JUNE 7, 2006
TWO LADY EAGLES EARN NCCSIA ALL-STATE SOFTBALL HONORS
NCCU freshman infielder Sophia Blue and senior designated hitter Jameka Little have been named to the 2006 North Carolina Collegiate Sports Information Association (NCCSIA) College Division All-State Softball Team. [Full Story]

JUNE 6, 2006
THREE EAGLES NAMED TO CIAA COMMISSIONER'S ALL-ACADEMIC TEAM
Three North Carolina Central University student-athletes - junior softball pitcher Clarisse Steans, senior golfer Steve Wright and tennis junior Emily Nwakpuda - have been selected to the ninth annual CIAA Commissioner's All-Academic Team. [Full Story]

MAY 27, 2006
NCCU WOMEN CELEBRATE BEST FINISH AT TRACK & FIELD NATIONALS
North Carolina Central University's women placed ninth at the 2006 NCAA Division II Outdoor Track & Field Championships Saturday in Emporia, Kan., the Lady Eagles best-ever finish at the national championship event. [Full Story]

MAY 26, 2006
NCCU FRESHMAN MILLS WINS TRIPLE JUMP NATIONAL TITLE
North Carolina Central University freshman Jessica Mills captured a national title in the women's triple jump at the 2006 NCAA Division II Outdoor Track & Field Championships in Emporia, Kan. Friday, and she did so in convincing fashion. [Full Story]

MAY 24, 2006
NCCU QUALIFIES 13 FOR NCAA TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Thirteen North Carolina Central University student-athletes will compete at the 2006 NCAA Division II Men's and Women's Outdoor Track and Field Championships from May 25-27 at Fran Welch Stadium on the campus of Emporia State University in Emporia, Kansas. [Full Story]

MAY 23, 2006
NCCU RECLAIMS CIAA WOMEN'S ALL-SPORTS TROPHY
For the fourth time in the past seven years, North Carolina Central University received the Loretta Taylor All-Sports Trophy, recognizing the top all-around women's program in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association. Three NCCU Athletics administrators (Bill Hayes, Ingrid Wicker-McCree and Kyle Serba) also received conference awards. [Full Story]

MAY 21, 2006
MILLS NAMED SOUTHEAST REGIONAL AWARD WINNER
The U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) has named North Carolina Central University's Jessica Mills as the 2006 NCAA Division II Southeast Region Women's Field Athlete of the Year for the outdoor season.  [Full Story]

MAY 17, 2006
NCCU'S SMITH NAMED MASTER STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACH
George Smith, Senior Associate Athletics Director for External Affairs and Director of Strength and Conditioning at North Carolina Central University, has been named Master Strength and Conditioning Coach by the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches association (CSCCa).  [Full Story]

PHOTOS from the 2006 NCCU Football Golf Tournament

MAY 12, 2006
LADY EAGLES END RECORD-BREAKING SEASON NCAA SOFTBALL PLAYOFFS
North Carolina Central University ended its record-breaking softball season in the NCAA Division II Mid-Atlantic Regional Championship with losses to Lock Haven University and California (Pa.) on Friday. [Full Story] [Photos]

MAY 8, 2006
LADY EAGLES PREPARE FOR FIRST TRIP TO NCAA SOFTBALL PLAYOFFS
North Carolina Central University will participate in the NCAA Division II Softball Regional Championship for the first time in school history on Thursday (May 11) when the No. 8 seed Lady Eagles play the top-seeded team in the Mid-Atlantic Region, Lock Haven University, at 4 p.m. in Shippensburg, Pa. [Full Story]

MAY 7, 2006
EAGLES RALLY FOR THIRD PLACE FINISH AT PGA MINORITY CHAMPIONSHIP
North Carolina Central University overcame a nine-stroke deficit to pass Morehouse College for third place at the 20th PGA Minority Collegiate Golf Championship in Port St. Lucie, Fla. on Sunday (May 7). [Full Story]

MAY 5, 2006
NCCU'S KEEN REPEATS AS CIAA SOFTBALL COACH OF THE YEAR
North Carolina Central University head softball coach Larry Keen was voted as the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Softball Coach of the Year for the second consecutive season, the conference office announced Friday. [Full Story] 

MAY 5, 2006
HERALD-SUN FEATURE STORY: NCCU'S RECORD-BREAKING SUCCESS A GOOD SIGN FOR EAGLES MOVING TO 'D-I'
North Carolina Central University won four conference championships and earned four NCAA playoff berths during the 2005-06 campaign, more than any other season in school history. [Herald-Sun Feature Story by Mike Potter]

APR. 29, 2006
NCCU MEN'S 4x100-METER RELAY PLACES FOURTH AT PENN RELAYS
North Carolina Central University placed fourth in the men's 4x100-meter relay college championship at the 2006 Penn Relays on Saturday. [Full Story]

(Photo courtesy of CIAA)
APR. 23, 2006
NCCU WINS CIAA SOFTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
The North Carolina Central University Lady Eagles earned a 7-4 victory over Bowie State in the 2006 CIAA Women's Softball Championship title-game, as the Lady Eagles completed the championship undefeated en route to the conference crown Sunday on the campus of Virginia State University. [Full Story]

APR. 23, 2006
JONES NAMED TRACK EVENT MVP AT CIAA CHAMPIONSHIPS; NCCU MEN FINISH SECOND, WOMEN THIRD
North Carolina Central University freshman Brandon Jones won three track events en route to being named male track event MVP at the CIAA Championships on the campus of Virginia State University on Saturday.  The NCCU men finished second overall behind Saint Augustine's College and the women finished third, just 25 points behind champion Bowie State University. [Full Story]

APR. 21, 2006
NCCU PLACES SECOND IN CIAA MEN'S GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP
NCCU freshman Dustin McCray fired a two-day total of 144 (71-73) to lead the Eagles to a second place finish at the 2006 CIAA Men's Golf Championship. [Full Story] 

APR. 21, 2006
LADY EAGLES TOPPLE BOWIE STATE 5-2 IN SEMIFINAL; ADVANCE TO CIAA SOFTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
The North Carolina Central Lady Eagles used a five-run second inning to propel themselves into Saturday's CIAA Softball Championship Game with a 5-2 victory over Bowie State. [Full Story] 

APR. 21, 2006
BROADWAY, ROOF HOLD JOINT PRESS CONFERENCE
Duke head football coach Ted Roof and N.C. Central head football coach Rod Broadway held a joint press gathering Friday, on the NCCU campus, to promote an upcoming appearance by Joe Ehrmann. [Full Story]

APR. 21, 2006
LADY EAGLES TO BATTLE BOWIE STATE FOR CIAA SOFTBALL TITLE-GAME BERTH
Following a wild first day of action that saw several favorites drop decisions to lower seeds, and which saw NCCU's Casey Rodriquez hit a pair of home runs in the same inning, the dust has cleared and North Carolina Central University will face Bowie State University with a CIAA title-game berth on the line on Friday afternoon at 12:30 PM in the first 2006 CIAA softball championships semifinal game from the campus of Virginia State University on Petersburg, VA. [Full Story]

APR. 21, 2006
NCCU GOLF IN SECOND PLACE AFTER FIRST DAY AT CIAA CHAMPIONSHIP
The North Carolina Central University men's golf team is four shots behind the leader after day one of competition at the 2006 CIAA Men's Golf Championship in Chester, Va. [Full Story]

APR. 20, 2006
NCCU'S BLUE VOTED CIAA SOFTBALL ROOKIE OF THE YEAR; FIVE OTHER LADY EAGLES CLAIM CONFERENCE HONORS
North Carolina Central University utility player Sophia Blue has been voted as the 2006 CIAA Softball Rookie of the Year, while five other Lady Eagles - Clarisse Steans, Francheska Pittman, Asha Sutton, Casey Rodriquez and Stacey Greene - took home conference honors. [Full Story]

APR. 15, 2006
GAILEY, NCCU MEN SHINE AT CAROLINA FAST TIMES MEET
North Carolina Central University sophomore Maurice Gailey won the men's 100-meter dash (10.77) at the Carolina Fast Times Meet in Chapel Hill, NC on Saturday. [Full Story]

APR. 14, 2006
NCCU SOFTBALL SWEEPS JCSU TO REPEAT AS CIAA WEST CHAMPIONS
Needing to close out the regular season with two wins to repeat as CIAA Western Division Champions, North Carolina Central University swept Johnson C. Smith University 7-5, 12-4 at Hillside High School in Durham, N.C. on Friday. [Full Story]

APR. 13, 2006
NCCU SOFTBALL RALLIES TO SWEEP LIVINGSTONE
North Carolina Central University rallied in the second game of a doubleheader with Livingstone College to avoid an upset by the Lady Blue Bears, as the Lady Eagles swept the twin bill 17-3, 16-6 at Hillside High School in Durham, N.C. on Thursday. [Full Story]

APR. 8, 2006
AMOS' INTERCEPTIONS HIGHLIGHT SPRING FOOTBALL GAME
Craig Amos' two interceptions highlighted NCCU's annual Maroon and Gray Spring football game. [Herald-Sun Story]

APR. 6, 2006
NCCU ANNOUNCES 2006 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE
North Carolina Central University, the defending Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association champions, released its 2006 football schedule Thursday, and the Eagles will face a challenging slate of opposition in their quest for a repeat conference title and a return trip to the NCAA Division II Playoffs. [Full Story] 

APR. 5, 2006
NCCU TENNIS SWEEPS WEEKLY CIAA WEEKLY HONORS
North Carolina Central University junior Jonathan Carter, freshman John Stephenson and head coach David Nass received weekly tennis honors from the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association on Wednesday (April 5). [Full Story]

APR. 4, 2006
NCCU'S STEANS THROWS NO-HITTER AGAINST ST. AUGUSTINE'S
North Carolina Central University junior pitcher Clarisse Steans tossed the fourth no-hitter of her collegiate career and the second of the season Tuesday night during a 13-0 game two victory over Saint Augustine's College at Hillside High School in Durham, N.C. [Full Story]

APR. 3, 2006
NCCU SOFTBALL'S SHEPPARD HONORED BY CIAA FOR SECOND CONSECUTIVE WEEK 
For the second consecutive week, North Carolina Central University softball second baseman Lakeshia Sheppard has been chosen CIAA Defensive Player of the Week, the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association announced late Monday (April 3). [Full Story]

APR. 1, 2006
NCCU'S MOHAMMED WINS TWO EVENTS AT CHARLOTTE INVITATIONAL
North Carolina Central University junior sprinter Hakeem Mohammed won both the men's 200 and 400-meter dashes at the Charlotte Invitational at the Irwin Belk Track on Saturday. [Full Story] 

MAR. 31, 2006
NCCU'S KING REPEAT SELECTION FOR ALL-STATE TEAM
NCCU junior Cassie King has been named to the 2005-06 North Carolina Collegiate Sports Information Association (NCCSIA) College Division All-State Women's Basketball First Team, as voted upon by members of the NCCSIA. [Full Story]

MAR. 28, 2006
EAGLES TENNIS SNAPS SCORELESS STREAK AGAINST SHAW
North Carolina Central University snapped a four-match scoreless streak against CIAA men's tennis powerhouse Shaw University on Tuesday as junior Joseph Estevez and sophomore Jermaine Byrd teamed up for a doubles victory during an 8-1 loss to the visiting Bears. It had been two years (March 29, 2004) since the Eagles last took a point from Shaw. [Results]

MAR. 27, 2006
NCCU SOFTBALL SWEEPS WEEKLY CIAA HONORS
For the second consecutive week, North Carolina Central University has swept the weekly softball conference honors, the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association announced late Monday (March 27). NCCU freshman first baseman Casey Rodriquez has been named the CIAA Player of the Week, junior hurler Clarisse Steans has been voted CIAA Pitcher of the Week, sophomore designated hitter Shirley Torain has been selected CIAA Offensive Player of the Week, and junior second baseman Lakeshia Sheppard has been chosen CIAA Defensive Player of the Week. [Full Story]

MAR. 26, 2006
NCCU SOFTBALL CLAIMS WEEKEND SWEEP OF VSU, VUU
North Carolina Central University swept a weekend series against visiting Virginia schools by beating Virginia State University (10-4, 11-2) on Saturday and defeating Virginia Union University (14-0, 6-5) on Sunday at Hillside High School in Durham, N.C. [Full Story]

MAR. 25, 2006
LADY EAGLES SWEEP TENNIS MATCH FROM ECSU
North Carolina Central University swept the doubles matches against Elizabeth City State University, then earned singles victories from Johnelle Ligons and Makoh Fullah to claim a rain-shortend 5-0 win over the visiting Lady Vikings. [Results]

MAR. 23, 2006
NCCU HOSTS ANNUAL HIGH SCHOOL TRACK AND FIELD INVITATIONAL SATURDAY
The 14th annual Lee Calhoun High School Track ? Field Invitational will be held Saturday, March 25 on the campus of North Carolina Central University with field events starting at 9 a.m. and running events beginning at 11 a.m.  Admission is free. [Full Story] [Results]

MAR. 23, 2006
NCCU'S KING VOTED WBCA ALL-AMERICA HONORABLE MENTION 
North Carolina Central University junior Cassie King has been announced as a 2006 Kodak/WBCA NCAA Division II Women's Basketball All-America Honorable Mention sponsored by the Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) and the Eastman Kodak Company. [Full Story]

MAR. 21, 2006
NCCU GOLF SETTLES FOR NINTH AT ST. ANDREWS INVITATIONAL
The North Carolina Central University men's golf team had to settle for a ninth place finish after the second day of competition at the St. Andrews Spring Invitational at the Woodlake Resort and Country Club in Pinehurst, N.C. was washed out due to wet weather. [Full Story]

MAR. 21, 2006
LADY EAGLES SWEEP WEEKLY CIAA SOFTBALL HONORS
North Carolina Central University junior shortstop Asha Sutton headlines a sweep of weekly conference softball honors by the Lady Eagles, the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association announced Monday. The other CIAA honorees are rookie hurler Stacey Greene as Pitcher of the Week, rookie utility player Sophia Blue as Defensive Player of the Week, and Lady Eagles head coach Larry Keen as Coach of the Week. [Full Story]

MAR. 18, 2006
NCCU SOFTBALL SWEEPS ECSU TO STAY UNBEATEN IN CIAA
North Carolina Central University swept a doubleheader from the defending conference champions of Elizabeth City State University (10-2, 6-5) at Hillside High School in Durham, N.C. on Saturday to remain undefeated in CIAA play this season. [Full Story] [Photos]

MAR. 15, 2006
NCCU'S ROBINSON VOTED WBCA REGIONAL COACH OF THE YEAR
North Carolina Central University head women's basketball coach Joli Robinson has be selected as the 2006 RUSSELL ATHLETIC/WBCA NCAA Division II Regional Coach of the Year, the Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) announced Wednesday. [Full Story]

MAR. 14, 2006
NCCU GOLF SNAPS FAYETTEVILLE STATE'S STREAK OF CIAA WEST TITLES
Fayetteville State University was the only school to ever win the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Western Division Men's Golf Championship since the event started in 1998 ... until Tuesday. North Carolina Central University snapped the Broncos' eight-year winning streak by rallying on day two to capture the 2006 CIAA Western Division golf title at Bull Creek Golf Course in Louisburg, N.C. [Full Story]

MAR. 14, 2006
NCCU'S KING REPEAT FINALIST FOR WBCA ALL-AMERICA TEAM
North Carolina Central University junior forward Cassie King has been named as a finalist for the 2006 Kodak/WBCA All-America Basketball Team for NCAA Division II, the Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) announced. [Full Story]

MAR. 11, 2006
NCCU MEN PLACE SIXTH FOR BEST FINISH AT NCAA INDOOR TRACK MEET
Five North Carolina Central University men's sprinters earned six All-America citations to place sixth at the 2006 NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships at the Reggie Lewis Center in Boston, marking the highest finish for the Eagles at an indoor national championship meet. [Full Story]

MAR. 11, 2006
SHAW ENDS NCCU'S SEASON IN NCAA REGIONAL SEMIFINALS
The third best season in North Carolina Central University women's basketball history came to an end Saturday night as Shaw University defeated the Lady Eagles 80-65 in the semifinals of the NCAA Division II South Atlantic Region playoffs inside Spaulding Gymnasium in Raleigh, N.C. [Full Story]

MAR. 10, 2006
KING BREAKS SCHOOL SCORING MARK IN NCCU'S CLOSE WIN OVER GC&SU
North Carolina Central University standout Cassie King set the school career scoring mark as the Lady Eagles edged Georgia College & State University 51-48 Friday in a NCAA Division II South Atlantic Regional first-round game at Shaw University's Spaulding Gym. [Full Story]

MAR. 8, 2006
NCCU SENDS 10 TO NCAA INDOOR TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS
North Carolina Central University will send 10 student-athletes to the 2006 NCAA Division II Men's and Women's Indoor Track and Field Championships on March 10-11 in Boston at the Reggie Lewis Center. [Full Story]

MAR. 8, 2006
NCCU'S RODRIQUEZ DRIVES IN 11 RUNS IN SWEEP OF SHAW
North Carolina Central University freshman Casey Rodriquez drove in 11 runs during a doubleheader sweep of Shaw University at Sanderford Road Park in Raleigh, N.C. on Wednesday (March 8). [Full Story]

MAR. 8, 2006
NCCU'S KING VOTED TO SOUTH ATLANTIC ALL-REGION TEAM
North Carolina Central University junior Cassie King has been announced as a member of the 2005-06 Daktronics, Inc. Division II Women's Basketball South Atlantic All-Region Team, as voted on by the region's sports information directors. [Full Story]

MAR. 7, 2006
NCCU TENNIS SWEEPS VIRGINIA STATE
The North Carolina Central University men's and women's tennis teams defeated Virginia State University on Tuesday in Durham, N.C. The Lady Eagles beat VSU 8-1, while the Eagles dropped the Trojans 7-2. [Men's Results/Photos]  [Women's Results/Photo] 

MAR. 5, 2006
LADY EAGLES EARN NO. 4 SEED IN NCAA REGIONAL PLAYOFFS
North Carolina Central University has received an at-large bid and a No. 4 seeding for the 2006 NCAA Division II South Atlantic Region Women's Basketball Championship, which will be hosted by the top seed Shaw University in Raleigh, N.C. starting Friday, March 10, the NCAA announced Sunday night (March 5). [Full Story]

MAR. 2, 2006
NCCU BEAT WRITER POTTER EARNS CIAA AWARD
Mike Potter, a long-time sports reporter with The Herald-Sun Newspaper and beat writer for North Carolina Central University, was presented with the 2005-06 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Sportswriter of the Year award during the CIAA Basketball Tournament on Friday night inside the Charlotte Bobcats Arena. [Full Story]

MAR. 2, 2006
NCCU MEN TO FACE DEFENDING NATIONAL CHAMPION VIRGINIA UNION
North Carolina Central University men's basketball will face the Panthers of Virginia Union Universiity, inside of the Charlotte Bobcats Arena in Charlotte, N.C., during the quarterfinals of the 61st annual CIAA Basketball Tournament. The game will be televised nationally on ESPN2 beginning at 7 p.m.  [Full Story] [Listen Here]

MAR. 1, 2006
LADY EAGLES FACE THREE-TIME DEFENDING CHAMPS IN CIAA SEMIFINALS
North Carolina Central University will face Shaw University, the three-time defending conference champions, in Friday's semifinals of the 31st annual CIAA Women's Basketball Tournament at 3 p.m. in Charlotte, N.C. [Game Notes] 

MAR. 1, 2006
ROOKIE SPRUILL SCORES SEASON-HIGH 19 POINTS TO LIFT EAGLES OVER SHAW
NCCU rookie guard DeAngelo Spruill poured in a season-high 19 points to spark the Eagles to a 58-53 win over Shaw in the first round of the CIAA Tournament. The Eagles advance to play Virginia Union on Thursday at 7 p.m. [Game Statistics] 

FEB. 28, 2006
TRIO POWERS LADY EAGLES PAST VIRGINIA UNION IN CIAA TOURNAMENT
A trio of Lady Eagles sparked North Carolina Central University to a 76-66 victory over Virginia Union University in the second round of the 31st annual CIAA Women's Basketball Tournament in Charlotte, N.C. NCCU junior forward Cassie King amassed her 11th double-double of the season with 19 points and 10 rebounds, senior point guard Porschia Holmes finished one assists shy of a double-double with 14 points and nine assists, and senior forward Lisa Richardson scored a career-high 17 points. [Full Story] 

FEB. 28, 2006
NCCU WOMEN TO FACE VUU IN CIAA QUARTERFINALS
The Lady Eagles, (21-5, 12-4) who arrived in Charlotte, N.C. on Sunday, will begin play today at 3 p.m. against Virginia Union University in the Charlotte Bobcats Arena. NCCU has won 20 games in a season for the just the fourth time in school history. [Full Story]

FEB. 27, 2006
NCCU MEN BEGIN CIAA TOURNAMENT WEDNESDAY AGAINST SHAW
North Carolina Central University men's basketball will face the Bears of Shaw University, Wednesday, March 1 at 9 p.m. inside of the Charlotte Bobcats arena in Charlotte, N.C., during the opening round of the 61st annual CIAA Basketball Tournament. [Full Story]

FEB. 27, 2006
NCCU WOMEN GET FIRST ROUND BYE IN 61st ANNUAL CIAA BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
North Carolina Central University women's basketball heads to Charlotte, N.C. to compete in the 31st (women) and 61st (men) annual Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Basketball Tournament. [Full Story]

FEB. 26, 2006
NCCU WOMEN'S TENNIS SWEEPS BOWIE STATE
North Carolina Central University swept Bowie State University 9-0 in women's tennis action on Sunday in Bowie, Md. [Results] 

FEB. 26, 2006
NCCU'S AYALA, STEWART TAPPED AS CIAA ROOKIES OF THE WEEK
North Carolina Central University men's and women's basketball freshmen Bryan Ayala and Nakisha Stewart were named Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Rookies of the Week from Feb. 19-25. [Full Story]

FEB. 25, 2006
SECOND-HALF RUN SPARKS LADY EAGLES IN WIN OVER JCSU
North Carolina Central University utilized a second-half run to defeat Johnson C. Smith University 75-68 inside McLendon-McDougald Gymnasium in Durham, N.C. Saturday night. [Full Story]

FEB. 24, 2006
NCCU CAPTURES WINSTON-SALEM STATE GOLF INVITATIONAL
North Carolina Central University captured the Winston-Salem State University Golf Invitational on Friday, powered by a pair of 79 scores by Steve Wright and Mark Clayton. [Full Story]

FEB. 23, 2006
LADY EAGLES SAY GOODBYE TO SENIORS: NCCU LOOKS TO AVENGE JCSU SWEEP IN TELEVISED GAME
NCCU men's and women's basketball will host their final regular season games in McLendon-McDougald Gymnasium Saturday, Feb. 25 beginning with the Lady Eagles against the Lady Golden Bulls at 5:00 p.m. and the men at 7:30 p.m. in a televised game. [Full Story]

FEB. 21, 2006
NCCU'S KING NAMED TO ALL-CONFERENCE BASKETBALL TEAM
North Carolina Central University junior forward Cassie King is a repeat selection for the All-CIAA women's basketball team, the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) announced Tuesday. [Full Story]

FEB. 20, 2006
NCCU'S ROBINSON HONORED AS CIAA COACH OF THE WEEK
North Carolina Central University women's basketball head coach Joli Robinson has been named Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Coach of the Week from Feb. 12-18. [Full Story]

FEB. 19, 2006
NCCU MEN SECOND, WOMEN THIRD AT CIAA INDOOR TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS
North Carolina Central University sophomore sprinter Maurice Gailey had a record-setting performance during the 2006 CIAA Indoor Track and Field Championships to help lead the Eagles to a second place finish on Sunday inside the Freeman Center on the campus on Christopher Newport University in Newport News, Va. [Full Story]

FEB. 17, 2006
NCCU STUDENT-ATHLETES GET PHYSICAL WITH LOCAL ELEMENTARY STUDENTS
Twenty North Carolina Central University student-athletes spent the afternoon with fourth and fifth grade students at the Quality Education Institute of Durham elementary school on Friday (Feb. 17) as part of the opening ceremony of the "Get 60" program, hosted by the NCCU Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC). [Full Story]  [Photos from Opening Ceremony]

FEB. 17, 2006
NCCU'S STEWART, FUTRELL VOTED TO CIAA ALL-ROOKIE HOOPS TEAMS
North Carolina Central University freshmen Nakisha Stewart and Charles Futrell have been voted to their respective CIAA All-Rookie Teams, as voted on by the CIAA-Sports Information Directors' Association. [Full Story]

FEB. 16, 2006
NCCU RANKED FIFTH IN WOMEN'S BASKETBALL REGIONAL POLL
The North Carolina Central University women's basketball team, powered by a 18-4 overall and 12-4 in-region record, are currently fifth in the NCAA Division II South Atlantic Region poll. [Full Story]

FEB. 16, 2006
NCCU STUDENT-ATHLETES KICKOFF "GET 60" PROGRAM AT QEI-DURHAM
The North Carolina Central University Student-Athlete Advisory Committee will kick off the "Get 60" program with an opening ceremony at the Quality Education Institute of Durham Elementary School on Friday at 3 p.m. [Full Story] [Photos from Opening Ceremony]

FEB. 15, 2006
MOUNT OLIVE RALLIES TO SWEEP NCCU SOFTBALL
Mount Olive College scored five runs during the fifth and sixth innings of game two to sweep a doubleheader (3-1 / 7-6) from North Carolina Central University at Hillside High School in Durham, N.C. on Wednesday (Feb. 15). [Full Story]

FEB. 13, 2006
EAGLES LOOK TO EXTEND WINNING STREAKS AGAINST ELIZABETH CITY STATE
The streaking North Carolina Central University men's and women's basketball teams look to continue their winning ways as they travel to Elizabeth City State to face the ECSU Vikings in a Valentine's Day showdown. [Full Story]

FEB. 12, 2006
NCCU BASKETBALL'S STEWART AND JOHNSON HONORED WITH CIAA WEEKLY AWARDS
North Carolina Central University junior Drew Johnson has been named Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Men's Player of the Week, while NCCU freshman Nakisha Stewart has been selected as the CIAA Women's Basketball Rookie of the Week, for the week of Feb. 5-11. [Full Story]

FEB. 11, 2006
SCORING BALANCE KEY TO EAGLES' WIN OVER LIVINGSTONE
Four Eagles scored in double figures to pace North Carolina Central University to a 77-55 victory over CIAA Western Division foe Livingstone College inside McLendon-McDougald Gymnasium in Durham, N.C. on Saturday night. [Full Story]

FEB. 11, 2006
LADY EAGLES DROP LIVINGSTONE FOR FOURTH STRAIGHT WIN
North Carolina Central University extended its win streak to four games with a 65-52 victory over Livingstone College inside McLendon-McDougald Gym in Durham, N.C. Saturday night. [Full Story]

FEB. 10, 2006
HOPE, DAVIS WIN INDIVIDUAL EVENTS AT CAROLINA CLASSIC MEET
North Carolina Central University sprinters Brian Hope and Chris Davis won individual events at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Carolina Classic meet. [Full Story]

FEB. 9, 2006
FORMER NCCU OLYMPIC MEDALIST LARRY BLACK PASSES AWAY AT 54
Lawrence "Larry" J. Black, former North Carolina Central University sprinter and Olympic medalist, died Wednesday, Feb. 8 in his hometown of Miami, Florida from a massive aneurysm. He was 54 years old. [Full Story]

FEB. 9, 2006
STREAKING EAGLES LOOK TO STAY ON TRACK AGAINST LIVINGSTONE
North Carolina Central University men's and women's basketball look to continue their winning ways as they host the Blue Bears of Livingstone College on Saturday, Feb. 11 at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. inside McLendon-McDougald Gymansium.  [Full Story]

FEB. 7, 2006
JOHNSON'S 37 POINTS LIFTS EAGLES OVER BRONCOS
North Carolina Central University junior Drew Johnson poured in a career-high 37 points to lift the Eagles to a 78-75 come-from-behind victory over host Fayetteville State University inside Capel Arena in Fayetteville, N.C. on Tuesday night. [Full Story]

FEB. 7, 2006
KING'S 35 POINTS SPARKS LADY EAGLES IN SWEEP OF FSU
North Carolina Central University junior Cassie King amassed 35 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Lady Eagles to a 66-64 victory over Fayetteville State University inside Capel Arena in Fayetteville, N.C. on Tuesday night. [Full Story]

FEB. 7, 2006
NCCU RANKED AMONG TOP 50 IN FINAL FALL U.S. SPORTS ACADEMY DIRECTORS CUP
North Carolina Central University, powered by three Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Championships, was ranked in the top 50 for overall athletic excellence among Division II schools. [Full Story]

FEB. 5, 2006
NCCU RELAY BREAKS HBCU INVITATIONAL RECORD
The North Carolina Central University men's 4x200-meter relay team established a new meet record during the 2006 HBCU Invitational on Feb. 4-5 at the Prince George Sports Complex in Landover, Md. [Full Story]

FEB. 4, 2006
THREE EAGLES SCORE DOUBLE FIGURES IN WIN OVER WSSU
Three Eagles scored double figures to propel North Carolina Central University to a 65-55 victory over CIAA Western Division rival Winston-Salem State University inside McLendon-McDougald Gymnasium in Durham, N.C. on Saturday night. [Full Story]

FEB. 4, 2006
KING'S DOUBLE-DOUBLE SPARKS NCCU TO VICTORY OVER WSSU
North Carolina Central University junior Cassie King amassed her ninth double-double of the season and 31st of her career to lead the Lady Eagles to a 63-55 victory over CIAA Western Division rival Winston-Salem State University inside a sold-out McLendon-McDougald Gym in Durham, N.C. [Full Story]

FEB. 2, 2006
LADY EAGLES SOAR TO VICTORY OVER VIRGINIA STATE
North Carolina Central University snapped out of its recent drought with a convincing 62-39 victory over visiting Virginia State University inside McLendon-McDougald Gym in Durham, N.C. [Full Story]

FEB. 2, 2006
VIRGINIA STATE'S ASKEW TOO MUCH FOR EAGLES
Virginia State University junior Michael Askew poured in a game-high 30 points to lead the visiting Trojans to a 72-57 win over North Carolina Central University inside McLendon-McDougald Gymnasium in Durham, N.C. on Thursday night. [Full Story]

JAN. 28, 2006
ARNOLD WINS WOMEN'S 400 METER DASH AT UNC FAST TIMES MEET 
North Carolina Central University sprinter Sharonda Arnold captured the 400- meter dash title at the UNC Fast Times Indoor Track and Field Meet in Chapel Hill, N.C. on Saturday. [Full Story]

JAN. 28, 2006
KING'S DOUBLE-DOUBLE SPARKS NCCU TO WIN OVER LADY FALCONS
North Carolina Central University junior Cassie King recorded her eighth double-double of the season to help the Lady Eagles avenge an earlier season defeat to Saint Augustine's College with a 64-54 victory inside McLendon-McDougald Gym in Durham, N.C. [Full Story]

JAN. 28, 2006
FALCONS PULL AWAY FROM UPSET-MINDED EAGLES IN CLOSING MINUTES
North Carolina Central University had an upset on its mind against CIAA Western Division leader Saint Augustine's until the closing minutes of the game when the visiting Falcons pulled away for a 63-53 win over the Eagles inside McLendon-McDougald Gymnasium in Durham, N.C. [Full Story]

JAN. 27, 2006
NCCU TO FACE SAINT AUGUSTINE'S AFTER 11-DAY BREAK
The North Carolina Central University men's and women's basketball teams look to avenge earlier season losses against Saint Augustine's College as they host the Falcons on Saturday, Jan. 28 at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. inside McLendon-McDougald Gymansium. [Full Story]

JAN. 25, 2006
NCCU MOVES UP ONE SPOT IN NCAA DIVISION II REGIONAL POLL
The North Carolina Central University Lady Eagles moved up one spot to the No. 3 position in the season's second NCAA Division II South Atlantic Region poll. [Full Story]

JAN. 21, 2006
EAGLES WIN MILE RELAY AT ETSU INVITATIONAL
North Carolina Central University won the men's 4x400-meter relay and Lady Eagle freshman Jessica Mills posted qualifying marks in the long and triple jumps at the 2006 Niswonger Foundation Invitational hosted by East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, Tenn. [Full Story]

JAN. 20, 2006
NCCU RANKED FOURTH IN WOMEN'S BASKETBALL REGIONAL POLL
The North Carolina Central University women's basketball team, powered by its best start in school history, holds the No. 4 position in the season's first NCAA Division II South Atlantic Region poll. [Full Story]

JAN. 17, 2006
LIVINGSTONE FANS RUIN DRAMATIC COMEBACK AS LADY EAGLES PREVAIL
It was a bizarre ending to a wild game. [You MUST Read This]

JAN. 17, 2006
INSIDE GAME PROPELS EAGLES OVER LIVINGSTONE
North Carolina Central University's three post players accounted for 45 points during the Eagles' 64-61 win over Livingstone College inside Trent Gymnasium in Salisbury, N.C. [Full Story]

JAN. 15, 2006
NCCU'S STEWART NAMED CIAA ROOKIE OF THE WEEK
North Carolina Central University freshman Nakisha Stewart has been selected as the CIAA Women's Basketball Rookie of the Week for the week of Jan. 8-14, the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) announced Sunday (Jan. 15). [Full Story]

JAN. 14, 2006
NCCU'S HOPE WINS 60-METER DASH AT UNC MEET
North Carolina Central University sophomore Brian Hope won the men's 60-meter dash for the second straight indoor track meet, this time at the University of North Carolina's "Fast Times" event in Chapel Hill, N.C. [Full Story]

JAN. 14, 2006
ST. AUGUSTINE'S EXPLOSIVE OFFENSE TOO MUCH FOR EAGLES
Saint Augustine's College proved why it is the highest scoring team in the conference, cruising to a 92-71 victory over North Carolina Central University Saturday at Broughton High School. [Full Story]

JAN. 14, 2006
ST. AUGUSTINE'S DEFENSE SMOTHERS LADY EAGLES
Saint Augustine's College made only nine field goals and committed 31 turnovers, but the Lady Falcons smothering defense made the difference during a 45-40 win over visiting North Carolina Central University inside Holliday Gymnasium at Broughton High School in Raleigh, N.C. [Full Story]

JAN. 13, 2006
HERALD-SUN FEATURE STORY BY MIKE POTTER
Herald-Sun sports reporter Mike Potter sat down with Charles Futrell and Julius McClellan about making the transition from the gridiron to the hardwood.  [Herald-Sun Feature Story]

JAN. 12, 2006
EAGLES RALLY FROM 13-POINT DEFICIT TO BEAT BEARS
In a tale of two halves, North Carolina Central University utilized a strangling defensive effort to rally from a 13-point halftime deficit and capture a 64-55 win at Shaw University inside Spaulding Gymnasium in Raleigh, N.C. on Thursday night. [Full Story]

JAN. 12, 2006
SHAW HOLDS OFF CHARGING LADY EAGLES FOR WIN
North Carolina Central University rallied from a 17-point halftime deficit to take a lead in the second half at Shaw University, but the Lady Eagles ran out of gas and the three-time defending conference champion Lady Bears earned a 65-55 victory in a battle of CIAA division leaders inside a packed Spaulding Gymnasium in Raleigh, N.C. Thursday night. [Full Story]

JAN. 10, 2006
LADY EAGLES DEFEAT BOWIE STATE WITH DEFENSE
North Carolina Central University held Bowie State University scoreless in the final four minutes of the game, as the host Lady Eagles earned a 51-37 victory inside McLendon-McDougald Gym in Durham, N.C. on Tuesday. [Full Story]

JAN. 10, 2006
BOWIE STATE RALLIES FROM 11-POINT DEFICIT TO EDGE EAGLES
Bowie State University rallied from an 11-point deficit with nine minutes left to defeat North Carolina Central University 62-59 inside McLendon-McDougald Gym in Durham, N.C. on Tuesday night. [Full Story]

JAN. 8, 2006
NCCU'S KING, FUTRELL EARN WEEKLY CIAA HONORS
North Carolina Central University junior Cassie King and freshman Charles Futrell claimed weekly basketball honors from the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) for the week of Jan 1-7. [Full Story]

JAN. 7, 2006
LADY EAGLES DOMINATE FAYETTEVILLE STATE
North Carolina Central University ended a nine-game losing streak to Fayetteville State University in convincing fashion Saturday night, as the Lady Eagles dominated the Lady Broncos 82-59 in the conference opener for both teams inside McLendon-McDougald Gym in Durham, N.C. [Full Story]

JAN. 7, 2006
EAGLES WIN CONFERENCE OPENER OVER BRONCOS
Four North Carolina Central University players scored in double-figures as the Eagles earned a hard-fought 75-70 win over Fayetteville State University inside a rowdy McLendon-McDougald Gymnasium in Durham, N.C. on Saturday night. [Full Story]

JAN. 6, 2006
NCCU'S ROSS CATCHES TOUCHDOWN IN CACTUS BOWL
North Carolina Central University senior wide receiver Torey Ross caught a touchdown pass during the 13th annual Whataburger Cactus Bowl game on Friday, Jan. 6 in Texas A?M-Kingsville's Javelina Stadium. [Full Story]

JAN. 4, 2006
NCCU'S BROADWAY, ROSS NAMED CIAA COACH, PLAYER OF THE YEAR
North Carolina Central University head football coach Rod Broadway and senior wide receiver Torey Ross have been selected as the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Coach and Player of the Year, respectively, by The Pigskin Club of Washington, DC, Inc. [Full Story]

JAN. 4, 2006
FIVE EAGLES NAMED TO FOOTBALL GAZETTE ALL-REGION TEAM
Five North Carolina Central University Eagles have been voted to the 2005 Don Hansen's Football Gazette All-Southeast Region Team. [Full Story]

JAN. 3, 2006
EAGLES DECLARED HBCU FOOTBALL MID-MAJOR NATIONAL CHAMPION
North Carolina Central University has been declared the HBCU Football Mid-Major Division National Champion as the No. 1 ranked team in the final TSPN/Classic Cuts Top 10 HBCU Mid-Major football poll, presented by The Heritage Group. [Full Story]

JAN. 1, 2006
NCCU'S RICHARDSON, FUTRELL CLAIM WEEKLY CONFERENCE HONORS
North Carolina Central University senior Lisa Richardson and freshman Charles Futrell claimed weekly basketball honors from the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA). [Full Story]

DEC. 30, 2005
LADY EAGLES DEFEAT MOUNT OLIVE IN BATTLE OF ONE-LOSS TEAMS
Lisa Richardson led three players in double figures with 16 points as North Carolina Central withstood a late rally to defeat Mount Olive 63-57 in non-conference NCAA Division II women's basketball Friday at Kornegay Arena. Friday's contest pitted two teams off to school-record starts to the season. [Full Story]

DEC. 30, 2005
COLUMBUS STATE AVENGES 43-POINT LOSS TO NCCU WITH HOME WIN
Columbus State used a strong second half Friday (Dec. 30) to pull away from North Carolina Central and take a 70-60 win in non-conference action at the Lumpkin Center. With the win, CSU avenged a 43-point loss in Durham on December 10 - the worst loss in school history.  [Full Story]

DEC. 28, 2005
FORT VALLEY STATE'S BUZZER-BEATER DEFEATS EAGLES
Junior guard Ray Northern hit a 12-foot jumper at the buzzer to give Fort Valley State University a 55-53 victory over visiting North Carolina Central University on Wednesday (Dec. 28) in Fort Valley, Ga. [Full Story]

DEC. 21, 2005
NCCU'S DOWDY TAGGED D2FOOTBALL.COM ALL-AMERICAN
North Carolina Central University senior defensive end Ronald Dowdy has been recognized by D2Football.com as a member of its 2005 NCAA Division II All-America Football Team. [Full Story]

DEC. 20, 2005
TENACIOUS DEFENSE PROPELS NCCU TO WIN OVER FRANCIS MARION
North Carolina Central University utilized a tenacious defensive effort to force Francis Marion University into 33 turnovers as the Lady Eagles earned a 63-53 win over the Patriots Tuesday night inside McLendon-McDougald Gym in Durham, N.C. [Full Story]

DEC. 11, 2005
NCCU'S FUTRELL VOTED CONFERENCE ROOKIE OF THE WEEK
North Carolina Central University forward Charles Futrell has been selected as the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Men's Basketball Rookie of the Week for the week of Dec. 4-10. [Full Story]

DEC. 10, 2005
EAGLES STUN COLUMBUS STATE WITH 43-POINT VICTORY
North Carolina Central University did not look like the underdog Saturday against Columbus State University, as the host Eagles crushed the visiting Cougars 93-50 inside McLendon-McDougald Gym in Durham, N.C. [Full Story]

DEC. 10, 2005
LADY EAGLES DOMINATE BOARDS IN WIN OVER CATAWBA
North Carolina Central University dominated the boards during a 59-43 victory over Catawba College on Saturday inside McLendon-McDougald Gym in Durham, N.C. [Full Story]

DEC. 4, 2005
NCCU SWEEPS 200-METER DASH, HOPE WINS 60-METER DASH
North Carolina Central University sophomore Brian Hope won the men's 60-meter dash at the Christopher Newport University Inivitational in Newport News, Va. on Sunday (Dec. 4). [Full Story]

2005 Lady Eagle Basketball Classic - Dec. 2-3

DEC. 3, 2005
LADY EAGLES SUFFER FIRST LOSS OF THE SEASON TO NEWBERRY
Newberry College sophomore point guard Monica Alexander poured in a game-high 23 points to lead the Lady Indians to a 58-55 victory over North Carolina Central University to capture the unofficial title of the ninth Lady Eagle Classic at McLendon-McDougald Gym in Durham, N.C. [Full Story]

DEC. 2, 2005
LADY EAGLES DEFEAT WEST VIRGINIA TECH TO STAY UNBEATEN
North Carolina Central University junior Cassie King recorded her fourth double-double of the season during a 54-37 win over West Virginia Tech in the first night of the ninth Lady Eagle Classic at McLendon-McDougald Gym in Durham, N.C. [Full Story]

DEC. 2, 2005
THREE EAGLES EARN ALL-REGION FOOTBALL HONORS
Three North Carolina Central University Eagles have been voted to the 2005 Daktronics All-Southeast Region football team, selected by members of the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). [Full Story]

NOV. 30, 2005
NCCU RECEIVER ROSS SELECTED TO PLAY IN CACTUS BOWL
North Carolina Central University senior wide receiver Torey Ross is among the 42 players that have been named to the East All-Star squad for the 13th annual Whataburger Cactus Bowl game on Friday, Jan. 6, 2006, in Texas A?M-Kingsville's Javelina Stadium. [Full Story]

NOV. 30, 2005
LADY EAGLES TO HOST NINTH "LADY EAGLE CLASSIC"
The North Carolina Central women's basketball team welcomes West Virginia Tech, Newberry College and Johnson. C. Smith University to McLendon-McDougald Gymnasium on Friday, Dec. 2 and Saturday, Dec. 3 for the ninth Lady Eagle Classic. [Full Story]

NOV. 28, 2005
TWO BASKETBALL LADY EAGLES HONORED BY CIAA
North Carolina Central University junior forward Cassie King was selected as the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Women's Basketball Player of the Week, while NCCU freshman Nakisha Stewart was named CIAA Rookie of the Week, both for the week of Nov. 20-26 [Full Story]

NOV. 26, 2005
LADY EAGLES RALLY TO DEFEAT WINGATE IN BC POWDER CLASSIC
The North Carolina Central University women's basketball team rallied from a 13-point deficit in the final 5:49 to take a 70-67 victory over Wingate University Saturday afternoon in the BC Powder Thanksgiving Classic, hosted by NCCU in the McLendon-McDougald Gym. [Full Story]

NOV. 26, 2005
VIRGINIA UNION DOMINATES EAGLES IN BC POWDER CLASSIC
Virginia Union University senior Darius Hargrove scored a game-high 21 points to lead the Panthers to a 97-59 victory over North Carolina Central University in the 2005 BC Powder Thanksgiving Classic inside McLendon-McDougald Gym in Durham, N.C. [Full Story]

2005 BC Powder Thanksgiving Basketball Classic

NOV. 22, 2005
EAGLES COME UP SHORT AGAINST BARRY
North Carolina Central University suffered its third straight loss Monday during a season-opening road trip in Florida, this time a 66-60 setback at Barry University in Miami Shores, Fla. NCCU junior transfer Drew Johnson paced the Eagles with 21 points and 10 rebounds. [Game Statistics]

NOV. 21, 2005
JOHNSON-WEBB VOTED TO VOLLEYBALL ALL-REGION TEAM
North Carolina Central University senior Danielle Johnson-Webb has been selected to the 2005 Daktronics Division II Women's Volleyball All-Atlantic Region Second Team for the second consecutive year, as chosen by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). [Full Story]

NOV. 19, 2005
EAGLES FALL TO LIONS ON LAST SECOND FIELD GOAL
University of North Alabama kicker Beau Tanner kicked a 37-yard field goal as time expired to end the National Championship aspirations of the CIAA champion North Carolina Central University Eagles, 24-21 at O'Kelly-Riddick Stadium. [Full Story]

NOV. 19, 2005
LADY EAGLES RALLY TO DEFEAT BARTON
The North Carolina Central University Lady Eagles rallied from an eight point second half deficit to defeat the Lady Bulldogs of Barton College by the score of 55-50 in second-day action from the WSSU Lady Rams Basketball Classic at the C.E. Gaines Center on Saturday afternoon. [Full Story]

NOV. 19, 2005
LYNN PULLS AWAY FROM NCCU IN SECOND HALF FOR 72-61 VICTORY
North Carolina Central University held a two-point advantage at halftime, but tournament host Lynn University pulled away in the second half to earn a 72-61 victory Saturday night in Boca Raton, Fla. NCCU (0-2) was topped by Drew Johnson's 15 points, followed by Chris Prince and Kevin Noell with 12 points each. [Game Statistics] 

NOV. 18, 2005
KING LEADS LADY EAGLES TO SEASON-OPENING VICTORY
The Lady Eagles of North Carolina Central University defeated the Lady Bobcats of Georgia College and State University by the score of 67-47 at the C.E. Gaines Center in Winston-Salem, NC in the first game of day one action from the 2005 Lady Rams Basketball Classic. [Full Story]

NOV. 18, 2005
MISSED FREE THROWS COST EAGLES IN LOSS TO ECKERD
North Carolina Central University rallied in the second half, but missed free throws proved costly as the Eagles lost the season-opener 62-59 to Eckerd University in the Lynn University Classic in Boca Raton, Fla. [Full Story]

NOV. 17, 2005
LADY EAGLES FALL IN VOLLEYBALL REGIONAL PLAYOFFS
The two-time defending CIAA volleyball champion North Carolina Central University Lady Eagles came up short in their attempt to defeat No. 1 seed Lock Haven, losing 3-0 (30-14, 30-12, 30-25) on Lock Haven's home court for the second consecutive year in the NCAA Division II Atlantic Regional playoffs.
[Full Story]

NOV. 16, 2005
NCCU BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPROVES MOVING FORWARD WITH NCAA RECLASSIFICATION
The North Carolina Central University Board of Trustees voted unanimously Wednesday approving the University to move forward with making an application to the NCAA to reclassify its athletics program to Division I and Division I-AA in football. [More Information]

NOV. 15, 2005
NCCU FACES NORTH ALABAMA IN SECOND ROUND OF FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS
North Carolina Central University, winner of the 2005 CIAA Football Championship, looks to win just the second NCAA playoff game in school history Saturday (Nov. 19) when the Eagles face the three-time National Champion University of North Alabama Lions. [Game Preview]

NOV. 14, 2005
LADY EAGLES PREPARE FOR NCAA REGIONAL VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS
After winning the 2005 CIAA Women's Volleyball Championship, North Carolina Central University now prepares for the school's second-ever postseason appearance at the NCAA Division II Atlantic Region Championship on Nov. 17-19, hosted by Lock Haven University (Pennsylvania). [Full Story]

NOV. 14, 2005
NCCU TO NAME ALEX M. RIVERA ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME
North Carolina Central University (NCCU) will honor photojournalist Alex Rivera with the naming of the Alex M. Rivera Athletic Hall of Fame on Wednesday, Nov. 16 at 11:30 a.m. in the foyer of the McLendon-McDougald Gymnasium.  The event is free and open to the public. [Full Story]

NOV. 12, 2005
EAGLES SECOND HALF RALLY FALLS SHORT AT EAST CAROLINA
NCCU outscored East Carolina 37-33 in the second half, but it was not enough for the Eagles as the Division I Pirates claimed a 67-60 men's basketball exhibition victory in Greenville, N.C. Saturday.  NCCU transfer Drew Johnson scored a game-high 24 points, including 20 after intermission. [Statistics]

NOV. 11, 2005
LADY EAGLES QUICK START, KING'S DOUBLE-DOUBLE NOT ENOUGH AT UNC GREENSBORO
NCCU junior Cassie King recorded a double-double and the Lady Eagles jumped out to a 10-point lead, but it was not enough as the Division I UNC Greensboro Spartans rallied for a 61-52 win during the women's basketball exhibition game. [Full Story]

NOV. 10, 2005
EAGLES PLAY TOUGH FIRST HALF, DUKE TOO MUCH IN SECOND
NCCU trailed by only 18 points to the No. 1 team in the nation at halftime, but Duke University dominated the second half as the Blue Devils cruised to a 102-42 victory over the Eagles. [Statistics] 

NOV. 8, 2005
EAGLES REST AS THEY AWAIT PLAYOFF OPPONENT 
NCCU will also host just its second Division II playoff game in school history. The other was a 31-16 victory over Winston-Salem State on November 20, 1988. NCCU's No. 2 seed in the southeast region, which resulted in a bye week for the Eagles, was the highest ranking ever for the NCCU in the post-season. [Full Story]

NOV. 6, 2005
NCCU FOOTBALL EARNS FIRST-ROUND BYE AS NO. 2 SEED IN NCAA PLAYOFFS
After defeating a ranked opponent for the CIAA Football Championship, North Carolina Central University jumped two spots in the final Southeast Regional poll to No. 2 and will host the winner of the No. 3 Valdosta State (9-2) versus No. 6 North Alabama (8-2) game on Nov. 19 in the second round of the NCAA Division II playoffs at O'Kelly-Riddick Stadium in Durham, N.C. [Full Story]

2005 CIAA Fall Sports Championships

HAT TRICK!!! NCCU Wins Three CIAA Titles!

Eagles win 2005 CIAA Football Championship!!! (photo by Wanye Jernigan)

Lady Eagles repeat as CIAA Volleyball Champions!!! (photo by Wanye Jernigan)

Lady Eagles win 2005 CIAA Cross Country Championship!!!

NOV. 5, 2005
EAGLES RALLY TO DEFEAT BOWIE STATE FOR CIAA FOOTBALL TITLE
NCCU sophomore Brandon Gilbert kicked a 30-yard field goal with three seconds remaining to lift the Eagles to a 26-23 victory over Bowie State in the 2005 CIAA Championship Game at O'Kelly-Riddick Stadium. A capacity crowd of 10,580, mostly Eagles fans, watched as NCCU overcame a 17-0 halftime deficit to capture its first conference title in 25 years. [Full Story]

NOV. 5, 2005
LADY EAGLES SWEEP VIRGINIA UNION TO REPEAT AS CIAA VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONS
The North Carolina Central University Lady Eagles swept the Virginia Union University Lady Panthers 3-0 (30-15, 30-18, 30-21) to repeat as CIAA Volleyball Champions Saturday evening at McLendon-McDougald Gymnasium. [Full Story]

NOV. 5, 2005
LADY EAGLES PLACE FOURTH AT NCAA CROSS COUNTRY REGIONALS
Sophomore Yolanda Barber topped three Lady Eagles to finish in the top 15 as North Carolina Central University captured fourth place at the 2005 NCAA Division II Southeast Regional Cross Country Championship, hosted by Wingate University Saturday. [Full Story]

NOV. 4, 2005
JOHNSON-WEBB BREAKS SCHOOL RECORD AS LADY EAGLES ADVANCE TO CIAA SEMIFINALS
North Carolina Central University senior Danielle Johnson-Webb broke the school's career kills record during three victories in day one competition of the 2005 CIAA Volleyball Championship inside NCCU's L.T. Walker Complex in Durham, N.C. [Full Story]

NOV. 3, 2005
NCCU VOLLEYBALL PREPARES TO DEFEND CIAA TITLE
The CIAA champion Lady Eagles of North Carolina Central University seek to extend their 24-match winning streak against CIAA opponents as they begin defense of NCCU's second CIAA volleyball championship. The Lady Eagles will face Virginia State at 11 a.m., Nov. 4 inside the L.T. Walker Complex on the NCCU campus. [Full Story]

NOV. 2, 2005
EIGHT LADY EAGLES EARN CIAA VOLLEYBALL HONORS; JOHNSON-WEBB NAMED PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Eight North Carolina Central University Lady Eagles received post-season women's volleyball honors from the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association on Wednesday, including five First-Team selections and Danielle Johnson-Webb as CIAA Player of the Year. [Full Story] [Photos]

NOV. 2, 2005
FOUR EAGLES EARN CIAA FOOTBALL HONORS
The CIAA Western Division Champion North Carolina Central University Eagles had four members selected to the First and Second All-CIAA football teams. First Team All-CIAA honorees are place kicker Brandon Gilbert, defensive lineman Ronald Dowdy, and offensive lineman Robert Duncan, while receiver Torey Ross earned All-CIAA Second Team recognition. [Full Story]

NOV. 1, 2005
LADY EAGLES FINISH PERFECT CIAA REGULAR SEASON
North Carolina Central University swept Fayetteville State University 3-0 (30-21, 30-14, 30-21) Tuesday in Fayetteville, NC, as the Lady Eagles finished the regular season with an undefeated record in conference play for the first time in NCCU women's volleyball history. [Full Story]

NOV. 1, 2005
BULLDOGS, EAGLES TO FACE OFF FOR CIAA CROWN
Saturday's CIAA Football Championship Game appearance for the North Carolina Central University Eagles will be the third in school history. The Eagles were in consecutive CIAA title games in 1981 and 1982, losing both contests to Virginia Union, 43-7 in 1981 and 33-26 in 1982. While the Eagles have five CIAA Championships, a win Saturday would be its first CIAA Championship game victory. [Full Story]

NOV. 1, 2005
PAIR OF NCCU COACHES GIVEN YEARLY HONORS BY CIAA 
The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association announced Tuesday (Nov.1) that North Carolina Central University Head Volleyball Coach Ingrid Wicker-McCree and Head Cross Country Coach Michael Lawson have been selected as CIAA Coaches of the Year in their respective sports.  [Full Story]

OCT. 29, 2005
NCCU FOOTBALL CRUISES PAST J.C. SMITH, EAGLES TO PLAY IN CIAA CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
NCCU junior Greg Pruitt, Jr. rushed for 156 yards as the Eagles crusied to a 34-14 victory over Johnson C. Smith in Charlotte, N.C. The Eagles then listened via cell phones as Winston-Salem State defeated St. Augustine's 35-33 to provide NCCU with the CIAA Western Division title and a spot in the conference championship game on Nov. 5 at 1 p.m. [Full Story] [Game Statistics]

OCT. 25, 2005
TWO LADY EAGLES GARNER CIAA WEEKLY VOLLEYBALL HONORS
North Carolina Central University senior middle hitter Danielle Johnson-Webb and freshman setter Ashley Shade have claimed weekly volleyball honors from the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Tuesday. [Full Story]

OCT. 25, 2005
NCCU FOOTBALL SEEKS ONLY SECOND NINE-WIN REGULAR SEASON IN SCHOOL HISTORY
The Eagles football team is on the road as they face the Johnson C. Smith University Golden Bulls in their final regular-season game. With a victory, the Eagles will be only the second team in school history to post nine regular-season victories. NCCU has not lost in Charlotte, NC since Nov. 7, 1987. Kick-off is scheduled for 1 p.m. on Saturday. [Game Preview]

OCT. 24, 2005
LADY EAGLES SWEEP ST. AUGUSTINE'S TO CLINCH CIAA WESTERN DIVISION TITLE
North Carolina Central University snapped a three-match road losing skid to Saint Augustine's College on Monday (Oct. 24) with a 3-0 (30-20, 30-26, 30-24) victory inside Emery Gym in Raleigh, N.C. [Full Story]

OCT. 23, 2005
NCCU FOOTBALL'S TOLIVER RECEIVES CIAA WEEKLY AWARD
North Carolina Central University freshman Jeff Toliver, a native of Gaithersburg, Md., was honored as the CIAA Special Teams Player of the Week on Sunday. [Full Story]

OCT. 22, 2005
PRUITT'S 220 GROUND YARDS SPARKS EAGLES TO VICTORY OVER LIVINGSTONE
North Carolina Central University junior running back Greg Pruitt, Jr. rushed for 220 yards and three scores to highlight the Eagles in a 48-14 victory over Livingstone College at O'Kelly-Riddick Stadium in Durham, N.C. [Full Story]

OCT. 20, 2005
LADY EAGLES WIN CIAA CROSS COUNTRY TITLE AS BARBER REPEATS AS INDIVIDUAL CHAMPION
North Carolina Central University sophomore Yolanda Barber won her second consecutive individual conference title to help the Lady Eagles capture the school's first CIAA Women's Cross Country Championship on Thursday (Oct. 20) at SAS Park in Cary, N.C. [Full Story] [Women's Results] [Men's Results]

OCT. 18, 2005
NCCU SWEEPS LIVINGSTONE TO EXTEND HOME WIN STREAK TO 21-MATCHES
The defending CIAA Champion North Carolina Central University Lady Eagles finished a perfect season inside McLendon-McDougald Gym with a 3-0 (30-4, 30-15, 30-17) victory over the Lady Blue Bears of Livingstone College. The win marked NCCU's 16th consecutive CIAA victory; their last CIAA loss occured Oct. 19, 2004 in four games at St. Augustine's. [Full Story]

OCT. 18, 2005
NCCU SENIORS LOOK TO WIN FINAL HOME GAME
The Eagles (7-1, 4-1 CIAA)  hope to continue their two game winning streak as they take on the Blue Bears of Livingstone College (1-7,1-4 CIAA) Saturday, Oct. 22 at 2 p.m. at O'Kelly-Riddick Stadium. [Game Preview]

OCT. 18, 2005
BROWN WINS SECOND CIAA WEEKLY AWARD
North Carolina Central University outside hitter Brenda Brown was named CIAA Player of the Week. Brown, a senior from Fayetteville, NC, recorded 39 kills and 45 digs in five matches from Oct. 10 - Oct. 15. [Full Story]

OCT. 17, 2005
NCCU VOLLEYBALL SAYS GOODBYE TO QUARTET
The defending CIAA champion Lady Eagles of North Carolina Central University will honor four seniors participating in their final regular-season match at McLendon-McDougald Gymansium Tuesday, Oct. 18 at 6 p.m against the Lady Blue Bears of Livingstone College. Admission is free to the public. [Match Preview]

OCT. 15, 2005
EAGLES RALLY TO BEAT WINSTON-SALEM STATE
North Carolina Central University senior transfer Brad Hinton caught a 22-yard touchdown pass from Adrian Warren with 1:38 remaining to provide the Eagles with a 20-17 come-from-behind victory over Winston-Salem State University in front of 11,101 fans at Bowman-Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C. [Full Story]

OCT. 14, 2005
NCCU'S BROWN RECORDS 1,000TH CAREER KILL
North Carolina Central University senior outside hitter Brenda Brown amassed her 1,000th career kill during a 3-0 setback to Catawba College during the Lady Blue Hose Volleyball Tournament at Presbyterian College in Clinton, S.C. on Friday (Oct. 14). [Full Story]

OCT. 13, 2005
LADY EAGLES BASKETBALL PICKED TO WIN CIAA WEST
North Carolina Central University junior Cassie King, the leading scorer in the conference last year, has been selected to the 2005-06 Preseason All-CIAA Women's Basketball Team, the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association announced Thursday (Oct. 13) at a press conference in Charlotte, NC. [Full Story]

OCT. 13, 2005
NCCU VOLLEYBALL HEADS TO SOUTH CAROLINA
The defending CIAA champion Lady Eagles of North Carolina Central University seek to extend their 12-match winning streak as they head outside of conference to face Florida Gulf Coast, Catawba and  the University of Puerto Rico. The 12-game winning streak is NCCU's longest since the Lady Eagles had a  21-game winning streak in 1998. [Game Preview]. 

OCT. 11, 2005
NCCU ANNOUNCES 2005 ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME CLASS
North Carolina Central University will induct 10 individuals and two teams into the NCCU Athletic Hall of Fame during a banquet on Friday, Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel and Convention Center. [Full Story]

OCT. 11, 2005
NCCU FOOTBALL LOOKS TO HAND WSSU FIRST CIAA LOSS
North Carolina Central (6-1, 3-1 CIAA) travels to Winston Salem State (4-3, 4-0 CIAA) seeking its second consecutive win over the Rams. [Game Preview]

OCT. 8, 2005
NCCU FOOTBALL ENDS LOSING SKID TO FAYETTEVILLE STATE
North Carolina Central University ran for a season-high 251 yards and had a host of big special teams plays en route to a 17-12 victory over Fayetteville State University at NCCU's O'Kelly-Riddick Stadium in Durham, NC. [Full Story]

OCT. 8, 2005
NCCU SWEEPS CROSS COUNTRY INVITATIONAL
North Carolina Central University won both the women's and men's events during the running of the annual NCCU Cross Country Invitational at Forest Hills Park in Durham, NC. [Full Story ? Results]

OCT. 5, 2005
NCCU VOLLEYBALL WINS THRILLER OVER UNC PEMBROKE
North Carolina Central University rallied from a 2-games-to-1 deficit to defeat UNC Pembroke 3-2 (30-23, 21-30, 26-30, 30-24, 15-12), extending the Lady Eagles' winning streak to 12 matches and its home winning streak to 19 matches. [Full Story]

OCT. 4, 2005
NCCU VOLLEYBALL SEEKS TO EXTEND WINNING STREAKS
The defending CIAA champion Lady Eagles seek to extend their 18-match home winning streak and 11-match overall winning streak as they step out of conference play to face the Braves of UNC-Pembroke on Wednesday, Oct. 5 at 6 p.m. inside NCCU's McLendon-McDougald Gymnasium. Admission is free. [Preview]

OCT. 4, 2005
EAGLES FOOTBALL LOOKS TO REBOUND AGAINST BRONCOS
After suffering a 22-8 loss at the hands of St. Augustine's, Coach Rod Broadway and the Eagles look to return to their winning ways against the Broncos of Fayetteville State. The game will be televised live in the Triangle on UPN 28 (WRDC). Check local listings in other areas.[Game Preview]

OCT. 3, 2005
LADY EAGLES SWEEP VOLLEYBALL LADY RAMS
The Lady Eagles of North Carolina Central University remained undefeated in conference play  at Whitaker Gymnasium on the campus of Winston-Salem State University by downing the Lady Rams of WSSU 3-0 (30-19, 30-20, 30-21). [Full Story]

OCT. 1, 2005
FALCONS SPOIL NCCU'S HOMECOMING GAME
In a battle of unbeaten teams, Saint Augustine's College dominated the first three quarters of play against North Carolina Central University as the Falcons defeated the Eagles 22-8 to spoil NCCU's Homecoming in front of an overflow crowd of 11,525 at O'Kelly-Riddick Stadium in Durham, NC. [Full Story]

SEPT. 27, 2005
NCCU VOLLEYBALL SWEEPS SHAW
North Carolina Central University defeated the Lady Bears of Shaw University 3-0 (30-22, 30-9, 30-23) at Durham Hillside High School. [Full Story]

SEPT. 27, 2005
HOMECOMING! EAGLES TO BATTLE UNBEATEN SAINT AUGUSTINE'S
A battle of two undefeated teams, the second in as many weeks for the host Eagles, as St. Augustine's and North Carolina Central enter the contest with identical records of 5-0 overall and 2-0 in CIAA play. [Game Preview]

SEPT. 26, 2005
NCCU FOOTBALL HONORED WITH FOUR CIAA WEEKLY AWARDS
North Carolina Central University, coming off a 38-19 victory over then undefeated Bowie State, received numerous CIAA weekly awards. [Full Story]

SEPT. 25, 2005
NCCU BOWLING PLACES SECOND AT CIAA WESTERN DIVISION EVENT
North Carolina Central University finished in second place at the first event of the season, the CIAA Western Division Invitational at Winston-Salem, NC from Sept. 23-25. [Full Story]

SEPT. 24, 2005
EAGLES DEFEAT BOWIE STATE FOR BEST START IN 36 YEARS
North Carolina Central University utilized every facet of the football game to cruise to a 38-19 victory over Bowie State University in a battle of undefeated teams at O'Kelly-Riddick Stadium in Durham, NC. [Full Story]

SEPT. 24, 2005
NCCU WOMEN WIN AT GREENSBORO CROSS COUNTRY IN