HBCU Classic Sports
November 2022
Football Edition, Volume I
Week 12
| NC Central | 22 | Tennessee Tech | 20 |
| Norfolk State | 42 | SC State State | 38 |
| Howard | 35 | Morgan State | 6 |
| Campbell | 34 | Delaware State | 7 |
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Standings
School | Coach | Conf. | Overall | Pct. |
NC Central | Trei Oliver | 4-1 | 9-2 | .818 |
Howard | Larry Scott | 4-1 | 5-6 | .455 |
Delaware State | Rod Milstead | 2-3 | 5-6 | .455 |
Morgan State | Damon Wilson | 2-3 | 4-7 | .364 |
SC State | Buddy Pough | 1-4 | 3-8 | .273 |
Norfolk State | Dawson Odums | 2-3 | 2-9 | .182 |
Individual Leaders
Rushing
Player | School | YPC | TD | YDS/G |
Alfonzo Graham | Morgan | 5.9 | 8 | 104.5 |
Latrell Collier | NC Central | 5.5 | 8 | 80.4 |
Davius Richard | NC Central | 6.4 | 13 | 62.8 |
Marquis Gillis | Delaware State | 4.9 | 5 | 49.5 |
Jarrett Hunter | Howard | 5.2 | 5 | 56.5 |
J’mari Taylor | NC Central | 4.6 | 6 | 34.3 |
Passing
Player | School | TD | EFF |
Davius Richard | NC Central | 24 | 155.3 |
Quinton Williams | Howard | 16 | 138.5 |
Corey Fields Jr. | SC State | 9 | 118.4 |
C.J. Henry | Delaware State | 9 | 135.2 |
Carson Baker | Morgan State | 7 | 116.3 |
Otto Kuhns | Norfolk State | 10 | 110.1 |
Receiving
Player | School | Rec. | TD | Avg/G |
Shaquan Davis | SC State | 36 | 8 | 82.0 |
Antoine Murray | Howard | 40 | 4 | 55.9 |
Devin Smith | NC Central | 35 | 6 | 46.6 |
Jerrish Halsey | Delaware State | 22 | 4 | 47.0 |
E.J. Hicks | NC Central | 30 | 7 | 48.1 |
Quentin McCall | NC Central | 16 | 3 | 38.9 |
DEFENSE
Tackles-Sacks
Player | School | Solo | TFL | Sacks |
Kenny Gallop | Howard | 58 | 6.5 | 1.0 |
BJ Davis | SC State | 56 | 5.5 | 0.5 |
Brooks Parker | Delaware State | 41 | 11.5 | 5.0 |
Elijah Williams | Morgan State | 25 | 15.0 | 8.0 |
Isaiah Williams | Delaware State | 13 | 11.0 | 4.5 |
Tyler Long | Norfolk State | 36 | 6.0 | 3.0 |
Passes Defensed
Player | School | INT | PD | TD |
Khalil Baker | NC Central | 4 | 9 | 1 |
BJ Davis | SC State | 4 | 11 | 1 |
Jae’Veyon Morton | Morgan | 3 | 13 | 1 |
Carl Decius | Morgan | 3 | 6 | 0 |
Duane Nichols | SC State | 3 | 4 | 1 |
Romel Harris-Freeman | Morgan | 2 | 9 | 1 |
2022 All-MEAC Preseason Team
Offense
Davius Richard
QB
NC Central
Belle Grade, FL
JJ Davis
RB
Norfolk St.
Cincinnati, OH
Kendrell Flowers
RB
SC State
Columbia, SC
Shaquan Davis
WR
SC State
Summerville, SC
Antoine Murray
WR
Howard
Miramar, FL
Yancey Washington
TE
SC State
North Charleston, SC
Colby Byrd
C
Norfolk St.
Virginia Beach, VA
Corey Bullock
OL
NC Central
Accokeek, MD
Darius Fox
OL
Howard
Washington, DC
Nick Taiste
OL
SC State
West Columbia, SC
Anim Dunkwah
OL
Howard
Toronto, CA
Source: meacsports.com
courtesy: SC State Athletics
Bulldogs Knock Off Top Ranked NCCU Eagles
Here comes SC State Bulldogs (3-4) defense rises for decisive 4Q INT; NC Central Eagles (5-2) throw it away. (courtesy:scsuathletics.com)
Bulldogs Shut Out Dragons 36-0 At Home
SC State Bulldogs (2-4) tune up for MEAC march, walk through upstart Virginia Lynchburg Dragons (0-7). (courtesy:scsuathletics.com)
Rattlers Win 4th Straight Despite 4Q Struggles
FAMU Rattlers (4-2) jump out to 17-0 halftime lead, but costly INTs allow SC State Bulldogs (1-4) late 4Q rally.(courtesy:famuathletics.com)
NC A&T Aggies Get Win #1
NC A&T Aggies (1-3) defeat HBCU Champs, SCSU Bulldogs (1-2) special teams miscue swings momentum. (courtesy:ncataggies.com)
Bulldogs Roll On the Road Over Wildcats
SC State Bulldogs (1-1) rebound from sluggish start, throttle Bethune Wildcats (0-2) in Daytona Beach, FL. (courtesy:scsuathletics.com)
Rams Have Another Flashy Corner
(courtesy: LA Times)
2021 MEAC Coach of the Year
SC State, Coach “Buddy” Pough, undefeated in MEAC play; wins Black College National Championship. (courtesy: scsuathletics.com)
courtesy: NCCU Athletics
NO. 25 Eagles Edge Tennesse Tech
NCCU Eagles (9-2) K, Adrian Olivo nails 35 yd. FG, seals comeback over Tennessee Tech (4-7) in Cookeville. (courtesy:nccueaglepride.com)
NCCU Eagles Win MEAC, Celebration Bowl Birth
NCCU Eagles (8-2) QB, Davius Richards accounts for 371 total yds., 5 TDs, demolish Norfolk Spartans (1-9). (courtesy:nccueaglepride.com)
Homecoming Win Vaults Eagles Atop MEAC
NCCU Eagles (7-2) close to MEAC title, QB, Darius Richard passes for 281 yds., 3 TDs; Howard (3-6) falls back. (courtesy:nccueaglepride.com)
NCCU’s Last Minute TD Beats Hornets
NC Central Eagles (6-2) WR, EJ Hicks pulls away for game winning TD, fend off DSU Hornets (4-4) in Dover. (courtesy:nccueaglepride.com)
NCCU Eagles Soar Past Morgan State Bears
NCCU Eagles (5-1) QB, Davius Richard accounts for 282 yds., 6 TDs; Morgan Bears (2-4) lose 2nd straight. (courtesy:nccueaglepride.com)
Campbell Camels Roll By NC Central 48-18
Campbell Camels (3-0) take 34-6 halftime lead, cruise by NC Central (4-1) in Buies Creek, NC. (courtesy:gocamels.com)
NCCU Eagles Knock Off No. 25 New Hampshire
NC Central Eagles (3-0) work the clock, limit No. 25 New Hampshire Bulldogs (2-1) to 65 yds. rushing. (courtesy:nccueaglepride.com)
NCCU Blanks WSSU for 1st 2-0 Start in 20 Years
NC Central Eagles (2-0) handle their business, make quick work of DII, Winston Salem State (0-2). (courtesy:nccueaglepride.com)
NCCU Eagles Defeat Rival NC A&T Aggies
NCCU Eagles (1-0) begin another season with huge win; NC A&T Aggies (0-1) lay golden egg. (courtesy:nccueaglepride.com)
courtesy: Delaware State Athletics
Hornets Take Down HBCU Champs in OT Thriller
DSU Hornets (5-4) break Orangeburg curse with OT interception; SC State Bulldogs (3-6) resting on laurels. (courtesy:dsuhornets.com)
Hornets Deliver Complete Effort in MEAC Opener
Delaware St. Hornets (2-4) QB, C.J. Henry passes for 194 yds., 3 TDs; shutdown Norfolk Spartans (1-6). (courtesy:dsuhornets.com)
Hornets Hold Off Colonials in Final MEAC Tune Up
Opportunistic DSU Hornets (3-2) capitalize on multiple turnovers to put away Robert Morris Colonials (0-5). (courtesy:dsuhornets.com)
Merrimack Warriors Get Back in the Win Column
Merrimack Warriors (2-2) defense holds Delaware St. Hornets (1-2) to 32 total rushing yards. (courtesy:merrimackathletics.com)
Second Half Push Moves Blue Hens Past Hornets
Delaware Blue Hens (2-0) extend Route 1 Rivalry win streak over Delaware St. Hornets (1-1) before 17,176. (courtesy:bluehens.com)
courtesy: Howard Athletics
Bison Earn Share of MEAC Regular Season Crown
Howard Bison (5-6) finish strong, win share of MEAC, blow out Morgan Bears (4-7) in Baltimore, MD. (courtesy:hubison.com)
Hunter’s Career Day Leads Bison Over SC State
Howard Bison (4-6) RB, Jarrett Hunter rushes for 149 yds., 3 TDs; vanquish SC State Bulldogs (3-6) in WDC. (courtesy:hubison.com)
Bison Remain Undefeated in League Play
Holy Cow! Howard Bison (3-5) win 2nd straight, run it up on Norfolk Spartans (1-7) in Norfolk, Va. (courtesy:hubison.com)
Bison Down Delaware State for Homecoming
Howard Bison (2-5) protect Greene Stadium, rush for 266 yds., 3 TDs, stun Delaware St. Hornets (4-3). (courtesy: hubison.com)
Bulldogs Knock Off Howard in Home Opener
Yale Bulldogs (2-1) rush for 366 total yds., Howard Bison (1-4) toss away another winnable game. (courtesy:yalebulldogs.com)
Howard Wins HBCU NYC Classic in 2nd Half
Howard (1-3) gets Larry Scott must win over DII Morehouse Tigers (0-3), score 5 unanswered in 2nd half. (courtesy:hubison.com)
South Florida Bulls Run Past Howard Bison
South Florida Bulls (1-1) rushed for 205 yds., 6 TDs; Howard Bison (0-3) improved but winless. (courtesy:gosfbulls.com)
Hampton Pirates Defeat Howard Bison
Hampton Pirates (0-1) jump out early, withstand furious Howard Bison (0-2) 4Q rally before 12, 245. (courtesy:pilotonline.com)
courtesy: Morgan State Athletics
Morgan Bears Roll Past Delaware State
Morgan Bears (4-6) defense annihilates Delaware St. Hornets (5-6) limit to (-5) total rushing yards in Dover. (courtesy:morganstatebears.com)
Morgan Bears Score Final 24 pts in 41-14 Upset
Morgan Bears (3-5) break out a can on SC State Bulldogs (3-5) suffering from Celebration Bowl hangover. (courtesy:morganstatebears.com)
Baker Leads Bears Past Virginia Lynchburg 44-10
Morgan Bears (2-2) take 37-7 halftime lead, cruise past Virginia U. Lynchburg (0-5) in Baltimore, MD. (courtesy:morganstatebears.com)
Bears Protect Home In Win Over Sacred Heart
Morgan Bears (1-2) defense earns Damon Wilson first win, shut down Sacred Heart (1-2) for 3Q. (courtesy:morganstatebears.com)
Towson Rallies to Win Battle for Greater Baltimore
Towson State Tigers (2-0) rally in 4Q to pull away from Morgan State Bears (0-2) in Towson, MD. (courtesy:towsontigers.com)
courtesy: Norfolk State Athletics
Kuhns Powers NSU To 42-38 Win Over SC State
Norfolk Spartans (2-9) QB, Otto Kuhns accounts for 277 yds., 6 TDs; defense stops SC State (3-8) on 2 yd. line. (courtesy:nsuspartans.com)
Felton’s TD Catch Lifts Spartans to 1st Win
NSU Spartans (1-5) execute 2 min drill for last second win; Morgan Bears (2-3) can’t hold lead with 1:53 left. (courtesy:nsuspartans.com)
Sacred Heart Pioneers Topple Norfolk Spartans
Sacred Heart Pioneers (3-2) rise up, pitch shut out in 2nd half; Norfolk State (0-5) lays another egg. (courtesy:sacredheartpioneers.com)
Hampton Defense Wins Battle of the Bay
Hampton Pirates (3-0) defense stifles sub par Norfolk Spartans (0-3) before 15, 549 in Norfolk, VA. (courtesy:hamptonpirates.com)