The Norfolk State Spartans (#1) beat The Howard Bison (#2) 51-46 to become MEAC Champions for the second season in a row. “Everybody’s been asking me for the last 40 minutes or however long it’s been, how I feel. I am relieved,” Head coach Larry Vickers said. “That’s the only way to put it into …
The Howard University Bison (#4) are the champions of the 2024 Men’s MEAC Tournament after they defeated the Delaware State Hornets (#6) 70-67 on March 16th. This is their second consecutive win of the tournament. “It takes a village the way we play and the way our culture is to make it happen and be …
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Aba Arthur, the talented actress hailing from DC, is once again gracing the big screen, this time in the production of ‘The Color Purple.’ Renowned for her previous role in Black Panther, Aba steps into the history-making Color Purple remake, embodying the character of Abena. In an exclusive interview with The Spartan Echo, Aba opens …
Missy Elliott recently made a return to her hometown of Portsmouth, bringing joy and generosity to children and parents during the often stressful holiday season. The four-time Grammy-winning artist hosted a gift giveaway at Tidewater Community College, reaching out to families facing financial challenges. During the event, a variety of gifts, from bicycles to play …
Soon to hit theaters on Christmas Day, The Color Purple has brought a lot of attention to the strength of a woman and the power of sisterhood. The film-adapted musical is an adaptation of Alice Walker’s original book published in 1982, which was made first into a film in 1985, and presented later in 2005 …
Amidst the electrifying atmosphere of Beyoncé’s Renaissance Tour, one man stood out in the star-studded crowd, rubbing shoulders with music greats like Tamar Braxton, Kelly Rowland, and LeToya Luckett. Phil Thornton, a music executive extraordinaire and a proud alumnus of Norfolk State University. His presence at this homecoming concert was not merely a testament to …
Music legend and icon Missy Elliott returned to her hometown of Portsmouth, Virginia, not only to commemorate her own day in the city but also to give back to the place that launched her remarkable career. One year after the inauguration of her own day, Elliott came back on Tuesday for a special presentation at …
As of March 7th, 2024, Miami Beach has officially announced the end of its long-standing association with Spring Break. Due to the amount of illegal activity and arrest made in the last 5 years, Miami has been on high alert for the future of spring break in the city. According to USA Today, “[Travelers should] … Continue reading
The Norfolk State Spartans blow past Alabama A&M Bulldogs 81-66 to Advance to the CollegeInsider.com Tournament Championship. “It was good to get a guy go to court get a W.” Head Coach Robert Jones said. “You know, obviously the last time we were on the court it was a loss, so we wanted to get … Continue reading
Norfolk State University’s president Dr. Javaune Adams-Gaston met with reporters from the Spartan Echo to follow up on last year’s conversation about the future of the NSU and what’s to come. During the 2021-2022 academic school year the university was undergoing a housing shortage due to renovations being made to Babbette Smith South also known … Continue reading
Women The 2024 MEAC Champion Norfolk State Spartans received the #15 ranking in the Portland 4 division of the 2024 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament. “It just feels good to know we aren’t a 16 seed,” Diamond Johnson said. “We’ve got an opportunity to be a 15 seed and that’s just a blessing.” The Spartans will … Continue reading
The 2024 MEAC Championship is set for today. Men The Howard Bison (#4) will play Delaware State Hornets (#6) at 1 pm on ESPN+. The Hornets are the surprise team of the tournament. Pulling off 2 upsets to make the championship game. The Hornets beat South Carolina State (#3) 71-58 in the quarterfinal, and North … Continue reading
Spartans (#1) fell to the Howard Bison (#4) 74-80 in the semifinals of the 2024 Men’s MEAC Tournament. The last time the Spartans were eliminated early in the tournament was in 2018 in the quarterfinals against North Carolina A&T. “We did a lot of good things for Norfolk State University and HBCU Basketball,” said Head … Continue reading
The Howard Bison (#2) beat the North Carolina Central Eagles (#3) 69-56 with a great day from the line shooting 26-37 (70%). “We talked about being downhill that you know.” Head Coach Ty Grace said. “We had put them in foul trouble and they didn’t guard very well on the bounce and Iyanna Warren is … Continue reading
The Lady Spartans (#1) advance to the championships after getting a win against the Coppin State Eagles (#4) 73-44 on March 15, 2024 at Norfolk Scope Arena. Today’s win was by 29 points, which was the second highest victory in Coach Vickers Women’s MEAC Tournament history. Diamond Johnson’s 30-point game were the most points scored … Continue reading
Women The Coppin State Eagles (#4) defeated the University of Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks (#5) 61-55. Laila Lawrence led the way with 19 points, 9 rebounds, and 1 block. The Eagles struggled early but kicked off the 2nd half with a 10-2 run to kickstart their victory. The Coppin State Eagles (#4) move on to … Continue reading
Women The Howard University Bison (#2) defeated the Morgan State Bears (#7) in the second game of the 2024 Women’s MEAC Tournament 49-44 at Norfolk Scope Arena. The Bison beat the Bears in two games during the regular season, making this their third consecutive win over the Bears. “I was just proud about how they … Continue reading
The Norfolk State Spartans (1 seed) blew out the Coppin State Eagles (8 seed) 75-51. Christian Ings led the way with 17 points, 2 assists, and 2 steals. “Once again, march is survive and advanced we have until the dance.” Coach Jones said. “It was a game that I would say im not overly the … Continue reading
The Norfolk State Lady Spartans (1st Seed) cruise past the South Carolina State Lady Bulldogs (8th seed) 75-43. The Lady Spartans move on to the semifinals of the MEAC Women’s Basketball Tournament. “Well, I could definitely tell this was our first 12 o’clock game all year.” Coach Vickers said. “We started a little sluggish but … Continue reading
The Norfolk State Spartans Kierra Wheeler and Jamarii Thomas were named MEAC Player of the Year for men’s and women’s basketball during the MEAC BBT Awards Tuesday night. Women’s Basketball Head Coach Larry Vickers and men’s Basketball Head Coach Robert Jones were also named MEAC Coach of the Year. Women’s Basketball Coach Vickers led the … Continue reading
Diamond Johnson knew basketball was the sport for her when she first picked up a ball. She was introduced to the sport because of her brother by following him and his friends, and she eventually fell in love with the game of basketball. “I know basketball took me to a lot of places and it … Continue reading
The Norfolk State Spartans (21-10, 11-3) blew past The Howard University Bison (15-16, 9-5) 77-58. “That was a great win for the seniors.” Head Coach Robert Jones said. “You know, you want to send your seniors out the right way and forget about all the ESPN and all the rest of stuff that’s on the … Continue reading
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