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Friendship Collegiate’s Keith Davis (Bowie State) and Douglas Moore (Virginia Military Institute) announce their college choices on National Signing Day on Feb. 1.
Friendship Collegiate’s Keith Davis (Bowie State) and Douglas Moore (Virginia Military Institute) announce their college choices on National Signing Day on Feb. 1. (Courtesy Photo/Dan Cronin)
Friendship Collegiate Announces 19 Players Receiving Full Scholarships to Play Football
Originally published February 05, 2012

The District’s Friendship Collegiate was a major player in national college football signing day last week. The public charter school announced that 19 students received full college scholarships to play football next season, including the nation’s second-ranked prospect, Eddie Goldman, who signed with Florida State University.more More Arrow
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Bears senior Kevin Thompson scored 19 points with 15 rebounds despite loss to Coppin State Feb. 4.
Coppin State Delivers an 88-86 Heartbreaker to Morgan State
by Keith Henry
February 05, 2012 - Coppin State senior forward Akeem Ellis converted two free throws with half a second left to allow the Eagles to escape Hill Field House with a 88-86 win over the Morgan State Bears on Feb. 4 in Baltimore, Md.more More Arrow

HU junior Kara Smith snagged seven rebounds to help the Lady Bison handle UMES Feb. 4.
Strong First Half Leads Howard Women to a 49-36 Win against UMES
by Julee O'Neal
February 05, 2012 - The Howard University women's basketball team forced Maryland-Eastern Shore into 25 turnovers as the Lady Bison rolled passed the Hawks, 49-36, on Feb. 4 in Princess Anne, Md. With the win, HU improved to an overall 16-7 mark, including an 8-2 record in Mid-East Athletic Conference (MEAC) play.more More Arrow

HU freshman guard Brandon Ford scored 16 points in a loss to Maryland-Eastern Shore Feb. 4.
Howard Freshmen Shine in 78-65 Loss to UMES
by Perry Green
February 05, 2012 - Howard University men’s basketball team saw its best performance so far this season from its freshman class as guards Simuel Frazier and Brandon Ford led an all-freshman starting lineup with career-highs in points in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) contest Feb. 4.more More Arrow

Georgetown center Henry Sims (14) goes up for two points away from South Florida's Augustus Gilchrist (24) during second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012, in Washington. Georgetown defeated South Florida 75-45.
Stifling Defense Propels Georgetown to 75-45 Win over South Florida
by George Barnette
February 04, 2012 - Georgetown’s defense was on display against South Florida as the 14th-ranked Hoyas (18-4, 8-3) held the Bulls (13-10, 6-4) without a point for nearly 11 minutes in the first half on their way to a 75-45 blowout win.more More Arrow

Lady Bison Dominate S.C. State in 23-Point Victory
by Julee O'Neal
February 01, 2012 - Four players finished in double figures to lead the Howard women's basketball team (15-7 overall, 7-2 MEAC) to a 23 point victory (69-46) over the South Carolina State Lady Bulldogs on Jan 30 in Orangeburg, S.C.

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Senior guard Christopher Tolson scores 19 points to help Hampton edge Morgan State, 68-63 on Jan. 30, 2012.
Late Free Throws Lift Hampton Past Morgan State
by Marcus A. Williams
February 01, 2012 - Hampton senior guard Christopher Tolson was a perfect 6-for-6 from the charity stripe in the second half, but his final four points scored secured the Hampton University men’s basketball team’s 68-63 win over Morgan State on Jan. 30 at the HU Convocation Center in Hampton, Va. The game was televised on ESPNU.
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Hampton guard Jericka Jenkins scored a game-high 25 points as the Lady Pirates beat Morgan State on Jan. 30 before ESPNU televised audience.
Jenkins, Warner Lead Lady Pirates Past Morgan State
by Kevin Paige
February 01, 2012 - Jericka Jenkins scored a game-high 25 points and added a game-high eight assists, while Melanie Warner finished with 20 points to lead host Hampton to a 74-60 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) victory over Morgan State on Jan. 30 in an ESPNU televised game at the HU Convocation Center in Hampton, Va.
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