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NCCU's Matthews named 2006 NCAA Division II Volleyball Player of the Year.[Full Story] 

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NCCU Declared Black College Football National Champions! [Full Story]

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Lady Eagles Basketball Shares Black College National Title [Full Story]

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JULY 24, 2007
NCCU'S FINAL SEASON OF DIVISION II IS MOST SUCCESSFUL ONE
North Carolina Central University’s final season of Division II competition proved to be its most successful one, as the Eagles placed 24th in the final 2006-07 standings of the U.S. Sports Academy Directors’ Cup, the prestigious award presented annually by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA), the United States Sports Academy and USA Today to the best overall collegiate athletics programs in the country. [Full Story]

JULY 17, 2007
NCCU ANNOUNCES MOTON AS ASSISTANT MEN'S BASKETBALL COACH
Former North Carolina Central University guard LeVelle Moton has returned to his alma mater as assistant men’s basketball coach, NCCU head coach Henry Dickerson announced Tuesday. [Full Story]

JULY 11, 2007
NCCU ATHLETICS, WRJD RADIO STATION PARTNER TO BROADCAST FOOTBALL GAMES
The North Carolina Central University Department of Athletics and WRJD 1410 AM announce a partnership to provide radio broadcasts of the 2007 NCCU football season. [Full Story]

JULY 10, 2007
FORMER EAGLE SIGNS PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL CONTRACT
Former North Carolina Central University outfielder Marcus Mack has signed a professional baseball contract with the Utica Brewmasters of the New York State League of Professional Baseball. [Full Story]

JUNE 14, 2007
EAGLES, VIKINGS TO BATTLE IN WHITNEY YOUNG FOOTBALL CLASSIC
The North Carolina Central University versus Elizabeth City State University football game, originally scheduled to be played in Durham at NCCU's O'Kelly-Riddick Stadium, has been moved to Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. as part of the New York Urban League's 37th Annual Whitney Young Football Classic. [Full Story]

JUNE 5, 2007
TWO NCCU STUDENT-ATHLETES VOTED TO CIAA COMMISSIONER'S ALL-ACADEMIC TEAM
Two NCCU student-athletes, senior volleyball setter Latoya Tate and sophomore track and field throwing specialist Chanel Raynor, have been selected to the 10th annual CIAA Commissioner's All-Academic Team. [Full Story]

JUNE 4, 2007
THE HERALD-SUN: "BANNER SPORTS YEAR HAS NCCU READY FOR MOVE TO DIVISION I"
North Carolina Central University featured on front page of June 4 The Herald-Sun newspaper with story by Mike Potter entitled, "Banner sports year has NCCU ready for move to Division I." [Herald-Sun Feature Story]

MAY 26, 2007
NCCU'S MOHAMMED WINS 400-METER DASH NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
North Carolina Central University senior Hakeem Mohammed ended his standout running career at a place he had never been before on a national level ... the top of the awards platform. [Full Story]

MAY 24, 2007
LAWSON INDUCTED INTO DIVISION II TRACK AND FIELD COACHES ASSOCIATION HALL OF FAME
Former Saint Augustine's College sprinter Michael Lawson has been inducted into the Division II Track and Field Coaches Association Hall of Fame, established in 1996 to recognize the accomplishments of NCAA Division II track and field student-athletes. [Full Story]

MAY 23, 2007
NCCU QUALIFIES 12 FOR NCAA TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Twelve North Carolina Central University student-athletes will compete at the 2007 NCAA Division II Men's and Women's Outdoor Track and Field Championships from May 24-26 at Irwin Belk Complex on the campus of Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, N.C. [Full Story]

MAY 22, 2007
NCCU RECLAIMS CIAA WOMEN'S ALL-SPORTS TROPHY
For the fifth time in the past eight years, NCCU received the Loretta Taylor All-Sports Trophy, recognizing the top all-around women's program in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association. In addition, NCCU Director of Athletics Bill Hayes was recognized as the conference's top athletic administrator when he was presented with the 2007 Jeanette A. Lee Athletic Administration Award. [Full Story]

MAY 21, 2007
NCCU SWEEPS REGIONAL AWARDS FOR MEN'S TRACK AND FIELD
North Carolina Central University swept the men's regional coach and athletes of the year for the Division II outdoor track and field season as chosen by the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. [Full Story]

MAY 17, 2007
NCCU'S BLUE, ISHIDA EARN ALL-AMERICA SOFTBALL HONORS
North Carolina Central University sophomore third baseman Sophia Blue and freshman utility player Michelle Ishida have been announced as members of the inaugural Daktronics, Inc./NCAA Division II Softball All-America Team, both as Second-Team honorees. [Full Story]

JUNE 14, 2007
EAGLES, VIKINGS TO BATTLE IN WHITNEY YOUNG FOOTBALL CLASSIC
The North Carolina Central University versus Elizabeth City State University football game, originally scheduled to be played in Durham at NCCU's O'Kelly-Riddick Stadium, has been moved to Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. as part of the New York Urban League's 37th Annual Whitney Young Football Classic. [Full Story]

JUNE 5, 2007
TWO NCCU STUDENT-ATHLETES VOTED TO CIAA COMMISSIONER'S ALL-ACADEMIC TEAM
Two NCCU student-athletes, senior volleyball setter Latoya Tate and sophomore track and field throwing specialist Chanel Raynor, have been selected to the 10th annual CIAA Commissioner's All-Academic Team. [Full Story]

JUNE 4, 2007
THE HERALD-SUN: "BANNER SPORTS YEAR HAS NCCU READY FOR MOVE TO DIVISION I"
North Carolina Central University featured on front page of June 4 The Herald-Sun newspaper with story by Mike Potter entitled, "Banner sports year has NCCU ready for move to Division I." [Herald-Sun Feature Story]

MAY 26, 2007
NCCU'S MOHAMMED WINS 400-METER DASH NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
North Carolina Central University senior Hakeem Mohammed ended his standout running career at a place he had never been before on a national level ... the top of the awards platform. [Full Story]

MAY 24, 2007
LAWSON INDUCTED INTO DIVISION II TRACK AND FIELD COACHES ASSOCIATION HALL OF FAME
Former Saint Augustine's College sprinter Michael Lawson has been inducted into the Division II Track and Field Coaches Association Hall of Fame, established in 1996 to recognize the accomplishments of NCAA Division II track and field student-athletes. [Full Story]

MAY 23, 2007
NCCU QUALIFIES 12 FOR NCAA TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Twelve North Carolina Central University student-athletes will compete at the 2007 NCAA Division II Men's and Women's Outdoor Track and Field Championships from May 24-26 at Irwin Belk Complex on the campus of Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, N.C. [Full Story]

MAY 22, 2007
NCCU RECLAIMS CIAA WOMEN'S ALL-SPORTS TROPHY
For the fifth time in the past eight years, NCCU received the Loretta Taylor All-Sports Trophy, recognizing the top all-around women's program in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association. In addition, NCCU Director of Athletics Bill Hayes was recognized as the conference's top athletic administrator when he was presented with the 2007 Jeanette A. Lee Athletic Administration Award. [Full Story]

MAY 21, 2007
NCCU SWEEPS REGIONAL AWARDS FOR MEN'S TRACK AND FIELD
North Carolina Central University swept the men's regional coach and athletes of the year for the Division II outdoor track and field season as chosen by the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. [Full Story]

MAY 17, 2007
NCCU'S BLUE, ISHIDA EARN ALL-AMERICA SOFTBALL HONORS
North Carolina Central University sophomore third baseman Sophia Blue and freshman utility player Michelle Ishida have been announced as members of the inaugural Daktronics, Inc./NCAA Division II Softball All-America Team, both as Second-Team honorees. [Full Story]

MAY 17, 2007
NCCU'S WHITE NAMED CIAA BASEBALL COACH OF THE YEAR
North Carolina Central University head baseball coach Henry White has been voted as the 2007 CIAA Baseball Coach of the Year, as chosen by the league's head coaches. [Full Story]

MAY 11, 2007
NCCU FALLS TO KUTZTOWN IN NCAA DIVISION II SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT
Rachel Weidensaul pitched a four-hit shut-out and Kutztown rapped out 19 hits to defeat NC Central, 21-0 in five-innings, in game six of the NCAA Division II Mid-Atlantic Softball Regional at North Campus Field Friday afternoon . [Full Story]

MAY 7, 2007
NCCU SOFTBALL EARNS AT-LARGE BID TO NCAA PLAYOFFS
NCCU will participate in the NCAA Division II Softball Regional Championship for the second straight year and second time in school history on Thursday (May 10) when the No. 6 seed Lady Eagles play the third-seeded team in the Mid-Atlantic Region, Bloomsburg University, at 2 p.m. in Kutztown, Pa. [Full Story]

MAY 4, 2007
PRUITT SIGNS NFL CONTRACT WITH BALTIMORE RAVENS
North Carolina Central University running back Greg Pruitt, Jr. has signed a free agent contract with the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League, the team announced Friday. [Full Story] 

MAY 2, 2007
McCLELLAN INKS NFL DEAL WITH CAROLINA PANTHERS
North Carolina Central University wide receiver Julius McClellan has signed a free agent contract with the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League. [Full Story]

APR. 29, 2007
PETERSON SELECTED IN FIFTH ROUND OF 2007 NFL DRAFT
North Carolina Central University defensive lineman Greg Peterson has been selected in the fifth round (No. 141), by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, of the 2007 NFL Draft.  The Criminal Justice major is the first NCCU player selected since Robert Massey was taken by the New Orleans Saints in the second round of the 1989 draft. [Full Story]

APR. 26, 2007
NCCU'S PETERSON TAGGED "HIDDEN GEM" IN NFL DRAFT
NCCU has not had a player selected in the NFL draft since Robert Massey was the 46th player taken in the 1989 draft. That is poised to change as NCCU defensive lineman Greg Peterson is being described as a "hidden gem" by reputable sources like USA Today, Fox Sports and Sports Illustrated (SI). [Full Story]

(Pictured: Chancellor James H. Ammons, Cassie King, Shari Matthews, Stadford Brown, Athletics Director Bill Hayes - photo by Robert Lawson)
APR. 24, 2007
NCCU TRIO EARNS OUTSTANDING STUDENT-ATHLETE OF THE YEAR HONORS AT AWARDS BANQUET
North Carolina Central University freshman quarterback Stadford Brown, junior outside hitter Shari Matthews and senior forward Cassie King were recognized as the male and female student-athletes of the year with the presentation of the LeRoy T. Walker Medallion of Honor Tuesday night at the annual NCCU Athletic Awards Banquet. [Full Story]

APR. 21, 2007
NCCU'S McQUEEN, PEREZ AND SPAIN PLACE SECOND IN CIAA TENNIS SINGLES CHAMPIONSHIPS
North Carolina Central University freshmen Emily McQueen (Silver Springs, Md.), Antionette Spain (Charlotte, NC) and sophomore transfer Andres Perez (Santiago, Chile) placed second in their respective singles brackets at the 2007 CIAA Tennis Championships on the campus of Virginia State University in Ettrick, Va. [Full Story]

APR. 21, 2007
NCCU WOMEN, MEN PLACE SECOND AT CIAA TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS
The North Carolina Central University men's and women's teams placed second at the 2007 CIAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships on the campus of Virginia State University in Petersburg, Va. [Results]

APR. 20, 2007
NCCU WOMEN LEAD AFTER DAY ONE OF THE CIAA TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS
North Carolina Central University's women are leading after day one of the 2007 CIAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships on the campus of Virginia State University in Petersburg, Va. [Full Story]

APR. 20, 2007
NCCU GOLF PLACES FOURTH AT CIAA CHAMPIONSHIPS
North Carolina Central placed fourth, while Fayetteville State captured its seventh consecutive title in dominating fashion at the 2007 CIAA Golf Championships at the Cardinal Golf Course on Friday, April 20, 2007. [Full Story]

APR. 19, 2007
NCCU PLATES SEVEN RUNS IN THE EIGHTH INNING FOR 14-13 WIN OVER ECSU
Facing elimination from the 2007 CIAA Baseball Championship, top seed North Carolina Central University scored seven runs in the bottom of the eighth inning to pull out a 14-13 come-from-behind victory over Elizabeth City State University on Thursday night on the campus of Virginia State University in Petersburg, Va. [Full Story]

APR. 19, 2007
NCCU SOFTBALL EDGES VSU IN EXTRA INNINGS, 6-5
North Carolina Central University freshman first baseman Ashley Henderson drove in the game-winning run in the bottom of the eighth inning as the defending champion Lady Eagles held off an upset bid by Virginia State University by a final score of 6-5 at the Petersburg (Va.) Sports Complex on Thursday. [Full Story]

APR. 19, 2007
LADY EAGLES DEFEAT SHAW 19-4, ADVANCE TO PLAY VSU
Behind the bats of sophomore third baseman Sophia Blue and shortstop Asha Sutton, NCCU recorded its 30th win of the season, 19-4, over Shaw University and advances to play Virginia State University at 5:00 p.m. [Game Statistics]

APR. 19, 2007
NCCU BASEBALL FALLS TO SHAW 10-6 IN FIRST ROUND OF CIAA TOURNAMENT
[Game Statistics]

APR. 18, 2007
ISHIDA CLAIMS CIAA SOFTBALL ROOKIE OF THE YEAR AWARD
North Carolina Central University freshman utility player Michelle Ishida was voted CIAA Softball Rookie of the Year, as chosen by the league's head coaches on Wednesday night. [Full Story]

APR. 18, 2007
GOODSON NAMED CIAA ROOKIE OF THE YEAR 
North Carolina Central University freshman shortstop Justin Goodson was chosen as CIAA Baseball Rookie of the Year, as voted on by the league's head coaches on Wednesday night. [Full Story]

APR. 18, 2007
WILL NCCU BREAK SCHOOL RECORD OF CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS?
North Carolina Central University already has four CIAA team championships to its credit this season, matching the school record for single-season conference titles set a year ago. The question is, by the time this week's CIAA Spring Sports Championships conclude in Ettrick, Va., will NCCU break the record in its final campaign in Division II competition? [Full Story]

APR. 18, 2007
NCCU'S SPAIN, McQUEEN PLACE SECOND IN CIAA WOMEN'S TENNIS DOUBLES CHAMPIONSHIPS
NCCU freshmen Antionette Spain and Emily McQueen entered the 2007 CIAA Women's Tennis Championships on the campus of Virginia State University in Ettrick, Va., as the sixth-ranked No. 3 doubles team in the conference. By the end of play on Wednesday, the Lady Eagle duo posted a pair of upset victories before losing in the championship match to place second and earn All-CIAA honors. [Full Story]

APR. 17, 2007
NCCU'S PEREZ EARNS CIAA MEN'S TENNIS ALL-CONFERENCE HONOR
North Carolina Central University sophomore transfer Andres Perez has been selected to the 2007 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association All-Conference Team, as chosen my the league's head coaches on Tuesday (April 17) night. [Full Story]

APR. 16, 2007
LADY EAGLES SOFTBALL SHUTS OUT JCSU, WINS REGULAR SEASON CROWN
North Carolina Central University won two road contests over Johnson C. Smith University 5-0 and 14-0, to finish 20-0 in CIAA play and complete the first undefeated conference regular season in school history. [Full Story]

APR. 16, 2007
FOUR BASEBALL EAGLES SELECTED TO CIAA ALL-CONFERENCE TEAM
Four North Carolina Central University  Eagles earned a place on the 2007 All-CIAA Baseball Team, while five Eagles were named to the CIAA All-Rookie Team, the CIAA announced on Monday. [Full Story]

APR. 14, 2007
NCCU BASEBALL SWEEPS VSU, WINS CIAA REGULAR-SEASON TITLE
Needing only to split a doubleheader with Virginia State University to claim the CIAA regular-season title, North Carolina Central University won both games to remove any doubt on Saturday  at VSU in Ettrick, Va. [Full Story]

APR. 14, 2007
NCCU's WILLIAMS RUNS FASTEST 800M TIME OF SEASON IN NCAA DIVISION II 
North Carolina Central University freshman Karjuan Williams ran the nation's (NCAA Division II) fastest 800-meter time of the season during the 2007 Carolina Fast Times outdoor track and field meet in Chapel Hill, N.C. on Saturday. [Full Story]

APR. 13, 2007
FIVE LADY EAGLES EARN ALL-CONFERENCE SOFTBALL HONORS
Five North Carolina Central University Lady Eagles earned a place on the 2007 All-CIAA Softball Team, while three Lady Eagles were named to the CIAA All-Rookie Team, as chosen by the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association's Softball Coaches Association. [Full Story]

APR. 12, 2007
NCCU SOFTBALL MOVES TO NO. 5 IN NCAA REGIONAL POLL
North Carolina Central University jumped one position to No. 5 in the NCAA Division II Softball Mid-Atlantic Regional poll released April 12. [Full Story]

APR. 12, 2007
MAYOR BELL, DURHAM CITY COUNCIL TO RECOGNIZE NCCU SPORTS CHAMPIONS APRIL 16
Mayor Bill Bell and the Durham City Council will honor North Carolina Central University's championship teams from the 2006-07 athletic seasons during the City Council meeting on Monday, April 16 inside City Hall at 101 City Hall Plaza in downtown Durham, N.C. [Full Story]

APR. 11, 2007
NCCU'S BLUE THREE-PEATS AS CIAA SOFTBALL PLAYER OF THE WEEK
For the third consecutive week, NCCU sophomore Sophia Blue has been selected as the CIAA Softball Player of the Week, the CIAA announced Wednesday (April 11). [Full Story]

APR. 11, 2007
NCCU BASEBALL LEADS NATION IN STOLEN BASES
In its first year of baseball since 1975, North Carolina Central University is currently leading the nation in stolen bases. The Eagles are at the top of the NCAA Division II statistical list in stolen bases per game with an average of 4.72 per contest. [Full Story] 

APR. 10, 2007
NCCU'S PEREZ THREE-PEATS AS CIAA MEN'S TENNIS PLAYER OF THE WEEK
North Carolina Central University sophomore transfer Andres Perez and freshman Stephen Allsop have received weekly conference men's tennis honors, the CIAA announced on Tuesday. [Full Story]

APR. 10, 2007
NCCU'S SPAIN, NASS EARN WOMEN'S TENNIS HONORS FOR SECOND STRAIGHT WEEK
North Carolina Central University freshman Antionette Spain has been selected as the CIAA Women's Tennis Rookie of the Week, while head coach David Nass has been named the CIAA Women's Tennis Coach of the Week, the conference office announced on Tuesday (April 10). [Full Story]

APR. 7, 2007
NCCU SOFTBALL SWEEPS FAYETTEVILLE STATE TO REMAIN UNDEFEATED IN CIAA
North Carolina Central University cruised to a doubleheader sweep (21-1, 13-2) of Fayetteville State University on Saturday at Hillside High School in Durham, N.C., as the Lady Eagles remain unbeaten in conference play. [Full Story]

APR. 7, 2007
NCCU WINS SIX EVENTS AT AGGIE RELAYS
North Carolina Central University captured six event victories during the 2007 Aggie Relays on Saturday (April 7) at North Carolina A&T State University in Greensboro, N.C. [Full Story]

APR. 4, 2007
EAGLES BASEBALL GARNERS THREE WEEKLY CIAA DISTINCTIONS
North Carolina Central University freshman shortstop Justin Goodson was selected as the CIAA Baseball Player of the Week, freshman pitcher Alex Weathersby was selected as the CIAA Pitcher of the Week and head coach Henry White as CIAA Coach of the Week, the CIAA announced on Wednesday. [Full Story]

APR. 4, 2007
NCCU'S BLUE REPEATS AS CIAA SOFTBALL PLAYER OF THE WEEK
North Carolina Central University sophomore Sophia Blue (Hope Mills, N.C.) has repeated as the CIAA Softball Player of the Week, while rookie center fielder Desanbra Franklin (Piqua, Ohio) has been named the CIAA Defensive Player of the Week, the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association announced Wednesday (April 4). [Full Story]

APR. 4, 2007
NCCU CLAIMS THREE WEEKLY MEN'S TENNIS HONORS
North Carolina Central University sophomore transfer Andres Perez, freshman Bryan Jackson and head coach Curtis Lawson received weekly men's tennis honors, the CIAA announced on Wednesday. [Full Story]

APR. 4, 2007
NCCU WOMEN'S TENNIS EARNS CIAA WEEKLY AWARDS
North Carolina Central University freshman Antionette Spainhas been selected as the CIAA Women's Tennis Player of the Week, while head coach David Nass has been named the CIAA Women's Tennis Coach of the Week, the conference office announced on Wednesday. [Full Story]

APR. 3, 2007
LADY EAGLES FINISH ATOP FINAL BCSP BASKETBALL POLL
North Carolina Central University finished tied with Coppin State University, atop the final Black College Sports Page (BCSP) rankings, to earn a share of the 2007 BCSP Women's Basketball Black College National Championship. [Full Story]

MAR. 31, 2007
FANS GET FIRST LOOK AT NEW NCCU TEAM UNDER COACH RISON
North Carolina Central University held its first Maroon and Gray Spring Football Game under head coach Mose Rison on Saturday. [Herald-Sun Story]

MAR. 31, 2007
EAGLES STEAL GAME ONE IN DOUBLEHEADER SPLIT WITH VIKINGS
North Carolina Central University used a steal of home plate to score the only run in Saturday's opener against Elizabeth City State University, but the visiting Vikings evened the series win an 8-4 win in the second game of a CIAA doubleheader split inside Durham Bulls Athletic Park. [Full Story]

MAR. 30, 2007
GOODSON'S GRAND SLAM POWERS EAGLES OVER MORRIS
NCCU freshman shortstop Justin Goodson belted a grand slam to power the Eagles to a 13-2 victory over Morris College on Friday (March 30) inside the Durham Bulls Athletic Park. The win was the seventh in a row for NCCU (14-17), playing in its first season of baseball in 32 years. [Full Story]

MAR. 30, 2007
LADY EAGLES SWEEP WEEKLY CIAA SOFTBALL HONORS
The North Carolina Central University Lady Eagles swept the CIAA weekly softball awards list for the week of March 19-26, the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association announced Thursday. [Full Story]

MAR. 30, 2007
WHITE, TWO EAGLES EARN CIAA WEEKLY BASEBALL AWARDS
North Carolina Central University junior utility player Robert Landis was selected as the CIAA Baseball Player of the Week, sophomore outfielder Oliver Jenkins as the CIAA Defensive Player of the Week and head coach Henry White as CIAA Coach of the Week. [Full Story]

MAR. 29, 2007
EAGLES TO HOLD ANNUAL SPRING FOOTBALL GAME SATURDAY
North Carolina Central University will hold its first Maroon and Gray Spring Football Game under head coach Mose Rison on Saturday, Mar. 31 at 12 noon. For fans, this will be their first chance to see Rison in action at O'Kelly-Riddick Stadium and get a behind-the-scenes look at NCCU's preparations for the 2007 season. [Full Story]

MAR. 27, 2007
NCCU'S PEREZ VOTED CIAA MEN'S TENNIS PLAYER OF THE WEEK
North Carolina Central University sophomore transfer Andres Perez has been selected as the CIAA Men's Tennis Player of the Week, the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association announced Tuesday (March 27). [Full Story]

MAR. 27, 2007
NCCU BASEBALL 'TURNS TWO' TO WIN TWO AGAINST FALCONS
North Carolina Central University turned a game-ending, bases loaded double play to hold on to an 8-7 game two victory and preserve a doubleheader sweep of conference foe Saint Augustine's College on Tuesday (March 27) inside the Durham Bulls Athletic Park. [Full Story]

MAR. 27, 2007
NCCU FOOTBALL ANNOUNCES FIVE FOOTBALL STAFF HIRINGS
North Carolina Central University head football coach Mose Rison has announced the hiring of five members of his football coaching staff. [Full Story] 

MAR. 26, 2007
EAGLES USE LONG BALL IN SWEEP OF ST. PAUL'S
North Carolina Central University collected nine extra-base hits, including four home runs, during a convincing doubleheader sweep of Saint Paul's College on Monday (March 26) inside the Durham Bulls Athletic Park. [Full Story]

MAR. 24, 2007
NCCU WINS 17 EVENTS DURING L.T. WALKER TRACK AND FIELD INVITATIONAL
North Carolina Central University won 16 events and posted 41 top three performances during the 16th running of the LeRoy T. Walker Outdoor Track and Field Invitational on a warm Saturday at NCCU in Durham, N.C. [Full Story]

MAR. 22, 2007
NCCU SOFTBALL TAKES TWO FROM UNBEATEN BOWIE STATE
North Carolina Central University utilized a dramatic last inning comeback and clutch hitting to sweep a softball doubleheader (10-9, 4-3) from Bowie State University on Thursday at Hillside High School in Durham, N.C. [Full Story]

MAR. 22, 2007
NCCU BASEBALL SWEEPS WEEKLY CIAA AWARDS
North Carolina Central University freshman shortstop Justin Goodson was selected as the CIAA Baseball Player of the Week as the Eagles swept the weekly conference baseball honors. [Full Story]

MAR. 22, 2007
THREE LADY EAGLES CLAIM WEEKLY CIAA SOFTBALL HONORS
Three North Carolina Central University Lady Eagles earned recognition on the CIAA weekly softball awards list for the week of March 12-18. [Full Story]

MAR. 21, 2007
NCCU SOFTBALL SWEEPS DOUBLEHEADER FROM PACE
North Carolina Central University used two big innings to sweep a softball doubleheader (4-3, 7-2) from Pace University on Wednesday at Hillside High School in Durham, N.C. [Full Story]

MAR. 21, 2007
NCCU'S KING NAMED KODAK/WBCA ALL-AMERICA HONORABLE MENTION
North Carolina Central University senior forward Cassie King has been selected to the 2007 NCAA Division II Kodak/WBCA All-America Team, claiming Honorable Mention status for the third consecutive season, the Women's Basketball Coaches Association announced Wednesday. [Full Story]

Eagles Place Third at Indoor Track and Field Nationals

MAR. 10, 2007
NCCU MEN PLACE THIRD AT INDOOR TRACK NATIONALS
North Carolina Central University earned its highest-ever team finish at the NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field National Championships by placing third on Saturday (March 10) inside the Reggie Lewis Center in Boston. [Full Story]

MAR. 10, 2007
LADY EAGLES BEST HOOPS SEASON ENDS IN NCAA SEMIFINALS
The best women's basketball season in NCCU history came to an end Saturday night in the semifinals of the NCAA Division II South Atlantic Regional playoffs. [Herald-Sun Story]

MAR. 9, 2007
NCCU ROOKIE, DAVIS, EARNS ALL-AMERICA HONORS IN LONG JUMP
North Carolina Central University freshman Mark Davis earned All-America honors in the men's long jump during day one competition at the 2007 NCAA Division II Indoor Track ? Field Championships inside the Reggie Lewis Center in Boston on Friday (March 9). [Full Story]

MAR. 9, 2007
SECOND HALF RALLY LIFTS NCCU PAST UPSET-MINDED NEWBERRY
North Carolina Central University rallied from a seven-point second-half deficit to defeat upset-minded Newberry College, 73-66, in the first round of the NCAA Division II Women's Basketball South Atlantic Region Championship in Morrow, Ga. on Friday (March 9). [Full Story]

MAR. 8, 2007
NCCU'S KING VOTED TO SOUTH ATLANTIC ALL-REGION TEAM
North Carolina Central University senior Cassie King has been announced as a member of the 2006-07 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. 6, 2007
LADY EAGLES BASKETBALL JUMPS FOUR SPOTS TO NO. 19 IN NATIONAL POLL
North Carolina Central University jumped four positions to No. 19 in this week's USA Today ESPN Division II Top 25 Coaches' Poll, the Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) announced Tuesday (March 6), marking the Lady Eagles highest ever national ranking. [Full Story]

MAR. 6, 2007
NCCU SENDS NINE TO NCAA INDOOR TRACK ? FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS
North Carolina Central University will send nine student-athletes to the 2007 NCAA Division II Men's and Women's Indoor Track and Field Championships on March 9-10 in Boston at the Reggie Lewis Center.[Full Story]

MAR. 4, 2007
LADY EAGLES EARN NO. 2 SEED IN NCAA REGIONAL PLAYOFFS
North Carolina Central University will enter the 2007 NCAA Division II South Atlantic Region Women's Basketball Championship as the No. 2 seed and will play South Atlantic Conference champion Newberry College (24-6) on Friday, March 9, at the region's top-seed and host Clayton State University in Morrow, Ga. [Full Story]

2007 CIAA Women's Basketball Champions!!!

MAR. 3, 2007
NCCU BIDS ADIEU WITH CIAA TITLE
Top-seeded North Carolina Central made its last CIAA Tournament a successful one. The Lady Eagles routed No. 2 seed Elizabeth City State 89-72 on Saturday to win the CIAA Women's Basketball Tournament Championship at Charlotte Bobcats Arena. The title is the second for the Lady Eagles and the first under Head Coach Joli Robinson. Next season, North Carolina Central begins its transition to the NCAA Division I level. [Full Story] [Photos]

MAR. 2, 2007
NCCU GETS SEMIFINAL WIN ON ROBINSON'S BIRTHDAY
North Carolina Central gave its head coach, Joli Robinson, a nice birthday gift on Friday - a CIAA semifinal victory over Bowie State. Robinson celebrated her birthday by watching her Lady Eagles take a 76-65 win at Charlotte Bobcats Arena to reach the CIAA championship game for the first time since 2001. The top-seeded Lady Eagles led from start to finish in improving their record to 24-5 overall. [Full Story]

MAR. 1, 2007
VIRGINIA UNION HOLDS OFF NCCU, 79-68, IN CIAA QUARTERFINALS
After three close CIAA quarterfinal games, the final contest featuring top seed Virginia Union and No. 8 seed North Carolina Central appeared to be a blowout in the making. But the Panthers held off a second-half Eagles rally for a 79-68 victory on Thursday at Charlotte Bobcats Arena. [Full Story]

FEB. 28, 2007
NCCU SURVIVES BOATWRIGHT'S THREE POINT SHOOTING, HOLDS OFF SAINT PAUL'S ON MAYSHACK'S THREE-POINTER
A matchup between the eighth and ninth seeded teams are usually close and dramatic games, and a first-round CIAA Tournament matchup between North Carolina Central University and Saint Paul's College on Wednesday followed the same pattern. The No. 8 seeded Eagles held on for a 75-74 victory on Chris Mayshack's 3-pointer with 37 seconds left, but they couldn't breath easy until Maurice Boatwright of the No. 9 seeded Tigers missed a three-pointer in closing seconds. [Full Story]

FEB. 28, 2007
NCCU DOMINATES SECOND HALF, CRUISES PAST VIRGINIA STATE
North Carolina Central University used an explosive second half to cruise to a 75-41 victory over Virginia State University in the quarterfinals of the 32nd annual CIAA Women's Basketball Tournament inside Bobcats Arena in Charlotte, N.C. on Tuesday night. [Full Story]

FEB. 25, 2007
NCCU'S ROBINSON NAMED CIAA WOMEN'S BASKETBALL COACH OF THE YEAR
North Carolina Central University head coach Joli Robinson has been voted as the 2007 CIAA Women's Basketball Coach of the Year, the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association announced Sunday (Feb. 25). [Full Story]

FEB. 24, 2007
NCCU FALLS TO JCSU 61-54 
NCCU went 6-for-16 from the line while the Golden Bulls were 16-for-24 as JCSU won its historic 1,000th men's basketball game 61-54 at Brayboy Gym. [Full Story] 

FEB. 24, 2007
NCCU SWEEPS SAC FOR FIRST CIAA WINS
Playing in its first baseball season since 1975, North Carolina Central University won its first conference games in over 30 years, defeating Saint Augustine's 11-3 and 13-10 in a double-header on Saturday at Emery Field. [Full Story]

FEB. 24, 2007
LADY EAGLES DROP JCSU 79-69, WIN 15TH STRAIGHT
NCCU senior forward Cassie King had 22 points to lead three Eagles in double figures in her final regular-season college game Saturday as the Eagles topped Johnson C. Smith 79-69 in the CIAA season finale for both teams at Brayboy Gym. [Full Story]

FEB. 21, 2007
LADY EAGLES NATIONALLY RANKED FOR FIRST TIME SINCE 2002
North Carolina Central University entered the USA Today ESPN Division II Top 25 Coaches' Poll at No. 25, the Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) announced Tuesday, marking the Lady Eagles first national ranking since the end of the 2002 season. [Full Story]

FEB. 20, 2007
LADY EAGLES EASILY WIN 14TH STRAIGHT, 91-71, OVER ST. PAUL'S, ON KING AND McGHEE'S SENIOR NIGHT
Three North Carolina Central University Lady Eagles scored in double-figures as NCCU defeated St. Paul's College 91-71 on Tuesday at McLendon-McDougald Gymnasium in Durham, N.C. The contest constituted the final home-game for NCCU all-time leading scorer Cassie King and fellow senior Brittany McGhee. The win was the 14th straight for NCCU, who has also won 18 of its last 19 contests. [Full Story] 

FEB. 20, 2007
NCCU MEN'S SENIORS SHINE ON SENIOR NIGHT
North Carolina Central University shot 50 percent from the field and led by as much as 23, en route to an 86-70 win against the Saint Paul's College Tigers inside McLendon-McDougald Gymnasium on Tuesday. [Full Story]

FEB. 20, 2007
THREE LADY EAGLES NAMED TO All-CIAA BASKETBALL TEAM
North Carolina Central University senior forward Cassie King, freshman forward Jori Nwachukwu and freshman guard Jasmine Newkirk were selected to the All-CIAA women's basketball team, the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) announced on Tuesday. The team comprises the top 12 players in the league, according to the vote conducted by the CIAA Women's Basketball Coaches Association. [Full Story]

FEB. 20, 2007
NWACHUKWU NAMED CIAA ROOKIE OF THE YEAR, NEWKIRK SELECTED TO ALL-ROOKIE TEAM
North Carolina Central University freshmen Jori Nwachukwu and Jasmine Newkirk have been voted to the CIAA All-Rookie Team, as voted on by the CIAA-Sports Information Directors' Association. Nwachukwu was voted as the conference's top rookie, earning the CIAA Rookie of the Year award. [Full Story]

FEB. 19, 2007
WILLIAMS HONORED AS CIAA PLAYER OF THE WEEK
North Carolina Central University sophomore LaQuanda Williams was named CIAA Player of the Week for the second straight week, after leading NCCU to three conference wins during the week of Feb. 19. [Full Story]

FEB. 18, 2007
GREENE'S NO-HITTER HIGHLIGHTS NCCU'S SOFTBALL SWEEP OF CLARK ATLANTA
Sophomore pitcher Stacey Greene struck out eight batters during a 14-0 no-hit victory over Clark Atlanta in game one of a doubleheader sweep for the Lady Eagles. [Game 1 Statistics] [Game 2 Statistics] 

FEB. 17, 2007
LADY EAGLES WIN 13th STRAIGHT GAME, 20th ON THE SEASON
Sophomore LaQuanda Williams scored 25 points and junior Jennifer Hukill added 24 as the North Carolina University Lady Eagles won their 13th consecutive game, handily defeating the Virginia Union University Lady Panthers 72-53 on Saturday. [Full Story]

FEB. 17, 2007
VUU SNAPS NCCU'S THREE-GAME WIN STREAK 63-56
Before a raucous crowd in Barco-Stevens Hall at Virginia Union University, NCCU played the two-time South Atlantic Region Champion VUU Panthers close, before succumbing, late in the second half, to the 2005 NCAA Division II Champions, 63-56. [Full Story]

FEB. 16, 2007
NCCU'S SUTTON HITS FOR "CYCLE" DURING SOFTBALL SWEEP OF SPELMAN
NCCU senior shortstop Asha Sutton hit for the "cycle" with a single, double, two triples and a home run in the second game of a doubleheader sweep of Spelman College on Friday in Atlanta. [Game 1 Statistics] [Game 2 Statistics] 

FEB. 15, 2007
SULTRY SECOND HALF SHOOTING PROPELS NCCU TO 80-75 WIN OVER BSU
After trailing by as much as 12 points in the second half the North Carolina Central University Eagles rallied, amid a hot shooting second half, to upset the visiting Bowie State University Bulldogs 80-75, on Thursday inside McLendon-McDougald Gymnasium. NCCU, now on a three-game winning streak, matches its longest win streak of the season. [Full Story]

FEB. 15, 2007
LADY EAGLES BLOW BY BULLDOGS 75-54, KING SCORES 2,000th POINT
The North Carolina Central University Lady Eagles led from start to finish, as they easily defeated the Bowie State University Bulldogs 75-54, on Thursday inside McLendon-McDougald Gymnasium. [Full Story]

FEB. 14, 2007
NCCU WOMEN JUMP TWO SPOTS TO FOURTH IN REGIONAL POLL
North Carolina Central University, currently riding an 11-game win streak, jumped two spots to No. 4 in this week's Division II South Atlantic regional rankings, the NCAA Division II Women's Basketball Committee announced Wednesday (Feb. 14). [Full Story]

FEB. 13, 2007
NCCU SURVIVES ECSU COMEBACK 77-71 IN OVERTIME
Despite surrendering a 20-point second half lead, NCCU outlasted a game Elizabeth City State Vikings squad 77-71 in overtime, Tuesday in McLendon-McDougald Gymnasium. [Full Story]

FEB. 13, 2007
DRAMATIC SECOND HALF COMEBACK STEERS NCCU TO 75-72 WIN OVER ECSU
Trailing by as much 18 in the second half, the North Carolina Central University Lady Eagles capped off a dramatic comeback by defeating the Elizabeth City University Lady Vikings 75-72 on Tuesday. The win was the 11th straight for NCCU, who has also won 15 of its last 16 contests and eight straight inside McLendon-McDougald Gymnasium. [Full Story]

FEB. 12, 2007
NCCU SWEEPS WEEKLY CIAA WOMEN'S BASKETBALL HONORS
North Carolina Central University swept the weekly CIAA Women's Basketball awards on Monday, when sophomore forward LaQuanda Williams was named Player of the Week, freshman forward Jori Nwachukwu was named Rookie of the Week and head coach Joli Robinson was named Coach of the Week. [Full Story]

FEB. 11, 2007
NCCU MEN, WOMEN PLACE SECOND AT CIAA INDOOR TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS
North Carolina Central University placed second in both the men's and women's team standings at the 2007 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Indoor Track and Field Championships on Sunday (Feb. 11) at Christopher Newport University in Newport News, Va. [Full Story]

FEB. 11, 2007
BARTON SWEEPS SOFTBALL DOUBLEHEADER FROM NCCU
Barton College rallied late in both games of a doubleheader at North Carolina Central University to earn a sweep (7-4, 2-1) of the host Lady Eagles on a cold afternoon in Durham, N.C. [Full Story]

FEB. 10, 2007
NCCU WINS FIRST GAME OF HISTORIC BASEBALL SEASON
North Carolina Central University scored five runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to claim a 7-4 come-from-behind victory over Benedict College in game one of a Saturday (Feb. 10) doubleheader at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park in Durham, N.C. [Full Story]

FEB. 10, 2007
NWACHUKWU'S DOUBLE-DOUBLE LEADS NCCU TO 63-49 WIN AT LIVINGSTONE
Four North Carolina Central University Lady Eagles scored in double-figures as NCCU defeated Livingstone College 63-49 on Saturday at Trent Gymnasium in Salisbury, N.C. The win was the 10th straight for NCCU, who has also won 14 of its last 15 contests. [Full Story]

FEB. 8, 2007
WILLIAMS SCORES CAREER HIGH 27 POINTS AS LADY EAGLES OUTLAST VIRGINIA UNION 63-56
After leading by as much as 13 in the second half, the North Carolina Central University Eagles held off a resilient Virginia Union Lady Panthers squad 63-56, behind a career-high 27 points from sophomore forward LaQuanda Williams on Thursday inside McLendon-McDougald Gymnasium. The win was the ninth straight for NCCU, who has also won 13 of its last 14 contests, including seven straight at home and nine in a row in CIAA play. [Full Story]

FEB. 8, 2007
VUU DEFEATS NCCU 62-53
North Carolina Central University lost its second consecutive home game 62-53 on Thursday against the visiting Virginia Union University Panthers. [Full Story]

FEB. 8, 2007
NCCU RANKED SIXTH IN LATEST WOMEN'S BASKETBALL REGIONAL POLL
The North Carolina Central University women's basketball team moved up one spot to No. 6, in the NCAA South Atlantic Region Poll, on Wednesday. [Full Story]

FEB. 7, 2007
NCCU FOOTBALL INKS 21 STUDENT-ATHLETES ON SIGNING DAY
North Carolina Central University's new head football coach Mose Rison announced his inaugural recruiting class on Wednesday (Feb. 7), which includes 21 high school student-athletes on the first signing day. [Full Story]

FEB. 7, 2007
NCCU BASEBALL FALLS TO WINGATE ON HISTORIC AFTERNOON
Playing in its first baseball contest since 1975, North Carolina Central University suffered a 9-1 loss to Wingate University on Tuesday afternoon inside the Durham Bulls Athletic Park in Durham, N.C. [Full Story]

FEB. 6, 2007
RISON NAMED NCCU'S 19TH HEAD FOOTBALL COACH
North Carolina Central University Chancellor James H. Ammons announced Tuesday that Mose Rison, a 25-year coaching veteran, has been selected as the school's 19th head football coach. [Full Story]

FEB. 6, 2007
NCCU BASEBALL OPENS FIRST SEASON IN 32 YEARS
For the first time since 1975, North Carolina Central University Eagles will take the field for a game of baseball on Wednesday (Feb. 7) at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park when NCCU hosts Wingate University at 2 p.m. Admission is free. [Full Story]

FEB. 6, 2007
BALANCED OFFENSIVE EFFORT GIVES LADY EAGLES EIGHTH STRAIGHT WIN
The North Carolina Central University Lady Eagles had four players score in double-figures en route to a 83-63 victory over Fayetteville State University. The win was the eighth straight for NCCU, who has won 12 of its last 13 contests, including six straight at home and eight in CIAA play. [Full Story]

FEB. 6, 2007
EAGLES FALL TO FAYETTEVILLE STATE, 67-60
North Carolina Central University was defeated 67-60 on Tuesday by Fayetteville State University in McLendon-McDougald Gymnasium. [Full Story]

FEB. 5, 2007
NCCU SWEEPS WEEKLY CIAA BASKETBALL HONORS
North Carolina Central University freshmen forwards Jori Nwachukwu and Tremain Holloway have been voted as the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Women's and Men's Basketball Rookies of the Week for the week of Jan. 28-Feb. 3. [Full Story]

FEB. 3, 2007
MILLS PLACES FIFTH IN TRIPLE JUMP AT NEW BALANCE INVITATIONAL
North Carolina Central University sophomore Jessica Mills finished fifth in the women's triple jump at the New Balance Collegiate Invitational in New York City on Saturday. [Full Story]

FEB. 2, 2007
MAYSHACK'S BUZZER BEATER DOWNS VSU 66-65
North Carolina Central University defeated Virginia State University 66-65 on senior guard Chris Mayshack three-point field goal as time expired, inside McLendon-McDougald Gymnasium on Friday. [Full Story]

FEB. 2, 2007
LADY EAGLES DEFEAT VIRGINIA STATE 75-41, WIN SEVENTH STRAIGHT
The North Carolina Central University Lady Eagles defeated Virginia State University 75-41 in McLendon-McDougald Gymnasium on Friday. The win was the seventh straight for NCCU. [Full Story] 

JAN. 29, 2007
HERALD-SUN FEATURE STORY: BRYAN AYALA
Bryan Ayala isn't supposed to be playing basketball for N.C. Central. At least that's what the doctors said. And in most cases, they would have been right. [Complete Herald-Sun Story by Mike Potter]

JAN. 27, 2007
NCCU'S MOHAMMED WINS 400-METER DASH AT NISWONGER INIVTATIONAL
North Carolina Central University junior Hakeem Mohammed won the men's 400-meter dash at the Niswonger Foundation Invitational in Johnson City, T.N. on Saturday. Mohammed, a junior native of Winston-Salem, N.C., finished the 400m race finals in 48.27 seconds and the race preliminary in 49.26. [Full Story]

JAN. 27, 2007
NEWKIRK LEADS NCCU PAST ST. AUGUSTINE'S AT FORMER HIGH SCHOOL
North Carolina Central University rookie Jasmine Newkirk returned to her alma mater of Broughton High School and led four Lady Eagles to score double figures during a 73-61 win over host Saint Augustine's College in Raleigh, N.C. Saturday night. [Full Story]

JAN. 25, 2007
NCCU RANKED SEVENTH IN FIRST WOMEN'S BASKETBALL REGIONAL POLL
The North Carolina Central University women's basketball team entered the NCAA South Atlantic Region Poll at No. 7, on Wednesday. [Full Story]

JAN. 23, 2007
KING PACES LADY EAGLES IN 66-46 WIN AT VIRGINIA STATE
North Carolina Central University senior Cassie King amassed 21 points, 14 rebounds, five assists and four steals to pace the Lady Eagles during a 66-46 win over Virginia State. [Herald-Sun Story]

JAN. 20, 2007
NCCU'S HOPE, MlLLS WIN AT MARYLAND INVITATIONAL
North Carolina Central University junior Brian Hope won the men's 60-meter dash and sophomore Jessica Mills won the women's triple jump at the University of Maryland Terrapin Invitational on Saturday. [Full Story]

JAN. 19, 2007
NCCU APPOINTS RISON AS INTERIM HEAD FOOTBALL COACH
North Carolina Central University has appointed Mose Rison as the Eagles interim head football coach, NCCU Director of Athletics Bill Hayes announced Friday (Jan. 19). [Full Story]

JAN. 18, 2007
BROADWAY ACCEPTS FOOTBALL COACHING JOB AT GRAMBLING STATE
Rod Broadway, the head football coach at North Carolina Central University for the past four seasons, has accepted the job as head football coach at Grambling State University. [Full Story]

JAN. 17, 2007
FOUR EAGLES NAMED BLACK COLLEGE FOOTBALL ALL-AMERICANS
Four North Carolina Central University Eagles have been voted to the American Urban Radio Networks 2006 SBN Sports Black College All-American (BCAA) Team, including freshman quarterback Stadford Brown as the "SBN Sports Doug Williams Offensive Player of the Year" NCCU head coach Rod Broadway as the "SBN Sports Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year." [Full Story]

JAN. 16, 2007
BALANCED OFFENSIVE EFFORT SHOOTS NCCU TO 75-64 WIN OVER LIVINGSTONE
Four North Carolina Central University Eagles scored in double-figures and head coach Henry Dickerson's team shot 52.4 percent from the field, as they defeated Livingstone College 75-64, Tuesday night inside McLendon-McDougald Gymnasium. [Full Story]

JAN. 16, 2007
NCCU BREEZES BY LIVINGSTONE 74-52, WINS THIRD STRAIGHT GAME
Behind torrid second half shooting (18-30 field goals) and 20 points from sophomore forward Laquanda Williams, the North Carolina Central University Lady Eagles defeated the Livingstone College Lady Blue Bears 74-52 on Tuesday, inside of McLendon-McDougald Gymnasium. [Full Story]

JAN. 14, 2007
NCCU'S NEWKIRK NAMED CIAA ROOKIE OF THE WEEK
North Carolina Central University freshman guard Jasmine Newkirk has been voted as the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Women's Basketball Rookie of the Week for the  week of Jan. 14. [Full Story]

JAN. 12, 2007
LADY EAGLES WIN SECOND STRAIGHT CIAA CONTEST, DOWN SAINT AUGUSTINE'S 75-63
Three North Carolina Central University Lady Eagles scored in double-figures as NCCU (9-5, 4-3 CIAA) defeated Saint Augustine's College 75-63 inside McLendon-McDougald Gymnasium on Saturday. [Full Story]

JAN. 11, 2007
LADY EAGLES END LONG LOSING SKID TO SHAW WITH CONVINCING WIN
North Carolina Central University freshman guard Jasmine Newkirk returned to her hometown in style, scoring a game-high 21 points to help lead the Lady Eagles to a convincing 70-58 victory over Shaw University inside C.C. Spaulding Gymnasium in Raleigh, N.C. [Full Story]

JAN. 11, 2007
EAGLES CONTINUE WINNING WAYS AGAINST SHAW
North Carolina Central University extended its winning streak over Shaw University to seven games with a 58-54 victory inside C.C. Spaulding Gymnasium in Raleigh, N.C. Thursday night. [Full Story]

JAN. 8, 2007
KING EARNS SECOND CONSECUTIVE CIAA WOMEN'S BASKETBALL PLAYER OF THE WEEK HONOR
North Carolina Central University senior forward Cassie King was selected as CIAA Women's Basketball Player of the Week for the week of Jan. 6. King, a 6-0 native of Wendell, N.C., averaged 18.5 points,13.5 rebounds and 5.5 blocks during NCCU's two victories. [Full Story]

JAN. 6, 2007
KING'S HISTORIC TRIPLE-DOUBLE HIGHLIGHTS 20-POINT NCCU WIN OVER FSU
North Carolina Central University senior Cassie King became only the second Lady Eagle in school history to record a triple-double during Saturday's 98-78 victory over Fayetteville State University. [Full Story]

JAN. 6, 2007
BRONCOS RALLY FROM 20-POINT DEFICIT TO SHOCK EAGLES
Fayetteville State University turned a 20-point, first-half deficit into a shocking 71-68 come-from-behind victory over North Carolina Central University on Saturday night in Fayetteville, N.C. [Full Story]

JAN. 2, 2007
NCCU'S HUKILL TIES SCHOOL THREE-POINT RECORD IN WIN OVER UNCP
North Carolina Central University junior guard Jennifer Hukill tied a school record with eight three-point field goals during a 75-43 victory over UNC Pembroke inside McLendon-McDougald Gym in Durham, N.C. on Tuesday. [Full Story]

JAN. 1, 2007
NCCU CLAIMS FOUR WEEKLY CIAA BASKETBALL HONORS
North Carolina Central University captured four of the six weekly basketball honors handed out by the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association on Jan. 1, including a Lady Eagle sweep and freshman forward Joshua Worthy as the CIAA Men's Basketball Rookie of the Week. [Full Story]

DEC. 21, 2006
NCCU DECLARED BLACK COLLEGE FOOTBALL NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
North Carolina Central University has been declared the 2006 Sheridan Broadcasting Network Black College Football National Champions, the school's first such title in the 33 years SBN Sports Network has conducted the poll. [Full Story]

DEC. 15, 2006
ASSOCIATED PRESS TAGS TWO EAGLES FOOTBALL ALL-AMERICANS
Two North Carolina Central University senior offensive linemen, Robert Duncan and Sam Funches, have been announced as members of the 2006 Associated Press Little All-America Football Team. [Full Story]

DEC. 15, 2006
NCCU'S MATTHEWS, WRIGHT NAMED VOLLEYBALL ALL-STATE
North Carolina Central University juniors Shari Matthews and Kai Wright were selected to the inaugural North Carolina Collegiate Sports Information Association (NCCSIA) College Division All-State Volleyball Team released Friday (Dec. 15). [Full Story]

DEC. 13, 2006
THREE EAGLES EARN ALL-AMERICA FOOTBALL HONORS
Three North Carolina Central University Eagles - senior center Robert Duncan, junior kicker Brandon Gilbert and junior corner back Craig Amos - have been voted to the 2006 Daktronics, Inc. NCAA Division II All-America Football Team. [Full Story]

DEC. 11, 2006
NCCU'S NWACHUKWU REPEATS AS CIAA ROOKIE OF THE WEEK
North Carolina Central University freshman forward Jori Nwachukwu has been voted as the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Women's Basketball Rookie of the Week for the second consecutive week, the conference office announced Monday (Dec. 11). [Full Story]

DEC. 9, 2006
STRONG SECOND HALF GIVES NCCU MEN FIRST CIAA WIN
North Carolina Central University outscored Shaw University 47-22 in the second half en route to a 66-49 blowout win in the final game of the 2006 RTP Hilton Men's Basketball Classic at McLendon-McDougald Gymnasium in Durham, N.C., on Saturday. [Full Story]

DEC. 9, 2006
LADY EAGLES COME UP SHORT, LOSE EIGHTH STRAIGHT TO SHAW 57-53
The Lady Eagles of North Carolina Central University shot just 31.6 percent from the field and committed 23 turnovers as they were defeated by Shaw University 57-53 on Saturday in McLendon-McDougald Gymnasium. [Full Story]

DEC. 8, 2006
EAGLES DOWN AUGUSTA STATE 77-76 IN OVERTIME
North Carolina Central University outlasted an undefeated Augusta State University team 77-76 in overtime on Day one of the 2006 RTP Hilton Men's Basketball Classic at McLendon-McDougald Gymnasium in Durham, N.C. NCCU has won three straight non-conference home games. [Full Story]

DEC. 4, 2006
NCCU'S NWACHUKWU VOTED CIAA ROOKIE OF THE WEEK
North Carolina Central University freshman forward Jori Nwachukwu (pronounced Jor-ee Wah-choo-koo) was voted as the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Women's Basketball Rookie of the Week, the conference office announced Monday (Dec. 4). [Full Story]

DEC. 2, 2006
NCCU OVERCOMES DOUBLE-DIGIT DEFICIT, DEFEATS AASU 77-70
North Carolina Central University trailed Armstrong Atlantic State University by as much as 15, but outscored the Lady Pirates 40-24 in the second half en route to a 77-70 come from behind victory in the final game of the 2006 Millennium Hotel Lady Eagle Classic at McLendon-McDougald Gymnasium in Durham, N.C. [Full Story]

DEC. 1, 2006
LADY EAGLES FALL TO COLUMBUS STATE, 75-73
North Carolina Central University senior forward Casey King recorded her second double-double of the season and 37th of her career (20 points and 11 rebounds) as Columbus State University defeated the Lady Eagles 75-73 during the first game of The Millennium Hotel 2006 Lady Eagle Classic at McLendon-McDougald Gymnasium in Durham, N.C. [Full Story]

NOV. 30, 2006
TEN EAGLES EARN ALL-REGION FOOTBALL HONORS
Ten North Carolina Central University Eagles have been voted to the 2006 Daktronics All-Southeast Region football team, selected by members of the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). NCCU's 10 honorees, including seven on the First-Team, were more than any other school in the region. [Full Story]

NOV. 26, 2006
SECOND HALF SHOOTING LIFTS EAST CAROLINA PAST NCCU
North Carolina Central University stayed close with Division I East Carolina University for the first 24 minutes before the Pirates' outside shooting heated up and ECU sailed to a 68-47 men's basketball victory over the Division II Eagles Sunday afternoon in Greenville, N.C. [Full Story]

NOV. 25, 2006
HAILEY BREAKS NCCU RECORD IN WIN OVER UNC-PEMBROKE
North Carolina Central University sophomore transfer LaVonna Hailey broke the school single-game record with 15 assists during the Lady Eagles' 83-63 win at UNC-Pembroke in Pembroke, N.C. on Saturday (Nov. 25). [Full Story]

NOV. 25, 2006
NCCU FOOTBALL FALLS TO DELTA STATE, 24-17
A historic season came to an end Saturday, as Delta State University defeated North Carolina Central University 24-17 in the second round of the NCAA Division II playoffs. The loss is the second consecutive home playoff loss to a Gulf South Conference member school for NCCU. [Full Story] [Game Statistics]

NOV. 21, 2006
GRIDIRON EAGLES BEGIN "SECOND SEASON" SATURDAY AGAINST DELTA STATE
After repeating as CIAA Champions two weeks ago, NCCU, the No. 1 seed in the NCAA Division II Southeast region, will face No. 5 seed Delta State University in the second round of the NCAA Division II Southeast Region playoffs. Kick-off is scheduled for 1 p.m. [Full Story][Listen Live]

NOV. 20, 2006
NCCU'S AYALA, DICKERSON GIVEN WEEKLY CIAA BASKETBALL AWARDS
North Carolina Central University point guard Bryan Ayala was named CIAA Men's Basketball Player of the Week and head coach Henry Dickerson was honored as the CIAA Men's Basketball Coach of the Week for the week ending Nov. 19. [Full Story]

NOV. 18, 2006
NCCU SHOCKS BARTON 67-65 ON AYALA BUZZER BEATER
DURHAM, NC - North Carolina Central University sophomore point guard Bryan Ayala connected on a running jump shot as time expired to give the Eagles a 67-65 win over Barton College in the B.C. Powder Men's Basketball Classic on Saturday. [Game Statistics][Full Story]

NOV. 18, 2006
NCCU FOOTBALL FACES DELTA STATE IN SECOND ROUND OF NCAA PLAYOFFS
North Carolina Central University, the undefeated CIAA champions and No. 1 seed in the Southeast region, will play No. 5 seed Delta State University in the second round of the 2006 NCAA Division II Football Southeast Region playoffs on Saturday, Nov. 25, inside O'Kelly-Riddick Stadium in Durham, N.C. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. [Full Story]

NOV. 18, 2006
LADY EAGLES PLACE 23RD AT NCAA CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP
North Carolina Central University finished 23rd out of 24 teams at the 2006 NCAA Division II Women's Cross Country National Championship on Saturday (Nov. 18) in Pensacola, Fla., yet made history by becoming the first historically black institution to compete at the national championship event. [Full Story]

NOV. 17, 2006
NCCU DEFEATS COLUMBUS STATE 95-82, AYALA SETS CAREER HIGH
North Carolina Central University sophomore point guard Bryan Ayala scored a career-high 33 points and led the Eagles to a 95-82 victory over Columbus State University during NCCU's first game in the B.C. Powder Men's Basketball Classic on Friday. [Full Story]

NOV. 16, 2006
NCCU'S MATTHEWS NAMED NATIONAL VOLLEYBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR
North Carolina Central University junior Shari Matthews was selected as the 2006 NCAA Division II Daktronics Women's Volleyball Player of the Year. [Full Story]

NOV. 14, 2006
NCCU FOOTBALL RESTS, AWAITS PLAYOFF OPPONENT
NCCU, the No. 1 seed in the NCAA Division II Southeast Region, will have a first-round bye and face the winner of Delta State University at Elizabeth City State University on Nov. 25 in Durham, N.C. at O'Kelly-Riddick Stadium. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. [Full Story]

NOV. 13, 2006
MATTHEWS NAMED TO ATLANTIC REGION VOLLEYBALL ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM
NCCU junior Shari Matthews was named to the 2006 NCAA Division II Women's Volleyball Atlantic Regional All-Tournament Team. [Full Story]

NOV. 12, 2006
NCCU FOOTBALL EARNS TOP SEED FOR NCAA REGIONAL PLAYOFFS
North Carolina Central University, the undefeated repeat champions of the CIAA, earned a No. 1 ranking in the final NCAA Division II Southeast Region football poll and will host a second round contest of the regional playoffs on Nov. 25 at O'Kelly-Riddick Stadium. [Full Story]

NOV. 11, 2006
EAGLES REPEAT AS CIAA FOOTBALL CHAMPIONS
North Carolina Central University junior place-kicker Brandon Gilbert kicked a career-long 51-yard field goal as time expired to give the Eagles a 17-14 win over Elizabeth City State University in the 2006 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Football Championship Game at a capacity O'Kelly-Riddick Stadium in Durham, N.C. [Full Story] [Game Statistics]

NOV. 9, 2006
NCCU'S UPSET BID FALLS SHORT AT NCAA VOLLEYBALL REGIONAL
North Carolina Central University continuously battled with its back against the wall, but the Eagles' valiant efforts fell short as they ended their historical season with a 3-1 (30-16, 27-30, 30-28, 33-31) loss to the host and No. 1-seed Lock Haven University Thursday night. [Full Story]

NOV. 8, 2006
NCCU VOLLEYBALL HEADS TO NCAA DIVISION II PLAYOFFS
For the third consecutive season the North Carolina Central University Eagles volleyball team heads to Lock Haven, P.A. to face Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania in the NCAA Division II Playoffs. NCCU will face Lock Haven Thursday Nov. 9 at 7:30 p.m. [Listen Live]

NOV. 7, 2006
EAGLES FACE VIKINGS IN CIAA FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
NCCU and ECSU, winners of the CIAA's western and eastern divisions respectively, will meet Saturday for the CIAA Championship. The contest is a matchup of the No. 3 (NCCU) and No. 4 (ECSU) teams in the Southeast region. [Full Story]

NOV. 6, 2006
MATTHEWS NAMED DAKTRONICS DIVISION II ATLANTIC REGION VOLLEYBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR
North Carolina Central University junior outside hitter Shari Matthews was named Daktronics NCAA Division II Atlantic Region Volleyball Player of the Year on Monday. [Full Story]

NOV. 6, 2006
TWELVE EAGLES EARN CIAA POST-SEASON FOOTBALL HONORS, BROWN NAMED OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR
The defending CIAA champion North Carolina Central University Eagles had 12 student-athletes selected to the First and Second All-CIAA football teams,while  freshman quarterback Stadford Brown was chosen as the conference's Offensive Player of the Year. [Full Story]

NOV. 6, 2006
FOUR EAGLES EARN CIAA POST-SEASON ROOKIE AWARDS, BROWN NAMED ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
The defending CIAA champion North Carolina Central University Eagles had four players on the CIAA All-Rookie team, while freshman quarterback Stadford Brown was chosen as the conference's Rookie of the Year. 
Joining Brown on the CIAA All-Rookie team were fullback Saeed Abdul-Azeez, defensive back Micguel Johnson and linebacker Rashard Coleman. [Full Story]

NOV. 5, 2006
FOUR FOOTBALL EAGLES GIVEN WEEKLY HONORS BY CIAA
North Carolina Central University offensive lineman Sam Funches, linebacker Derrick Ray, quarterback Stadford Brown and place-kicker Brandon Gilbert were named CIAA players of the week at their respective positions for the week of Nov. 4., after NCCU's 52-7 win over Johnson C. Smith University. [Full Story]

NOV. 4, 2006
NCCU WOMEN'S CROSS COUNTRY WINS NCAA REGIONAL TITLE, ADVANCES TO NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
North Carolina Central University made history Saturday (Nov. 4) by becoming the first HBCU to advance to the women's cross country national championship by winning the 2006 NCAA Division II Southeast Regional Championship in Wingate, N.C. [Full Story]

NOV. 4, 2006
EAGLES WIN THIRD CONSECUTIVE CIAA VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
North Carolina Central University completed a tournament sweep by blanking Virginia Union University 3-0 (30-14, 30-26, 30-19) to capture its third consecutive CIAA Women's Volleyball Championship on Saturday (Nov. 4) inside Capel Arena in Fayetteville, N.C. [Full Story]

NOV. 4, 2006
NCCU DEFEATS JCSU 52-7 TO COMPLETE FIRST PERFECT REGULAR SEASON
NCCU senior running back Greg Pruitt, Jr. becomes NCCU's all-time leading rusher as the Eagles gain 469 yards of total offense and finish the regular season 10-0. [Full Story]

NOV. 3, 2006
NCCU'S MATTHEWS BREAKS NCAA VOLLEYBALL RECORD
NCCU junior outside hitter Shari Matthews broke the NCAA Division II record for kills in a single season during the Eagles' 3-0 semifinal victory over Saint Augustine's College at the 2006 CIAA Volleyball Championship inside Capel Arena in Fayetteville, N.C. [Full Story]

NOV. 2, 2006
NCCU'S CRAWFORD-CROOKS NAMED CIAA VOLLEYBALL COACH OF THE YEAR
The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association announced Wednesday (Nov.1) that North Carolina Central University Head Volleyball Coach Georgette Crawford-Crooks was named CIAA Volleyball Coach of the Year. [Full Story]

NOV. 2, 2006
DUNCAN EARNS NATIONAL FOOTBALL WEEKLY AWARD
North Carolina Central University offensive lineman Robert Duncan was named one of two National Offensive Linemen of the Week by Don Hansen's Football Gazette, for the second time this season. [Full Story]

NOV. 1, 2006
FIVE EAGLES EARN CIAA VOLLEYBALL HONORS; MATTHEWS NAMED PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Five North Carolina Central University Eagles received post-season women's volleyball honors from the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association on Tuesday, including three First-Team selections, two Second-Team honorees and junior outside hitter Shari Matthews as CIAA Player of the Year. [Full Story]

OCT. 31, 2006
TATE BREAKS SCHOOL RECORD AS NCCU VOLLEYBALL SWEEPS WSSU
NCCU senior Latoya Tate broke the school record for career service aces during the Eagles' 3-0 (30-17, 30-20, 30-12) victory over Winston-Salem State University Tuesday night inside the LeRoy T. Walker Complex in Durham, N.C. [Full Story]

OCT. 31, 2006
NCCU SEEKS PERFECT REGULAR SEASON, CELEBRATES HOMECOMING AND SENIOR DAY
NCCU's football team returns home for its regular-season finale and homecoming against Johnson C. Smith University. The Eagles, who clinched their second-consecutive CIAA western division title last week, look to complete the first perfect regular season in school history. The matchup pits two teams ranked in the top 10 of the NCAA's southeast region poll. [Full Story]

OCT. 30, 2006
FOUR EAGLES EARN CIAA WEEKLY HONORS
North Carolina Central University offensive lineman Robert Duncan, wide receiver Wayne Blackwell, quarterback Stadford Brown and defensive back Craig Amos were named CIAA players of the week at their respective positions for the week of Oct. 28., after NCCU's 37-15 win at Livingstone College. [Full Story]

OCT. 28, 2006
NCCU FOOTBALL DEFEATS LIVINGSTONE FOR BEST START IN SCHOOL HISTORY
NCCU took advantage of Livingstone miscues as the Eagles defeated the Blue Bears 37-15. The victory provides NCCU the best start in school history and a spot in the CIAA Championship Game on Nov. 11 in Durham, N.C., where the defending conference champs will face the winner of next week's Elizabeth City State/Virginia Union contest. [Full Story]

OCT. 26, 2006
NCCU VOLLEYBALL BLANKS FSU, TATE MAKES HISTORY
The North Carolina Central University volleyball team defeated Fayetteville State University 3-0 (30-18, 30-12, 30-14) inside McLendon-McDougald Gymnasium on Thursday. Senior Latoya Tate becomes fourth NCCU volleyball player with 1,000 assists in a single season. [Full Story]

OCT. 25, 2006
NCCU VOLLEYBALL FACES FSU, SAYS GOODBYE TO SENIOR TATE
The two-time defending CIAA champion North Carolina Central University volleyball team will honor senior utility player Latoya Tate, on "Senior night"  Thursday, Oct. 26 at 6 p.m. inside McLendon-McDougald Gymnasium against Fayetteville State University. Admission is FREE to the public. [Full Story]

OCT. 24, 2006
NCCU FOOTBALL TRAVELS TO LIVINGSTONE FOR HOMECOMING
NCCU travels to Salisbury, N.C. to face the Livingstone College Blue Bears at 2 p.m. at Alumni Memorial Stadium for LC's Homecoming game. The Eagles will have a chance to clinch the CIAA's Western Division title for the second consecutive season and become the first squad in school history to start a season 9-0. Former NCCU football student-athlete and assistant coach Robert Massey is head coach at Livingstone. [Full Story]

OCT. 23, 2006
AMOS, BROADWAY HONORED BY THE CIAA
North Carolina Central University junor defensive back Craig Amos and head coach Rod Broadway were honored as CIAA performers of the week after NCCU's 31-21 win over Langston University. [Full Story]

OCT. 21, 2006
NCCU FENDS OFF LANGSTON'S CHALLENGE, 31-21
At his annual Tuesday press conference, NCCU head coach Rod Broadway said Langston University (4-2) was the best team the Eagles would play in some time. That echoed true at O'Kelly-Riddick Stadium on Saturday, as NCCU (8-0, 5-0) held off a challenging Lions squad, 31-21. NCCU is now 8-0 for just the second time in school history (1941) and the first time in 65 years. [Full Story]

OCT. 20, 2006
NCCU VOLLEYBALL'S MATTHEWS LEADS NCAA IN KILLS
North Carolina Central University junior outside hitter Shari Matthews continues to the lead the NCAA in total kills (769) and kills per game (6.35).[Full Story] 

2006 CIAA Cross Country Champions - Lady Eagles Repeat!

OCT. 19, 2006
LADY EAGLES REPEAT AS CIAA CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONS
NCCU placed five of the top six runners to dominate the field and repeat as CIAA Women's Cross Country Champions on Thursday (Oct. 19) at SAS Park in Cary, N.C. Six Lady Eagles claimed all-conference honors by finishing in the Top 10, topped by freshman Ashley Cooke, who won the women's individual crown. [Full Story]

OCT. 19, 2006
NCCU VOLLEYBALL