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SEPT. 18, 2007
DURHAM CHAMBER, NCCU HOST PEP RALLY TO CELEBRATE MOVE TO DIVISION I
The Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce in partnership with North Carolina Central University will host a pep rally for the Durham community to commemorate NCCU's transition to NCAA Division I athletics. The community event will be held Thursday, Sept. 20, at CCB Plaza in downtown Durham. [Full Story]

SEPT. 15, 2007
NCCU REIGNS OVER VIKINGS IN CLASSIC
The Eagles held a 12-7 lead at intermission before pulling away in the second half with an 18- 10 win at the New York Urban League/Whitney Young Classic at Giants Stadium. [Full Story] 

SEPT. 12, 2007
NCCU FOOTBALL GAME WITH WEST ALABAMA CANCELLED
The University of West Alabama Department of Athletics has announced the cancellation of the Tigers’ football game versus North Carolina Central University at Legion Field in Birmingham, Ala. on Oct. 6. The cancellation is the result of a breach in the game contract by the Varsity Sports Marketing Group, the game’s promoter. [Full Story]

SEPT. 11, 2007
EAGLES, VIKINGS MEET IN REMATCH OF CIAA FOOTBALL TITLE GAME
Last year's gridiron meeting between NCCU and Elizabeth City State came down to a last-second field goal in the CIAA Championship Game. This year the Eagles and Vikings will clash inside Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. during the Whitney Young Classic. [Game Notes]

SEPT. 11, 2007
EAGLES LOSE TO BULLDOGS IN VOLLEYBALL
UNC Asheville took a 3-1 win over visiting North Carolina Central University in volleyball action. [Full Story]

SEPT. 11, 2007
EAGLES COMPETE IN FIRST DIVISION I GOLF TOURNAMENT
The Eagles of North Carolina Central University finished in 12th place out of 14 teams in the Poplar Hill Intercollegiate Golf Tournament hosted by Longwood University. [Full Story]

SEPT. 8, 2007
NCCU MEN, WOMEN WIN UNC PEMBROKE CROSS COUNTRY INVITATIONAL
The North Carolina Central University men’s and women’s cross country teams swept the UNC Pembroke Cross Country Invitational as both teams finished in first place on Saturday. [Full Story]

SEPT. 8, 2007
NCCU FOOTBALL PITCHES SECOND STRAIGHT SHUTOUT IN WIN OVER FALCONS
The North Carolina Central University defense pitched its second consecutive shutout during a 6-0 victory over Saint Augustine's College on Saturday at NCCU's O'Kelly-Riddick Stadium. [Full Story]

SEPT. 8, 2007
EAGLES TAKES ANOTHER VICTORY FROM BETHUNE-COOKMAN
The Eagles of North Carolina Central University (6-4) defeated the Wildcats of Bethune-Cookman University 3-0.[Full Story]

SEPT. 7, 2007
EAGLES CLAIM A 3-1 VICTORY OVER BETHUNE-COOKMAN
The Eagles of North Carolina Central University (6-4) defeated the Wildcats of Bethune-Cookman University. [Full Story]

SEPT. 7, 2007
WATCH SATURDAY'S NCCU FOOTBALL GAME ON THE INTERNET
WRJD 1410 AM, in conjunction with the NCCU Department of Athletics, JarvisTV and VBrick Systems, will debut an internet video broadcast of NCCU football games on Saturday, Sept. 8, as the Eagles host cross-town rival Saint Augustine’s College at 6 p.m. (EST). [Full Story]

SEPT. 6, 2007
EAGLES TRAVEL TO FLORIDA FOR WEEKEND SERIES
The Eagles of North Carolina Central University are back on the Eagle express as they travel to Fort Myers, Fla. [Full Story]

SEPT. 2, 2007
NCCU FOOTBALL BLANKS FAYETTEVILLE STATE
North Carolina Central University blanked Fayetteville State University, 17-0, as the Eagles won their Division I-FCS home opener with solid performances in all three phases of the game. [Full Story] [Statistics]

AUG. 31, 2007
EAGLES AVENGE EARLIER LOSS TO CAMPBELL
The North Carolina Central University Eagles punctuated on a perfect rematch with a big win over Campbell University, 3-1. [Full Story]

AUG. 31, 2007
CROSS COUNTRY PREPARES FOR DIVISION I MEET
The North Carolina Central cross country teams will travel down the road to Chapel Hill to participate in the UNC Challenge on Saturday Sept. 1. [Full Story] 

AUG. 30, 2007
NCCU VOLLEYBALL HITS THE ROAD FOR CHARLESTON SOUTHERN TOURNAMENT
The North Carolina Central University Eagles volleyball team is on the road for the first time this season to compete in the Charleston Southern Tournament on Aug. 31-Sept 1. [Full Story]

AUG. 25, 2007
NCCU FOOTBALL SUFFERS LOSS AT ALBANY STATE
Albany State University controlled the line of scrimmage and took advantage of turnovers during a 16-10 season-opening victory over North Carolina Central University, the defending Black College National Champions, at Albany, Ga. [Full Story]

AUG. 25, 2007
NCCU EAGLES DEFEAT SOUTH CAROLINA STATE IN VOLLEYBALL
The North Carolina Central University Eagles continued their win streak with a big win over the Bulldogs of South Carolina State University on Saturday afternoon. NCCU defeated SCSU 3-0 (30-13, 30-24, 30-22). [Full Story]

AUG. 24, 2007
NCCU DEFEATS NC STATE
The North Carolina Central University Eagles Volleyball knocked off the Wolfpack of North Carolina State for their second win in Division I competition in the last match of a two-day tournament hosted by the Eagles in the McLendon-McDougald Gymnasium on Friday night. NCCU defeated NC State 3-2 (22-30, 23-30, 30-19, 30-25, 15-13). [Full Story]

AUG. 22, 2007
NCCU GEARS UP FOR DIVISION I COMPETITION
The Eagles of North Carolina Central University are flying high into Division I transition, as they will host their inaugural women’s volleyball tournament this weekend August 24-25, in the McLendon-McDougald Gymnasium.[Full Story]

AUG. 15, 2007
ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL?
NCCU begins its football season on Aug. 25 at Albany State. Get an inside look at the Eagles through the eyes of head coach Mose Rison in the 2007 season preview. [Full Story] 

AUG. 13, 2007
NEW COACHES MAKING ADJUSTMENTS WITH NCCU FOOTBALL
Several new coaches have joined the Eagles football program since repeating as CIAA champions last fall. Read about the changes in The Herald-Sun. [Article] 

AUG. 13, 2007
FEATURE STORY: NCCU FOOTBALL SENIOR COURTNEY COARD
A News ? Observer feature story written by A.J. Carr goes on the front line with NCCU senior defensive tackle Courtney Coard. [Article] 

AUG. 10, 2007
NCCU FOOTBALL BATTLES SWELTERING HEAT
The Eagles continue preparation for their NCAA Division I-FCS debut, despite the area's sweltering heat, and The Herald-Sun was there. [Article] 

AUG. 1, 2007
NCCU FOOTBALL BEGINS PRACTICE
News ? Observer coverage of the Eagles first day of football practice as a Division I-Championship Subdivision program. [Article] 

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]