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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.
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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!
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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.
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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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