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Wednesday, March 29, 2023
US Sports Basketball: Giannis Antetokounmpo: The NBA vs Eurobasket, a different experience
- Author Valeria Rubino
NBA vs. Eurobasket
Two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo describes how different – mentally and physically – the experience of playing in the NBA is from the experience of representing Greece in Eurobasket.
Eurobasket
“I think I have played 5-6 times in FIBA basketball. I feel comfortable,” Giannis said after the Bucks’ win over the Knicks in Madison Square Garden.
“I was still able to help my team go to the final 8. Unfortunately we weren’t able to beat Germany in Germany. They knocked down a lot of shots, I think 18, which is insane in 40-minute games. I wasn’t able to qualify for the final 4, but I think it was a good step in the right direction.” The level of FIBA basketball is growing a lot and the game, according to many players, is more physical than in the NBA.
Representing 11 million Greeks
What’s the meaning of wearing the national team’s jersey?
“The culture is changing. I enjoy playing in FIBA basketball and representing the national team. Wearing that jersey is totally different. Representing 11 million Greeks and another 4 million Greeks outside of Greece is a great feeling and is something that, as long as I am healthy and as long as I can go, I would love to do because it’s a totally different experience,” Antetokounmpo explained.
The NBA
“I try to represent them the best possible way I can. Playing in the NBA, obviously, it’s…bigger bodies, faster, way more talented players, a little bit harder to get things done, but the spacing is so much. You can get to wherever you want to get to. It’s up to you to make things happen, to make plays. Physicality for me, the way I play, is the same. But other people might feel a bit differently about that,” he explained.
The mindset
“We play in a sport I which we are judged for the outcome. Sometimes the ball is not going to go in and you’re the worst. And there’s gonna be times that the ball is going to go in and you’re the best. At the end of the day, I realized that there’s going to be a lot of highs and lows, a lot of wins and a lot of losses. I just try to stay consistent as much as possible to who I am as a person and to my work ethic. What puts me in this position where I am today. I try to work as hard as I can and be disciplined toward the game, hoping to have more good outcomes than bad outcomes.”
Middleton’s return
Giannis also shared his excitement for Khris Middleton’s return. “I am very excited to have Khris back, I miss him. I feel like the last game we played together was game 2 in Chicago. I have definitely missed him. I have played the playoff series without him, the Euro Championship, I played 20 games without Khris. I miss my guy. He makes the game a lot easier for me,” Giannis added, praising his teammate. “He is one of the best players in the league. He is a big part of who we are. He is a big threat out there. One of our best – if not the best closer in our team.”
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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Bowie State U Hoops News Bowie State (W) to Face Elizabeth City State Thursday in CIAA Quarterfinals and (M) Defensive Effort Not Enough as Bowie State Falls to Shaw 63-53 in CIAA Tournament
Bowie State to Face Elizabeth City State Thursday in CIAA Quarterfinals
BOWIE, Md. - The No. 4 seeded Bowie State Bulldogs will face the No. 5 seeded Elizabeth City State Vikings during the quarterfinal round of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Women's Basketball Tournament Thursday, Feb. 23. Tip-off is slated for 2 p.m. inside the CFG Bank Arena and will air live on ESPN +.
Tickets
Tickets can be purchased HERE or visit theciaatournament.org.
The Series
Bowie State and Shaw will meet for the third time this season but 30th overall since since 2009. The Bulldogs swept the season series against the Vikings, including a 55-44 win at Elizabeth City State on Jan. 18 and then a 61-51 victory in A.C. Jordan Arena back on Feb. 9.
Last Time Out
The Bulldogs concluded the regular season 14-11 overall and 10-6 against conference opponents. Bowie State did cap off the season with a 62-44 win over rival Lincoln (PA) during its regular season finale. Against LUPA, the Bulldogs had two players score in double figures, led by sophomore Anii Harris, who had 21 points and two steals. Redshirt sophomore Katerra Myers added 17 points and eight rebounds and junior Seanice Lyons added six points and seven rebounds.
Scouting Elizabeth City State
ECSU (17-10) defeated No. 12 St. Augustine's on Tuesday during the opening round of the CIAA Tournament, 59-55. The Vikings went to the wire with the Lady Falcons despite outscoring SAU, 20-7 in the third quarter. ECSU used a 6-1 in the last 50 seconds to come away with the win. NyAsia Blango led the offensive effort with 21 points, four assists and three rebounds.
At Stake
The winner between Bowie State and Elizabeth City State will face the winner of No. 2 Fayetteville State and No. 8 Johnson C. Smith on Friday, Feb. 24 in the semifinals.
Defensive Effort Not Enough as Bowie State Falls to Shaw 63-53 in CIAA Tournament
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BALTIMORE, MD -- The Bowie State men's basketball team kept Shaw to just 18.2-percent from deep in a 2-for-11 shooting performance, but fell 63-53 to the Bears at CFG Bank Arena Tuesday during the opening round of the 2023 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Men's Basketball Tournament.
Sophomore Caleb Johnson led the Bulldogs with 11 points. Sophomore Elijah Rantin tacked on two points, three steals and two blocks and freshman Amare Wimbush chipped in as well with six points and two steals.
Bowie State forced 16 Shaw turnovers while committing 12 themselves in the game. The Bulldogs turned those takeaways into 10 points on the offensive end of the floor. Rantin's three steals led the way for Bowie State.
How It Happened
Bowie State got off to a slow start offensively, the Bulldogs scored
just two points for over 11 minutes before falling behind 23-12 heading
into halftime.
After intermission, BSU managed to gain control and had a 35-26 lead before going on a 7-0 run, finished off by junior Mark Bradshaw's jumper, to grow the lead to 42-26 with 10:43 to go in the contest. Shaw then asserted control, outscoring the Bulldogs 37-11 the rest of the way to end BSU's run at a tournament championship. Bowie State got a boost from its bench in the period, as non-starters accounted for 22 of its 41 total points.
Game Notes
» The Bulldogs put on a passing clinic, recording an assist on 78-percent of made field goals.
» Bowie State played solid perimeter defense, holding Shaw to 18-percent from three point land on 11 attempts.
» BSU's bench made an impact by scoring 24 points to its scoring output.
» The Bowie State defense forced 16 turnovers.
» Johnson led the Bulldogs with 11 points.
» Bowie State got five rebounds from both Johnson and Bradshaw.
Shaw (16-13) will face the No. 2 Fayetteville State on Wednesday, Feb. 22 at 8:50 p.m. in the quarterfinals as the Bulldogs 2022-23 comes to an end at 7-22 overall.
Monday, February 20, 2023
Howard Men’s Basketball Spoils Coppin State’s Homecoming
Howard Men’s Basketball Spoils Coppin State’s Homecoming
Bison keep streak alive with win over Eagles
(Photo Credit – David Sierra)
BALTIMORE (February 18, 2023) – Howard University men’s basketball team extended its win streak to nine after spoiling Coppin State’s homecoming with an 80-70 road win at PEC Arena.
With the victory, HU improved to 17-10 (9-1 MEAC) while the Eagles dropped to 6-21 (1-9 MEAC).
Sophomore guard Elijah Hawkins (Washington) flirted with another double-double, finishing with a team-best 20 points and nine assists in the win.
“Today, they had a little bit of home advantage,” said Hawkins postgame. “They hit a lot more shots than they did the first time we played them. Also, we rebounded better today, which helped us win the game.”
HU outrebounded the Eagles, 43-36.
Howard won the opening tip and redshirt junior Steve Settle, III (Glenarden, Md.) quickly put the first points of the game on the board with back-to-back three pointers; thus, setting the tone for the game early on.
“I'm a good shooter, but I haven’t really been shooting the ball well this season,” Settle admitted. “But my confidence never wavered. The coaching staff has really been encouraging me to keep shooting and my teammates found me in the right spots tonight.”
Settle made a career-high four three-pointers in the first half, ending the night with 14 points on 50-percent shooting (4-of-8) from long range.
After trailing 37-33 at the break, the Eagles put up the first points coming out of the second half, but sophomore guard Marcus Dockery (Washington) responded with two three-pointers from the left wing.
The Bison stretched their advantage to double digits with eight minutes remaining and maintained throughout the remainder of the game.
Third-year Bison Jordan Wood (San Antonio) registered a career-high 19 points and six boards while Dockery added 12 points.
Reigning Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Rookie of the Week freshman standout Shy Odom (Roxbury, Mass.) filled the stat sheet, closing the night with seven points, seven boards, three blocks and a pair of dimes in the victory.
For Coppin State, MEAC scoring leader Sam Sessoms put on a show with a game-high 37 points, seven rebounds, five assists and four steals in the loss.
The Bison will return to Baltimore Monday night (Feb. 20) to take on conference opponent Morgan State at Hill Field House. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, February 19, 2023
Bulldogs Stamp Regular Season Finale with 67-56 Victory Over Lincoln (PA)
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Lincoln (PA) 14-14 (8-8 CIAA)
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Bowie State 7-21 (5-11 CIAA)
Bulldogs Stamp Regular Season Finale with 67-56 Victory Over Lincoln (PA)
BOWIE, MD -- In front a of packed A.C. Jordan Arena full of Bulldog fanatics, the Bowie State men's basketball team went into the halftime break tied with Lincoln (PA) 25-25, but took control in the second half to defeat the Lions 67-56 at home Saturday on national television.
The Bulldogs (7-21, 5-11 CIAA, 3-7 North) had three players score in double figures, led by junior Mark Bradshaw, who had 21 points and seven rebounds. Freshman Amare Wimbush added 12 points, seven rebounds and two blocks and freshman Warren Mouganda helped out with 10 points off of the bench.
Bowie State grabbed 42 rebounds in Saturday's game compared to Lincoln (PA)'s 38, led by freshman Jacory Wilkes' nine boards. The Bulldogs also cleaned up the offensive glass, turning 12 rebounds into nine second chance points.
Bowie State disrupted the Lions shots in the contest, coming away with eight blocks. Wilkes' three rejections led the way individually for the Bulldogs.
How It Happened
After falling behind 11-10, BSU went on a 5-0 run with 8:37 left in the first half to take a 15-11 lead. LUPA then responded to tie things up at 25-25 heading into halftime. The Bulldogs saw the bench step up in the period, as non-starters registered 15 of its 25 total points.
After intermission, Bowie State grabbed a 54-47 lead before going on a 9-0 run to grow its advantage to 63-47 with 1:10 to go in the contest. The Lions narrowed the margin somewhat before the game was over, but the Bulldogs was able to hold off any comeback from Lincoln (PA) the rest of the way for the 67-56 win. Bowie State got a boost from its bench in the period, as non-starters accounted for 30 of its 42 total points.
Game Notes
» Bowie State outscored Lincoln (PA) 42-31 in the second half after a halftime tie to pick up the victory.
» BSU shot well from three point range, knocking down six of 13 long range attempts.
» The Bulldogs held the Lions to only 26.3-percent shooting from the field.
» Bowie State had a great day defensively, holding Lincoln (PA) to 20 percent from three point land on 15 attempts.
» The Bowie State bench came alive by adding 45 points to its scoring output.
» Bradshaw and Mouganda came off the bench to score 21 and 10 points, respectively.
» BSU had a 42-38 edge on the boards in the win.
» The Bulldogs were active in affecting shots on the defensive end, tallying eight blocks as a team.
» Bowie State cleaned up on the offensive glass, collecting 12 offensive boards in the game.
» Bradshaw led the Bulldogs with 21 points.
» BSU got a game-high nine rebounds from Wilkes.
Up Next
Both the Bulldog men's and women's teams will await the seeding of the 2023 CIAA Men's and Women's Basketball Tournament which is scheduled to begin on Feb. 21-25 at CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore, Md.
Saturday, February 18, 2023
Bowie State Basketball to Host Lincoln (PA) for Senior Day
Tip-off for the men's game is set for 12 noon and will air live on the CW Network powered by Black College Sports Broadcasting Network (BCSBN). The women's game is scheduled to follow at 3 p.m. on the Bulldog Sports Network.
Last Outing
The Bulldogs (13-11, 9-6 CIAA) fell to Virginia State Wednesday, 50-41 in Ettrick, Va. The loss dropped Bowie State to third in the Northern Division standings - tying with Elizabeth City State and Shaw with a 5-4 record.
As for men's hoops, the Bulldogs dropped its third straight with the loss to Virginia State, 85-69 last timeout. Bowie State (6-21, 4-11 CIAA, 2-7 North) is sixth in the Northern Division.
Last Matchup
The win against Lincoln (PA) back on Jan. 18 was the first division win for Bowie State this season. The Bulldogs came away with a 57-56 edge over the Lions after taking a 32-25 lead at halftime. It was junior Joel Webb's last second free throw that willed BSU to the victory. Bowe State was responsible for 43 rebounds, turning 15 offensive rebounds into 13 second chance points. Sophomore Kyree Freeman-Davis finished with 14 points while junior Anthony Carpenter tacked on 14 points and senior Quinton Drayton chipped in as well with 11 points, respectively.
As for the women's squad. Bowie State faced a 42-29 deficit at halftime and was never able to find its offensive groove in the contest. The Bulldogs deficit grew to 26 at the end of the third before outscoring the Lady Lions 22-17. However, the closest BSU would get to Lincoln (PA) (18-7, 12-3 CIAA, 7-2 North) was 20 points in the second half before ultimately falling, 83-62. Sophomore Anii Harris scored 22 points and junior Robyn Howard added 13 points.
How to Watch on CW Network
The men's game between Bowie State and Lincoln (PA) (14-13, 8-7 CIAA, 5-4 North) will be nationally televised on the CW Network through Black College Sports Broadcasting Network (BCSBN). This will be Bowie State's fifth game on the network this season.
Baltimore (WNUV) – 54
Boston (WHDH) – 7
Buffalo (WNLO) – 23
New York (WLNY) – 55
New York (WPIX) – 11
Philadelphia (WPSG) – 57
Philadelphia (WPHL) – 17
Washington, DC (WDCW) – 50
Atlanta (WPCH) – 17
Charlotte (WCCB) – 18
Greensboro (WMYV) – 48
Little Rock (KASN) – 38
Mobile (WFNA) – 55
Myrtle Beach (WWMB) – 21
Norfolk (WGNT) – 27
Richmond (WUPV) – 65
Roanoke (WZBJ) – 24
Tampa (WTTA) – 38
Champaign (WCIX) – 49
Chicago (WJYS) – 62
Chicago (WGN) – 9
Detroit (WADL) – 38
Davenport (KGCW) – 26
Evansville (WTVW) – 7
Springfield (KOZL) – 33
Austin (KNVA) – 54
Dallas (KDAF) – 33
Houston (KIAH) – 39
Little Rock (KASN) – 38
Mobile (WFNA) – 55
New Orleans (WNOL) – 38
Oklahoma City (KAUT) – 43
Shreveport (KSHV) – 45
Waco (KYLE) – 28
Up Next
Both the Bulldog men's and women's teams will await the seeding of the 2023 CIAA Men's and Women's Basketball Tournament which is scheduled to begin on Feb. 21-25 at CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore, Md.
Sunday, February 12, 2023
Bowie State U Update Softball Schedule Change, Men's and Womens Recaps Vs VUU
First off:
BOWIE, Md. - With the threat of inclement weather in the forecast, Bowie State softball's season opener twinbill originally slated for Sunday, Feb. 12 at Washington Adventist has been postponed.
Bowie State will now open the 2023 season at the HBCU Classic featuring teams from the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) and the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC). The Bulldogs will take on Edward Waters at 1 p.m. and Tuskegee at 3 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 17.
Big Games from Myers, Harris Not Enough in Bulldogs 69-51 Loss at Virginia Union
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Bowie State 13-10(9-5 CIAA)
69
Virginia Union 13-13 (5-9 CIAA)
Score By Periods | |||||
Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
Bowie State | 14 | 11 | 10 | 16 | 51 |
Virginia Union | 16 | 26 | 15 | 12 | 69 |
Big Games from Myers, Harris Not Enough in Bulldogs 69-51 Loss at Virginia Union
RICHMOND, VA -- Redshirt sophomore Katerra Myers and sophomore Anii Harris combined to score 31 total points, but the Bulldogs fell to the Virginia Union Lady Panthers 69-51 on the road Saturday afternoon in Barco-Stevens Hall.
The Bulldogs (13-10, 9-5 CIAA, 5-3 North) had two players score in double figures, led by Myers, who had 16 points and six rebounds. Harris added 15 points and two steals and sophomore Saniha Jackson added four points and nine rebounds.
Jackson pulled down five offensive rebounds to lead an offense that racked up second chance opportunities for Bowie State, grabbing 15 boards and turning them into 14 second chance points.
The Bowie State defense was effective at taking away the basketball in Saturday's game, forcing 16 Virginia Union (13-13, 5-9 CIAA, 2-6 North) turnovers. Those takeaways turned into 18 points on the other end of the floor. Junior Seanice Lyons led the way individually for the Bulldogs with two steals.
How It Happened
After falling behind 16-8, Bowie State went on a 6-0 run with 1:49 left in the first quarter, culminating in a bucket from graduate senior Jazmyne Scott, to narrow its deficit to 16-14, a score that would hold for the rest of the period.
The Bulldogs continued to lose ground in the second quarter and faced a 42-25 halftime deficit.
Bowie State's deficit continued to grow after halftime, and the Bulldogs faced a 57-35 disadvantage heading to the fourth quarter. Bowie State played well near the basket, scoring six of its 10 points in the paint.
The Lady Panthers kept widening its lead in the fourth, constructing a 64-41 advantage before Bowie State went on a 6-0 run, finished off by Jackson's layup, to shrink the deficit to 64-47 with 4:04 to go in the contest. Virginia Union responded and outscored the Bulldogs the rest of the way, ending the game with a final score of 69-51.
Game Notes
» The Bulldogs shared the ball well, recording an assist on 60-percent of made field goals.
» Myers and Harris carried the load for the Bulldogs, accounting for 61-percent their points.
» The Bowie State defense forced 16 turnovers.
» Bowie State cleaned up on the offensive glass, collecting 15 offensive boards in the game.
» Myers led the Bulldogs with 16 points.
» Bowie State got a game-high nine rebounds from Jackson.
Up Next
Bowie State men's and women's basketball will travel to Petersburg, Va., to face the Trojans of Virginia State on Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 5:30 pm and 8 p.m. on HBCU GO TV.
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Bowie State 6-20 (4-10 CIAA)
76
Virginia Union 20-6 (10-4 CIAA)
Score By Periods | |||
Team | 1 | 2 | F |
Bowie State | 37 | 28 | 65 |
Virginia Union | 35 | 41 | 76 |
Bulldogs Lose Steam in Second Half, Falls 76-65 at Virginia Union
RICHMOND, VA --The Bowie State men's basketball team held a 37-35 lead at halftime but shot just 32-percent from the field in the second half, falling 76-65 to the Virginia Union Panthers on the road Saturday in Barco-Stevens Hall.
The Bulldogs (6-20, 4-10 CIAA, 2-6 North) had three players score in double figures, led by senior Quinton Drayton, who had 21 points. Freshman Warren Mouganda tacked on 11 points from the bench and junior Anthony Carpenter chipped in as well with 10 points and four assists from the bench.
Led by sophomore Caleb Johnson's two offensive rebounds, Bowie State did a great job crashing the offensive glass, pulling down 10 boards that resulted in six second chance points.
How It Happened
After falling behind 19-10, BSU went on a 14-0 run with 12:09 left in the first half, culminating in a three from Carpenter, to take a 24-19 lead. The Bulldogs then lost some of that lead, but still entered halftime with a 37-35 advantage. Bowie State relied on its three-point shooting in the period, knocking down six shots to account for 18 of its 37 points.
Virginia Union proceeded to take a 76-58 lead before BSU went on a 5-0 run to shrink the deficit to 76-63 with 30 seconds to go in the contest. The Bulldogs kept their comeback going, holding the lead with 16:31 left to play, but Virginia Union managed to hold on for the 76-65 win. Bowie State capitalized on six Panther turnovers in the period, collecting nine points off those turnovers.
Game Notes
» The Bulldogs shot well from three point range, knocking down nine of 22 long range attempts.
» BSU shared the ball well, recording an assist on 90-percent of made field goals.
» The Bowie State bench came alive by scoring 34 points to its scoring output.
» Mouganda and Carpenter came off the bench to score 11 and 10 points, respectively.
» Bowie State cleaned up on the offensive glass, collecting 10 offensive boards in the game.
» Drayton led the Bulldogs with 21 points.
» The Bulldogs got five rebounds from both Johnson and Drayton.
Up Next
Bowie State men's and women's basketball will travel to Petersburg, Va., to face the Trojans of Virginia State on Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 5:30 pm and 8 p.m. on HBCU GO TV.
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