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Sunday, February 5, 2023

Bowie State Hoops Bowie State Wins Rebound Battle in 62-59 Victory against Shaw

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·        BOX SCORE

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59

Shaw 13-11 (6-6 CIAA)

Bowie State Logo

62

 Bowie State 6-18 (4-8 CIAA)

Score By Periods

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59

Bowie State

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34

62

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2/9/2023 | 7:30 PM

BOWIE, MD -- The Bowie State men's basketball team out-rebounded the Shaw Bears 32-26 on the way to a 62-59 victory at home Saturday afternoon inside A.C. Jordan Arena.

The Bulldogs (6-18, 4-8CIAA, 2-4 North) had three players score in double figures, led by sophomore Caleb Johnson, who had 16 points. Senior Quinton Drayton added 12 points and junior Joel Webb helped out with 10 points and seven rebounds.

The Bowie State defense held Shaw shooters to just 40-percent from the field. The Bears did not get many second opportunities on the offensive end, as they grabbed only nine offensive rebounds and scored 10 second chance points.

How It Happened
After falling behind 19-13, Bowie State went on a 5-0 run with 5:24 left in the first half to narrow its deficit to 19-18. The Bears answered back and added to its lead, leaving the Bulldogs down 30-28 entering halftime.

Shaw (13-11,4-8 CIAA, 2-4 North) kept widening its lead after intermission, constructing a 47-42 advantage before Bowie State went on a 6-0 run, finished off by freshman Warren Mouganda's layup, to seize a 48-47 lead with 10:10 to go in the contest. The Bulldogs kept expanding the margin and coasted the rest of the way for the 62-59 win. BSU took care of business in the paint, recording 18 of its 34 points in the lane.

Game Notes

» The Bulldogs held the Bears to only 40-percent shooting from the field.
» Bowie State had a 32-26 edge on the boards in the win.
» Johnson led the Bulldogs with a game-high 16 points.
» Bowie State got a team-high seven rebounds from Webb.


Up Next
Bowie State will host Elizabeth City State on Thursday, Feb. 9 at 7:30 p.m. for Military Appreciation and Class Pride Night.

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Saturday, February 4, 2023

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The Benefits of Drinking a Gallon of Water a Day

A person's hydration depends on a number of different factors, including their size as well as their activity level. Many professionals recommend that we drink eight 8-ounce glasses of water per day in order to stay hydrated which comes out to be around half a gallon.

However, others believe that we need more water than that and recommend that we instead drink a gallon of water per day.

The Importance of Drinking Water

To ensure that your body continues to perform at optimal levels, it is important that you stay hydrated. However, you also need to keep in mind that hydration needs are going to vary per person, so what is good for one may not be good enough for the next person. So, any recommendations may need to be adjusted.

With proper hydration, you will reap several health benefits, including:

  • Enhanced Performance. When hydrated, you can effectively prevent fatigue, control your body temperature, and reduce stress during your workouts.
  • Manage Weight. Drinking water also helps increase your satiety and improves your metabolic rate, which in turn helps you lose and manage your weight.
  • Improve Brain Functions. With adequate hydration, you will have improved memory and cognitive abilities.
  • Better Skin. With hydration also comes moisturized skin and increased skin elasticity.

Keeping Up with Hydration

If you want to strive to drink a gallon of water each day, you may quickly find that it is not an easy task to accomplish - at first. With too much water, you may begin to feel bloated, and you will also find that you are spending more time on bathroom breaks.

However, you will definitely not be dehydrated, and you may even sleep better at night, eat a healthier diet, have clearer skin, and tons more energy.

After a week or so of upping your water intake, you might also find yourself making better-snacking choices. Instead of reaching for the sweets, you might instead choose an apple or other fresh fruit and vegetables.

In the following weeks, you may feel thirsty, even though you have increased your water intake over the last several weeks.

How to Drink More Water

As you amp up to increase your water intake to a gallon each day, we have a few tips you can take along with you to make it easier to remember to stay hydrated.

  • Morning Water. When you first wake up, start the day with a 16-ounce glass of water.
  • Don't Skip the Coffee. You also don't have to feel the need to ditch your morning coffee. You can have a cup of coffee or tea and still hit your goal.
  • Skip the Sugar. Try to refrain from adding sugar and other additives to your water. The extra sugar will just intensify your thirst later in the day.
  • Following a healthy diet complete with smarter snacking options is also good for replenishing your electrolytes. Fruit, nuts, string cheese, tomatoes, and unsweetened Greek yogurt are all healthy snacking options and are ideal for after a workout.
  • Sparkling Water. If you are finding it hard to completely ditch the soda and sugary and carbonated drinks to focus on water, then you can choose sparkling water over flat water. It will hydrate you just as well as regular water would.

Can You Drink Too Much Water?

Drinking a gallon of water per day is definitely achievable for some, but many others will find that it is just too much. If you aren't sure if you should be increasing your water intake, there are a few things you can watch for to help you decide.

For example, if you notice that your urine is a dark yellow color, then you may be dehydrated. You may also experience dry mouth, headaches, cracked lips, and even muscle cramps. All of these are signs that you should increase your water intake.

You should also avoid drinking too much water too fast. When you do this, your sodium levels may begin to drop, which is a condition known as hyponatremia. This can be a serious and sometimes fatal condition.

Listen to Your Body

The absolute best thing you can do is stop and just listen to your body. Let how you feel determine how much water you should be drinking each day.

Yes, there are general guidelines for how much water to drink per day, but you also have to base these guidelines on other factors, including your own needs.

Whether you drink a gallon of water a day or stick to your 8 glasses, staying hydrated has several benefits for your health and is something you will want to try to stay focused on rather than reaching for those sugary drinks.  Learn more........

Bowie State Men’s Basketball to Meet Shaw on Saturday for Greek/Alumni Takeover

 




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Men’s Basketball to Meet Shaw on Saturday for Greek/Alumni Takeover

BOWIE, Md. – The Bowie State University men's basketball team will look to snap its losing skid when the Bulldogs host a Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Northern Division tilt against Shaw University in on Saturday, Feb. 4. The game is themed as Greek and Alumni Takeover Day. Tipoff is slated for 2 p.m. from A.C. Jordan Arena.
 
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The Series
Bowie State and Shaw have split the all-time series at 9-9 since 2009. The Bears have won the last three meetings including a 73-58 win on Jan. 25 against the Bulldogs earlier this season. 
 

Last Time Out
Senior Quinton Drayton totaled 23 points, but the Bowie State men's basketball team fell to the visiting Virginia State Trojans (14-7, 7-3 CIAA, 2-3 North) 67-58 at home Saturday inside A.C. Jordan Arena in Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA).

The Bulldogs (5-18, 3-8 CIAA, 1-4 North) had three players score in double figures, led by Drayton, who had 23 points and was named the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Free Masons of Maryland Most Valuable Player. Junior Joel Webb tacked on 10 points, nine rebounds, two steals and two blocks and freshman Amare Wimbush helped out with 10 points and two blocks. BSU forced 15 VSU turnovers while committing 10. Those takeaways turned into 19 points on the offensive end of the floor. Webb's two steals led the way individually for the Bulldogs.

Wimbush Named CIAA Rookie of the Week
For the second time this season Wimbush was named this week's Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Men's Basketball Rookie of the Week announced by the league office Tuesday afternoon.

The 6-foot-7 freshman forward averaged 10 points and eight rebounds in two games last week. Against Shaw, Wimbush recorded his first career double-double with 12 rebounds and 10 points while also adding two steals and a block. The Landover, Md., native had 10 points, four boards, and two blocks versus Virginia State.
 
Last Time Against Shaw
BSU got a 39-point performance from the bench, but fell 73-58 to the Shaw Bears in C.C. Spaulding Gymnasium. The Bulldogs had three players score in double figures, led by sophomore Kyree Freeman-Davis, who had 15 points. Wimbush tacked on a double-double (career first) off the bench with 10 points and 12 rebounds and Drayton helped out with 10 points. The Bulldogs owned a 33-32 lead at the break but the Bears outscored BSU, 41-25 in the second half.
Despite the loss, Bowie State out-rebounded Shaw 44-41, paced by Wimbush's 12 boards. The Bulldogs also pulled down 15 offensive rebounds and scored 10 second chance points. Defensively, BSU forced 15 Shaw turnovers that led to eight points on the offensive end of the floor. Wimbush's two steals led the way individually for the Bulldogs.

A Look at the Bears
Shaw kept Saint Augustine's to just 18.8 percent from beyond the arc in a 3-for-16 shooting performance but it was key tip in from Dreveon Scott that sent the Bears on the way to a 62-60 victory against the Falcons on the road Wednesday. Scott led the Bears (6-5, 13-10 CIAA) with 16 points. Shyne Saigo also tacked on nine points and nine rebounds and Doriuntas Barnes chipped in as well with four points and three steals.
Shaw, Virginia State, and Lincoln (PA) are all tied in the Northern Division with a 2-3 record.

Up Next
Bowie State will host Elizabeth City State on Thursday, Feb. 9 at 5:30 p.m. for Military Appreciation and Class Pride Night.

For the most up-to-date information on Bowie State University Athletics and its 13 varsity sports teams, please visit www.bsubulldogs.com.

 

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Khan, Wright Lead Howard Track & Field After Day One at the Doc Hale VT Elite

 

Pair of Bison come away victorious in Blacksburg

 

(Photo Credit – Christopher Campbell)

 

BLACKSBURG, Va. (February 3, 2023) – All-American senior Jessica Wright (Durham, N.C.) and junior Darci Khan led Howard University track & field with a pair of victories after Day One of the Doc Hale VT Elite, hosted by Virginia Tech.

 

Wright won gold in the 400-meter dash, recording a new personal best (53.69).

 

After reaching the 60-meter hurdles with an AQ time of 8.31 (then school benchmark), Khan found a second gear in the final round and took first with a new school record (8.22).

 

Fellow classmate Kaya-Rae Dunbar (Burtonsville, Md.) also made the short hurdle finals and placed third overall (8.33).

 

In the women’s 60-meter dash, second-year Bison Lamaria Washington (Miami) qualified for the final round with a 7.54 time. In the finals, the Miami native finished fifth overall (7.55).

 

Other notable track performance included senior Dasia Wilson (Philadelphia) claiming sixth in the 800-meter run (2:13.54).

 

In the field, graduate Mikyla Rodgers (South Huntington, N.Y.) earned fourth place in the weight throw after tossing 18.74 meters (61’6”).

 

On the men’s side, seniors Jermanie Byrd (Miami), Darian Clyburn (Louisville) and junior Ezekiel Hawkins (Loganville, Ga.) advanced to the 60-meter hurdle final, placing third (7.93), sixth (8.10) and fifth (8.06), respectively.

 

In the field, sophomores Eric Brown, Jr. and Sean Wray (Spotsylvania, Pa.) competed in the men’s long jump where they tied for seventh place (6.98 meters; 22’11”).

 

HU wraps up the weekend with Day Two, starting at 11 a.m. in Blacksburg, Va.


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Friday, February 3, 2023

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Howard U Update: Howard Track and Field Returns to Action for the Doc Hale VT Meet

 

       

     Howard University

     Department of Athletics

 

Bison travel to Blacksburg, Va.

 

(Photo Credit – Christopher Campbell)

 

WASHINGTON (February 2, 2023) - Howard University men's and women's track & field program returns to action this weekend (Feb 3- 4) after a week off. HU travels to Blacksburg, Va., for the Doc Hale VT Meet, hosted by Virginia Tech.

 

Friday begins at 5 p.m., followed by a 11 a.m. start time Saturday morning.

 

NOTABLE AWARDS

 

All-American senior Jessica Wright (Durham, N.C.) received Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Women's Track Athlete of the Week (Jan. 25).

 

Also, fellow classmate hurdler Jermanie Byrd (Miami) received honorable mention after taking fifth overall in the men's 60-meter hurdles, running a 7.96 in the final round, which ranked second-fastest in the league.

 

LAST TIMEOUT

 

Two weeks ago, HU competed in Carolina Challenge, hosted by the University of South Carolina, where the sprinters and hurdlers dominated day one and relay squads highlighted day two.

 

MEN

 

Byrd and junior Zachary Hawkins (Loganville, Ga.) made the 60-meter hurdles final, producing times of 7.96 (5th) and 7.99 (7th), respectively.

 

In the 60-meter dash, senior Ja'Leak Perry (Atlanta) reached the final round after running a non AQ of 6.93. In the final, he took third overall with a 6.86 time.

 

Second-year Bison Kaleb Berry (Duncanville, Texas) claimed second in the 800-meter run (1:54.84) while fellow teammate Julian Lawson (Sewell, N.J.) earned bronze in the mile run (4:31. 73).

 

In the field, senior thrower Ezra Monteiro (New Port, R.I.) finished third overall after tossing nearly 51 feet (15.48 meters).

 

WOMEN

 

Senior De'ja Dade (DeSoto, Texas) and newcomers Kiya LawsonAniya Woodruff and Zoe Turner placed second (24.44), third (24.71), fourth (24.73) and fifth (24.94), in the 200-meter dash, respectively.

 

Lawson, Turner and Woodruff also competed in the 400-meter dash, earning second (56.85), third (56.85) and fifth (57.39), respectively.

Juniors Darci Khan and Kaya-Rae Dunbar (Burtonsville, Md.) made the 60-meter hurdles with automatic qualifying times of 8.47 and 8.51, respectively. In the final round, Khan and Dunbar placed fifth (8.35) and eighth (8.64), respectively.

 

Second-year Bison Lamaria Washington (Miami) reached the 60-meter dash final, taking fifth overall (7.54).

 

The distance medley relay (DMR) squad, consisting of seniors Breanna McDonald (Bethesda, Md.) and Melanie White (Orlando, Fla.), sophomore Camille Egbula (Simpsonville, S.C.) and newcomer Jordyn Miller (Mundelein, Ill.), came away successful on the final day at the Carolina Challenge. The four Bison produced a 12:13.01 time, more than 12 seconds faster than the Gamecocks' A-Team.

 

Wright, Lawson, Turner and Woodruff represented HU in the women's 4x400 relay, earning silver with a time of 3:35.67 (school record).

 

Wright also competed in the 400-meter dash, finishing second overall (54.01).

 

In the field, graduate thrower Mikyla Rodgers (South Huntington, N.Y.) capped off the weekend with a second-place finish in the weight throw (18.35 meters; 60'3").

 

UPCOMING SCHEDULE

 

On Feb 10-11, HU road trip continues with a pair of meets in Norfolk, Va. (Kenneth Giles Invitational) and Chicago (Windy City Invitational).

 

ABOUT HOWARD UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS

 

The Howard University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics sponsors 21 NCAA Division I men and women varsity sports. The programs represent three conferences: the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC), Northeast Conference (NEC) and Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC).

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Thursday, February 2, 2023

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Every year, mThink conducts the most extensive research survey in the performance marketing industry to identify the top affiliate networks. The survey, fielded by over 25,000 advertisers, publishers, and agencies, identifies the top affiliate cost-per-sale (CPS) networks. The results of this survey are augmented with additional research and insights from a panel of industry experts. Ranked companies are more than just the biggest in the industry – the awards consider reputation, influence, clientele, popularity, and scale. Over 400 networks are considered by mThink for their Blue Book Top 20 rankings.

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US Sports Strength & Conditioning: Maximizing your Athletic Recovery

 


Recovery is an undervalued and overlooked means of training and preparation for athletes. Building recovery into any training program is important because it’s the time the body adapts to the stress and stressors of exercise and the real training effect takes place. Recovery also allows the body to replenish energy stores and repair damaged tissues. Spending some additional time focusing on rest and recovery can pay dividends beyond additional training time.

You need enough flexibility to move well (movement prep and efficiency) and remain pain free. Do static stretching post workouts for at least 5 to 10 minutes or more. Attempt to self identify tight areas and work on them daily. The greater the training intensity and load on the body, the greater the need for planned recovery. Without sufficient time to repair and replenish, the body will continue to breakdown from intense training. An athlete's ability to recover from workouts is just as important as the training itself.

Perform the following 3 exercises after practice, at night before bed, after a game or on a lighter recovery day.

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Hips are the cornerstone for athletes and movement within your sport (movement prep and efficiency). Open hips relieve the stress transferred to the knees when the hips are tight. Less knee strain means a greater range of motion while playing your sport and reduced risk to the ACL (anterior cruciate ligament)

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By keep the toes as flexible as possible the impact that they face, day in and day out, play after play, is lessened and cases of: planter fasciitis & turf toe are reduced. Great to keep the shins free of strain and the tops of the feet open, again contributing to an increase in speed and movement efficiency.

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Allowing our legs to find the rest they need is important to building long term strength and muscle adaptation.  Many athletes complain of feeling like their legs are heavy or their lower backs are hurting, and this pose will help alleviate common soreness experienced by the intensity of training.

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