N.C. Central linebacker Calvin Hillie finally can see the light at the end of tunnel after three weeks of practice, and it is a Thursday night showdown with Johnson C. Smith on Sept. 2. But on Saturday, Hillie and his Eagles teammates were still in practice mode as they put on a show for fans who came our for "Meet the Eagles" day at O'Kelly-Riddick Stadium.
Freshman has record season
When N.C. Central University freshman guard Joanna Miller decided to continue her education and basketball career 3,000 miles away from home, she was looking to stand out.
NCCU pulled out of MEAC in 1979
The next time Blake Murray takes the baseball field, he believes he’ll be competing for more than a win. “I am excited because I will be a rising senior and finally will be able to compete for something meaningful,” said Blake Murray, junior first baseman.
To commemorate the first meeting of Duke University and N.C. Central University on the football field, both universities and their student unions have organized a celebration for the entire Durham community from 5:30-11 p.m. on Thursday at Historic Durham Athletic Park, 428 Morris St.
An inside look as NCCU's Eagles prepare for their September 5 season opener against Hampton University. Courtesy NCCU Sports Information
It's just 5 days into the practice season and Chris Hooks of NCCU Sports Network interviews Eagle offensive coordinator Dick Portee. Portee describes season so far as a "whirlwind."