

The Golden Tigers also have a non-conference game with Johnson C. Smith in Atlanta on Sept. 8 as well as seven Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference games. The SIAC games include home games with Lane College on Sept. 15, Fort Valley State on Oct. 29, a homecoming matchup with Kentucky State on Oct. 20 and the 77th annual Tuskegee-Morehouse Classic on Oct. 6 in Columbus, Ga.

(Montgomery Advertiser)

North Carolina A&T Fires Men’s Basketball Coach

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North Carolina A&T has fired men’s basketball coach Jerry Eaves.

Eaves went 99-180 during his nine years at the school.The school confirmed the firing on Tuesday, according to WXII 12’s Kenny Beck.

Eaves’ last game was a 51-50 loss to Howard at last week’s MEAC tournament in Winston-Salem.N.C. A&T hasn’t announced a replacement for Eaves.

Read more at WXII

Grambling State’s Quincy Roberts Declares for 2012 NBA Draft

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“I’m just ready to be a pro,” said Grambling State’s junior guard Quincy Roberts as he will forgo his senior season and declare for the 2012 NBA draft.

“When you work hard, dedicate, and put your all into what you do, it’s only right that you expect success. I am fortunate enough to seize the opportunity and I will be entering the NBA draft representing Grambling State University.”

Roberts will be leaving school Thursday to prepare for the NBA combine. He is unsure whether or not he will hire an agent, so as of now he is still eligible to return for his final season. However, he has until May 8 to withdraw to stay eligible.

Last spring, the legitimately 6-foot-5 guard out of Harrisburg Pa., transferred from St.John in the Big East to Grambling State and in his first season, he has been impressive.

Before Roberts, Grambling basketball was overshadowed by the likes of the G-Men football team and the World Famed Tiger Marching Band, but since his arrival, and in spite of the team record (4-24), Roberts’ play has captivated an audience who wasn’t accustomed of seeing such a talent in the Hobdy Arena.

Quincy Roberts will make the leap into the NBA (PennLive.com)

“He was a game changer,” said Trey Hayes, a senior sociology major at Grambling State University. “His efforts were just superb. It was amazing to see that kind of effort, he was a one man wrecking crew.”

As a Tiger, despite being consistently double and triple teamed, Roberts led the team in scoring averaging 22.7 points per game while shooting .409 percent from the field and .320 from behind the arch. He also poured in at least 30 points in three games while pulling down 5.7 rebounds. In his only two non-conference games, Roberts scored 28 points as well as grabbed 10 rebounds against TCU and put up 19 points against LSU. He was named first team all SWAC earlier this month.

Because Roberts is such an offensive threat to defenders, Tiger head coach Bobby Washington started him as shooting guard. Roberts said that he was originally a point guard, and in order to be successful at the next level he will need to polish up on situational plays because more than likely that’s the position he will be playing if making it to the NBA.

Once the word was out that the former Red Storm guard was free to leave St. John, many schools such as Marshall, Temple, Duquesne, Delaware and Arizona State pursued him but were rejected because of Roberts’ desire to get the HBCU experience. Although there are a few things left he wishes he could accomplish at Grambling, like winning more games and taking part in postseason play, the enduring grind of being a student will all be over for Roberts and he’ll be closer to his dream.

“I definitely had fun [at Grambling],” said Roberts. “This was an experience that I will never forget. I enjoyed everything, but I’m ready to move on.” Roberts said that the people he met and the friends he made while attending Grambling will never be forgotten and he wants his Gram Fam to support him in his journey as a professional. For future updates on Roberts, visit his website Quincyroberts.net, or follow his twitter account @quincyroberts10.

Basketball Wives: Season 4 Episode 4

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The ladies of the Basketball Wives cast bring yet another week of drama… all in good taste, of course. Jennifer has a new place in New York City and Suzie stops by to see, bringing the housewarming gift of gossip! The topic of their conversation is Kenya and her failed attempts at trying to shoot her first video. Instead of serving champagne, she would like to serve Kool Aid and tries to talk the club owner down from their usual rate of $1,000 per hour to $50 per hour.

Needless to say, these glamour girls found Kenya’s ways to be too tacky! Kenya, however, shoots her first video and from the looks of it, it may be something big.  Evelyn meets up with Kesha to get to know her a little better without the other girls around. A comment made by Tami comes up in the conversation. The comment was geared toward Kesha’s race. Kesha, who is biracial but has more Caucasian features and “talks white” according to Tami, was very offended by Tami’s remarks. She confides in Evelyn and Evelyn gives her the advice of talking to Tami and letting her know how she felt about the comment.

Evelyn, however gets to Tami first before Kesha gets a chance to say what she has to say to her. With Kesha’s charity event coming up, Tami politely chooses not to mention it there but it will be addressed!

Jennifer’s lip-gloss line, Lucid, is now available in stores (such a shameless advertising plug by the way…) and she is throwing a launch party. The only girls there to show support though are Suzie and Kenya; and when Suzie asks where are the others, Jennifer replies with “the important people are here.” But we later find out Tami, one of Jen’s good friends, was not invited. Is that foreshadowing for future drama? HYFR

At Kesha’s charity event, she gives the crew a little speech on etiquette. The girls are highly offended… they never act out in public! The speech only fuels Tami’s dislike for Kesha.

As the girls are out to dinner, Tami feels its right to address the issue between her and Kesha. Tami feels Kesha should have came to her first and not Evelyn. The conversation gets heated and Tami proceeds to call Kesha out of her name. When Kesha asks Tami to give her some respect, Tami tells her she will respect her when she feels like it. Kenya, who previously had a beef with Kesha, is loving all of the flack Tami is giving her and is outright laughing in her face.

But once Tami and Evelyn leave, Kenya tries to offer encouraging words of wisdom… giving Suzie another reason to think she is bipolar.

T.I and Tiny: The Family Hustle- Season Finale

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All good things must come to an end.

We have reached the season finale of T.I. and Tiny: The Family Hustle. And it was quite a ride, but knowing the Harris family it’s going to go out with a bang.

T.I.’s clothing line, Akoo, has a fashion show coming up to introduce the 2012 collection. As the time winds down and the show gets closer, there are a few last-minute preparations. The OMG Girlz are set to perform and Damoni also wants to be in the limelight, whether it’s performing or walking the runway. However, Damoni’s runway walk isn’t too smooth. Even Grandma Latrice has a better walk.

There is a lot of pressure for this show to be fantastic, as it will help establish the Akoo brand, and everybody’s favorite munchkin Kevin Hart is hosting. After a few glitches, hang-ups and security issues (which brought out the hood in Tip) the show is a success.

Tiny uses the Akoo fashion show as a chance to set up Shekinah on a date. Shekinah has been out of the dating scene for a while and Tiny thinks its time for her to get back out there.

Shekinah cleans up very nicely despite the fact that she does not shave her legs. Rashad Jones of the Miami Dolphins is Shekinah’s date for the evening. However, Shekinah has reservations about this 23 year-old football player. Having no kids, being a pro-athlete and so young, she doesn’t feel like she can take him seriously… or vice versa. Will this hook up actually work out?

This and other interesting plotlines- the kids dealing with success, T.I. getting back onto the rap scene, Tiny’s business ventures- are more than enough to keep fans coming back for more!

Director Theodore Witcher Talks about the making of ‘Love Jones’

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Fifteen years ago, a 24-year-old screenwriter-director named Theodore Witcher created one of the definitive romantic dramas of the 1990s, Love Jones. Laying Chicago’s hip spoken-word set against a backdrop of rain-soaked scenery and a tumultuous courtship, the story of characters Nina Moseley and Darius Lovehall, played by Nia Long and Larenz Tate, became legendary.

Unlike the gritty black films opening the 1990s like 1991’s Boyz n the Hood and 1993’s Menace II Society, 1997’s Love Jones depicted an artistic niche of African-American life. Instead of having his characters struggle with “the man,” Witcher wanted them to wrestle with themselves and their careers, as humanistic beings trying to get over their personal shortcomings. In hindsight, the first-time director created a mold from which many black romantic dramas draw and presented an idea of love that still lingers, like America’s undying affection for Cliff and Clair Huxtable.

On making a black love story

Theodore Witcher: I wanted to do something that was closer to my dating experience — there was a lot of game playing. Also, I was a part of a similar world in Chicago in the early ’90s and thought it was an interesting backdrop on which to paint this young romantic story.

The movie’s look came through a confluence of ideas by myself and my team, and the month we shot was the wettest Chicago had seen in years. Rain was written into the script, but then every other day was raining so, out of my control, the movie ended up looking like Seven.

On the casting of Larenz Tate and Nia Long

TW: I’d originally written the film with Jada Pinkett in mind, and she liked it but passed. I met Nia Long through executive Helena Echegoyen, who recommended her. The studio was keen on Larenz because he’d done Menace II Society, but he didn’t want to work with a first-time director, which I was, and I thought he was O-Dog [his character in Menace], which was not what I wrote.

He liked the script, and once I realized he wasn’t O-Dog, the only question was, could he act enough to be Darius Lovehall? Then I screen-tested he and Nia together and showed the tape to my female friends, and they all said the couple had a spark.

Read the interview by Hilary Crosley at The Root

Paine Hires Olympic Gold Medalist Latasha Clark as Indoor Track & Field Coach

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Latasha Colander Clark joins the Paine College Athletic staff as head coach for men’s & women’s track and field and women & men’s cross country, Director of Athletics Tim Duncan announced.  Clark, who earned an Olympic gold medal and was part of a world-record relay team, comes to Paine from Mount Olive College in Mount Olive, North Carolina, where she was assistant men and women’s track and field coach.

“I would like to thank the Paine College Administration for this opportunity to serve as head coach for the track and field and cross country programs,” stated Clark.  “I see great potential for a competitive track and field program here at Paine College.  I look forward to meeting and working with the local high school coaches, as well as the Lion student-athletes, faculty, staff, alumni and the residents of the greater Central Savannah River Area to make Paine College track and field the best it can be.”

“We are extremely proud to have Coach Clark lead our track and field and cross country programs”, said Duncan.  “After conducting an extensive national search that included over 100 applicants for the position, Coach Clark’s experience, work ethic and passion for helping student-athletes achieve on and off the track made her the obvious choice to lead the Lion running programs.  We are certainly fortunate to add her, Kris and their children to the Paine College community.”   

Clark anchored the USA 4×400 meter relay team, which took home the gold medal at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, Australia. In addition, she competed in the 400 meters at the 2000 Olympics after winning the U.S. Olympic Trials in the event. In 2004, Clark won the 100 meters at the U.S. Olympic Trials.

In 2000, Clark ran the second leg of the 4×200 meter relay team at USA vs. The World at the Penn Relays. Her relay team set a world record with a time of 1:27.46. In 2001, Clark won the 100 meters at the USA Outdoor Championship. In 2005, she qualified to be a part of Team USA for the World Outdoor Championships in Helsinki, Finland, where she made it to the 200-meter finals, placing fifth.

In 2006, Clark retired as a professional athlete. 

Originally from Virginia, Clark is a graduate of University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she received a Bachelors of Arts degree in Mass Communications.  As a student, she was a member of the track team, and she received the MVP award three times, and was an 18 time All-American.  After graduating, Clark signed as a Professional Track & Field Athlete with NIKE in 1999.

Clark is a member of the Virginia Hall of Fame Hall of Stars and the UNC Hall of Fame. Clark established the LC Treasures Within Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening kids, families and the world through education sports and spirituality.  Clark has appeared on numerous television programs including the 700 Club and the INSP Network, and she is the author of an Autobiography- Fighting for Destiny The Final Destination, and YES I CAN, a children’s book.

Clark is married to Kris Clark, a graduate and former football student-athlete at the University of South Carolina.  They have three children Krisjon (4), Christian (2), and Kyrsten (1).

Hampton University Lady Pirates Head Coach Feels ‘Disrespected’ by NCAA Seeding

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Last season, the NCAA women’s tournament selection committee surprised Hampton coach David Six, giving the Lady Pirates a 13th seed, the highest ever earned by a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference team and a spot higher than the 14thseed Six expected.

The Hampton University women will take on Stanford on Saturday in Norfolk. (Daily Press file photo)

On Monday, the committee surprised Six again — but not in a good way.

HU, which bettered last year’s 25-7 mark with a school Division I-record 26 wins and won the MEAC tournament title for the third straight season, learned it will face No. 1-seeded Stanford (31-1) in Norfolk on Saturday as a 16 seed.

“You’re telling me we’re worse than last year?” Six said. ” … I don’t feel disappointed. I feel disrespected.”

Hampton (26-4) ranks second in the nation in scoring defense, allowing just 46.8 points per game, and is first in 3-point field goal defense, holding opponents to 20.3 shooting from long range. The Lady Pirates also rank third in field-goal defense (32.3 percent)  and are ninth in turnover margin at plus-6.4.

“We’re better this year than we were the last two years,” said senior point guard and MEAC tournament MVP Jericka Jenkins, ranked second in the nation with 7.2 assists per game. “We got a 15 seed my sophomore year and a 13 seed last year, and I just feel like a 16 seed this year, after winning the MEAC three years in a row — it just doesn’t add up to me.”

The Lady Pirates, making their third straight NCAA tournament appearance, took fourth seed Kentucky to overtime last season before falling 66-62.

“It’s just motivation,” said Jenkins, who had 14 points in that game. “We can play with any team, no matter what the name on the jersey is. We’re going to give it all we have.”

Players and coaches from the HU women’s and men’s teams joined fans, athletic administrators and the Pirate mascot to watch Monday night’s selection show on ESPN. The crowd didn’t have to wait long, as the Stanford-Hampton matchup, to be televised on ESPN2 at 1:30 p.m., was the first flashed on the screen.

Read more at the Daily Press

 

Wiley College accuses Phi Beta Sigma of hazing

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Six Wiley College students have been banned from the campus while school officials investigate an alleged hazing. Administrators tell KSLA News 12 that a few students have come forward saying they were physically abused while trying to join the Phi Beta Sigma fraternity.  The six fraternity brothers that were suspended said they are innocent.

“The information they provided was credible enough for us to take the step of an interim suspension,” Wiley College Vice President Joseph Morale.

Administrators at Wiley have also put a staff member, who allegedly played a role in the hazing, on administrative leave without pay.

“Pending the investigation, may in fact warrant further disciplinary action,” said Morale.

Both the college and the national fraternity have anti-hazing policies in place. On their website it reads “No chapter of Phi Beta Sigma shall indulge in any physical abuse or undignified treatment (hazing) of its members or prospective members.” The policy prohibits actions such as paddling, and excessive fatigue.

KSLA News 12 reached out to the Phi Beta Sigma headquarters but they declined to comment on the case. However, one of the fraternity members, not mentioned in the allegations, said his frat brothers are innocent.

“They say they have evidence but they haven’t shown us. So, they’re like just kicking us out without any evidence, or showing us, or letting us see any pictures or anything like that. It’s like we have to take their word for it,” Shawn Groce with Phi Beta Sigma.

The school’s administration said after their investigation is complete the six students will have a chance to state their case to a panel of fellow students and staff members.  If they are found guilty of hazing Vice President Morale said one possible option on the table is completely shutting down the local chapter of Phi Beta Sigma.

 

Fla. Teacher of The Year Alvin Davis to keynote FAMU event

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The 2012 Macy’s Florida Department of Education’s Teacher of the Year Alvin Davis will serve as the keynote speaker for the Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Education’s Professional Development on March 14 at 9 a.m. in Lee Hall Auditorium.

The general public is invited to attend.

Macy’s Florida Department of Education’s Teacher of the Year Alvin Davis

Davis, a 2000 graduate of FAMU, has served as a music educator for the past 11 years.

He said he believes that “it is not enough to just teach music, but it is his duty to reinforce the skills learned in other classes to not only achieve in his classroom, but also in life.”

By actively encouraging students and keeping them engaged on attainable goals, his students find success that permeate the entire classroom, which not only creates high moral standards and quality of character, but musical and academic achievement. Davis said he makes sure that his students receive one-on-one counseling to ensure that a successful academic pathway has been set for each of his students.

“We forget sometimes as educators that we are preparing future generations not to just appreciate and imbibe a liberal art, but learn how to live and be successful in whatever becomes their chosen profession,” Davis said.

(ABC27)

Southern University students rally against system merger bill

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When Meagan Gautier learned about some big changes coming to the Southern University system, she got busy.

“I don’t think they were going to tell us, but we found out,” she says. “That’s why we’re here. We showed up to show them that we do know what’s going on and that we’re not going to let it happen.”

Gautier is talking about House Bill 927. The proposed legislation would eliminate the Southern University system. Instead, the schools within that system would merge with the University of Louisiana system. Lawmakers believe the merge would help fix financial and academic problems that have plagued the SU system for years.

When Gautier found out, she and her friends spent the entire weekend rallyying support against the bill.

“The thing is we found out,” says SU freshman Danielle Richard. “We got it out there and we have people to support us and that’s all that matters right now.”

In a single weekend, the girls were able to stir up the interest of more than 80 SU students and alumni. On day one of the legislative session, they showed up to shut down HB 927.

“We filled up the whole balcony,” Gautier giggles.

They want lawmakers to know how they feel about the bill.

“I just feel like it’s not fair to put us in a new system when this is the school I joined,” says Shamaya Stewart, president of the Southern University College Democrats. “If I had wanted to be part of UL, I would have joined UL.”

They hope system leaders will taken another stab at the situation.

“Before we push ourselves over to another system, we should first try to handle our own problems,” Gautier suggests.

Students say they’ll do their part too. They refuse to give up their system without a fight.

“We are Southern University. That’s a brand. That’s a trademark,” Gautier exclaims. “We want to keep our school the way it is.”

(NBC33)

Four Players, Assistant Quit West Virginia State Women’s Basketball Program

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The West Virginia State women’s basketball program is enduring defections and will have an entirely different look next season.

It all started when West Virginia State assistant coach Megan Withrow turned in her resignation on March 5.

West Virginia State University assistant women's basketball coach Megan Withrow, right, tendered her resignation on March 5. Head Coach Renee Bostic, left, also lost four players who decided to quit the team.

Withrow played collegiately at Division I programs UNC-Wilmington and Marshall. She was also a standout at Nitro High.

The defections continued, going from the coaching staff to the players. On Monday, Sissy Wagner, Asia Greenleaf, Chelsey Davis and Channell Mackey all left the team. State will lose three starters and three of its top four scorers.

With Monday’s defections, that leaves the Yellow Jackets have six players left from last year’s team.

Coach Renee Bostic and Athletic Director Sean Loyd were both reached but declined comment.

Davis, the West Virginia Conference Freshman of the Year last season, was the team’s second-leading scorer at 12.2 points per game before suffering a season-ending knee injury in December.

Greenleaf, a sophomore and former Parkersburg South standout, was the third-leading scorer on the team at 9.8 points and leading rebounder at 7.2 boards per game. Wagner, a freshman and former South Charleston star, was fourth on the team at 9.3 points and was second on the team in assists.

“In the individual meetings, we expressed that we wouldn’t be returning,” Wagner said. “Me and Asia have talked about it a lot and just decided that we didn’t like some of the things that was going on and it wasn’t the best fit for us.

“I love the school and my teammates.

(Charleston Daily Mail)