COLLEGE MEN’S BASKETBALL
Norfolk State and Hampton are set to clash in the Chris Paul HBCU Classic from December 18-19 at Gateway Arena in Atlanta.
On December 18, Hampton will face Jackson State, followed by a game against Grambling State on December 19, both at 5 p.m. Norfolk State starts the event against Grambling State at 7:30 p.m. on December 18 and will play Jackson State at the same time on December 19. Last season, NSU defeated Grambling 76-70 and holds a 3-1 all-time record against them, though they have yet to match up against Jackson State.
“We embrace the challenge to compete against strong teams from the SWAC,” commented NSU coach Robert Jones in a release.
Hampton’s coach Ivan Thomas expressed, “Participating in the Chris Paul HBCU Classic is a tremendous honor. This event represents more than just basketball — it’s a celebration of our culture, history, and future.”
Details regarding the broadcast will be announced later.
COLLEGE WOMEN’S SOCCER
ODU Upsets No. 21 Hokies
Old Dominion achieved a significant milestone by defeating a top-25 opponent for the first time since 1998, overcoming No. 21 Virginia Tech with a score of 2-1 in front of around 750 attendees at ODU’s stadium.
Goals from Brooke Edwards and Riley Mullen led the Monarchs, who celebrated their coach Angie Hind’s victory with an orange drink shower. ODU (2-1-1) outshot the Hokies 13-6, preventing Tech (4-1-1) from scoring late in the game. This win marked ODU’s first victory over the Hokies since 1999 and their first over a ranked team in 27 years.
The Hokies started strong with a goal from Ellie Robertson just 4:24 into the match, but Mullen equalized shortly after. The deciding goal came late in the first half when Edwards scored off a pass from Finja Kappmeier.
No. 8 UVA Triumphs Over No. 9 Penn State
In another thrilling match, Maggie Cagle scored early in the second minute to propel eighth-ranked Virginia to a 1-0 victory over ninth-ranked Penn State in Charlottesville, backed by assists from newcomers Carrie Helfrich and Addison Halpern.
The Cavaliers (5-0-1) dominated the game with a 18-4 shot advantage against the Nittany Lions (3-2-1).
