(Mb FINAL) Bowie State 65 - #8 Virginia State 55 (Full Story and Stats)

Bowie State Bulldogs Upset #8 Virginia State Trojans 65-55

ETTRICK, Va. – Bowie State men’s basketball picked up a huge CIAA divisional win on Saturday afternoon, upsetting 8^th ranked Virginia State 65-55. The win improves the Bulldogs to 3-1 in the Northern Division, 5-5 in the CIAA and 10-11 overall.

Sophomore David Belle (Hyattsville, Md.) led Bowie State with 16 points while sophomore Cameron Hayes (Upper Marlboro, Md.) and seniors Omari George and Dayshawn Wells (both of Baltimore, Md.) chipped in 10 points each in the key CIAA North victory. Belle also pulled down a game-high eight rebounds.

Neither team could really get on track in the first 10 minutes of action, but Bowie State’s Bulldogs did lead 20-18 heading into the under eight-minute media timeout.

Bowie State led the majority of the first half, but Virginia State took its first lead of the game (26-25) at the 4:06 mark after a William Vedder (Washington, D.C) layup.

The Trojans closed the first half with a mini 4-2 run to take a 30-27 lead into halftime. Virginia State shot 42.4 percent (14-of-33) in the first 20 minutes compared to 43.5 percent (10-of-23) for visiting Bowie State. The Trojans also held huge first half advantage on the glass, out-rebounding the Bulldogs 23-9. In fact, Virginia State pulled down 12 offensive rebounds alone in the first half.

Bowie State narrowed the deficit to 37-35 and a Belle triple shifted the advantage over to the Bulldogs at 38-37 at the 15-minute mark of the second half. Following the media timeout, Belle knocked down a pair of free throws and followed that with a layup to make the score 42-37 Bowie State, forcing Virginia State’s Trojans to call a timeout.

Yohance Fleming (Bowie, Md.) scored his first points of the game on a little floater in the paint to continue the Bulldogs run.

VSU’s Lual Daniel Rahama (Newport News, Va.) stopped the Bowie State run but missed the free throw sending Bowie State into the under 12 media time out with a 44-39 lead.

Bowie State’s lead grew to a game-high 10 points (49-39) after a massive two-handed dunk by Hayes. The Bulldogs stifling defense made a major difference in the second of play.

Cyonte Melvin (Hampton, Va.) capped off a 6-0 Virginia State run to trim the Trojans deficit to 51-47 at the 6:37 mark. Melvin knocked down two free throws to cut the Bowie State lead to 51-51 with 3:19 remaining in the highly contested contest.

Bowie State held a 54-49 lead at the final media timeout (3:39) and pushed lead to 58-51 following a Fleming dunk.

The Bulldogs had enough in the tank in the end for the 69-55 upset of the nationally ranked Trojans.

Virginia State (17-2, 7-2 CIAA, 3-1 North) was led by Melvin and Richard Granberry (Chester, Pa.) with 11 points apiece. Granberry was Virginia State’s leading rebounder with seven.

The Bowie State men’s basketball will be idle until returning to action on Saturday (February 3^rd) at Elizabeth City State. Game time in ECSU’s Vaughan Center is set for 4 p.m.

Official Basketball Box Score

Official Basketball Box Score
Bowie State vs Virginia State
1/27/18 4:00 p.m. at Ettrick, Va. (VSU Multipurpose Center)

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VISITORS: Bowie State 10-11,5-1
                          TOT-FG  3-PT         REBOUNDS
## Player Name            FG-FGA FG-FGA FT-FTA OF DE TOT PF  TP  A TO BLK S MIN
00 WELLS,Dayshawn...... *  2-6    0-4    6-7    0  5  5   1  10  6  2  0  1  36
01 ROUTE,Justin........ *  2-4    2-3    0-0    0  2  2   0   6  0  1  1  0  17
04 LONG,Jacob..........    0-0    0-0    1-2    0  1  1   3   1  2  0  0  0  12
10 DUFFIN, Jr.,Keith...    1-2    0-0    0-0    0  1  1   0   2  0  1  0  0   5
11 BELLE,David......... *  4-7    1-2    7-8    0  8  8   1  16  3  2  0  0  35
20 GEORGE,Omari........ *  4-9    0-1    2-2    0  1  1   2  10  0  1  0  2  33
21 JAMISON,Saiquan..... *  1-3    0-0    2-2    1  0  1   2   4  0  1  0  0  21
22 HAYES,Cameron.......    4-9    0-3    2-2    2  1  3   1  10  2  1  0  0  20
25 FLEMING,Yohance.....    3-5    0-0    0-0    1  0  1   3   6  1  1  2  0  21
   TEAM................                            1  1             1
   Totals..............   21-45   3-13  20-23   4 20 24  13  65 14 11  3  3 200

TOTAL FG% 1st Half: 10-23 43.5%   2nd Half: 11-22 50.0%   Game: 46.7%  DEADB
3-Pt. FG% 1st Half:  2-8  25.0%   2nd Half:  1-5  20.0%   Game: 23.1%   REBS
F Throw % 1st Half:  5-6  83.3%   2nd Half: 15-17 88.2%   Game: 87.0%    3


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HOME TEAM: Virginia State 17-2, 7-2
                          TOT-FG  3-PT         REBOUNDS
## Player Name            FG-FGA FG-FGA FT-FTA OF DE TOT PF  TP  A TO BLK S MIN
01 WRIGHT,Waymond...... *  3-6    0-0    1-2    0  1  1   1   7  2  0  0  1  18
04 BROWN,Trey.......... *  3-11   2-8    0-0    0  3  3   4   8  2  2  0  0  34
05 OWENS,Philip........    1-4    0-2    0-0    0  0  0   1   2  2  0  0  0  18
11 MELVIN,Cyonte....... *  3-9    0-2    5-8    0  4  4   2  11  2  1  0  3  32
15 SMITH,James.........    0-2    0-1    0-0    0  2  2   3   0  1  2  0  0   8
20 VEDDER,William...... *  2-6    0-1    0-0    3  4  7   1   4  1  0  0  1  17
22 RAHAMA,Lual.........    3-3    0-0    0-1    1  1  2   3   6  0  0  0  0  13
24 GILES,Calvin........    1-3    0-0    0-0    3  1  4   0   2  0  0  0  0   7
25 CORUM,Andrew........    2-4    0-1    0-0    3  2  5   1   4  2  4  0  1  23
32 GRANBERRY,Richard... *  5-9    0-0    1-4    6  1  7   3  11  1  1  2  0  30
   TEAM................                            1  1             4
   Totals..............   23-57   2-15   7-15  16 20 36  19  55 13 14  2  6 200

TOTAL FG% 1st Half: 14-33 42.4%   2nd Half:  9-24 37.5%   Game: 40.4%  DEADB
3-Pt. FG% 1st Half:  1-9  11.1%   2nd Half:  1-6  16.7%   Game: 13.3%   REBS
F Throw % 1st Half:  1-4  25.0%   2nd Half:  6-11 54.5%   Game: 46.7%    6


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Officials: Lawrence Truman, Zachary Branch, Michael Shephard
Technical fouls: Bowie State-None. Virginia State-None.
Attendance: 4457
Score by Periods                1st  2nd   Total
Bowie State...................   27   38  -   65
Virginia State................   30   25  -   55

Points in the paint-BSU-M 34,VSU-M 38. Points off turnovers-BSU-M 16,VSU-M 6.
2nd chance points-BSU-M 6,VSU-M 22. Fast break points-BSU-M 8,VSU-M 10.
Bench points-BSU-M 19,VSU-M 14. Score tied-1 time. Lead changed-4 times.
Last FG-BSU-M 2nd-02:35, VSU-M 2nd-00:45.
Largest lead-BSU-M by 10 2nd-09:37, VSU-M by 6 2nd-18:09.
BSU-M led for 29:27. VSU-M led for 08:54. Game  was tied for 01:39.

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WASHINGTON, DC – John Nakpodia was announced as Head Women's Basketball Coach at the University of the District of Columbia by Director of Athletics Patricia Thomas on May 10^th, 2017. Nakpodia, an Assistant Women's Basketball Coach, Recruiting Coordinator and Video Coordinator at UDC since October 2015, replaces Juan Dixon, who was announced the new Head Men's Basketball Coach at Coppin State University.

"John has demonstrated a highly positive attitude towards work, a strong sense of integrity, and discipline. He communicates extremely well and is a proven recruiter. When I spoke with him about this position, he convinced me of his commitment to academics and compliance," Thomas said. "In addition, he brings continuity to our program and strong ties to the Washington, DC community."

A Washington, DC native out of St. John's College HS in Northwest DC, Nakpodia played a pivotal role his first year in helping then head coach DeWayne Burroughs steer the Firebirds to an East Coast Conference Championship Tournament Semifinals appearance, a 21-9 overall record, and a 15-5 East Coast Conference mark in 2015-16. The Firebirds boasted two All-ECC performers that season in First Team guard Tajruba Baldwin-Kollore and Third Team guard/forward Iman Scott.

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Kevin Murphy brings vast lacrosse coaching experience to his role as assistant coach at UDC.

Sep 29, 2016

WASHINGTON, DC – Head Coach Rodger Colbert has announced the hiring of Kevin Murphy as the Assistant Men's Lacrosse Coach at the University of the District of Columbia effective October 1^st.

"I am thrilled to bring Kevin on in this role," Colbert said. "His acumen and passion will be his most utilized assets for our lacrosse program."

Murphy, who served as a Volunteer Assistant Lacrosse Coach at UDC this past season, will continue his duties which include assisting with recruiting, practices, and all day-to-day operations of the men's lacrosse program. Last year, Murphy helped steer the Firebirds to their highest win total (4) in the 3^rd year program's history, including a conference win vs. Roberts Wesleyan.

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A California native with a U.S. History degree in 2012 from Salve Regina University and a Masters of Science in History from the University of Glasgow, Murphy also had brief coaching stints at 4 Leaf Lacrosse – a high school travel team, Yorba Linda High School – where he helped lead the team to a Sunset League Championship, and his very own Murphy's Lacrosse Camp – which he organized, marketed and ran for youth lacrosse players in Yorba Linda, CA.

Murphy was a four-year lacrosse midfielder at Salve Regina University who registered 12 points on six goals and six assists and also accumulated 64 groundballs for the Seahawks from 2009-2012.

The Firebirds, under recently hired head coach Rodger Colbert, will look to improve upon their best season yet as they compete in the young program's 4^th season in Spring 2017.

Bowie State Women’s Tennis Take Down University of Maryland Eastern Shore 8-1

SALISBURY, Md.  – The Bowie State University women’s tennis team picked up a non-conference victory on Wednesday (4/6) afternoon, downing the University of Maryland Eastern Shore by a final score of 8-1. The win improves the Lady Bulldogs season mark to 5-3 overall while UMES dips to 0-7 on the season.

In doubles competition, senior Amber Peters (Lanham, Md.) and sophomore Dainese Smothers (Washington, D.C.) dropped a tough 8-6 decision at No. 1. Bowie State bounced back at No. 2 doubles, as freshman Sharaya Dunwell (Silver Spring, Md.) along with senior Antonique Johnson (Laurel, Md.) cruised to an 8-2 decision. The Lady Bulldogs combo of senior Rahwa Habtemariam (Lanham, Md.) and freshman Madeleine Ndema (Lanham, Md.) shutout the opposing by a score of 8-0 at No. 3 doubles.

Bowie State’s Peters defeated UMES’ Melequa King 8-4 at No. 1 singles and Smothers blanked Alese Brown 8-0 at No. 2. BSU’s Dunwell knocked off DaTonya Price 8-1 at No. 3 singles.  Johnson and Ndema claimed identical 8-0 victories at No. 4 and 5 singles and sophomore Selena Slaughter (Hyattsville, Md.) won her No. 6 singles match over Tearraney Peak by a score of 8-3.

The Lady Bulldogs return to the court on Saturday (4/9), hosting Virginia State at 12 p.m.

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