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Gwen Reeves highlighted by NCAA magazine: The Champion

coverweb.jpgIn the NCAA's newest publication, The Champion, Fort Valley State University's Director of the Health and Physical Education Center, Gwen Reeves was highlighted. Reeves, who served as Athletic Director of FVSU from 2001-2006, discusses her trailblazing career en route to becoming the first female chair of the NCAA Minority Opportunities and Interests Committee.
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Doug Porter named to the NFF & College Hall of Fame

nff.jpgArchie Manning, chairman of The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame (NFF), announced today the 2008 Divisional Hall of Fame Class. Included in the list is former Mississippi Valley State, Howard and Fort Valley State mentor Doug Porter.

Stillman receives automatic bid to play in NCAA DII Baseball Championships

baseball-championshiop.jpgINDIANAPOLIS---The NCAA Division II Baseball Committee has selected the 48 teams that will participate in the 2008 NCAA Division II Baseball Championship.  Stillman College received an automatic bid and will represent the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.

Morehouse, Benedict & Kentucky State fair well at 22nd PGA Minority Collegiate Golf Championship

nmcg-pga07.gifPORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- Morehouse College, Benedict College & Kentucky State University all faired well at the 22nd PGA Minority Collegiate Golf Championship at PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, Fla. Morehouse led the charge for the SIAC finishing in fourth place with a team score of 929 over the three day event. Benedict finished in 6th and Kentucky State in 7th in the Division II section.

Tuskegee & Benedict eliminated from NCAA DII Tennis South Regional

tennis-champ-web-women.jpgThe University of North Alabama claimed a 5-0 victory over Tuskegee while Benedict fell to second seeded West Florida 5-0 in the opening round of the NCAA Division II South Regional Championships held in Valdosta, GA & Pensacola, FL.

Tuskegee men eliminated at NCAA DII Tennis South Regional

tennis-champ-web-men.jpgPENSACOLA, Fla. – The eighth-ranked Ouachita Baptist men’s tennis team surrendered just three games on the way to a convincing 5-0 victory over Tuskegee during the opening round of the NCAA Division II Men’s Tennis Championships at the University of West Florida.

Albany State eliminated in NCAA DII Softball Regional Tournament

asu-logo.jpg#4 University of Tampa (32-12) powered themselves to a 5-0 victory over #8 Albany State in game six of the NCAA Division II Softball South Regional Tournament at Buccaneer Field.

Tuskegee Women’s Tennis Team named April’s ITA Sportmanship Award Winner

ita-logo.jpgThe Tuskegee women's  tennis teams has been honored as April's recipients of the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) National Team Sportsmanship Award, the ITA announced today.

Clark Atlanta & Miles College named to NCAA DII Most Improved Basketball List

basketball.jpgClark Atlanta and Miles College both were named to the 2007-08 Most Improved NCAA Women's Basketball Teams for Division II. Miles College (17-11) improved the most, winning 14 more games over the previous year's win total tying them for 1st place with the best turn around with Francis Marion. Clark Atlanta (18-11) improved by 12 wins to finish fourth on the list. The list of the 34 most improved teams in Division II was compiled and published by NCAA Statistics.

Albany State falls 8-0 in NCAA DII Softball South Regional

asu-logo.jpgHost #1 Barry University (41-6) defeated Albany State (33-21) 8-0 (6) in the fourth game of the NCAA Division II Softball South Regional Tournament.