UMES SEEKS MEAC SEMIFINAL BID AGAINST HAMPTON TODAY Mar 15, 2008
RALEIGH, N.C. - The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) Lady Hawks will face the Hampton University Lady Pirates today in the quarterfinals of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Tournament at the RBC Center. UMES (17-12, 10-6 MEAC) enter the game after losing two straight to close out the regular season, including a 57-46 decision to Delaware State on Thursday. (Umeshawks.com)
Women's Bowling in Second Place At ECAC Championships Mar 9, 2008
The team turned it on in match three with a 1019-831 victory over Hampton University, thanks to a 257 by , with a 221 and 213. The Pioneers finished the day with wins over Howard University 982-818 ( 245 and 200) and Morgan State University 981-842 (dual 212 games by and ). (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
Alcorn State Hosts Memphis in Doubleheader Tuesday Mar 4, 2008
The Lady Braves have victories this season against South Carolina State (2), Hampton University, Grambling State and Louisiana Tech. Alcorn State is 2-8 in its last 10 games and is currently in a two-game losing streak. (Gotigersgo.com)
Tuskegee Airmen honored Feb 24, 2008
But Jackson ended up at the historically Black college Hampton Institute - now known as Hampton University - in Hampton, Va. The aspiring cleric would become an intelligence officer. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
High-flying Spartans rely on Wood Feb 22, 2008
Last year's point guard, Chris Tolson, is now a redshirt freshman at Hampton University. Laurel coach Keith Coutreyer noted Wood is more of a pass-first guard than Tolson. (Laurel Leader, MD)
HIGH SEAS STUNNER, UMES SINKS HAMPTON 68-62 BEHIND TYSON'S 24 POINTS Feb 13, 2008
- put on a show for a national television audience and the rest of the Hawks stepped up to play solid defense as the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) toppled Hampton University 68-62 in what is arguably the biggest upset in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) this season. Tyson poured in 24 points while the under-sized and under-manned Hawks played with heart and out-rebounded the Pirates 41-24. (Umeshawks.com)
UMES HOSTS THINK PINK AND ESPNU AGAINST HAMPTON TONIGHT Feb 12, 2008
- The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) Men's and Women's Basketball teams will face Hampton University tonight in the William P. Hytche Athletic Center. The Lady Hawks (14-8, 7-2 MEAC) improved their school-record winning streak to seven games as they cruised past Howard on Saturday, 105-87. (Umeshawks.com)
UMES CAPITALIZES ON SOLID FREE THROW SHOOTING TO TOP HOWARD, 59-56 Feb 10, 2008
UMES will remain at home as they prepare to host Hampton University on Monday, February 11 in a game nationally televised by ESPNU. Tip-off is scheduled for 9:05 E.T. and can be heard on WTGM-AM 960 The Team or live on the internet at www. umeshawks. (Umeshawks.com)
UMES ANNOUNCES MONDAY HOOPS SPECTACULAR WITH LIVE TV AND THINK PINK EVENTS Feb 8, 2008
For UMES' Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference's basketball double header against Hampton University on Monday, February 11th the school will feature a "Think Pink" theme. The event is a global initiative from the Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA). (Umeshawks.com)
UMES ATHLETICS HAS MEAC BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT TICKETS NOW ON SALE Feb 8, 2008
The MEAC is a Division I basketball program comprised of 11 historically black colleges and universities located across the Atlantic coastline: Bethune-Cookman College, Coppin State University, Delaware State University, Florida Aersity, Hampton University, Howard University, University of Maryland-Eastern Shore, Morgan State University, Norfolk State University, North Carolina Ae University, and South Carolina State University. The men's and women's basketball tournament will be played in... (Umeshawks.com)
LADY HAWKS RUN WIN STREAK TO SIX WITH 61-55 VICTORY OVER RIVAL DEL. STATE Feb 7, 2008
- The Lady Hawks topped Delaware State University (DSU) 61-55 in the W.P. Hytche Athletic Center for their sixth straight win, a school record and with it moved into a tie for second place with Hampton University. The name of the game was defense as the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) held DSU's two leading scorers to just six points. (Umeshawks.com)
Native author, poet comes home Feb 1, 2008
Her mother taught language arts for 40 years at Admiral Moorer Middle School and Wallace Community College Sparks campus (then Sparks Technical School) as well as Tuskegee University and Hampton University, so Britt is familiar with the Barbour County area and the language arts. She quips that if a word is misspelled in her books, her mother's precise spirit might come back to haunt her. (Eufaula Tribune, AL)
Bowling Picks Up Three Wins on Day One of The Bowie State Invitational Jan 28, 2008
In ngame one the Pirates of Hampton University battled the Panthers in a see-saw battle that saw Adelphi pick up a two pin win, 689-687. 7 Delaware State overcome an early Panther lead to take the second match from Adelphi, 764-790. (Aupanthers.com)
Women's Bowling Third After First Day of Bowie Tournament Jan 28, 2008
The Pioneers continued with a 755-654 win over Hampton University then finished strong with an 842-588 victory over North Carolina Central to finish the day 5-0 and move them up to third in overall standings. This brings the women's bowling team's season record to 41-10. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
Alston provides points and punsLaurel transfer keeps the Spartans loose -- and in the win zone Jan 18, 2008
Laurel lost guard Chris Tolson and center Milade Lola-Charles to graduation and both are redshirts at Hampton University. "This year I think we are more prepared for the end of the season," said Young, a senior who is receiving attention from East Stroudsburg and Johnson C. Smith. (Laurel Leader, MD)
Composition for King finally gets hometown debut Jan 18, 2008
"About 30 minutes before the concert was to begin, the minister and one of the ushers came into the practice room where I was and said, "the church is completely swamped and so is the outside of the church," which extended into a square. Many of those left outside remained to listen through the open doors, he recalled.The work, based on three spirituals that were favorites of King, has been performed as many as 20 times since, including once in 1996 by the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and... (Laurel Leader, MD)
SCSU men defeat UMES Jan 15, 2008
SC State will return to action on Saturday as they host conference foe Hampton University. Game time is 12:00 noon for the Women's contest and 3:00 p.m. for the Men's game, which will be televised, live on ESPNU.. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
UMES HOLDS STEADY AS THE NATION'S THIRD RANKED TEAM Jan 15, 2008
The Hawks are back in action this weekend bowling in a MEAC Northern Division match-up hosted by Hampton University on January 19-20. (Umeshawks.com)
Bowling Opens 2008 at the St. Francis College New Year's Knockdown Jan 14, 2008
In game two, Hampton University battled neck and neck with the Panthers, but a strong tenth frame allowed meant victory for the Pirates 883-886. The Golden Bears of Kutztown downed Adelphi, 878-892 in game three, while The Panthers rebounded to defeat Cheyney State University 992-434 the fourth game of the day. (Aupanthers.com)
Women's Basketball Falcons Host Chicago State Saturday Jan 5, 2008
BGSU was 2-1 at the shootout beating Hampton University and the University of Tennessee-Martin after losing to the hosts on the opening day. between Dec. 15 and Dec. 31 the Falcons were on the road for 12 days. (Bgsufalcons.com)
Falcons Sink Lady Pirates Jan 3, 2008
BGSU battled the Hampton University Lady Pirates to a 79-70 finale in the third game of the holiday tournament inside the Hilton Coliseum on the campus of Iowa State University on Saturday (Dec. 29) night. (Bgsufalcons.com)
Jaguars will rely on rookie Jan 3, 2008
30-day news archives. I've got to get to the Super Bowl. (Florida Today)
New light shed on night clouds Jan 3, 2008
- A Hampton University professor is shedding new light on night-shining clouds that might be affected by climate change. Jim Russell is the lead scientist for the NASA-funded AIM satellite, the first to study the wispy "noctilucent" clouds, which only appear above Earth's poles. (MSNBC -- Technology)
New era for U.S. cancer patients Dec 27, 2007
One of the biggest and most costly projects, with a bill exceeding $140 million, is being undertaken by Hampton University in Virginia, a historically black college that does not have a medical school. "Here at Hampton we dream no small dreams," said William Harvey, the president. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Notebook: Parker chasing Dudley Dec 17, 2007
The second-round pick of the Jaguars last April out of Hampton University, Durant has started the last four games at strong-side linebacker since the injury to. Durant had his first interception Nov. 25 against Buffalo and followed it up with an 11-tackle game against Indianapolis. (SteelCitySports.com)
St. Bonaventure Travels to Hampton University on Saturday Night. Dec 14, 2007
St. Bonaventure Travels to Hampton University on Saturday Night ... St. Bonaventure Travels to Hampton University on Saturday Night ... At A Glance St. Bonaventure will look for its first road win under first year head coach Mark Schmidt as it travels to Hampton University on Saturday night. (Gobonnies.com)
Shelby Burton Earns Second Consecutive AVCA Honorable Mention All-America Recognition Dec 13, 2007
Jr. 6-1 Chico, California Mekana Barnes Colorado State University MB Jr. 6-0 Highlands Ranch, Colorado Chelsea Goodman Brigham Young University OH Sr. 5-11 Mesa, Arizona Marcie Hampton University of Florida OH Sr. 6-1 Gainesville, Florida Hui Ping Huang St. John's University MB Sr. 6-2 Shanghai, China Nataly Korobkova Kansas State University RS/Opp. Jr. 6-3 Krasnoyarsk, Russia Jordan Larson * University of Nebraska OH Jr. 6-2 Hooper, Nebraska Tamari Miyashiro University of Washington DS/Lib. (Gotigersgo.com)
Unprecedented View Of Mysterious 'Night-shining' Clouds Dec 12, 2007
"The AIM mission has changed our view of Polar Mesospheric Clouds and their surroundings after only one season of observations," stated AIM Principal Investigator James Russell III of Hampton University, Hampton, Va. "The measurements show the brightest clouds ever observed with more variability and structure than expected, signifying extreme sensitivity to the environment in which the clouds form. They also show that the clouds exist over a broader range in height than was believed to be the... (Science Daily)
Enigmatic clouds illuminated Dec 12, 2007
"This all yields critical information to determine why these clouds form and vary," says atmospheric scientist James Russell of Hampton University in Virginia, AIM's principal investigator. Noctilucent clouds form when water vapour condenses onto 'seed' particles in the mesosphere, the layer of the atmosphere that extends from about 50 to 80 kilometres up. (Nature News Service)
Taylor leaves men's basketball program Dec 11, 2007
St. Bonaventure Bonnies :: Men's Basketball :: St. Bonaventure University :: Official Athletic site (Gobonnies.com)
Matchup near equal for Flashes Dec 9, 2007
Hampton University men's basketball coach Kevin Nickleberry made it clear what he thought of today's 2 p.m. matchup between George Mason and Kent State at KSU's MAC Center. "That one, I'd pay for, two tickets," he said. (Cleveland.com -- Sports)
Title team faces a rebuilding yearPallotti loses four starters to graduation Dec 7, 2007
Starters from last year's title team lost to graduation were Beth Ann Fusco (softball player at McDaniel), Annesia Faulkner (soccer at Maryland), Hampton University student Nicole McCrae and Howard University student Shari Sawney, according to Skelly. "I am looking to improve each game," Skelly said. (Laurel Leader, MD)
Local grad blazes own trail Dec 6, 2007
When it came time to decide on colleges, Morgan was accepted to all his top choice schools - Old Dominion University, Hampton University, Norfolk State University - but instead went to Tidewater Community College because he could not afford to go straight to the other institutions. From the start, Morgan found his place at TCC.. (Suffolk News Herald, VA)
More than ever, black men should consider the military Dec 2, 2007
He attended Hampton University on an Army Reserve Officers Training Corps Scholarship and is currently working on his Masters Degree in Public Relations at Georgetown University funded by the Army Advanced Civil Schooling program. He invites your email comments at major_man4@yahoo. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Former Wilberforce president interim head of Cincinnati State Nov 21, 2007
A graduate of Walnut Hills High School, Henderson earned a bachelor's degree from Hampton University and a master's degree and doctorate in education from UC. He serves on the boards of Project GRAD Cincinnati, Cincinnati Arts Association, Lighthouse Youth Services Foundation and the Cincinnati Public Library Foundation. Ron Wright, who had been president of Cincinnati State for 10 years, resigned in October to take a job at another community college. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
Joseph A. Thompson, 63, longtime educator, mentor Nov 21, 2007
He attended Hampton Institute (now Hampton University) in Virginia, graduating in 1966 with a bachelor of science degree in teacher education. Mr. Thompson earned a law degree from Northeastern University in 1976. (Boston Globe)
Laurel High grad returns to Maryland Nov 16, 2007
"I can tell high school is a way lot different from college," said Lola-Charles, now a 6-foot-10 freshman center for Division I Hampton University. "You just have to keep working hard.". (Laurel Leader, MD)
UMES' JOHNSON & METIL HIGHLIGHT LIST OF MEAC VOLLEYBALL HONOREES Nov 16, 2007
- Following a 10-0 league season and a 20-win match streak, two UMES volleyball players were awarded major postseason honors by the conference Thursday evening at the annual awards banquet held at the Hampton University's Student Center ... This year's championship is hosted by Hampton University. (Umeshawks.com)
African center commits to Dukes Nov 8, 2007
" Djim also visited Hampton University and Old Dominion. Two other Bethel High players also made verbal commitments to Division I schools: 6-9 David Baroum (LaSalle) and 6-7 Mbai Goto Oliver (Clemson). Center David Key Keyba is undecided. Everhart, who has five scholarships to offer, has received verbal commitments from Schenley's 6-4 Deandre Kane, who averaged 14.9 points for the PIAA Class AAAA champion Spartans; 6-2 Johnny Higgins (15.5 ppg), who played at Notre Dame (Mass.) Prep last season... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Defeat hits SCSU quarterback especially hard Oct 30, 2007
A week earlier, the senior quarterback was riding high after carrying the Bulldogs to a first-ever victory at Hampton University. It was a performance head football coach Oliver "Buddy" Pough praised as one of the best of his career. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Garduno Paces ODU With Sixth Place Finish Oct 24, 2007
Lady Monarch Invitational FINAL RESULTS - Par-Yardage: 72-6115 Teams Scores 1 Longwood University 302 298 309 909 2 Charleston Southern 318 306 317 941 3 Radford University 322 310 316 948 4 USC Upstate 316 315 318 949 5 Old Dominion Univ. 309 316 326 951 6 Towson University 326 326 335 987 7 Long Island U-Brklyn 328 346 333 1007 8 Hampton University 360 356 355 1071 9 South Carolina St. 360 356 379 1095. Fin. (Odusports.com)
SCSU gearing up for Del. State Oct 23, 2007
It should have been all smiles around South Carolina State's coaching office on Monday following the team's first road win against Hampton University. Yet even reflecting on the historic 28-24 victory over the Pirates at Armstrong Stadium did little to improve head coach Oliver "Buddy" Pough's less than cheerful disposition. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Bulldogs handle Hampton to stay in MEAC title race Oct 21, 2007
-- Not 100 yards past the south end zone at Hampton University s Armstrong Stadium lies a U.S. Veterans Administration complex and a military cemetery. The orderly rows of white crosses are appropriate for visiting teams, which have often found the location to be a burial ground for their MEAC title hopes. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Homecoming in Hampton for SCSU's James Oct 18, 2007
With zero victories in five previous visits to Armstrong Stadium since 1997, South Carolina State has found Hampton University's home field rather inhospitable over the years. For Bulldog sophomore right defensive end Markus James, Saturday's game against Hampton University is just as much of a "Homecoming" for him as the host team. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Where no SCSU team has won before: Bulldogs prepare for trip to Hampton Oct 16, 2007
It's an answer South Carolina State head football coach Oliver "Buddy" Pough hopes is proven to be the former going into Saturday's showdown at Hampton University. After putting up a season high in points (49) and total yards (611) against Florida A&M, the Bulldogs (3-3, 2-1) will look to carry over its newfound momentum into another Homecoming matchup with the Pirates (4-2, 3-2). (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
UMES SET TO HOST `HAWK HYSTERIA' AT MIDNIGHT MADNESS Oct 16, 2007
- Hawk Hysteria will be in full force on October 12th beginning at 7:00 pm as the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) will feature a volleyball match vs. Hampton University with the basketball season kick-off starting immediately afterwards. The event will feature the red hot Hawk Volleyball team, who are currently on a 13 match winning streak, taking on Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) opponent Hampton University. (Umeshawks.com)
Scripps Howard Foundation Chief to Retire Oct 13, 2007
She also established the foundation's growing partnership with Hampton University in Hampton, Va. which included a $10 million commitment in 2001 to build and develop the Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Dukes Cut 11 Strokes for 5th Place at RMU Invitational Oct 10, 2007
300 314 614 7 Fairfield University 310 305 615 8 Robert Morris Univ. 310 309 619 9 Niagara University 312 311 623 10 Northwestern Ohio 327 320 647 11 Hampton University 352 322 674. (Goduquesne.com)
Brendan Madden's Sixth Place Start Leads Dukes at RMU Invite Oct 10, 2007
300 5 Clarion University 307 6 Fairfield University 310 Robert Morris Univ. 310 8 Niagara University 312 Duquesne University 312 10 Northwestern Ohio 327 11 Hampton University 352. (Goduquesne.com)
HAWKS SURVIVE ANOTHER FIVE GAMES, TOP DELAWARE STATE 3-2 Oct 9, 2007
After ten games in two days the Hawks will take a couple of days off before preparing for their next match, a MEAC contest against Hampton University as UMES hosts them on Friday, October 12th at 7:00 pm. The match will be the kick-off to Hawk Hysteria, the event formerly known as Midnight Madness. (Umeshawks.com)
Claflin president receives two awards for leadership Oct 5, 2007
Tisdale joins a distinguished list of past recipients including Dr. Scott Cowen, Tulane University; Dr. James Barker, Clemson University; Dr. Thomas Hearn, Wake Forest University; and Dr. William Harvey, Hampton University. Tisdale will receive the award at the CASE District III conference in Atlanta, Ga. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Wanda Parham and Rodney Payne Jr. Sep 25, 2007
Mr. Payne is the son of Marjorie S. Gross and Rodney W. Payne Sr., and a graduate of Hampton University and the University of Maryland. An October 6, 2007, wedding is planned. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
HAWKS WIN, HAWKS WIN, MEN & WOMEN BOTH WIN 2007 CAPPY ANDERSON INVITATIONAL TITLES Sep 23, 2007
Howard University took third, Coppin State University fourth and Hampton University took fifth. Morgan State University rounded out the field in sixth place. (Umeshawks.com)
Protest Set For Racial Beating Case Sep 20, 2007
Students from schools across the country - including historically black colleges like Morehouse College, Spelman College and Clark Atlanta University, Howard University, Hampton University and Southern University - were en route to Jena on Wednesday. The case has resonated with young people, said Jeff Johnson, an activist and organizer who is covering the Jena rally for Black Entertainment Television. (CBS News)
Gullah Branches Sep 17, 2007
"A 1978 graduate of Hampton University in Hampton, Va., Daise and his wife, Natalie, starred in the Nick Jr. TV's award-winning children's series, "Gullah Gullah Island," along with their children, Sara and Simeon. Daise is the author of "De Gullah Storybook," "Little Muddy Waters," "A Gullah Folk Tale," and two Simon & Schuster sticker books, "Mr. Bradley's Day of Surprises" and "Let's Go to the Gullah Gullah Island Market. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Brendan Madden 5-Under Par Leads Longwood Tournament Sep 12, 2007
304 306 610 8 Hampden-Sydney B 311 303 614 9 Long Island U-Brklyn 311 315 626 Mount St. Mary's U. 315 311 626 11 Savannah State U. 304 324 628 12 N. Carolina Central 334 329 663 13 Hampton University 338 345 683 14 Winston-Salem St. U 355 357 712. (Goduquesne.com)
Junior Brandon Madden Wins Longwood Invitational Golf Title Sep 12, 2007
304 306 308 918 7 Hampden-Sydney B 311 303 307 921 8 Duquesne University 300 301 322 923 9 Long Island U-Brklyn 311 315 323 949 10 Mount St. Mary's U. 315 311 324 950 11 Savannah State U. 304 324 327 955 12 N. Carolina Central 334 329 328 991 13 Hampton University 338 345 341 1024 14 Winston-Salem St. U 355 357 349 1061. (Goduquesne.com)
We probably played as poorly ... as anytime Ive been here; Heading into Bethune-Cookman game, Pough says SCSU has to improve Sep 4, 2007
Bethune-Cookman s Alvin Wyatt and Hampton University s Joe Taylor are the only MEAC head coaches with winning records against Pough, each sporting a 3-2 mark. Both defensive tackle Steve Jacobs and running back Jonathan Woods are expected to miss Saturday s game with ankle sprains, according to Pough. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
LADY HAWKS WIN, MEN TAKE SECOND, HAWK INDIVIDUALS WIN BOTH RACES AT 2007 LID LIFTER Sep 2, 2007
1 mile course the Lady Hawks tallied just 32 points, edging out last year's Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) champions Hampton University who scored 34 points. (20:24. (Umeshawks.com)
When practice isn't perfect Aug 26, 2007
Jacksonville has been without starting linebacker Clint Ingram (high ankle sprain) the last few weeks, which has given the coaches a chance to see more of Durant, a second-round draft choice who starred at Hampton University. The early returns have been solid; in his first two games, Durant played about 60 snaps and was around the ball with 16 hits. (Boston Globe)
NCAA says 'major' Aug 23, 2007
The members of the Committee on Infractions who reviewed this case are Josephine Potuto, the Richard H. Larson Professor of Constitutional Law at the University of Nebraska College of Law and chair of the committee; Paul Dee, director of athletics at the University of Miami, and formerly the university's general counsel; Eileen Jennings, general counsel at Central Michigan University; Ted Leland, the vice president for advancement at the University of the Pacific, and formerly the director of... (Purdue Sports -- Rivals.com)
Atlanta RBI molding players, students Aug 18, 2007
Two Atlanta RBI World Series team members are currently attending colleges: Jada Jeffries is going to Hampton University and Tamara Perkins is going to Tennessee State University. While most of the RBI softball grads go into other careers after college, some of them stay in softball. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Appel, Hampton and Wiggins Named to the 2007-08 "Wade Watch" List Aug 15, 2007
Pac-10 Conference - Conference of Champions Official Athletic Site. Conference of Champions. (Pac-10.org)
Tuskegee Airman Demanded Equality Aug 14, 2007
" Bohler was born in Augusta, Ga., in 1925 and joined the Army Air Forces when he was 17. At just 109 pounds, he was one pound shy of the weight requirement for pilots, but he persuaded them to let him in anyway. He trained at Tuskegee Army Air Field in Alabama and learned to fly the P-51 Mustang. He wanted to fight the enemy in World War II, but by the time he earned his wings in 1944, the military didn't need more pilots. Bohler served in the military until 1947, when he left the service as a... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
We Hardly Knew Ya: Pope transfers to Hampton Aug 10, 2007
Pope has informed USC that he will transfer to another school, most likley I-AA Hampton University. Steve Spurrier and DB coach Ron Cooper talked about Pope's decision Thursday night. (South Carolina Sports -- Rivals.com)
