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Saturday, Oct. 27, 2007
FALCON’S DEFENSE FORCES FIVE TURNOVERS IN LIVINGSTONE 27-8 LOSS
 
SALISBURY, NC - Arnold Mullins (Philadelphia, PA) rushed for two touchdowns as Saint Augustine's College forced five turnovers including three which led to touchdowns in a 27-8 football victory over winless Livingstone College at Alumni Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 27. more | stats
 

Saturday,  October 20, 2007

LIVINGSTONE YIELDS 55-8 TO ELIZABETH CITY STATE IN VIKINGS HOMECOMING

 

ELIZABETH CITY, NC- The Elizabeth City State University Vikings picked up their fourth consecutive win with a 55-8 walloping of the Livingstone College Blue Bears in front of a Homecoming crowd Saturday afternoon at Roebuck Stadium.

 

With only 10 seconds left, the Blue Bears (0-8, CIAA 0-5) narrowly avoided being shut out for the first time this season when Curtis Edens connected with Donte Daye for a nine-yard touchdown. Rashaad Flucker then found the end zone on a successful two-point conversion pass for the final 55-8 point spread. more | stats

 

 

October 18, 2007

Saint Augustine’s, Virginia State Capture CIAA Cross Country Titles: LC Men Finishes Fifth, Women Seventh

 

Team Results | Women's Photo Gallery | Men's Photo Gallery

 

CARY, NC – The 2007 CIAA Cross Country Championships represented the old and the new on Thursday, Oct. 18, at SAS Soccer Park. Conference powerhouse Saint Augustine’s won another CIAA title, this time in the women’s race. Meanwhile, Virginia State won its first ever CIAA men’s championship, snapping Saint Augustine’s two-year reign. Saint Augustine’s runners swept both individual crowns. Erica Young won the women’s 5K race in 20.08.9, and Ken Samoei won the men’s 8K race in 25.05.7. more

 

October 11, 2007

CIAA Announces All-Conference Preseason Team and Predicted Order of Finish

 

Charlotte, NC… The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association announced its Pre-Season All-CIAA Teams and Predicted Order of Finish at the CIAA Basketball Press Conference and Luncheon, this afternoon.

 

Today’s event tipped-off the 2007-08 season with in-depth predictions and outlooks presented by CIAA men’s and women’s basketball head coaches.  Participants were also treated to an announcement by 2XSalt, Inc., an organization that will be hosting the “Battle of the Best”; a scrimmage game between renowned Oak Hill Academy and Montrose Christian Academy. This game will be included in the host of Super Saturday events. more

 

Saturday, October 6, 2007

REDMAN SETS RECORD IN BSU's 44-6 WIN OVER LIVINGSTONE

 

(BOWIE, MARYLAND) Isaac Redman rushed for a school record 218 yards powering Bowie State University to 44-6 victory over Livingstone College. The old record (213 yards) was set last season by former Bulldog Nathaniel Queen. Bowie State is now even at 3-3 and 3-0 in the CIAA. Livingstone remains winless at 0-6 overall and 0-3 in the CIAA. more | stats

 

Saturday, September 29, 2007

Livingstone Scores Season High 20 in Homecoming Loss to Fayetteville State

 

Salisbury, NC – Livingstone alum gathered today for the celebration of its annual homecoming activities and remembrance of the 1997 CIAA Championship Team. The championship Blue Bears finished the ’97 season winning all ten games but forfeited the first two games for an 8-2 record. After today’s match-up against another 0-4 team, Fayetteville State, Livingstone scored a season high 20 points in the 58-20 homecoming loss. The Broncos led at the half 42-14. more | stats

 

Saturday, September 22, 2007

Lucky Number Seven Unfavorable for Blue Bears:

Virginia State defeats Livingstone 30-7

 

Salem, VA – Virginia State University (2-2 overall, 1-0 CIAA) unloaded 16 unanswered points in the first quarter of the Eight Annual Western Virginia Education Classic held in Salem, VA. The Trojans extended its lead to 30 by halftime; but faced a different Blue Bears team in the second half. Livingstone (0-4, 0-1 CIAA) scored early after intermission with a 15-yard hurl from Sophomore Steven Williams (Decatur, GA) to Freshman Donte Daye (Burlington, NC). VSU’s Nick Fleming (Chester, VA) was named Offensive MVP with a total of 135 net rushing. LC’s Lionel Vincent (Las Vegas, NV) received the Defensive MVP for having 12 total tackles and a fumble recovery for 15 yards. more | stats

 

Saturday, 15, 2007

Livingstone Falls 45-7 in Home Opener to Virginia Union

 

Salisbury, NC – The Blue Bears of Livingstone College scored first in its home opener to Virginia Union University (3-0) but fizzled out to a 45-7 defeat. The Panthers scored 21 unanswered points in the second quarter to hold a 28-7 lead at the half. Union’s Quarterback Lamar Little rushed nine times for 146 yards and completed nine of 21 pass-attempts for 152 yards. The Blue Bears’ Lionel Vincent finished with a game high 12 tackles. more | stats

 

September 12, 2007

Shaw Ends Lady Blue Bears Winning Streak with 3-1 Victory

 

Salisbury, NC – The Livingstone Lady Blue Bears has been riding high lately with a 5-0 winning streak, until tonight when they faced the Lady Bears of Shaw University. With the tenacious support of 179 students which included a large group supportive football players, Livingstone (1-5) fell in defeat to Shaw 3-1 (30-28, 30-21, 23-30, 30-24) in William Trent Gymnasium. Davia Moss (Jr. - Nassau Bahamas) led the Lady Blue Bears with 11 kills and 35 total attacks. Moss had solid support from Tia Charlow (So. – Nassau, Bahamas), who had 10 kills from 25 attacks.  The visiting Rachel Walters (Sr. - Trinidad & Tobago) led the victory with 20 kills on 38 total attacks. Sharetta Riggins (Jr. – Alexander City, AL) also had 38 total attacks with 14 kills.

 

William Trent is becoming one of the toughest arenas for visiting opponents. The student and staff support along with football players has been considered an asset to the volleyball program. The cheers, waves, fanatic actions, and thunderous support of the fans have helped the Lady Blue Bears rally during games. The volleyball program will miss this support as they will play on the road for the remainder of the month until October 2nd. stats

 

September 8, 2007

Catawba Celebrates 100 years with 46-7 defeat over Livingstone

 

Salisbury, NC – 100 years of Catawba football was honored tonight in Shuford Stadium with a 46-7 victory over Livingstone. For the Indians’ season opener, Catawba (2-0) won the coin toss and scored on every drive except for the last two in the first half to add a tremendous 33-0 strain over first year coach Lamonte Massie and the young Blue Bears. Livingstone (0-2) responded in the third quarter with an 11-yard touchdown pass from Steven Williams to Donte Daye and capped an eight-play drive for 77 yards. Catawba finished the game 46-7 to celebrate a century of football. more | stats

 

September 4, 2007

Livingstone overtakes Concord 3-1 in Volleyball Action

 

Salisbury, NC – The Lady Blue Bears extends its winning streak to three with a 3-1 defeat over Concord University (23-30, 30-26, 30-20, and 31-29). Livingstone (3-0 overall) was led by duo Davia Moss (Nassau, Bahamas/Dickinson State) and Tia Charlow (Nassau, Bahamas/C.R. Walker). The finished with 14 kills each. Moss, which was named CIAA Player of the Week last week finished with 37 total attacks, nine digs and eight service aces. Charlow had 29 attacks and ten digs. Livingstone will travel to Denmark, SC to challenge Voorhees College tomorrow at 5:00 pm. The Lady Blue Bears will host Morris College on Saturday, September 8th at 2:00 pm. stats

 

September 1, 2007

Benedict Shines in Palmetto Capital City Classic

 

Columbia, SC – Benedict College (1-1) celebrated the Sixth Annual Palmetto Capital Classic with a 43-6 victory over Livingstone College (0-1). The Tigers hit the scoreboard first after forcing the Blue Bears backwards into the endzone for a safety. Benedict controlled the first half with a 16-0 lead and increased it to 30-0 by the third quarter.  Livingstone scored with 7:14 remaining in the 3rd quarter off of a 36-yard pass from Steven Williams to AnThon Harris. The two-point conversion attempt failed. more | stats

 

August 25, 2007

LIVINGSTONE'S VOLLEYBALL TEAM IMPROVES TO 2-0 WITH VICTORY OVER ST. PAUL’S

 

Salisbury, NC – The Lady Blue Bears defeated the Lady Tigers of Saint Paul’s College this afternoon in William Trent Gymnasium 3-1 (30-28, 30-26, 22-30, 30-26) In the final game of a tri-match, transfer junior Davia Moss (Nassau, Bahamas/Dickerson State University) accumulated 24 kills off of 46 total attacks and 21 digs to lead Livingstone. Freshman Shannon Allen gave a helping hand with 36 set assists.

 

Junior Whitney Lang led St. Paul’s College with 15 kills, 41 total attacks, and 16 digs.

 

Livingstone will host Concord College on September 4 at 6:00 pm. Live stats will be displayed over the internet at

http://www.hbculivestats.com/livingstone/vball/xlive.htm

 

 Livingstone Wins Season Opener 3-0 against Lincoln (PA)

 

Salisbury, NC – Livingstone sweeps Lincoln University (PA) 3-0 in season opener: 30-11, 30-12, 30-9. The Lady Blue Bears opened the 2007 season with a tri-match which included Lincoln University of Pennsylvania and St. Paul’s College of Lawrenceville, VA. Senior Whitney Armbrister (Freeport, Bahamas) led the effort with ten service aces and ten total attacks. Sophomore Asiah Bracket (Miami, FL) totaled nine kills from 19 total attacks while freshman Shannon Allen (Henderson, NC) assisted with 14 assists.

 

Lincoln will play the second game of the tri-match against St. Paul’s, who defeated Johnson C. Smith University 3-2 last night.

 

Livingstone will wrap up the day against St. Paul’s College

 

June 13, 2007

Livingstone Adds Incentives to Football Season Tickets

 

Salisbury, NC – The Athletic Department at Livingstone College has added attractive incentives to its 2007 Football Season Ticket Package. For the special price of $70.00, purchasing fans will receive a game admission and parking pass to all four home games which includes Homecoming. Also for the season, season-ticket holders will receive a souvenir package (car flag, car magnet, pom-poms, and other goodies) and an associate membership into the Blue Bears Club Inc. more

 

Tuesday, June 5, 2007

2007 CIAA COMMISSIONER’S ALL-ACADEMIC TEAM ANNOUNCED:

Livingstone’s Shantrice Chapel Named to the Second Team

 

Shantrice Chapel

HAMPTON, VA — Senior Livingstone Tennis player Shantrice Chapel of Parkton, NC was named to the 2007 CIAA Commissioner’s All-Academic Second Team. Chapel, majors in Chemistry and has a 3.7 GPA, finished third this year in #3 singles at the CIAA Championships.

 

Twenty student-athletes from the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association have been named to the 10th annual CIAA Commissioner’s All-Academic Team.

 

“This is an extraordinary group of student-athletes that have pushed their strengths and abilities to new limits,” said CIAA Commissioner Leon G. Kerry. “They represent the CIAA and all that it stands for. This 10th All-Academic Team is dedicated to future student-athletes who will follow in their footsteps to one day become the leaders of tomorrow.” more

 

Monday, June 04, 2007

LIVINGSTONE APPOINTS LAMONTE J. MASSIE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

 

Lamonte J. Massie

SALISBURY, NC – Livingstone College has named Head Football Coach Lamonte J. Massie its next leader in the Department of Athletics.

 

President of Livingstone College Jimmy R. Jenkins Sr. states, “After careful consideration of the challenge to appoint an Athletic Director and to make sure that we can structure a situation for athletics to better support itself financially, I am hereby appointing Mr. Lamonte Massie, to also serve as Athletic Director.  Coach Massie has shown a level of high energy toward fundraising and has shared visionary strategies to where the institution could go athletically. Effective June 1, 2007, all activities and responsibilities related to athletics should be directed to Coach Massie.

I want to congratulate Coach Massie for his diligence and ask that you give him full support as we seek to lift the Athletic Program to the next level.” more

 

Monday, May 14, 2007

SEASON TICKETS GO ON SELL FOR THE BLUE BEARS 2007 FOOTBALL SEASON: Livingstone Announces Final Schedule

 

Salisbury, NC – Livingstone College will offer season tickets for the upcoming 2007 football season. The Athletic Department will sell the four-game home slate for $75.00. The season ticket package will include a general admission ticket to the game, a parking ticket, and access to the VIP Tent during Homecoming. The buyer will also receive a souvenir package. Regular game-day prices are as follows: Admission - $12.00 for adults and $8.00 for students and senior citizens. Homecoming admission will be $20.00 for adults and $15.00 for students. For more information concerning season tickets, please contact the sports information office at 704.216.6179 or the cashier’s window at 704.216.6075. more

 

Wednesday, May 2, 2007

LIVINGSTONE ANNOUNCES 21 SIGNEES FOR 07 FOOTBALL SEASON

 

Salisbury, NC – The Blue Bears have signed 21 student-athletes at almost every position for the upcoming football season. New Head Coach Lamonte J. Massie inked 11 recruits from Florida, seven from the Carolinas, and the others from various other states. The combination of these young men and the guys that finished spring workouts, will give Livingstone a foundation needed to be competitive in the CIAA and in non-conference games. more

 

Saturday, April 21, 2007

Lady Blue Bears Tennis Finish Third at CIAA Championships

Petersburg, VA - Livingstone College Women's Tennis Team recorded its name in the history books with a third place finish at the 2007 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Tennis Championships. Livingstone recorded a second place finish in #4 Singles when Ashley Walls fell in the championship set to Shayla Watson of Fayetteville State University (6-1, 6-1). The Lady Blue Bears recorded a third place finish in #3 Singles when Shantrice Chapel defeated LeJacquelyn Artis of FSU. The #2 and #3 Doubles finished fourth.

 

The Lady Blue Bears finished the regular season with a 12-7 overall and 10-5 CIAA record. The ladies finished third in the Western Division with a 4-4 record behind Fayetteville State University and North Carolina Central University. Ashley Walls is the first female player in Livingstone history to be named to the All-CIAA Team at #4 Singles. She finished the season with a 14-5 Singles record and a 11-6 #2 Doubles record.

All-CIAA Ashley Walls

 

Saturday, April 21, 2007

Blue Bears Finish 6th at CIAA Outdoor Championships

 

Petersburg, VA - Livingstone did not fare as well as it had hoped at the 2007 CIAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships. The Event was hosted on the campus of Virginia State University. The Blue Bears scored a total of 27 points from seven events. Senior thrower Keith Harris led the team by scoring ten points from three events. more

 

Friday, April 20, 2007

Livingstone Tennis Ranked 3rd after Championship Day 3
 

Petersburg, VA - The Lady Blue Bears of Livingstone College is currently ranked third at the CIAA Tennis Championships at Virginia State University.  #2 Ashley Walls will play for the #4 Singles Championships. She will face #1 player Shayla Watson of Fayetteville State on Saturday Morning.

 

Shantrice Chapel finished 3rd in Number 3 Singles when she defeated LeJacquelyn Artis of Fayetteville State.

 

All CIAA Ashley Walls doubled with Tamisha Hurley and finished fourth in Number 2 Doubles while teammates Dominique Stewart and Kari Johnson also finished fourth.

 

 

Tuesday, April 17, 2007

Livingstone Hires Leah Frierson as Head Women’s Basketball Coach

 

Leah Frierson

SALISBURY, NC - Livingstone College is proud to announce Leah Frierson as the Lady Blue Bears’ Head Women’s Basketball Coach. The announcement comes after an extensive search for the proper candidate that can elevate the program to the next level and develop young women for the professional work force. MORE

Press Conference Video

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Sunday, March 25, 2007

Livingstone sweeps Virginia Union off the mound 15-9 and 8-5 in Double Header

 

Salisbury, NC -The Lady Blue Bears (3-5 overall, 3-5 CIAA) defeated the Lady Panthers of Virginia Union (0-10, 0-10 CIAA) in a double header match-up of softball Sunday, March 25th a Kelsey Scott Park. Down midway through the first game, Livingstone rallied to a 15-9 victory. LC maintained advantage throughout the second game winning 8-5. Freshman Short-stop Asiah Brackett finished with three hits with eight at bats and was walked once. She also finished with four runs, two RBIs, four putouts, and six assists. Fellow Freshman Catcher Jonta' Moss accounted for five RBIs and two runs off of two hits with nine at bats. more Stats >> Game 1 | Game 2

 

Sunday, March 25, 2007

Livingstone Defeats Elizabeth City State 6-3

 

SALISBURY, NC -- The Livingstone Women's Tennis Team defeated CIAA opponent Elizabeth City State 6-3 at Salisbury High School's Tennis Courts on Sunday, March 25th. The Lady Blue Bears won four of six singles matches and two of three doubles. Livingstone improves to 4-2, 4-1 CIAA and will host non-conference opponent Lenoir-Rhyne College on Tuesday, March 27. The match will be played at Salisbury City Park. stats

 

Friday, March 23, 2007

Livingstone knocks off St. Augustine's 9-0 and 8-0

 

Raleigh, NC -- The Lady Blue Bears swept the Lady Falcons of Saint Augustine's College 9-0 and 8-0 in Raleigh, NC on Friday, March 23rd. In the first match-up, LC won one single and one double by default. In the second match, the Livingstone won one single by default.  Match 1 | Match 2

 

Tuesday, March 20, 2007

Lady Blue Bears falls to Virginia State 8-1

 

Petersburg, VA - The Lady Trojans of Virginia State defeated Livingstone 8-1 in CIAA Tennis. Ashley Walls recorded the only defeat for the Lady Blue Bears with a 3-6, 6-3, and 10-5 victory over Mercedes Bell. stats

 

Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2007

VIKINGS PULL AWAY IN SECOND HALF TO DEFEAT LIVINGSTONE

 

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Elizabeth City State University used a pair of double-doubles and a late second-half surge to defeat Livingstone College, 71-54, in the first game of the 62nd annual CIAA Men’s Basketball Tournament inside Bobcats Arena in Charlotte, N.C. more

 

Monday, February 26, 2007

ST. PAUL’S ROOKIE HITS PAIR OF CLUTCH FREE THROWS IN UPSET OF LIVINGSTONE

(CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – February 26, 2007) Saint Paul’s College rookie Gabrielle Johnson sank a pair of free throws with 16.7 seconds left to provide the Lady Tigers with an upset victory over Livingstone College in the first round of the 32nd annual CIAA Women’s Basketball Tournament inside Bobcats Arena in Charlotte, N.C. more

 

Tuesday, February 20, 2007

Livingstone Falls in Season Opener

SALISBURY, NC -- Catawba swept its way to a 9-0 win over visiting Livingstone in women’s tennis action on Friday afternoon at Johnson Tennis Center.  The Lady Indians won all three doubles and dropped only three total games in six singles matches.  Catawba improves to 6-6. more

 

Tuesday, February 20, 2007

Falcons Play Complete Game In Rout Of Livingstone

 

RALEIGH – Saint Augustine’s College was clicking on both ends of the floor in a 74-47 thrashing of Livingstone College in a CIAA Western Division basketball match-up at Emery Gymnasium on Tuesday, February 20, 2007. more

 

Tuesday, February 20, 2007

Livingstone College Defeats Lady Falcons 56-48

 

RALEIGH – After trailing most of the second half, Saint Augustine’s College surged ahead with a rally. Livingstone College, however, regained the lead late with a spurt of its own and won 56-48 in a CIAA Western Division women’s basketball game at Emery Gymnasium on Tuesday, February 20, 2007. more

 

Thursday, February 15, 2007

JC Smith Avenge Previous Rival Loss with 73-52 Win Over Livingstone

 

Charlotte, NC – Johnson C. Smith University (13-8, 11-6 CIAA) defended Brayboy Gymnasium with a vengeful 73-62 victory over Livingstone College (6-17, 4-13 CIAA). Three Smith players scored in double figures: Jerome Givens, who reached his 1,000-point plateau, scored 11 points, while Jerry Hollis hit 13 and David Sanders 12.  Mario Satterthwaite scored the game high 18 points with Michael Duncan finishing with 13 for Livingstone. Livingstone defeated the Golden Bulls 79-76 in overtime on February 6 in Salisbury, North Carolina. more

 

Thursday, February 15, 2007

Livingstone Conquers Lady Golden Bulls 58-56 in overtime at Brayboy Gymnasium

 

Charlotte, NC – In one of the toughest gymnasiums in the CIAA, Livingstone (11-13, 8-9 CIAA) defeated Johnson C. Smith (13-11, 8-9 CIAA) 58-56 in overtime. Clintoria Bryant led the way for the Lady Blue Bears with 16 points while Lina Brown followed with a double-double of 14 points and 11 rebounds. Tiana Pope also scored 16 points for Johnson C. Smith. The Lady Golden Bulls held a 27-21 lead at the half. In the previous match-up, JCSU won off of a last second shot in Salisbury. more

Love Brown scores career high 26 points
 

Tuesday, February 13, 2007

Brown Scores Career High 26 to Lead Livingstone past Lady Tigers
 

Lawrenceville, VA - Lina "Love" Brown led the Lady Blue Bears past St. Paul's College (6-17, 3-13 CIAA) 77-63 with a career best 26 points and 12 rebounds. Her third double-double of the year, she led all scorers. more

Tuesday, February 13, 2007

St. Paul's Cruises Past Livingstone 99-90

 

Lawrenceville, VA – Tristan Rankin's 23 points garners a Saint Paul’s College victory over Livingstone College 99-90. more

 

Monday, February 05, 2007

Lady Blue Bears defeat Virginia Union 70-62

 

Salisbury, NC – Jonta Moss nets 18 points to lead Livingstone (8-12, 6-8 CIAA) past the Lady Panthers (7-11, 4-9 CIAA) 70-62 during a make-up game in William Trent Gymnasium.  Livingstone scored 39 points off of 25 turnovers to keep a heads up throughout the game. more

 

Saturday, February 3, 2007

Stephen Butler Leads Blue Bears Past Rival JC Smith 79-76 in Overtime

 

Salisbury, NC – Stephen Butler (Philadelphia, PA) poured in a season high 24 points to excel Livingstone (6-12, 4-9 CIAA) past long-time rival Johnson C. Smith (10-7, 8-5 CIAA) 79-76 in overtime. more

 

Saturday, January 20, 2007

 

Coach James Stinson earns 300th victory by Defeating Bowie State 83-79

 

Salisbury, NC – Livingstone College (4-9, 2-6 CIAA) set a milestone tonight with an 83-79 victory over the visiting Bulldogs of Bowie State University (9-5, 5-5 CIAA). The victory marked the 300th career victory for Blue Bears Head Coach James Stinson, who has been coaching at Livingstone since 2004. Prior to Livingstone, Stinson coached at Barber-Scotia for 13 seasons and compiled a 272-158 record. His record at LC currently stands at 28-42 in three seasons. Livingstone made free throws and an improved its’ defense down the stretch to secure the victory. Bowie State held a slim 42-41 lead at the half. more

 

Saturday, January 20, 2007

 

Crystal Johnson’s excels Lady Bulldogs past Livingstone 70-68

 

Salisbury, NC – Bowie State dominated the first match-up between the Lady Bulldogs and Livingstone, but face a difficult task tonight. With one second remaining in the game, Crystal Johnson nailed a three-pointer that helped Bowie State to (10-5, 6-3 CIAA) a 70-68 victory. The lead changed hands seven times during the game but the Lady Bulldogs dominated the post outscoring Livingstone 22-20 in the paint and making 23 points off of second chance opportunities. Bowie State led Livingstone (6-9, 3-5 CIAA) 34-32 at the half. more

 

Thursday, January 11, 2007

 

Livingstone men fall short in OT

By Nick Bowton

Salisbury Post

 

Livingstone couldn't make a last-second shot to win the game in regulation. It couldn't make one to force a second overtime, either.

 

The Blue Bears followed a lackadaisical first half with a second half full of hustle Thursday night, but they lost to St. Augustine's 76-73 in a game that ended up being about as back and forth as you can get.

 

Livingstone (2-8, 0-5 CIAA) trailed 36-27 at halftime, but after it started the second half on a 7-0 run, neither team led by more than four points the rest of the way. Livingstone Brent Cowles missed a rushed 3-pointer from the right corner with a second left in overtime.

 

"It was a fun game to play in," said Ivan Jackson, who scored a team-high 14 points off the bench for the Blue Bears. "We just wish we could have came out on top. Every game we pretty much put one half together. We have to concentrate on putting two halves together now."

 

That'd be nice, because the Blue Bears might have gotten their first conference victory if they'd played the entire game the way they did the second half.

 

In the first half, Livingstone couldn't penetrate the St. Aug's zone or make a jump shot. The Blue Bears looked less athletic and less interested than the Falcons (8-4, 4-2). more

 

Thursday, January, 11, 2007

 

Livingstone women's win a Love-fest

By Nick Bowton

Salisbury Post

 

Salisbury, NC - Love Brown got kneed when she jumped for the opening tip Thursday night. Then she traveled the first time she touched the ball.

 

After that? Well, after that, Brown's night went a whole lot better, and so did Livingstone's.

 

Led by Brown, a junior center, Livingstone defeated St. Augustine's 70-62 at Trent Gym for its fourth consecutive victory. Brown made her first five shots, scored a game-high 25 points and finished 11-of-13 from the field. more

 

January 6, 2007

 

Second half drought costs Lady Rams vs. Livingstone, 72-61

 

WINSTON-SALEM, NC - The second half did no favors for the Winston-Salem State Lady Rams (4-15), Saturday as the team took a 72-61 home loss to the Livingstone Lady Blue Bears (4-6) at the C.E. Gaines Center. After controlling the entire first half and taking a commanding 34-29 first half lead, the Lady Rams were outscored 43-27 in the second half. more

 

Wednesday, January 03, 2007

 

Livingstone Opens New Year with a Bang:

Lady Blue Bears defeat Bluefield State 57-50

 

Salisbury, NC – Livingstone College began the New Year with a home match-up against Bluefield State College.  In the previous contest between the two, Clintoria Bryant hit two free throws with six seconds remaining in the game to secure a three-point victory. Tonight, the Lady Blue Bears (3-6 overall) defeated the Lady Blues 57-50 by making seven of eight free throws in the final 3:49 of the game. Being the first game since the holiday break, Livingstone led at the half 25-19. more

 

 

December 7, 2006

 

Livingstone Begins a National Search for its Next Head Football Coach

 

Salisbury, NC - Livingstone opens a national search for its next head football coach. The announcement comes after the dismissal of former coach Robert Massey. The football program, with Massey at the helm, finished the year with a 1-9 overall, and 1-6 conference record and finished the 2005 season with the same record.

 

Robert Massey has spent two seasons with the Blue Bears; one as an interim head coach and one as the Head Coach. He was initially hired as the defensive coordinator under brief hire Ben Coates. He was named CIAA Coach of the Week after upsetting Bowie State in Charlotte, NC during week five of CIAA action.

 

December 2, 2006

 

Blue Bears Win their First Home Game against Morris College 62-54

Shari Hill, LC SID Intern

 

(Salisbury, NC) Livingstone (2-5, 0-2 CIAA) outpaced Morris College (3-6) 62-54 for its first home victory.  Livingstone led at halftime 34-32.  Senior Brent Cowles (Charlotte, NC) led the game with 14 points, while sophomore Landon Bussie (Baltimore, MD) contributed 12 rebounds. Joseph Hayward led the Hornets with 13 points. more | stats

 

November 30, 2006

 

Blue Bears Crash in 2nd Half 61- 73 to Elizabeth City State

Shari Hill, LC SID Intern

 

(Salisbury, NC) Livingstone deflated the air out of William Trent Gym with a 61-73 loss to Elizabeth City State University (2-3, 2-0 CIAA).  The Blue Bears (1-5, 0-2 CIAA) went into intermission with an awesome start and a 35-27 lead. The Vikings gained new life in the second half behind the play of sophomore Anthony Hilliard, who led the game with a double-double of 29 points and 21 rebounds. Christopher Worley led Livingstone with 20 points. more | stats

 

November 30, 2006

 

Lady Blue Bears Slip Away in Overtime against Elizabeth City State 80-83

Shari Hill, LC SID Intern

 

Salisbury, NC- The Livingstone Lady Blue Bears (1-5, 0-2 CIAA) relinquished an 80-83 overtime win to Elizabeth City State (2-3, 2-0 CIAA) in their CIAA home opener.  With a slim halftime lead of 39-35, The Lady Vikings watched their advantage disappear with a 10-3 LC run at the end of regulation to tie the game at 72.  Before fouling out of the game with 37 seconds left in overtime, ECSU’s Celeste Trahan’s (Stockton, CA) 33-point performance proved enough to secure the victory. Junior Lina “Love” Brown scored her first double-double of the season with 20 points and 13 rebounds. Freshman Jonta’ Moss led the Lady Blue Bears in scoring with 22 points. more | stats

 

Saturday, November 25, 2006

 

Carson-Newman Defeats Lady Blue Bears 76-46 in Comfort Suites Classic

 

SALISBURY, NC -- Carson-Newman (4-0) won its second game of the weekend with a 76-46 win over Livingstone (1-3) in the opener. Catawba's Corin Muldrow (Jacksonville, NC) was named the Classic MVP. Brittany Higgins (Takoma Park, MD) and Hillary Hampton (Salisbury, NC) were also named to the All-Classic team from Catawba.  Joining the Catawba players was Brittany Young (Moncks Corner, SC), of Francis Marion, and Carson-Newman’s Tasha Ledbetter (Charlotte, NC) and Emily Mason (Rogersville, AL).

 

Ledbetter led Carson-Newman with 14 points, while Mason had 12 points and 14 rebounds.  Lindsey Eggleston (Buena Vista, CO) came off the bench to toss in a dozen points.  LaTanya Walker (Charlotte, NC) and Clintoria Bryant (Goldsboro, NC) each had eight points to pace Livingstone.

 

Carson-Newman scored the first eight points, but Livingstone rallied to tie the game at 13-13 on a jumper by Lamika Davis (Pageland, SC) at the 11:24 mark.  The game was tied at 23-all late in the first half when the Lady Eagles pulled out to the lead.  A layup and two free throws by Ledbetter pushed the margin to 27-24 and Angela Volentine (North Platte, NE) canned a three-pointer for the 30-24 halftime lead.

 

Livingstone would shoot just 11% (3-of-28) in the second half as the Lady Eagles pulled away.  The Lady Blue Bears hit just 18% for the game and were out-rebounded 54-40.  Carson-Newman hit on 39% from the field and made 33-of-45 free throws.

 

 

Friday, November 24, 2006

 

Catawba Defeats Lady Blue Bears 84-61 in Comfort Suites Classic

 

SALISBURY, NC -- Catawba overcame an early 13-point deficit and defeated visiting Livingstone 84-61 at the Comfort Suites Classic at Goodman Gym on Friday night.  Catawba improves to 3-1, while the Lady Blue Bears fall to 1-2.  In the first contest, Carson-Newman (3-0) picked up a 69-52 win over Francis Marion (2-2). more | stats

 

November 21, 2006

 

Lady Blue Bears Overcome Bluefield State 82-79
Shari Hill, SID Intern
 

Bluefield, WV- Livingstone College (1-1) wins its first road game 82-79 at Bluefield State Tuesday evening.  Junior Lina "Love" Brown (Norfolk, VA) and freshmen Jonta' Moss (Augusta, GA) led the game with 21 points each.  Brown also had three blocks while Moss added five assists. Bluefield controlled the first half, with slight halftime lead of 38-37.  The Lady Blues were led by Jennetta Smith (Chicago, IL), who had a double-double with 16 points and 12 rebounds, and Hyshea Smith (Pittsburgh, PA) who also had 16 points. more | stats

 

November 18, 2006

 

Livingstone Dominates 2nd Half for 80-66 Win Over Allen

 

Salisbury, NC – Livingstone (1-2 overall) recovered from a lackluster first half and outpaced the Yellow Jackets of Allen University 80-66. The Blue Bears settled into a style of play that helped them come from eight behind to down four at the half, 26-30. Michael Duncan, who averages 20.7 points per game in three games, led the way for Livingstone with 24. The spark of energy that fueled the Blue Bears came from Brent Cowles who finished with 22 points. more | stats

 

November 17, 2006

 

Bobcats Shoots the Lights Out of Livingstone 61-51

Shari Hill, SID Intern

 

Salisbury, NC- Livingstone traveled less than three minutes from their campus to play in the Salisbury Roundball Classic hosted by Catawba College. In hopes of their first win of the season, the results of the match up versus Georgia College & State University (1-0 overall) was not what the Blue Bears expected for its second game of the season.  Livingstone (0-2 overall) could not overcome an early deficit to fall short 51-61.  The Bobcats took an early 14-0 lead in the first half and held a 25-13 halftime advantage.  Junior Michael Duncan (Cleveland, OH) of Livingstone led the game with 23 points. more | stats

 

November 15, 2006

 

Second Half Shooting Dismantles Blue Bears in 59-63 Loss to Benedict

 

Salisbury, NC - At Livingstone’s home opener against Benedict College in a packed gymnasium (1,009), the Blue Bears impressed its fans with a solid first half performance. Livingstone led by as many as 19 points and ended the half with a 29-19 lead. Unfortunately, the second half was full of disappointments as the Blue Bears surrendered its advantage and fell to the tigers of Benedict 63-59. more | stats

 

 

Wednesday, November 15, 2006

Shari Hill, Sports Information Intern

 

Lady Blue Bears Fall in Home Opener against Belmont Abbey College 52-63

 

Salisbury, NC - In the packed gymnasium at Livingstone College, Belmont Abbey defeated the Lady Blue Bears in their season opener 63-52. The Lady Crusaders held a slim lead at the half 27-26.  Lina Brown led the Lady Blue Bears with 18 points, and nine rebounds while Jonta’ Moss followed with 12 points, four rebounds. more | stats

Thursday, October 19, 2006

 

Lady Blue Bears Sixth, Blue Bears Eighth at CIAA Cross Country Championships


Cary, NC - The Livingstone cross country teams ran in the CIAA Cross Country Championships, held Thursday in Raleigh, North Carolina at the SAS Soccer Complex. The women's team finished sixth and were led by Freshman Samantha Bramwell who was 26th in a 5K time of 23:53.08. The North Carolina Central Lady Eagles were the repeat champions while Saint Augustine's and Virginia State rounded out the top three. There were 68 runners in the event.

 

The Livingstone men were eight, and Sophomore Lavernon Spivey led the men's contingent with a 22nd-place finish. He improved from his freshman year by one minute. The men's team consisted of two half milers, two sprinters, one hurdler, one basketball player, and one shot-put thrower.

 

Women's Results | Men's Results

Women's Gallery  | Men's Gallery
 

Saturday, October 7, 2006

 

Johnson C. Smith extends its winning ways with a shutout over Livingstone 19-0

 

Salisbury, NC – A storied history of football between Johnson C. Smith (formerly known as Biddle) and Livingstone adds another record in the books. In Salisbury, NC, where it all begun, the Golden Bulls (5-1, 3-1 CIAA) dominated Livingstone (1-6, 1-3 CIAA) 19-0 in Alumni Memorial Stadium. The last time JCSU shutout LC was in 1987 and ’86. The Golden Bulls are now on a three-game winning streak. more | stats

Thursday, October 5, 2006

St. Augustine’s defeats Lady Blue Bears in Rally Match

Salisbury, NC – Saint Augustine’s (14-3 overall) defeated Livingstone in the final rally match 15-11 to improve to 4-0 in the CIAA Western Division in William Trent Gymnasium. The Lady Falcons won 3-2 by way of 25-30, 30-15, 31-33, 30-23 and 15-11. Livingstone (6-9 overall, 0-3 div.) was led by senior Charian Jordan (Nassau Bahamas) who finished with 14 kills and 32 total attacks. Fellow senior Charma Johnson ((Nassau Bahamas) netted 11 kills and 35 attacks. Aurea Griffith (Sr., St. Thomas, Barbados) led the Lady Falcons with 25 kills and 51 total attacks.

The Lady Blue Bears won the first match 30-25 by way of Charian Jordan, who led with six kills and 10 attacks. Vittorio McDuffie kept St. Aug in the game with six kills and 12 attacks. McDuffie helped the Lady Falcons take the second game 30-15 with five kills and ten attacks. Livingstone responded in the third winning 33-31 in a close match-up. Griffith led the game with six kills and 13 attacks. 11 errors to nine by the Lady Falcons helped the Lady Blue Bears to victory. Livingstone could have won the day by winning the fourth game but Griffith came up with ten kills off of 16 attacks. The final rally game was dominated by Griffith with six kills off of 12 attacks. Renee Clarke (Sr., St. Michael, Barbados) set the way for St. Aug. with 21 set assists.

Livingstone will host Fayetteville State on October 9th.

 

September 30, 2006

 Shari Hill, Sports Information Intern

 

A Turnover Ends Blue Bears Hope of a Winning Streak:

Shaw Preserves 18-14 Victory

 

Salisbury, NC— Livingstone (1-5, 1-2 CIAA) seemed to be on its way to a two-game win streak in Alumni Memorial Stadium (2,353). A feat that hasn’t been done by the Blue Bears since 2002. Mid-way through the fourth quarter, Shaw University (2-3, 1-2 CIAA) gained the final lead of the game with 6:31 remaining. Reginald Price (Jr., Winston-Salem, NC) topped a 76-yard dive with a three-yard run. Livingstone’s final drive ended with a lost fumble at 5:03 on the clock. The Bears ran the clock for the 18-14 victory. more | stats

 

Saturday, September 23, 2006

Massey Named CIAA Coach of the Week

 

SALISBURY, NC - September 25, 2006 – Livingstone Head Football Coach Robert Massey was named by the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association as this week’s Coach of the Week. Coach Massey guided the Blue Bears to their first win of the season by defeating Bowie State University 7-3 in Saturday's CIAA action on the gridiron. The win broke an eight game losing streak that dates back to October 1, 2005 when Livingstone defeated Johnson C. Smith in Charlotte.

 

Livingstone (1-4 Overall, 1-1 CIAA) will host Shaw University Saturday, September 30, 2006. Kick-off is scheduled for 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, September 23, 2006

LIVINGSTONE STUNS BOWIE STATE 7-3

CHARLOTTE, NC --   Livingstone College entered the game with a 0-4 record and had nothing to lose.  Well, the Blue Bears certainly had reason to celebrate as Livingstone stunned Bowie State 7-3 in the Charlotte City Football Classic.  The win snaps an eight game losing streak for Livingstone dating back to (10/1/05), a 27-10 victory over Johnson C. Smith, also in Charlotte. more | stats

Saturday, September 16, 2006

 

Penalties spell defeat for Livingstone: Virginia Union reins 14-12

Richmond, VA -
Livingstone College (0-4, 0-1) traveled to Richmond, Virginia with a feel of urgency to secure its first victory of the season. Livingstone drove the opening possession 70 yards into the end-zone off of ten plays. Daniel Studdard rushed the ball one yard for the score. Sean Vary hit the extra point for a 7-0 lead off ten plays for 70 yards. Virginia Union responded on the following drive with a quick score that lasted 1:41. Quarterback Lamar Little threw a 49-yard pass to Michael Hampton for the first play that set-up the score. Three plays later, Little connected with Philip Taylor for a nine-yard score. Big plays such as the 49-yard pass defined the remainder of the game. The Panthers (2-1, 1-0 CIAA) defeated Livingstone 14-12 on Hovey Field. more | stats
 

Wednesday, September 13, 2006

 

Lady Blue Bears improves to 3-1 with 3-0 defeat over Voorhees

 

Salisbury, NC – Livingstone College hosted non-conference opponent Voorhees College in William Trent Gymnasium. The Lady Blue Bears (3-1) swept the match 3-0 (30-14, 30-28, and 30-12). Senior Charma Johnson led the way with 12 kills and 22 total attacks with 2 service aces. Lina Brown totaled eight kills and 15 attacks with two blocks. Whitney Armbrister assisted her teammates with 12 set assists.

 

Jennifer Perry led Voorhees with seven kills and 15 attacks.

 

Livingstone will travel to Durham, NC this weekend to play all of its CIAA Eastern Division Opponents. The CIAA Round-up will be on the campus of North Carolina Central University. stats

 

Saturday, September 9, 2006

 

Salisbury’s Mayor’s Cup Remains in Indian Land: Catawba defeats Livingstone 35-6

 

Salisbury, NC – In a battle for the seventh annual Mayor’s Cup, on the campus of Livingstone College, the Indians of Catawba College (2-0 overall) defeated the Blue Bears 35-6. Alumni Memorial Stadium buzzed with 4,287 fans and a rivalry that has watched Catawba dominate the past seven years. Last season, the Blue Bears were defeated 38-6 on Catawba’s campus. more | stats

Tuesday, September 05, 2006

Shaw Bears escape Livingstone 3-2 in CIAA Volleyball Action

Salisbury, NC – Livingstone College played host to Shaw University in CIAA volleyball action tonight in William Trent Gymnasium in front of a supportive 157 fans. The visiting Lady Bears escaped a scrappy Lady Blue Bears team 3-2 (30-26, 22-30, 30-28, 28-30, and 15-12) in the final rally game. more

Saturday, September 2, 2006

 

Livingstone Falls 26-0 to Elizabeth City State in Season Home Football Opener

 

Salisbury, NC – The Blue Bears of Livingstone College hosted the Vikings of Elizabeth City State University in Alumni Memorial Stadium tonight. The game marked the home opener for the Blue Bears and Community Appreciation Night for the fans. 3,700 spectators enjoyed a pre-game gospel show which included the Livingstone Gospel Ensemble, Erwin Temple C.M.E. Church Praise Dance Team, and the Dorsett Chapel Young Adult Praise Team. Kids were able to enjoy clowns, cotton candy, and a bouncing house throughout the game. Unfortunately for Blue Bear fans, they watched their team surmise 26-0 to the Vikings. more

 

Wednesday, April 5, 2006

LC to host 2006 Livingstone Track & Field Classic

Salisbury, NC – The Livingstone College Athletic Department will host the Fourth Annual Livingstone Track & Field Classic on Saturday, April 8, 2006. The meet will be held on campus on the Irwin Belk Track in Alumni Memorial Stadium. The meet will begin at 10 am with the field events. The running events will begin at 1 pm. UNC Pembroke of Pembroke, NC, Johnson C. Smith University of Charlotte, NC, Shaw University of Raleigh, NC, and Roberts Wesleyan of Rochester, NY will participate in the meet along with some unattached athletes.

The meet will be one of three events occurring on Livingstone’s campus. The Admission’s office will be conducting its Spring Open House and the Athletic Department will also host its annual spring football game following the meet.

March 17, 2006

Virginia Union defeat Lady Blue Bears 6-1

 

Salisbury, NC -  Livingstone (1-2, 1-2 CIAA) hosted the Lady Panthers of Virginia Union on the courts of Salisbury High School. VUU won the match 6-1 by winning both doubles and taking four of the five singles. Shantrice Chapel led the way for the Lady Blue Bears by winning her singles match against Stejskalova 7-5 and 6-4.  stats

 

March 15, 2006

Livingstone falls 9-0 to Shaw

 

Salisbury, NC - The Lady Blue Bears just were not enough for the Lady Bears of Shaw University. Although the score was 9-0 it did not tell the entire story the "Ladies played a hard fought game against Shaw but they just had the better team" said Coach Enoch. Despite the fact that Shaw had a larger and a more talented team it was a great game. The Lady Blue Bears are looking ahead to their next contest against Virginia Union University to be held on Friday, March 17, 2006 at 12:00 pm at Salisbury High. stats

 

March 11, 2006

 

Lady Blue Bears begin 2006 Tennis Season on a Winning Note

 

Salisbury, NC -  The Lady Blue Bears defeated the Lady Bulldogs of Bowie State University 4-3 on Saturday. Despite a 2hr and 30min rain delay the Lady Blue Bears were ready to start their season off on a winning note as they won both sets of doubles matches 8-6 and 2 out of the 5 singles matches. Livingstone will be back in action on Wednesday, March 15, 2006 at 12:00 noon as they host the Lady Bears of Shaw University. This game will be held at Salisbury High School. stats

 

March 8, 2006

 

LC SENDS TWO TO NCAA INDOOR TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS

 

Salisbury, NC – Livingstone College will send two student-athletes to the 2006 NCAA Division II Men’s Indoor Track and Field National Championships on March 10-11 in Boston, Massachusetts at the Reggie Lewis Center.

 

LC sophomore Darius Shade (Marion, N.C.) enters his first indoor national meet in the 5,000 meters with a time of 14:35.61. Last season, he made the provisional qualifying time but did not make the participating field cut. Last semester, Shade participated in the NCAA DII Cross Country National Championships where he finished 35th and was garnered All-American. Shade is currently ranked 13th and must finish in the top eight to become and Indoor All American.

 

LC freshman Terry Wood (Spencer, N.C.) will also enter his first NCAA Championships. Wood who was a stellar student-athlete at North Rowan High School will compete in the triple jump. His season best jump of 48-6.75 has him ranked 11th. more

 

Wednesday, March 01, 2006

Elizabeth City State rallies to edge Livingstone in CIAA first-round contest

CHARLOTTE, NC
– Livingstone gave Elizabeth City State a major scare in the first round of the 61st Annual CIAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. The Vikings rallied in the final minutes for a 54-51 first-round victory. Elizabeth City State (13-14 overall), seeded third in the Eastern Division, will continue on to face Saint Augustine’s College Thursday in the quarterfinals at 3 p.m. Livingstone, seeded sixth in the Western Division, ends its season at 7-21. more

Monday, February 27, 2006

VA. UNION SURVIVES LIVINGSTONE UPSET BID

Charlotte, NC - Virginia Union University survived a strong upset bid and held off Livingstone College 69-64 in the first round of the 31st annual Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Women's Basketball Tournament at the Charlotte Bobcats Arena.

The Lady Blue Bears came out of the blocks and built the biggest lead of the game 27-15 with 6:25 left in the first half, but the Lady Panthers put together a 16-4 run and tied the score 31-all on Denae Kennedy's lay-up with 2:31 left. LC did manage to regain the lead and went into the locker room up by three 36-33. more

 Sunday, February 26, 2006

 

CIAA Releases Tournament Bracket

 

Charlotte, NC - The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association announced the 31st Annual CIAA Basketball Tournament Brackets. The pairings will have the Lady Blue Bears match-up against the Lady Panthers of Virginia Union University for a 7:00 pm game. The first game of the day will be Fayetteville State versus St. Paul's at 1:00 pm. The second game of the first session will face Virginia State against St. Augustine's at 3:00 pm. The final game of the day will be Bowie State against Winston-Salem State at 9:00 pm. more

 

February 21, 2006

LC’s Santos Martinez voted to All-CIAA Men’s Basketball Team

Hampton, VA – Livingstone College senior forward Santos Martinez was selected for the All-CIAA men's basketball team, the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) announced Tuesday.  The team comprises the top 12 players in the league, according to the vote conducted by the CIAA Men's Basketball Coaches Association.

Martinez, a 6-5, native of Reading, PA earned the position after ranking eighth in scoring with 16.3 points a game, 15th in rebounding at 5.5 per game and ninth in defensive rebounds, fourth in free throw percentage at 82 percent, 14th in steals at 1.58 per game, and 7th in three-pointers made. Martinez scored a double-double versus Shaw with 17 points and 10 rebounds and a season high 29 points versus Morris.

The All Conference Teams and Players of the Year will be honored at the Women’s and Men’s Tip-Off Banquets which will be held at The Westin Hotel in Charlotte on Sunday, February 26 and February 28, 2006 at 6:30 pm, respectively.

 February 19, 2006

 

Livingstone Six Points Shy of Top Three at the CIAA

Men's Indoor Track & Field Championships :

Saint Augustine's College Captures Titles

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – Saint Augustine's College dominated the field in winning both CIAA men's and women's indoor track championships Sunday at Christopher Newport University. Livingstone, who had a solid game plan to secure 90 points and possible finish second fell six points shy of third place.

The Blue Bears were led by returning 5k champion Darius Shade, who once again reigned in the 5,000 meters for a gold medal, finished third in the mile for bronze and anchored the bronze medal distance medley relay. more

Wednesday, February 15, 2006

 

Livingstone Athletics Mourns the Loss of Former Coach

Jonathan Anthony McKee Jr.

GREENSBORO- Mr. Jonathan Anthony McKee Jr., 45, died Saturday, Feb. 11, 2006, in a motor vehicle accident.

The funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday in the James B. Dudley High School Auditorium. Burial will follow in the Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church Cemetery. The Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Memorial Service will be held at 6:30 p.m. today in the Smith-Hinnant Funeral Home Chapel followed by family visitation from 7 to 8 p.m. more

 

Tuesday, January 17, 2006

 

Last Second Shot Sinks Livingstone to 4-10 Overall:

NC Central Prevails 64-61 in Rival Basketball Action

 

Salisbury, NC – The Blue Bears watched the end of rival game between their counterparts the Lady Blue Bears and North Carolina Central that ended 79-78 for the visitors. Livingstone (4-10 Overall, 0-4 CIAA, 1-2 Western Division) led by as much as seven points in the first half to watch it diminish to a 37-37 halftime score. NC Central picked up a five-point lead in the second half but couldn’t maintain it as the game saw nine game ties and seven lead changes. With 1:51 remaining in the game and a tied score of 58-58, Livingstone fell down to North Carolina Central ( 5-10 Overall, 3-2 CIAA, 2-1 Western Division) by one and missed its last field goal attempt with 13 seconds remaining in the game. A pair of free throws after an immediate foul helped the Eagles to a three point lead with 11 seconds left. An errant foul by NC Central put the Blue Bears on the line and back with one point with three seconds left. In a desperation act, the attempt foul by Livingstone did not help the Blue Bears due to the Eagles making both attempts. Time expired for LC as the last field goal attempt fell short of the basket and North Carolina Central departed William Trent Gymnasium with a 64-61 victory.

 

Livingstone will travel to Johnson C. Smith on Saturday for a 7:30 match-up in Brayboy Gymnasium.

 

Tuesday, January 17, 2006

 

Lady Blue Bears Comeback Spoiled by Overzealous Fans

 

Salisbury, NC – Jennifer Miller hit a big three pointer, in William Trent Gymnasium, with 0.3 seconds on the clock to erase a 20-point lead and put Livingstone (6-8 Overall, 2-2 CIAA, 1-1 Western Division) ahead by one. After the shot sank through the nets, overzealous fans rushed the court in celebration that would result in a technical foul charged to Livingstone. Karla Gamble of NC Central (12-3 overall, 3-2 CIAA, 2-1 Western Division) stepped to the free throw line and nail the two free throws for a 79-78 victory.

More | Stats 

 

Tuesday, January 10, 2006

 

Livingstone Falls to Virginia State 60-68 in Conference Opener