By Mark F. Gray Special to the AFRO Damon Wilson, architect of three CIAA Football Championships at Bowie State University, was named the 2021 American Football Coaches Association National Coach of the Year for the NCAA Division II. The announcement was made during the AFCA Convention in San Antonio, TX. Wilson, now in his 12th […]
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Coppin State mourns the passing of Reggie Smith
BALTIMORE – The Coppin State University department of athletics mourns the passing of former Eagle baseball coach Reginald (Reggie) E. Smith. Smith battled with illness for two years and transitioned on December 30, 2021. Smith was Coppin’s head baseball coach from 1984-1987 achieving an overall record of 46-106-1. He helped transition Coppin from NAIA to […]
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DMV HBCU Report: Bowie State falls in quarterfinals of D-2 national playoffs
By Mark F. Gray Special to the AFRO Bowie State football’s greatest season in school history ended on Dec. 4 with a lopsided loss to one of the nation’s elite Division II football programs in the quarterfinals of the national playoffs. However, the 10th ranked Bulldogs’ 41-17 loss to No. 5 Valdosta State, deep in […]
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Bulldogs make National Quarterfinals for the first time ever
By Mark F. Gray Special to the AFRO Apparently the football gods have spoken and now the nation knows they play great Division II football at the oldest HBCU in Maryland. The Bowie State Bulldogs advanced to the quarterfinals of the NCAA Division II Football Playoffs for the first time in school history with a […]
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What happened to millions of NBA All-Star Stephen Curry’s money? You might be surprised
By Gregory Smith, Howard University News Service WASHINGTON – They are a diverse bunch. Some are just eligible to vote. Many are not old enough to legally drink, while others are full-grown adults working on graduate degrees. Their hometowns and backgrounds are a microcosm of America and beyond — East Lansing, Michigan; Chesapeake, Virginia; York, […]
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Coppin State Baseball to host record 31 games as Eagles announce 2022 Season schedule
Highlighted by a season-opening trip to Cal Baptist University and a record 31 home games, the Coppin State baseball team released its 2022 season schedule on Monday afternoon. The Eagles will also host Saint Peter’s, Cornell, Albany, Georgetown and Mount St. Mary’s during non-conference play. “We are pleased to have a school record 31 home […]
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Bowie State hosts CIAA Division II playoffs fourth year in a row
By J.J. McQueen, Special to the AFRO For the fourth straight year, Bowie State played host to a Division II college playoff game. As they welcomed to town Lenoir-Rhyne who entered Bulldog country with a record of 8-2. Bowie State jumped out to an early lead behind quarterback Ja’rome Johnson who rushed for a 65-yard […]
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Bowie State wins third straight CIAA football championship
By Mark F. Gray Special to the AFRO For nearly two years Bowie State had been waiting to defend their back to back CIAA Football Championships thanks to the pandemic. The Bulldogs weren’t flawless, but they were efficient in winning the title by completing an undefeated conference championship season with a 17-7 win over Fayetteville […]
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Coppin State Volleyball sweep Morgan State in regular season showdown
Submitted by, Airis Thomas, Asst. Director of Athletic Communications BALTIMORE- The Coppin State Women’s Volleyball program (15-11, 9-5) ended the regular season with a 3-0 (25-18, 25-18, 25-21) sweep of crosstown rival Morgan State (5-23. 3-11) Friday night. The Lady Eagles were led by Paola Caten and Miajavon Coleman with 10 and 9 kills respectively while Ashley Roman led the team with […]
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Coppin State Men’s Basketball falls to No. 24/23 UConn
Submitted by Airis Thomas, Asst. Director of Athletic Communications HARTFORD, CONN. – After a strong first half, Coppin State University Men’s Basketball team falls to No. 24/23 UConn Saturday afternoon inside Gampel Pavilion. The Eagles move to 0-4 while the Huskies improve to 2-0 season. Coppin State (0-4) broke out to a 10-6 lead over […]
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Bison Men’s Basketball battle against Regent, winning at home
By Alexis Williams, NewsVision reporter The Howard University Bison Men’s Basketball team improved to 2-0 on the season after defeating the Regent Royals inside Burr Gymnasium on Wednesday, November 10. This is the best start of the season for the men since 2018. NewsVision reporter Alex Williams was there. Help us Continue to tell OUR […]
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Coppin State Men’s Basketball falls in season opener to Loyola Chicago
Submitted by Airis Thomas, Coppin State Athletics Communications CHICAGO- Coppin State’s men’s basketball team drops its season opener to Loyola Chicago Tuesday night at Gentile Arena. After falling to the Eagles in 2019, the Ramblers defeated Coppin 103-45. Coppin State’s Jesse Zarzuela led all Eagles in points with eight while Nendah Tarke, Tyree Corbett, and Mike Hood had seven points apiece. Nathaniel […]