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The Hard Fought Road Ends in CIAA Tournament Play
Shaw Bears Out in First Round
Charlotte, NC – (February 27, 2009) The dream of playing for the 2009 CIAA Tournament Championship has been deferred until next year for the Bears of Shaw University (12-15). Following a season of exciting and fierce competition, the athletic soldiers met a poised adversary on the court; Johnson C. Smith University (20-7) playing before their hometown fans. The Bears lost in the first game of the Tournament 63-82.
The first half of the game was totally uncharacteristic of the skillful execution that had become synonymous with Shaw basketball. Game jitters, numerous errors, turnovers and missed opportunities plagued the team. The Bears shot 44.4% from the free throw line and made 10-21 field goals for a showing of 47.6% for the half. Johnson C. Smith shot 65.2% from the free throw line and 50% in field goals. The game was tied twice and the Bears never led in the half. Working to make adjustments, the bench contributed 20 of the first half 27 points. The Bears went into the locker room down 27-39.
The second half got underway and it seemed as if the Bears were developing a rhythm as four points were scored right away. The momentum and athleticism never wavered for the Golden Bulls. They continued to mount their lead having gone on a 15-3 run on the Bears in 5:50 of the second half. Ryan Scott continued to lead the Bulls shooting an incredible 80% in field goals and 100% in 3 pointers.
Adrian Bascom (Wilmington, NC) and Raheem Smith (Greenville, NC) were assessed technical fouls and Bascom, Eddie Dawson (Camilla, GA) and Rodney Callwood (Hempstead, NY) fouled out of the game; game play never happened like this before. The Bears never recovered from the point deficit and the Bulls won 82-63. Smith was the scoring leader for the Bears with 17 points, 4 rebounds and 1 assist. Will Graham (Minneapolis, MN) added 11 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists as he rallied at the end of the game. Callwood and Travis Nelson both scored 7 points; Nelson added 3 rebounds, 1 assist and 3 blocks and Callwood added 2 blocked shots.
The final buzzer has gone off for the 2008-2009 season for the Bears. Tonight’s performance was out of sync but what we know for sure is that the Bears were formidable opponents in the CIAA Conference this year. Their record is not a true reflection of the incredible athleticism, skill and excitement that they brought to their fans and opponents. They have worked hard and tirelessly and they proved without question that they deserved to be in the big dance. Cleo Hill, Jr., first year Head Coach stated, “I am proud of my team. My family and I are products of this Conference and I returned because of this Tournament.” Like Coach Hill, the Shaw Family is proud and salutes and congratulates the Bears basketball program. We look forward to fulfilling their dream that is only deferred; Shaw has a proven winning tradition.
Co-Writer: Crystal Smith, MASS COMM Intern
Raleigh,NC - (February 19, 2009) Before a packed house, the Super Seniors of Shaw University played a flawless game against the Firebirds of the University of the District of Columbia in C.C. Spaulding Gymnasium. Saying farewell to their home venue, Will Graham, Travis Nelson and John Douros nailed play after play and led the Bears to a slaughter over UDC 101-57.
The Bears got the tip-off and Eddie Dawson was immediately fouled on a lay-up and went to the line going 1-1. The Bears hit four 3 pointers back to back in the first 4 minutes of play, getting an early lead and setting the score at 13-7. Douros had a spectacular night and shot four 3 pointers.
Going into the locker room the Bears led the Firebirds 49-33. Leaders for the Bears were Douros with 12 points; all from 3 pointers. Nelson followed with 11 points, 3 assists, and 1 steal. The Bears were 9-14 from the 3 point line and shot 62% in field goals.
At the start of the second half the Bears went on a 6 and 5 run. An assist from Raheem Smith to Dwight Bell gave the Bears two more points on the board. Graham was fouled with 14:13 left on the clock; he went 2-2 at the line. With 10:40 left in the game the Bears were up 70-47, the largest lead of the game. Smith assisted Rodney Callwood with two more points, giving the Bears some insurance points.
5:00 was left on the clock and the Bears had a huge lead, 87-51, by far the largest lead of the game. The Bears played excellent defense stunting the Firebirds run to 4-12. The Bears defeated the Firebirds 101-57. Scoring leaders for the Bears were Graham with 16 points, 2 assists, and 1 steal. Callwood added 14 points, 4 blocks, and a steal. The Bears shot 66% from the line and 62% from the field.
The Shaw Family salutes the Seniors and thanks them for their tireless commitment and athletic stewardship. We look for a great Tournament in Charlotte, NC.
JCSU Steals Win Over Shaw at Buzzer 74-72
Charlotte, NC – (February 14, 2009) The Bears of Shaw University lost a hard fought game at the buzzer to JCSU 74-72 in Brayboy Gymnasium. With 6 seconds left in the game, Adrian Bascom (Wilmington, NC) tipped in a basket and the Bears were ahead 72-71. Ryan Scott shot a 3 pointer at the buzzer to give JCSU the win over the Bears.
Rodney Callwood (Hempstead, NY) led the Bears with 15 points, 1 rebound and 1 block. Will Graham (Minneapolis, MN) added 10 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 steal and Raheem Smith (Greenville, NC) scored 8 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists. The Bears shot a perfect 100% from the free throw line in the game. The game was tied 8 times and the lead changed 17 times.
The Bears will play against Virginia State on Tuesday, February 17th in Richmond, VA at 7:30 p.m.
Raleigh, NC – (February 12, 2009)all The Shaw Bears faced off against the Broncos of Fayetteville State University in C.C. Spaulding Gymnasium before a packed house. The Bears are true soldiers and are marching towards the championship title in Charlotte, NC. They defeated the Broncos 66-65 with the Broncos scoring at the buzzer.
Eddie Dawson scored an NBA range 3 pointer to tie the game at 30 going into the locker room. He led the Bears with 9 points, rebounds and 1 assist. Raheem Smith followed with 5 points. The first half was physical and fast-paced and the Bears shot 70% from the free throw line making 7 of 10. They were 50% from the 3 of 6 in the half.
The Bears went ahead in the second half 37-36 with a basket by Dawson at the 16:18 mark. The first 10 minutes were a virtual series of ties; 46 all at the 10:00 mark. With 1:10 left in the game, the Bears took a timeout to assess completion of the game; they were up 59-58. Smith pushed up an important basket and went to the free throw line; missed the extra point. Will Graham grabbed a huge rebound for the Bears with 29 seconds left and went to the line; he converted both baskets and the Bears went up 63-58. FSU called the timeout. Rodney Callwood was fouled and the Bears were back on the line. Both baskets were good and the Bears had a five point lead. The Bears took the win 66-65.
Dawson was the leading scorer with 18 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists. Callwood and Smith finished with 14 points; Callwood had 3 rebounds, 3 blocks and 1 steal. Smith had 8 rebounds and was the defensive leader for the Bears.
The Bears will face JCSU in Charlotte, NC on 2/14 at 7:30 p.m.
Cleo Hill, Jr. Named Men’s Basketball CIAA Coach of the Week
Shaw’s 1st Year Head Basketball Coach
Raleigh, NC – (February 9, 2009) In his first year at the helm of Men’s Basketball at Shaw University, Cleo Hill, Jr. was named the CIAA Men’s Basketball Coach of the Week. Hill has already revamped the program with a record that supersedes the previous year’s record. The Bears are ranked third in the Western Division behind JCSU and St. Augustine’s College.
The Bears are 9-13 overall; their conference record has improved this week to 6-8 with the wins over Bowie State 65-61 and St. Paul’s College 68-63. In the game vs. St. Paul’s, the Bears rallied from an 18 point second half deficit to sweep the Tigers 68-63; seemingly defeated the coaches and players refocused and committed to winning. Following 15 unanswered points, the Bears battled and the momentum shifted in their direction. Taking the lead for the first time with 6:11 left in the game, their confidence and swagger changed; the Bears stepped up defense and forced turnovers.
Most of the team’s losses have been by a basket or a point showing the talent and skill level of the Bears; certain contenders. Coach Hill has stacked the Bears with gifted and skilled athletes who continue to show themselves as true soldiers; a coaching staff of excellence and dedication by his side.
The Shaw Family extends well deserved congratulations to Coach Hill for the outstanding work with the Men’s Basketball program!
Come Back Kids; Bears Rally to Sweep SPC 68-63
Co-Writer: Crystal Smith, Senior, Mass Comm InternIn the rematch with the Tigers, Eddie Dawson (Camilla, GA) was fouled early in the competition and made both free throws putting the score at 2-2. Chris Sellers (Mobile, AL) scored four points in two minutes to tie the score at 6-6 with 15:40 left on the clock. Najee Edwards (Philadelphia, PA) was fouled on a fast break but missed both free throws. With 11:04 left in the first half, the Bears were down 19-16. A jump ball resulted in a double technical foul against the Tigers and the Bears after aggressive play. Bouncing back Michael Devere (White Plains, NY) made a difficult lay-up to raise the Bears score by two.
Dwight Bell (Washington, DC) forced a turnover with excellent defense. With 6:40 left in the first half the score was tied 24-24; neither team let the other get too far ahead. With 2:07 left in the first half, the Bears were down two after a 3 pointer by John Douros (Fuquay-Varina, NC). The Bears went into the locker room down 32-30; Tigers led.
At the end of the first half Devere led the Bears with 8 points, 1 assist, and 1 rebound. Raheem Smith (Greenville, NC) followed with 5 points, 2 assists, and 2 rebounds. Dawson and Sellars each tossed in 4 points apiece and a combined 3 rebounds. The remaining Bears contributed 9 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 steals. The Bears shot for 52% in field goals and 50% at the line.
The Bears got off to a rocky start at the beginning of the second half. The Tigers were on a 7-0 run before the Bears called a timeout to regroup. Dawson forced a back court turnover with spectacular defense. With 15:00 left in the competition the Tigers had their biggest lead 45-30. The Bears added five points and two steals to decrease the Tigers lead. Devere was fouled and sent to the line where he went 1-2. With 10:21 left, the Bears were down by 9 after an assist from Smith to Dawson. The Bears racked up 9 team fouls before the time elapsed in the second half.
DaShawn Ford (Columbus, OH) blocked a Tigers shot and Smith recovered the ball. He got fouled on a lay-up and went 2-2 at the line. The Bears quickly rallied and came back within three with 7:15 left in the second half. Edwards made a basket putting the Bears within one. Smith intercepted a pass and made a three pointer to put the Bears ahead by two with 6:11 left in the competition. Hewas fouled before a Tigers time out and went 2-2 at the line; he came back down and scored another three point shot to put the Bears ahead by seven.
The Bears were slowly pulling away, they had their largest lead of six points (61-55) with 2:43 left in the game. With the remaining minute ticking away the Bears were still in the lead 65-61. Adrian Bascom (Wilmington, NC) fouled out of the competition with 21.3 seconds left. The Bears swept the Tigers 68-63; second time of the season.
Smith led all scorers with 22 points, 4 assists and 3 rebounds. Dawson finished the game with a power dunk and posted 11 points, 4 assists and 4 rebounds. Devere added 9 points, 1 assist and 1 rebound. Ford was the defensive king with 10 rebounds and 5 points. The Bears shot 70% from the free throw line in the second half. The Bears will face Bowie State on February 7th at 7:30 p.m. at C.C. Spaulding Gymnasium.
Last Second Attempt Missed; Bears Lose to ECSU 72-70
Elizabeth City, NC – (January 31, 2009) The Shaw Bears fought down the stretch once more in a heated battle and a last shot attempt by Rodney Callwood fell short of the mark and ECSU held on for the win 72-70. Eddie Dawson led the Bears with 21 points, 4 assists and 6 rebounds. Raheem Smith put up 15 points, 1 assist and 3 rebounds and Will Graham added 13 points, 2 assists and 2 rebounds in the effort.
With 21 seconds remaining in the game, the Vikings put up a basket that broke the 68-68 tie connecting on a three-pointer as the shot clock expired. Eleven seconds later Dawson hit a lay-up to bring the Bears within one point; 71-70. The Vikings were fouled and made one of two shots from the free throw line. The Bears continue to be within a basket at the finish; they remain talented contenders.
The Bears will face Saint Paul’s College on February 3rd at 7:30 p.m. in C.C. Spaulding Gymnasium.
Salisbury, NC - (January 24, 2009) The tale of the Bears in Salisbury continued as the men took to the court with the Shaw University facing the Livingstone College Blue Bears in New Trent Gymnasium. With 9:27 left in the first half, Shaw went up 19-17 but the Blue Bears answered right back and scored the basket to take the lead. Eddie Dawson (Camilla, GA) dropped a three pointer but was assessed a technical foul following an unintentional misunderstanding.
Raheem Smith (Greenville, NC) pushed up a 3 pointer to send the Bears up 24-22. Will Graham (Minneapolis, MN) threw in his first 3 pointer of the game at the 6:01 mark on the clock and the Bears were ahead 27-22. Donte Durant scored a 3 pointer for the Blue Bears to tie the game 27 all with 2:07 left. Back to back baskets by Smith kept the Bears ahead going into the locker room 31-30. Smith finished the half with 12 points and 1 rebound; Graham added 8 points and 3 rebounds and Dawson completed the entree with 7 points and 1 rebound.
The second half got underway and Adrian Bascom (Wilmington, NC) threw up his first basket of the game. The game was tied 33 all with 15:36 left but the Blue Bears tossed up a 3 pointer to go ahead 36-33. The biggest lead of the start of the half stretched to 8 points with the Blue Bears up 41-33 with 13 minutes left. Travis Nelson (Milledgeville, GA) threw up a hook and a jumper to close in that lead to four points. A throw down court to Graham resulted in a lay-up and a tie at 50 all. With 3:35 left in the game, Shaw went up 59-52. Shaw took its biggest lead of the game by 8 points, 62-54. As the clock ticked away with the final seconds of the game, Dawson went to the free throw line and scored both baskets. Graham was fouled with 27 seconds and nailed both free throws. The Bears pulled out the broom and held on to sweep the series against the Blue Bears for the 73-65 win. The Bears have a triple winning streak for the week against St. Paul's College, Fayetteville State University and Livingstone College; not even a broken hose on the team bus could stop the fierceness of the Shaw University Bears.
Dawson commanded the court and finished with 20 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists. Graham added 18 points, 5 rebounds; Nelson pushed up 14 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 blocked shots; Smith finished it with 12 points and 2 rebounds. The Bears scored of 18 of 19 free throws in the second half shooting 94.7% in the second half. Fierce!
The Bears are to be commended for the phenomenal week of play winning 3 of 3 this week! They will face off against Virginia Union on January 27th at 7:30 p.m. in C.C. Spaulding Gymnasium.
Fayetteville, NC - (January 22, 2009) The Bears of Shaw University faced off against the Broncos in Felton J. Capel Arena before a crowd of 789. The Bears jumped out quickly to a lead of 10-5 with 14:07 on the clock. Dayshawn Ford (Columbus, OH) and Dennis Means (Jackson, MI) both put up six points in the first half for the Bears. Rodney Callwood (Hempstead, NY) added five and Raheem Smith (Greenville, NC) put in four points with the end of the first half ahead 30-28.
The start of the second half got underway and Smith and Eddie Dawson (Camilla, GA) both dropped in 3 pointers. The Broncos came out refocused and with 13:00 on the clock they went up 48-39. With determination, the Bears rallied and tied the score at 48 with 7:32 left in the game as the Broncos remained scoreless during the rally. With 36 seconds left, the Bears were down by one point, 55-54. Head Coach Cleo Hill, Jr. called a timeout to discuss strategy to win. With 18 seconds left in the game, Will Graham (Minneapolis, MN) went to the free throw line and dropped both of them to put the Bears up 56-55. That's great senior leadership in the stretch.
There were six ties in the game and the lead changed five times. Smith finished the game with 15 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists. Dawson added 9 points, 1 rebound and 2 assists. Graham rounded it out with 9 points and 2 rebounds. The Bears pulled it out and sent the Broncos packing. Congratulations to Coach Hill and the Shaw Bears for the hard work and perseverance. We are proud!
The Bears will face Livingstone College on Saturday, January 24th at 7:30 p.m. in Salisbury, NC.
Lawrenceville, VA - (January 20, 2009) On one of the most memorable days in the history of the nation, the Bears of Shaw University made their mark with a victory over St. Paul's College 73-66 following travel through inclement weather. Raheem Smith (Greenville, NC) exploded on the court for the Bears and scored 27 points, 5 rebounds and 1 assist.
Rodney Callwood (Hempstead, NY) scored 14 points and 8 rebounds and Dennis Means (Saginaw, MI) added 13 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists. Dashawn Ford (Columbus, OH) added aggressive defensive play with 8 rebounds. The Bears shot 74.2% from the free throw line in the game.
St. Paul's jumped out and held the lead for the entire first half of the game with a score of 34-30. In the second half, the Bears switched gears and took their first lead at the 16:19 mark for a score of 39-37. Smith turned it up and hit a couple of jumpers and a 3 pointer to change the score 48-43. St. Paul's came within one point but Callwood was fouled and hit both free throws. He put up a lay-up and Smith dropped another 3 pointer as they took control of the half as the Bears went up with their biggest lead of 10 points with 1:18 left in the game. The Bears took the win 73-66.
They will face Fayetteville State University on January 22nd at 7:30 p.m. in Fayetteville, NC.
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Bowie Edges Bears 59-55
Bowie, MD – (January 10, 2009) The Bears of Shaw University were edged out of victory in a close match by Bowie State University 59-55 in the A.C. Jordan Arena. Raheem Smith (Greenville, NC) led the Bears with 18 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.
The contest was close in the first half. With 6:38 left on the clock, the teams were tied 19 all. The lead changed and the Bears took their first lead with 5:35 left. Scoring remained close as it changed back and forth but Bowie pulled ahead 31-26 going into the locker room.
Bowie pulled ahead by 10 points with 11:44 left in the second half. The Bears rallied and were down four points with 18 seconds left in the match. Bowie finished out a close win 59-54.
Rodney Callwood (Hempstead, NY) put up 16 points, 2 assists and 2 rebounds. Travis Nelson (Milledgeville, GA) led defensively for the Bears with 6 rebounds, 8 points, 3 assists and 2 blocked shots.
The Bears will take on Virginia State on January 13th at 7:30 p.m. in C.C. Spaulding Gymnasium.
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Shaw Bears Pull Out Win Over Lincoln 81-72
Raleigh, NC – (January 8, 2009) The Bears of Shaw University played Lincoln University in C.C. Spaulding Gymnasium defeating them 81-72.
The lead changed throughout the first half with Lincoln ahead at the half 36-35. Raheem Smith (Greenville, NC) led the Bears with 11 points, 4 rebounds and 1 assist in the first half. DayShawn Ford (Columbus, OH) added 8 points, 3 rebounds and 1 block in the half in his first game for the Bears. Travis Nelson (Milledgeville, GA) put up 7 points, 5 rebounds and 1 assist.
The Bears mounted their biggest lead in the game with 9:27 left in the second half; 62-48. Ford, the newcomer to the team, led the Bears with 19 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 blocked shot. Smith followed with 16 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists. Nelson dropped in 14 points, 9 rebounds and 1 assist.
The Bears will take on Bowie State University on January 10th in Bowie, MD.
Bears Lose in Best Effort to ECSU 74-68
The Bears will face Lincoln University on Thursday, January 8th at 7:30 p.m. in C.C. Spaulding Gymnasium.
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Shaw Upset by St. Aug. in Tough Play 69-60
Raleigh, NC – (January 3, 2009) Following two halves of fast paced basketball, the Shaw Bears lost in a close match to cross town rival St. Augustine’s College 69-60. Newcomers Eddie Dawson and Travis Nelson added depth to the team in their first time dawning Bears uniforms as Dawson led the Bears with 18 points, 3 assists and two rebounds. Nelson added six points, 1 assist, 2 blocks and 1 rebound.
The Bears led most of the first half by as many as 10 points, showcasing exciting dunks and three pointers. The first half ended with the Bears ahead 31-28 over the Falcons.
The second half shifted for the Falcons as they took an early lead that they never relinquished. Rodney Callwood played an exceptional game for the Bears dropping 10 points, 3 rebounds and 2 blocked shots. Dwight Bell contributed 9 points, 4 rebounds and 1 blocked shot. Raheem Smith added 7 points and 2 assists.
The Bears will take on Elizabeth City State University on Tuesday, January 6th at 7:30 p.m. in C.C. Spaulding Gymnasium.
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Shaw Takes Charge Over West Florida 58-49
Eddie Dawson Selected to All-Classic Team
Melbourne, FL – (December 20, 2008) The Bears of Shaw University redeemed their first loss in the Florida Tech Tournament by defeating West Florida 58-49.
The first half of the game was a very low scoring effort for both teams with Shaw up 18-15 at the end of the half. There were 5 lead changes and 2 ties in the game. Shaw posted their largest lead by 10 points with 00:07 on the clock in the second half. The Bears shot an impressive 76.9% on the free throw line and 75% on three pointers hitting 6 of 8.
Eddie Dawson (Camilla, GA) played his best game of season with 23 points, 2 assists and 5 rebounds. He was chosen to the All-Classic Team for his tremendous play. Will Graham (Minneapolis, MN) was right behind with 21 points and 2 rebounds. The two combined for 44 points of the team’s 58 points.
The Bears will take on cross town rival Saint Augustine’s College on their campus on January 3rd at 6:30 p.m.
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Bears Hang Tough in Close Loss to Florida Tech 77-70
Melbourne, FL – (December 19, 2008) The Bears of Shaw University played in the Florida Tech Tournament and loss their first game to the host team 77-70. In a game of close play, the Bears stayed close to Florida Tech and the score lead changed four times and tied five times.
The biggest lead for the Bears came in the first half by four points with 5:02 on the clock. The first half ended close with Florida Tech in the lead by a point 31-30. The Bears shot 50% from the free throw line and in 3 point field goals and they shot 60% in field goals in the first half. Florida Tech shot 85% on the free throw line for the game and had their biggest lead of the game by 12 points with 8:26 on the clock in the second half.
Will Graham (Bronx, NY) led the Bears with 17 points, 2 assists and 3 rebounds. Raheem Smith (Greenville, NC) scored 13 points, 4 assists and 2 rebounds. Rodney Callwood (Hempstead, NY) rounded out the top scorers with 12 points and 5 rebounds.
The Bears will play their second game of the Tournament on Saturday, December 20th @ 2:00 p.m.
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Bears Fall Short to Central Washington 83-55
Ellensburg, WA (December 13, 2008) The Bears of Shaw University visited the west coast for a match with Central Washington University. In a tough battle the Bears fell short 83-55.
Dwight Bell (Washington, DC) dropped the first points of the game for the Bears with a three pointer. CWU got off to a 14-3 lead at the 15:45 mark on the clock and continued their first half scoring spree as the first half ended CWU 44, Shaw 23. The Bears could not overcome the scoring gap and were down 79-48 with 3:10 left in the second half.
Will Graham (Minneapolis, MN) was the leading scorer for the Bears with 17 points, 3 rebounds and 1 assist. Bell added 12 points, 5 rebounds and John Douros (Fuquay-Varina, NC) dropped in 10 points and 4 rebounds in the effort for the Bears.
The Bears will play in the Florida Tech Tournament December 19th & 20th.
The Bears Outmaneuver UDC for the Win 59-57
Washington, DC – (December 6, 2008) The Bears of Shaw University defeated the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) 59-57. Adrian Bascom (Wilmington, NC) put up the first two baskets of the game with lay-ups for the Bears. A three pointer by John Douros (Fuquay-Varina, NC) took the Bears up 7-4 with 15:37 on the clock in the first half.
Rodney Callwood (Hempstead, NY) stole the ball from UDC, passed off to Chris Sellers (Mobile, AL) who hit Raheem Smith (Greenville, NC) for the jumper. The Bears had their biggest lead 13-7 with 11:43 to play. Will Graham (Minneapolis, MN) followed with a three pointer; Bears 16-7. At the 8:46 mark, UDC worked to snip away at the Bears lead 17-12. Patrick McCandies (Greensboro, NC) responded with a three pointer and the Bears lead continued to mount 22-17. The game got heated as a technical foul was issued to the bench of UDC. Graham dropped in four straight free throws and the Bears went up 28-17. With the clock ticking down, the Bears continued their rampage on the court and the half ended with the Bears ahead 31-22. The Bears scored 14 points from the bench and shot an incredible 83.3% from the free throw line hitting 10 of 12. They were solid at 50% with field goals and three pointers.
With the start of the second half, the momentum shifted a bit for UDC with a couple of baskets that pulled them within six points. Playing before his home town crowd, Dwight Bell (Washington, DC) answered back with a three pointer and the score went up 34-25 for the Bears. With 9:21 on the clock, UDC pulled within fours points after a free throw by Tim Ellison; 44-40. With 3:24 on the clock, the score was tied 51-51. UDC tossed in a free throw and after a three pointer by Ellison, UDC went up 55-51. Ellison fouled Graham and he scored both baskets; 55-53. Graham was immediately fouled again by Rasheed Cole and he went back to the line and dropped both baskets for another tie in the game 55-55 at the 2:27 mark on the clock. UDC called the time out and following a missed jumper by Justin Smith, McCandies grabbed the rebound for the Bears. Cleo Hill, Jr., Head Coach of Shaw University called a timeout to strategize. Smith fouled Graham again and with :39 on the clock, Graham put the Bears up 57-55. Amazingly, Graham was fouled one last time to put them over the top for the win 59-57.
Graham was 100% on the free throw line in the half hitting 8-8. With skillful hot hands, he finished as the leading scorer for the Bears with 21 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 steal. Smith tossed in 11 points, 1 rebound and 1 assist; and Callwood added 9 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 steal for the Bears.
The Bears will take on Central Washington University on Saturday, December 13th at 7:00 p.m. (Pacific time) in Ellensburg, WA. Congratulations to the Bears!
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Shaw Bears Defeated by Lincoln 61-48
Raleigh, NC - (November 29, 2008) The Bears of Shaw University were defeated by Lincoln University 61-48 at Manuel Rivero Hall on the campus of Lincoln University. Rodney Callwood (Hempstead, NY) put the Bears on the board with his trademark dunk 2-2.
Following several trips at both ends of the court, the Bears pulled within seven points after a lay-up by Adrian Bascom (Wilmington, NC) and a score of 21-14 with Lincoln leading at the 6:41 mark on the clock. Lincoln hit several key jumpers and pulled away 30-16 as the first half ended.
The Bears pulled within six points as Mike Smith (Bronx, NY) scored the lay-up and the score was 35-29. The momentum shifted into gear for Lincoln and they continued to bridge the lead following several trips to the free throw line and shots inside the paint. Lincoln took the win 61-48 over the Bears.
Callwood dominated offensively and defensively for the Bears with 19 points, 1 assist and 10 rebounds. Bascom tossed in 8 points, 1 assist and 9 rebounds and Raheem Smith (Greenville, NC) contributed 6 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists.
The Bears will face Saint Augustine’s College on Tuesday, December 2nd at 7:30 p.m. in C.C. Spaulding Gymnasium on the campus of Shaw University.
Bears Get 1st Win of Season over Livingstone 73-55
Raleigh, NC – (November 25, 2008) The Bears (3-1, 1-1) of Shaw University displayed impressive team work and athletic prowess on the court versus the Blue Bears of Shaw University and won their first game of the season 73-55. With their best first half start of the season, the Bears ended the first half 38-32 following exciting dunks and jumpers on the court. Cleo Hill, Jr., Head Coach of the Bears got the first win of his career with the Bears. He stated, “The team played great defense and even though I sweated through it, it feels really good to get the win.”
Chris Sellers ((Mobile, AL) led the Bears in the first half with 10 points and two rebounds. Adrian Bascom (Wilmington, NC) and Will Graham (Minneapolis, MN) both tossed in six points for the Bears. The Bears shot 80% from the free throw line and 53.3% on field goal percentage.
The second half got off to a quick start as the Bears were quickly fouled by Spencer Davis of the Blue Bears. Sellers made one of two free throws on the play and the Bears went up 39-32. A three pointer by Raheem Smith (Greenville, NC) and two free throws changed 44-34 by the Bears. The Bears moved the ball well around the court and bridged the gap 48-35 at the 15:18 mark; the first biggest lead of the game by the Bears. Rodney Callwood (Hempstead, NY) lit up the court with free throws and a jumper that sent the Bears further ahead 55-39 at the 11:59 mark of the game. A brief stop in the game by officials assessed a double foul that was called on Mike Smith (Bronx, NY) of the Bears and Santonia Springs of the Blue Bears.
Play making by Graham and Smith continued the momentum for the Bears. Moving the ball around the floor seemed effortless and a three pointer by Graham sent the score up 64-45 for the Bears. John Dourous (Fuquay-Varina, NC) tossed in a beautiful three pointer with one second on the 30 second clock and with just under four minutes in the game, the Bears went up 69-47. Clock ticking away, Callwood picked up the loose ball and pounded a thunder dunk and the score went up 73-55.
Smith was the leading scorer for the Bears with 16 points, 1 rebound and 1 assist; Callwood added 14 points, 6 rebounds and 1 assist and Sellers added 13 points, 6 rebounds. Smith put in 10 assists, 7 points and 4 rebounds. The Bears shot 75% from the free throw line and 50.9% from on field goal percentage.
The Bears will play at Lincoln University on 11/29 at 3:00 p.m. in Lincoln, PA.
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MBB: Bears Fall to UM 80-71
MONTEVALLO, AL (November 16, 2008) The Bears of Shaw University rallied hard but fell just shy of victory to the University of Montevallo men’s basketball team (3-2) 80-71 on November 16th in the second game of the tournament played at UM. The Falcons came out slow and fell behind 18-6 to Shaw University (0-2).
The Falcons went on a 9-0 run to cut the Bears lead to three points. They continued to keep it close until the five-minute mark as they went on a four and a half minute 13-0 run to take an 11-point lead with 39 seconds left in the first half. The Bears kept battling and cut the lead to10 but trailed 36-26 at the half.
In the second half, the Falcons built a 17-point lead but Shaw began to chip away as the Bears took their first lead of the second half at the 4:34 mark as they led 66-65. The Falcons once again responded with a late second half 13-3 run to seal the 80-71 win.
Raheem Smith (Greenville, NC) led the Bears with 23 points, one assist and one rebound. Will Graham (Minneapolis, MN) tapped in 20 points, three assists and four rebounds and Mike Smith (Bronx, NY) had 14 points, 9 assists and six rebounds for the Bears.
The Bears will return to C.C. Spaulding Gymnasium on November 22nd to take on JCSU at 7:30 p.m.
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| New Captain of the Ship |
| Published Wednesday, November 12, 2008 |
RALEIGH - You can go home
again. Cleo Hill Jr. has made his way back to Shaw after six years. Hill was an assistant men's basketball coach at Shaw from 2000-2002, the same year the Bears won their only CIAA title and an NCAA Final Four appearance.
Hill said he and his coaching staff started preseason workouts with the team for preparation of the upcoming season.
"Definitely, the administration has changed," said Hill, noting the differences since he was last here. "I think President Newsome and Dr. Perry are doing a great job, so those are new faces that have got here the year I was leaving. After that, it seems that everyone has been winning championships."
In recent years, the women's basketball, football, baseball and bowling teams have brought championships to Shaw. Hill said his expectations for the men's basketball season are the same as any other coach's. He hopes to bring home a division title first and a conference championship second.
Although his recruiting strategy may be different from others, Hill said he and his staff calculate everything. "We made a decision to win now," he said, referring to his strategy to recruit junior college and Division I transfers. Coming off of winning the academic achievement honor of a 2.7 grade point average as a team at Cheyney, Hill said he hopes to meet that goal at Shaw or even higher. "I am trying to teach my guys to compete in all aspects in life and academically is one of them," he said.
Hill said he plans to build a foundation of study hall, tutors, and a daily regiment of practice, eating and film sessions. He is not sure if team members will be required "to maintain anything higher than what the NCAA does...," but they will be discussing ways to help the team compete academically and be the best players they can be.
The Bears open their season Nov. 15 at the University of Montevallo for the Coca-Cola Classic.
HILL RETURNS HOME
April 10, 2008
– Raleigh, NC–
Cleo
Hill, Jr. was announced as the new coach of Men’s Basketball during
a Press Conference today on the campus of Shaw University. Dr.
Clarence G. Newsome, President of Shaw University made the
announcement before a standing room only audience of eager
supporters including Board of Trustee members, Administration,
faculty, staff, alumni and students.
Bears beaten by bowie
Shaw's
First Round Hot Hand Cooled Off
in Quarterfinals
February 28, 2008 – Charlotte, NC –
The 10th seeded Shaw University Bears were unable to extended their tournament play as they were defeated by the 2nd seeded Bowie State University Bulldogs, 77 – 59. Shaw concludes their season with an Overall Record 5 – 23, 1 – 17 CIAA, and 1 – 7 Division.
Feature summary / FINAL STATISTICS
Bears punch ticket for trip to quarterfinals
Shaw Configure Four Players In
Double Figures
February 27, 2008 – Charlotte, NC – The 10th seeded Shaw University Bears hushed all nay-sayers and “doubting Toms” when they downed the 7th seeded Livingstone College Blue Bears 74 – 60 in Round One of the 63rd Annual CIAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. The tall triumph served as Shaw’s first tournament advancement since the 2002 – 2003 season and as Head Coach Robert Brickey’s first tournament win.
shaw seized by vsu
Bears Conclude Regular Season
With Eight Game Losing Streak
February 19, 2008 – Raleigh, NC – The Shaw University Bears honored their seniors prior to play against the Virginia State University Trojans. After 14 ties and Shaw scoring four players in double figures, the Bears were beaten by the Trojans, 77 – 73. The Bears record now stands at 4 – 22 Overall, 1 – 17 CIAA, and 1 – 7 Division.
Leading the Bears in scoring was #1 Will Graham with a game high 24
points (four rebounds / three assists / four steals). Providing additional
scoring was #11 John Douros with 14 points (one assist), #00 Cori
Gaither with 11 points (five rebounds / three assists), and #34 John
Kornegay with 10 points (four rebounds / one assist / two steals). King
of the Boards was #20 Robert Espinosa (Forward / 6 – 7 / 195 / Senior /
Plainfield, NJ) with one offensive rebound and a game high 11 defensive
rebounds for a game high 12 rebounds.
The Shaw University Bears will prepare to play in the 63rd
Annual CIAA Men’s Basketball Tournament held in Charlotte, NC starting on
February 27th through March 1st.
Feature summary / FINAL STATISTICS
bears beaten by golden bulls
Shaw Slides to Seventh
Straight Loss
February 16, 2008 – Wake County, NC – The Shaw University Bears hosted the Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls in Broughton High School’s Holliday Gymnasium. Despite possession a lead as large as nine points, the Bears were burned in the second half by JCSU’s 62.5% (15 of 24) field goal percentage to be defeated, 81 – 67. The Bears record now stands at 4 – 21 Overall, 1 – 16 CIAA, and 1 – 7 Division.
Leading the Bears in scoring was #11 John Douros with a game high 17
points (three rebounds / two assists). Providing additional scoring was
#30 Damola Obadina with 16 points (four rebounds). King of the boards
was a two-way tie between #34 John Kornegay (six points / two assists
/ one steal) and Obadina with five rebounds each.
The Shaw University Bears will take on the Tigers of Saint Paul’s
College on Tuesday, February 16th in C. C. Spaulding. The “Senior
Night” competition is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m.
shaw stunned in EXtended Play
Bears Losing Streak
Stretched to Six
February 14, 2008 – Fayetteville, NC – The Shaw University Bears took a trip to Felton J. Capel Arena to play the Broncos of Fayetteville State University. The Bears “rodeoed” the Broncos for a majority of the match-up, but Shaw was robbed of their 13 point lead in overtime to be defeated, 73 – 67. The Bears record now stands at 4 – 20 Overall, 1 – 15 CIAA, and 1 – 6 Division.
Leading the Bears in scoring for the Bears was led in scoring by #34 John
Kornegay with 17 points (one rebound / three assists). Providing
additional scoring was #1 Will Graham (Guard / 5 – 10 / 175 /
Minneapolis, MN) with 13 points (three rebounds / one assist / four
steals), and #30 Damola Obadina with 10 points (a team high eight
rebounds / one assist / two steals).
bears victimized by vuu
Shaw’s Defeat by
Twenty-Five Stretches Losing Streak to Five
February 12, 2008
– Raleigh, NC – The
Shaw University Bears laced up their leather athletic footwear to take
on the No. 4 Ranked (South Atlantic Region) Virginia Union University
Panthers. The Bears were not able to overcome the Panther’s plump point
margin of 34 points early in the second half. Shaw was stunned by the
Panthers, 81 – 56. The Bears record now stands at 4 – 19 Overall,
1 – 14 CIAA, and 1 – 5 Division.
Leading the Bears in scoring for the Bears was #30 Damola Obadina (Forward / 6 – 5 / 240 / Senior / Minneapolis, MN) with nine points (a team high eight rebounds). Providing additional scoring was #21 Brandon Greene with eight points (two rebounds / one assist / one block), #34 John Kornegay with eight points (one steal), and #00 Cori Gaither (Forward / 6 – 5 / 190 / Senior / Jacksonville, FL) with eight points (four rebounds / one steal).
SHAW DEALT DOUBLE DIGIT DEFEAT in bowie
Bears Losing Streak Lengthened to Four
February 9, 2008 – Bowie, MD – The Shaw University Bears accelerated to A.C. Jordan Arena for their nationally televised athletic test against the Bowie State University Bulldogs. Shaw set the nets on fire as they sunk 12 of 23 attempts shots for a fiery 52.2% field goal percentage to take a slim lead late in the first half. Nevertheless, the Bears were given third degree burns after the Bulldogs blasted off for a 64.3% (18 of 28) second half field goal percentage. The CIAA competition concluded with Shaw losing to the Bulldogs, 79 – 59. The Bears record now stands at 4 – 18 Overall, 1 – 13 CIAA, and 1 – 5 Division.
Leading the Bears in scoring was #34 John Kornegay (Guard / 5 – 10 / 180 / Senior / Detroit, MI) with 11 points (three rebounds / one assist). In addition, Shaw’s #20 Robert Espinosa (Forward / 6 – 7 / 195 / Senior / Plainfield, NJ) scored 10 points (five rebounds / one block) Shaw was led in rebounding by #30 Damola Obadina (Forward / 6 – 5 / 240 / Senior / Minneapolis, MN) as he collected seven rebounds (seven points / one assist / three steals).
The Shaw University Bears will play hosts to the Virginia Union University Panthers on Tuesday, February 12th. The East versus West match-up is scheduled to take place in C.C. Spaulding Gymnasium at 7:30 p.m.
Shaw defeated by saint paul’s
Bears Losing Streak
Stretched to Three
February 5, 2008 – Lawrenceville, VA – The Shaw University Bears traveled to Taylor-Whitehead Gymnasium to take on the Tigers of Saint Paul’s College. Despite outscoring their opponents 49 to 22 in post production, the Bears dropped the loss, 72 – 64 to SPC. The Bears record now stands at 4 – 16 Overall, 1 – 12 CIAA, and 1 – 5 Division. Featured Summary / Final Statistics
Shaw seized by visiting vikings
Bears Relinquish Lead Mid-Way in Second Half
February2, 2008 – Raleigh, NC – The Shaw University Bears took on the Vikings of Elizabeth City State University. Despite scoring 25 points turnovers and surfacing to take a lead mid-way in the second half, the Bears dropped the home court competition to ECSU, 76 – 66. Shaw’s record now stands at 4 – 16 Overall, 1 – 11 CIAA, and 1 – 5 Division. Feature Summary / Final Statistics
bears pinched by panthers
Shaw Seven Points Shy
of Taking Down Top Team in East
January 29, 2008 – Richmond, VA – The Shaw University Bears played the Panthers of Virginia Union University. Despite three lead changes and having five players to finish in double figures, the Bears dropped a 70 – 63 loss to VUU. Feature Summary / Final Statistics
the drought is over!
Bears Hold On To Beat Blue Bears
January 26, 2008 – Raleigh, NC – The Shaw University Bears took on the Livingstone College Blue Bears. The drought is indeed over as Shaw snapped a nine game losing streak after surviving seven lead changes to secure an 80 -76 home court win over the Blue Bears. Feature Summary / Final Statistics
Shaw encounters close CALL in division dual
Bears Just a Possession
Shy Of Snapping Nine Game Losing Streak
January 24, 2008 – Raleigh, NC – The Shaw University Bears took the court for the scheduled competition against the Fayetteville State University Broncos. Despite leading by as many as 11 points late in the first half, the Bears were dealt a 62 – 59 defeat by the Broncos. More
shaw upset bY saint paul’s in spaulding
Bears Lose Eighth
Straight
January 22, 2008 – Raleigh, NC – The Shaw University Bears opened up their home arena for a basketball battle against the Saint Paul’s College Tigers. Despite accumulating 37 bench points, the Bears lose lead in final 53 seconds as the SPC steals the home court upset, 76 – 71.
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bears flustered by falcons
Shaw Victimized in Cross-Town Clash By Twenty-three
January 19, 2007 – Raleigh, NC – The Shaw University Bears arrived at Holliday Gymnasium in Broughton High School to settle an athletic argument with the #23 Saint Augustine’s College Falcons. The Bears would draw the short end of the stick in the cross-town clash as they were routed by their rivals, 86 – 63. More
bears topped by trojans
Shaw Slips To Sixth
Straight Loss; Still in Search of First CIAA Feat
January 15, 2007 – Petersburg, VA – The Shaw University Bears were transported to Daniel Gymnasium for their dual with the Trojans of Virginia State University. Despite possessing a 33 – 31 halftime lead, the Bears dropped their sixth straight loss as the Trojans defeated Shaw, 79 – 71. More
bears bypassed by bowie
Shaw Drops Fifth
Straight CIAA Contest
January 12, 2002 – Raleigh, NC – The Shaw University Bears took part in their fifth CIAA season match up of the season against the Bowie State University Bulldogs. The Bears and Bulldogs intensely battled as the score was tied on six different occasions and there were eight alternating lead changes. Unfortunately, a late spurt by BSU in the final five minutes of the second half led to Shaw being dealt a 68 – 58 loss.
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Shaw Falls to ECSU
Bears Undergo Rough Road Loss
January 8, 2002 – Elizabeth City, NC – The Shaw University Bears routed to the R. L. Vaughn Center for their head-to-head match-up against the Vikings of Elizabeth City State University. Despite jumping out in the first half to lead by as many as seven points and outscoring the Vikings 29 – 24 in the second half, Bears dropped their fourth CIAA contest to the Vikings, 66 – 52.
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Shaw NESTED BY HAWKS
Bears’ Strong
Second Half a Tad Bit Tardy
January 5, 2002 – Murfreesboro, NC – The Shaw University Bears hit the highway to hustle on the hardwood against the Hawks of Chowan University. The Bears magnificently minimized a 22 point deficit to a little as one point and “super shrunk” Chowan’s 70% first half field goal percentage to 29.2% in the second half. Furthermore, Shaw outscored the Hawks 44 – 36 in the second half of play. However, the Hawks held on with four free-throw conversions in the closing seconds to take the home court victory, 90 – 86.
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Shaw falls to claflin
Bears “Turn
Over” First Home Court Contest of New Year
January 2, 2002 – Raleigh, NC – The Shaw University Bears laced up their black Nike ® high tops as they hosted the Panthers of Claflin University. The Bears’ held high hopes of harnessing a home court victory to kickoff the New Year. Regrettably, the thought of triumph seemed to be nothing more than a distant dream as Claflin converted 31 points off the Bears’ 24 turnovers to stun Shaw, 81 – 58. More
shaw beaten by BULLDOGS
Bears Nearly Complete Come
From Behind Win
December 19, 2007 –
Raleigh, NC – The Shaw
University Bears opened up their athletic sanctuary for their final home
contest of the year against the Wingate University Bulldogs. Although the
Bears awoke out of their first half coma to bewilder the Bulldogs 44 – 38 in
the second half, Wingate was able to theft the road triumph, 83 – 69.
More
Shaw SNEAKS PAST ST.
ANDREWS
Bears’ Smoking 63% Field
Goal Shooting
Leads To Come From Behind Victory
December 13, 2007 – Laurinburg, NC – The Shaw University Bears took a two hour trip south to take on the Knights of St. Andrews Presbyterian College. The Bears tally their third triumph and hand-deliver the Knights their eighth straight loss of the season with a 68 – 65 victory. More
Shaw Defeated by Johnson C. Smith
Bears
Still in Search of First Conference Win
December 11, 2007 – Charlotte, NC – The Shaw University Bears bussed to Brayboy Gymnasium to battle the Golden Bulls of Johnson C. Smith University. The Bears dropped their third conference competition of the season after an 86 – 53 loss to JCSU. More
Shaw loses to LIVINGSTONE
Bears Give
7 – 1 Blue Bears A Run For The Money But Could Not Cash
In
December 4, 2007
– Salisbury, NC – The
Shaw University Bears sailed off to William Trent Gymnasium for their
head-to-head combat with the Livingstone College Blue Bears. Shaw submitted
a valiant effort in which they threatened to take the lead on several
occasions. Regrettably, the Bears dropped their third season loss to
Livingstone, 83 – 70.
The tale of two bears – part II
Bears Lose to Lenoir-Rhyne On The Road
November 29, 2007
– Hickory, NC
– The Shaw University Bears hit the highway for their
second regular season road game against the Lenoir-Rhyne
College Bears. The Shaw Bears were dealt a double digit
defeat as LRC took the triumph 76 – 61, stopping Shaw
from sweeping the two game series.
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mEN'S BASKETBALL:
SHAW UNIVERSITY VERSUS SAINT AUGUSTINE'S COLLEGE
SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE!
MORE
The Tale of Two Bears
Shaw Rallies To Win First Regular
Season Home Game Against Lenior-Rhyne
November 24, 2007 – Raleigh, NC – The Shaw University Bears took a break from their respective feasts to engage in an out-of-conference brawl with the Lenior-Rhyne College Bears. After a hearty Thanksgiving holiday, the Bears sweetened their merriment with a come from behind victory over Lenior-Rhyne 73 – 71. More
MEN’S BASKETBALL JAM
INTO UPCOMING SEASON
October 25, 2007 –
Raleigh, NC – Head Coach
Robert Brickey and assistant coaches promptly packed C.C. Spaulding
Gymnasium to maximum capacity for their interactive introduction of the 2007
– 2008 Shaw University Men’s Basketball Team. The “Thursday Night Throwdown”
kept onlookers active and engaged with pre-show contests of a three-point
shootout and a slam dunk jam-a-thon. Coaches elevated the excitement and
expression of “SHAW U” pride even more when they joined participating
spectators in learning the latest hip-hop dances moves.
More
CIAA RELEASE PRESEASON
PREDICTIONS
FOR MEN & WOMEN BASKETBALL
Charlotte, NC – On Thursday, October 11, 2007, administrators and associates of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association met at the Charlotte Convention Center for the Men & Women's Basketball Press Conference. More
February 22, 2007
Bears’ COME UP SHORT ON SENIOR NIGHT
Bears fall 69-72 to Livingstone
RALEIGH, NC – On senior night in C.C. Spaulding Gymnasium the Bears of Shaw University took the court against the Blue Bears of Livingstone College with the hopes of ending the regular season on a winning note, but the Blue Bears had something totally different in mind. What neither team though was the game would come down to the wire and be a dog fight until the final buzzer. More
February 20, 2007
Three Bears’ Score in double-figures
Bears fall 58-79 to Virginia State
Ettrick, VA –The Bears fall to 3-23 overall and 1-18 in the CIAA while Virginia State improved to 18-7 overall, and 13-5 in conference play. Three Bears were able to score in double-figures as they were led by junior Cori Gaither (6’5, Forward, Jacksonville, FL) who scored game-high 15 points and added five assists on the night for the Bears. More
February 17, 2007
Bears Suffer Another Hard Loss to JCSU, 78-91
Four Bears Score in Double Figures
RALEIGH, N.C. – The Bears falls to 3-22 overall and 1-17 in the CIAA while the Golden Bulls of Johnson C. Smith improves to 14-8 overall, and 12-6 in conference play. Four Bears were able to score in double-figures as they were led by Damola Obadina (6’5, JR, Forward, Minneapolis, MN) who recorded his eighth double-double of the season with 18 points and 10 rebounds. More
February
13, 2007
BEARS HAD FOUR PLAYERS IN DOUBLE FIGURES
Shaw fell 77-86 to Virginia Union
RICHMOND, VA – The Bears' record falls to 3-21 overall, 1-16 in the CIAA and 1-8 in the East after a hard felt loss to Virginia Union University who improved to 16-4 overall, 13-4 in the CIAA and 6-1 in the Eastern Division. The Bears were led by Damola Obadina (6’5, JR, Forward, Minneapolis, MN) who had 16 points and five rebounds. More
February 10, 2007
BEARS HAD FOUR PLAYERS IN DOUBLE FIGURES
Shaw fell 86-68 to Bowie State
RALEIGH, NC – The Bears record drops to 3-20 overall, 1-15 in the CIAA and 1-7 in the East after a hard felt loss to Bowie State University who improved to 15-5 overall, 11-5 in the CIAA and 5-2 in the Eastern Division. The Bears were led by Robert Espinosa who had 17 points and tied for a team-high eight rebounds. More
February
6, 2007
Obadina Scored Game High 27 in Bears 82-77 Victory over St. Paul’s
Raleigh, NC- The Bears of Shaw University (3-19; 1-14 CIAA) got their first conference win of the season behind Damola Obadina (6’5, JR, Forward, Minneapolis, MN) who not only scored a game high but also season high 27 points. Obadina also recorded his seventh double-double of the season as he snatched 11 rebounds to go with those 27 points in the Bears 82-77 win over the Tigers of Saint Paul’s College (9-11; 5-8 CIAA). Shaw shot an impressive 48.6% in the first half hitting 18 of their 37 shots to take the lead 41-35 at the break. St. Paul’s only shot 46%. The Bears would repeat their play in the second half to score 41 points, which would carry them to their victory over the Tigers. More
February 3, 2007
Free Throws hurt Bears in 73-66 loss to Vikings
Espinosa, Obadina, Kornegay, and Gathier all scored in double digits for the Bears.
Elizabeth City, NC – Shaw made only 19 of their 29 free throws for the game tonight, which could have made the difference in the end. It was a tough game for the Bears (2-19, 0-14 CIAA) as they loss another tight one to the Vikings of Elizabeth City State (10-11, 6-8 CIAA). Shaw got of to a great start in the first half as there was five ties and five lead changes in the first half alone. In the second things were going good until they went too the charity stripe. More
January 30, 2007
Obadina Records another Double-Double in 48-69 loss to Virginia Union
Raleigh, NC – The Bears of Shaw University (2-18; 0-13 CIAA; 0-5 East) played host to the defending CIAA Champions of Virginia Union University (12-3; 9-3 CIAA; 5-1 East). Shaw struggled in the first half of play, scoring only 12 points on 20% shooting. The Bears would improve offensively in the second half, scoring three times as many points before eventually falling by a final score of 69-48 to Virginia Union. More
January 27, 2007
Shaw falls 67-72 in Double Overtime to Livingstone
Salisbury, NC – Robert Espinosa (6’7, Junior, Forward, Plainfield, NJ) recorded a double-double and scored a game high 20 points and 14 rebounds as the Bears of Shaw University (2-17; 0-12 CIAA) fell 67-72 in double overtime to the Blue Bears of Livingstone College (5-11; 3-8 CIAA). More
January 20,
2007
Kornegay dropped 15 points in Bears 58-85 loss to the Falcons
Raleigh, NC – In a game that but teams wanted to win but there could only be one and that one was the Falcons of Saint Augustine’s College (12-4; 8-2 CIAA) with a 55-85 victory of the Bears of Shaw University (2-14; 0-9 CIAA). Despite a hard loss the Bears had a great showing with John Kornegay (5’11, SO, Guard, Detroit, MI) scoring 15 point for the Bears in the effort. More
January 16, 2007
Gaither
drops Season High 24 Points in Bears 71-83 loss to
Virginia State
Raleigh, NC – Cori Gaither (6’5, JR, Forward, Jacksonville, FL) dropped 24 points on the Trojans of Virginia State University ( 11-3; 6-1 CIAA; 2-1 East) who are having their best season since 1975. Gaither also recorded his first double-double of the season with 10 rebounds as the Bears of Shaw University (2-12; 0-8 CIAA; 0-3 East) lost to Virginia State 71-83. More
January 11, 2007
The Bears lose in final seconds to the Eagles, 58-54
Raleigh, NC – In what was a hard fought game for the Bears of Shaw University (2-11; 0-6 CIAA) that came down to the wire against the Eagles of North Carolina Central University (6-6; 2-4 CIAA). What a game it was between these two teams who have been looking for that win for so long. The Bears will just have to wait a little while longer to get that win as they went to wall tonight in a tough loss in C.C. Spaulding Gymnasium. Despite losing this game it could have gone either way in the end. More
January 9, 2007
Despite a 78-99 loss the Bears had three in Double Figures
Espinosa, Obadina, & Smith in double digits for the Bears
Raleigh, NC – Despite having three players in double figures it proved just not to be enough to hold off the Vikings of Elizabeth City State (6-4, 3-1 CIAA, 1-0 East) who scored 57 points in the second half to the Bears of Shaw University (2-10, 0-5 CIAA, 0-1 East) 44 points. Damola Obadina (6’5, JR, Forward, Minneapolis, MN) led the Bears in scoring and rebounds with 17 points and 7 boards against the Vikings. More
January 6,
2007
Obadina records back-to-back double-doubles in Bears 76-84 loss to the Falcons
Gaither, Espinosa, Obadina, Konegay, & Smith all were in double figures for the Bears.
Raleigh, NC – In a game that many would call the battle of Raleigh between Saint Augustine’s College (7-4, 3-2 CIAA) and Shaw University ( 2-9, 0-4 CIAA) Damola Obadina (6’5, JR, Forward, Minneapolis, MI) did the same thing he did two nights ago in another state, which was to record another double-double with 11 points and 13 rebounds. Not only did Obadina have a double-double but the Bears played one of their best games of the year so far having all five starters in double figures. More
January 4, 2007
Obadina records double-double in 56-60 loss to Claflin
Orangeburg, SC – Damola Obadina records another double-double tonight against the Panthers of Claflin University with 11 points and 11 rebounds. Despite being down by as many as 14 points in the second the Bears of Shaw University (2-8, 1-3 CIAA) still put up a great fight against the Panthers of Claflin University (5-6) in a 56-60 loss. More
December 30, 2006
Bears Suffer a hard lose to Lynn University
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December 16, 2006
The Bears smash the Braves 72-57 in Home Opener
Raleigh, NC – The Bears of Shaw University (2-6; 0-3 CIAA) took the stage in C.C. Spaulding during their home opener against the University of North Carolina – Pembroke (1-8). The Bears were looking for a win as they faced the Braves coming off of a 0-6 run to start the season. More
December 2, 2006
Shaw falls 80-65 to the Golden Bulls of JCSU
Charlotte, NC – The Bears of Shaw University (1-4 Overall; 0-2 CIAA) traveled to Charlotte, NC to take on the Golden Bulls of Johnson C. Smith University (3-4 Overall; 1-2 CIAA). More
November 24, 2006
Turnovers aided to
the Bears 55-76 loss to Fayetteville State
Fayetteville, NC – The Bears of Shaw University (1-2 overall; 0-1 CIAA) fell to the Broncos of Fayetteville State University (1-1 overall; 1-0 CIAA) 55-76 at Capel Arena. More
November 18, 2006
Fighting to the Finish; Bears Fall Short to Queens 61-50
Belmont, NC –The Bears of Shaw University (1-1) were trying to keep their winning record alive in action against Queens University (2-0). The second half was the turning factor in the game. More
November 17, 2006
Bears squeeze by the Crusaders 79-76
Belmont, NC
– The Bears of Shaw University (1-0) got their season off
to a great start by winning their season opener on the road. In a tight game
right down to the end, the Bears held on defeating the Crusaders of Belmont
Abbey (0-1) on their home court.
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