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Livingstone Athletics – Lady Blue Bears Drop 45-42 Decision to WSSU

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The Livingstone College women’s basketball team played a close game against Winston-Salem State University
(10-11, 5-6), but the Lady Rams won 45-42 at the Gaines Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.  The Lady Blue Bears took the first half 24-23 at the free throw line by connecting six-of-eight shots (75 percent) compared to the Lady Rams’
three-of-seven shots (42.9 percent).

The Lady Blue Bears (7-13, 3-8) also played very aggressive in the paint with Tyesha Tharpe leading the Lady Blue Bears with 12 points and five rebounds.  Jasmine Murray‘s 10 points contributed to the Lady Blue Bears outscoring the Lady Rams in the paint 28-20. Murray also pulled down five rebounds.

With the game being played in the paint, Kelcyn Manurs, a 5-5 guard, grabbed a game high eight rebounds.

With under two minutes to play the game was up for grabs, but three crucial turnovers made by the Lady Blue Bears worked in the Lady Rams favor.

The Lady Blue Bears will host Shaw University, Saturday, February 9. Game time is slated for 5:30 p.m. The Lady Blue Bears will be looking to redeem themselves after suffering a 101-68 loss to the Lady Bears.

Livingstone Athletics – Blue Bears Secure 75-72 Win Over WSSU

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The Livingstone College (15-5, 7-4) men’s basketball team 75-72 upset win against the defending CIAA Champions, Winston-Salem State University, (16-4, 9-2) turned up the heat in Winston-Salem, NC on Saturday. Mark Thomas‘ free throws at the end of the game sealed the victory for the Blue Bears.

Jody Hill scored a game high 23 points as he went five-for-eight behind the three point line against the Rams.

Hill ignited the first half for the Blue Bears with three back-to-back three pointers. Along with Hill’s prolific shooting, the Blue Bears shot 52 percent from the field compared to the Rams 46.4 percent.  Livingstone also saw success at the free throw line as they hit 13-of-16 shots (81.3 percent).
Winston-Salem saw the free throw line eight times and only hit three of them.

Although the Blue Bears led by as much as 15 points in the second half, the Rams wouldn’t give in and tied the score four times. Fifteen forced turnovers committed by the Rams are what edged the Blue Bears to victory. Livingstone scored 20 points off of the Rams slick hands.

The Blue Bears had two other players to score double figures. Just one rebound shy of a double-double, Thomas paced the Blue Bears with his 20 points and nine rebounds. Omar Ford-Bey‘s superb shooting added 13 points to Livingstone’s score. Ford-Bey went 100 percent from the free throw line, and behind the three.

The Rams were led by Justin Glover’s 19 points.

The Blue Bears play again next Saturday when host Shaw University. Game time is 7:30 p.m.

Livingstone Athletics – Blue Bears Fall 85-74 to Virginia State

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1/13/2013 1:07:00 AM
The Livingstone College men’s basketball team suffered an 85-74 loss to Virginia State University in Salisbury, North Carolina. Mark Thomasled the Blue Bears with 18 points and seven assists.The Trojans bench played a major factor in defeating the Blue Bears by scoring 48 points. The Trojans hit 10-of-19 shots behind the three point line while the Blue Bears hit a dismal six-of-23 shots from behind the arc.  Livingstone’s Jody Hill, Jr., however, made four-of-nine three point shots and had 16 points and nine rebounds.

Tyler Johnson played aggressively on both ends of the court for the Blue Bears. Johnson had 14 points and eight rebounds.  Anthony Welch added 10 points to the Blue Bears score, but it wasn’t enough.

The Blue Bears shot 39.7 percent from the field versus the Trojans 45 percent.  The Blue Bears did outplay Virginia State in the paint and scored 30 points to the Trojans’ 22 points.

The loss drops the Blue Bears to 11-3 overall and 3-2 in the league.

Livingstone will return to action Monday, January 14 as they face Chowan University in a CIAA crossover competition. Game time is slated for 7:30 p.m.

Livingstone Athletics – Lady Blue Bears Obtain Overtime Win

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1/13/2013 1:01:00 AM
Livingstone College defeated Virginia State University 83-79 in an overtime competition in Trent Gymnasium. The Lady Blue Bears had four players to score double figures, and was led by Cierra York‘s 19 points and seven rebounds.The Lady Blue Bears capitalized on the Lady Trojans poor shooting in the first half and went on a 15 point lead with York’s jumper off of a fast break at the 6:22 minute mark. Livingstone scored 20 points off of fast breaks compared to Virginia State’s six points.

Virginia State was able to cut the lead to just three points and ended the half down, 33-30.
Both teams had issues with protecting the basketball, but Livingstone was more successful in converting Virginia State’s turnovers to points on the scoreboard. The Lady Blue Bears scored 25 points off turnovers while VSU scored 19 points.

The Lady Blue Bears controlled much of the second half, but the Lady Trojans played a very close game. VSU tied the game twice with less than four minutes left in regulation, and took the lead.

Kelycn Manurs paced the Lady Blue Bears late in the game and made eight of the 10 points the Lady Blue Bears needed to take the game into overtime. Manurs finished with 14 points.

In overtime, the Lady Blue Bears outscored the Lady Trojans 11-7 and took the victory.

Tyesha Tharpe and Jasmine Murray each grabbed six rebounds and scored 12 and 11 points respectively.
Livingstone improves their record to 6-8 overall and 2-3 in the CIAA.

The Lady Blue Bears return to action Monday, January 14 as they face Chowan University in a CIAA crossover competition. Game time is slated for 5:30 p.m.