Falcons Select Lonnie Blow Jr. as Saint Augustine’s College Head Men’s Basketball Coach

Raleigh, NC - Saint Augustine’s College has named Lonnie Blow Jr. as its new head men’s basketball coach. The announcement came during a press conference on Wednesday, May 7, 2008.

Saint Augustine’s College will announce New Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Press Conference

Saint Augustine’s College will hold a press conference to introduce Lonnie Blow, Jr. as the new head men’s basketball coach Wednesday, May 7, at 12:30 p.m. in the Seby Jones Fine Arts Gallery.

Falcons Release Coach Thomas Hargrove

Raleigh, NC- Saint Augustine’s College has announced it will not reappoint Thomas Hargrove as the head men’s basketball coach when his Letter of Agreement expires on March 15, 2008. “We appreciate the contributions Coach Hargrove has made to the basketball program over the last ten years,” said Saint Augustine’s College Athletic Director George Williams. “Coach Hargrove has had a significant impact on the campus and the student athletes who have played under his leadership.”

Falcons Ousted In CIAA Quarterfinals

CHARLOTTE, NC – Junior forward Robert Shuler (Newport News, Va.) finished with 13 points and 10 rebounds off the bench for Saint Augustine’s College, but Johnson C. Smith eliminated the Falcons in the CIAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Quarterfinals on Thursday (Feb. 28) at Charlotte Bobcats Arena.

ESPN Classic To Show Falcon Quarterfinal Game

The CIAA Tournament quarterfinal game scheduled for Thursday (Feb. 28) between the Saint Augustine’s College and Johnson C. Smith University men’s basketball teams at Charlotte Bobcats Arena will be televised on ESPN Classic cable channel. The contest will be on tape delay at 9 p.m., two hours after tip-off.

Falcons Hold Off Morris College on Senior Night

RALEIGH, NC – Morris College almost spoiled Senior Night, but the Saint Augustine’s College men’s basketball team prevailed 74-69 at Emery Gymnasium on Thursday (Feb. 21) to end the regular season.

The win snapped a three-game losing streak for the Falcons (16-9), who had lost six of their last seven games. Morris dropped to 4-20 overall but scared the Falcons with their three-point shooting (12-of-24 for 50 percent).

Gill Named to All-CIAA Men’s Basketball Team

HAMPTON, Va. – Junior Will Gill (Clinton, MD) was selected to the 2008 12-man All-CIAA men’s basketball team on Wednesday (Feb. 20).

Gill, a 6-0 guard, leads the Falcons in scoring with an average of 13.7 points a game, which ranks eighth in the CIAA. He leads the team in steals with a 1.3 steals average, which ranks 14th in the CIAA.

Livingstone Nips Falcons
65-63 at the Buzzer

Tayloe Taylor scored on a follow shot as time expired to give Livingstone a 65-63 victory over Saint Augustine’s College in a CIAA men’s basketball game at Trent Gymnasium on Tuesday (Feb. 19).

Fain, Sikes Sweep CIAA Basketball Rookie of the Year Awards
Sikes Heads Three Lady Falcons On All-Rookie Team

HAMPTON, Va. – Freshmen Hayward Fain (Akron, Ohio) and Allison Sikes (Richmond, Va.) were named CIAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Rookies of the Year by the CIAA Sports Information Directors on Tuesday (Feb. 19).

Fain, a 6-4 forward, was named CIAA men’s rookie of the week five times this season, the most of any player. He is the Falcons’ fourth-leading scorer at 10.3 points per game and grabs 6.2 rebounds a game which ranks third on the team and 14th in the CIAA. Fain averages 2.61 offensive rebounds and 1.22 steals a game which ranks 7th and 15th respectively in the CIAA.

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Whitney Griffis
LeKeisha White

Fain, Sikes Win CIAA Weekly Rookie Honors For Fifth Time

Freshmen Hayward Fain (Akron, OH) and Allison Sikes (Richmond, Va.) of Saint Augustine’s College are the CIAA’s top rookie basketball players for the week ending Feb. 17.

Both players have won the league’s weekly rookie award five times apiece, the most of any male and female player this season.

Fayetteville State Tops Falcons 68-60

FAYETTEVILLE, NC - Senior forward Justin Dickens (Conyers, GA) scored 17 points and junior guard Marcus Butler (Mansfield, OH) had 15 points for Saint Augustine’s College, but Fayetteville State swept the season series with a 68-60 CIAA basketball victory at Capel Arena on Saturday (Feb. 16)

Elizabeth City State Defeats Falcons 79-64

Freshman Hayward Fain (Akron, OH) scored 14 points and senior Justin Dickens (Conyers, GA) added 13 points and 11 rebounds for Saint Augustine’s College, but Elizabeth City State extended its win streak to 12 games in a 79-64 victory in a CIAA basketball game at R.L. Vaughn Center.

Falcons Ranked Ninth in South Atlantic Region

Saint Augustine’s College is ranked ninth in the latest NCAA Division II South Atlantic Region men’s basketball poll released this week.

Saint Augustine’s College-Fayetteville State Game on TV

The Saint Augustine’s College at Fayetteville State men’s basketball game will be televised by WRDC-TV (Channel 28) on Saturday (Feb. 16) at 5 p.m. For Raleigh Time Warner cable subscribers, the game will be shown on channel 12.

Shuler’s Layup Lifts Falcons Over Johnson C. Smith in OT

Junior forward Robert Shuler (Newport News, Va.) scored on a follow shot before the buzzer sounded, and Saint Augustine’s College outlasted Johnson C. Smith 67-65 in overtime in a CIAA Western Division basketball thriller at Brayboy Gymnasium on Tuesday (Feb. 12).

Shuler grabbed Hayward Fain’s off-balanced 3-point attempt off the backboard and scored on a lay-up in one motion to give the Falcons the victory. His follow shot capped an 8-2 run for the Falcons, who trailed 63-59 with 3:06 left in overtime.

Fayetteville State Nips Falcons 67-63

RALEIGH, NC – Phillippe Harris made a free throw with six seconds left, and Fayetteville State surprised Saint Augustine’s College 67-63 in a CIAA Western Division game at Emery Gymnasium on Saturday (Feb. 9).

The Falcons (14-6, 10-4 CIAA) entered the game ranked eighth in the NCAA Division II South Atlantic Region. But the Broncos (10-12, 6-8 CIAA) surprised the Falcons, who lost their third straight game and their first to a Western Division opponent. The victory snapped a two-game losing streak for the Broncos.

Bowie State Outlasts Falcons 87-82

BOWIE, MD - Senior forward Justin Dickens (Conyers, GA) paced Saint Augustine’s College with 23 points, but Bowie State eked out an 87-82 CIAA basketball victory at A.C. Jordan Arena on Thursday (Feb. 7).

The Falcons were ranked eighth regionally and the Bulldogs were ranked ninth regionally entering the contest between two of the CIAA’s top teams.

Virginia Union Hands Falcons First Home Loss

RALEIGH, NC – Forward Brad Byerson scored a game-high 27 points and guard Braxton Byerson added 24 points as Virginia Union defeated Saint Augustine's College 90-76 in a highly-anticipated CIAA basketball contest on Saturday (Feb. 2).

LaKeith Blanks added 13 points for the Panthers, who made 7-of-11 3-pointers. Junior guard Will Gill (Clinton, MD) paced the Falcons with 19 points including 5-of-10 shooting behind the 3-point line. Senior forward Justin Dickens (Conyers, GA) and Fain added 16 points apiece, and senior center Jeff Sullivan (Carrollton, AL) added 10 points off the bench for the Falcons, who shot 43.7 percent.

Falcons Ranked Eighth In South Atlantic Regional Poll

Saint Augustine’s College is eighth in the first NCAA Division II South Atlantic Regional Men’s Basketball Rankings of the season, released Wednesday (Jan. 30).

The Falcons (14-3 overall) are off to their best start since the 2005-06 season. They host Virginia Union (14-4), ranked 3rd regionally, in an important CIAA matchup at Emery Gymnasium on Saturday, Feb. 2. Game time is 7:30 p.m.

Falcons Hold Off Virginia State
65-58

PETERSBURG, VA – Senior forward Justin Dickens (Conyers, GA) and junior guard Will Gill (Clinton, MD) scored 17 points apiece, and Saint Augustine’s College stopped a late Virginia State rally to win 65-58 in a CIAA contest at Daniel Gym on Tuesday (Jan. 29).

Junior forward Robert Shuler (Newport News, VA) added 14 points off the bench for the Falcons (14-3, 10-1 CIAA), who possess the best record in CIAA play. The Falcons own a one-and-half game lead over Virginia Union, the Falcons’ opponent on Saturday (Feb. 2) at Emery Gymnasium. Game time is 7:30 p.m.

Saint Augustine’s College-Virginia Union Doubleheader Moved to Emery Gym

The basketball doubleheader between Saint Augustine's College and Virginia Union scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 2 will be played at Emery Gymnasium on Saint Augustine's College’s campus. The women’s game starts at 5:30 p.m. followed by the men’s contest at 7:30 p.m.

Fain Named CIAA Rookie of the Week for Fourth Time

Freshman Hayward Fain (Akron, OH) of Saint Augustine’s College was selected CIAA men’s basketball rookie of the week for the fourth time on Monday (Jan. 28).

Fain, a 6-4 forward, averaged 10 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2 steals in two Falcon victories last week. He made two free throws with 17 seconds left to beat Johnson C. Smith 69-68 on Jan. 22. The win gave the Falcons sole possession of first place in the CIAA Western Division.

Gill Leads Falcons Past Morris College 77-64

SUMTER, SC – Junior guard Will Gill (Clinton, MD) pumped in 22 points and Saint Augustine’s College beat host Morris College 77-64 in a non-conference basketball game on Saturday (Jan. 26).

Gill was 8 of 10 from the floor including 5 of 5 from behind the 3-point arc. He made his only free throw attempt for the Falcons (13-3), matching their best start since the 2005-06 season.

Falcons Nip Golden Bulls on Fain’s Free Throws

RALEIGH, NC – Freshman forward Hayward Fain (Akron, OH) hit two free throws with 17 seconds left and Saint Augustine’s College edged Johnson C. Smith 69-68 for first place in the CIAA Western Division at Emery Gymnasium on Tuesday (Jan. 22).

The outcome wasn’t decided, however, until Ronald Thornhill of the Golden Bulls missed a wide open three-point shot at the buzzer, giving the Falcons (12-3, 9-1 CIAA, 4-0 Western Division) the victory.

Falcons Prevail 105-97 in 2 OTs

RALEIGH, NC – Senior Jeff Sullivan (Carrollton, AL) scored a career-high 25 points and added 12 rebounds and 3 blocked shots off the bench, and freshman Hayward Fain (Akron, OH) had 19 points and 11 rebounds as Saint Augustine’s College outlasted Catawba College 105-97 in double overtime in men’s college basketball at Emery Gymnasium on Saturday, Jan. 5.

The thrilling win was the second straight for the Falcons (8-2 overall), who avenged a 72-69 loss to the Indians (7-5) in Salisbury, NC on Dec. 15.

Dickens Shoots No. 25 Falcons To Third Straight Victory

RALEIGH, NC – Senior forward Justin Dickens (Conyers, GA) scored a career-high 26 points on 11-of-11 shooting from the floor and Saint Augustine’s College rallied past Saint Paul’s 79-76 at Emery Gymnasium on Tuesday, Jan. 8 to remain unbeaten in the CIAA.

The win was the third straight for the Falcons (9-2 overall), who are the only undefeated team in the CIAA at 6-0. The Falcons are ranked 25th nationally in the latest NABC Division II men’s basketball poll.

Falcons Fall To Clayton State 60-57

MORROW, GA – Hayward Fain (Akron, OH) scored 13 points and Jeff Sullivan (Carrollton, AL) added 12 points, but Saint Augustine’s College’s rally fell short in a 60-57 loss to host Clayton State University in the first day of the Heritage Bank Holiday Classic on Friday, Dec. 28 at the Athletics and Fitness Center.

The loss dropped the Falcons to 6-2 overall while the Lakers upped their record to 5-4. This was the first meeting between both teams.

Sullivan Gets Double-Double In Falcons’ Win

MORROW, GA - Jeff Sullivan (Carrollton, AL) scored 15 points and grabbed 13 rebounds as Saint Augustine’s College made 8 3-pointers to trounce Georgia Southwestern 76-56 in the second day of the Heritage Bank Holiday Classic on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007.

The win snapped a two-game losing streak for the Falcons, who improved to 7-2 on the season. The Hurricanes, who dressed nine players, fell to 4-5 overall.

Three Falcons Win CIAA Weekly Honors

Saint Augustine’s College climbed two spots to No. 23 this week in the NABC/Division II Coaches national men’s basketball poll.

The Falcons (10-3, 7-1 CIAA) are the only CIAA team ranked in the national poll.

Three Falcons Win CIAA Weekly Honors

HAMPTON, VA – Freshmen Hayward Fain (Akron, OH) and Allison Sikes (Richmond, VA) of Saint Augustine’s College were named CIAA men’s and women’s basketball rookies of the week, respectively, while the Falcons’ Thomas Hargrove was chosen CIAA men’s basketball coach of the week on Monday, Jan. 7.

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Allison Sikes
Hayward Fain

Fain Wins CIAA Rookie of the Week Award

HAMPTON, VA – Hayward Fain (Akron, OH) of Saint Augustine’s College was selected CIAA Men’s Basketball Rookie of the Week on Tuesday, Jan. 1. Fain won the award for the second time this season.

Fain, a 6-4 freshman forward, averaged 9.0 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.5 steals in two games at the Heritage Bank Holiday Classic in Morrow, Ga., on Dec. 28-29, 2007. He led the Falcons with 13 points in a 60-57 loss to Clayton State on Dec. 28.

Catawba Pins First Loss on Falcons

Senior center Jeff Sullivan (Carrollton, AL) had 16 points and 12 rebounds and freshman forward Hayward Fain (Akron, OH) added 16 points and 11 rebounds, but Catawba handed Saint Augustine’s College its season’s first men’s basketball loss 72-69 at Goodman Gymnasium on Saturday, Dec. 15.

Defense Keys Rally as Unbeaten Falcons Stymie Bowie State

RALEIGH, NC – Junior guard Will Gill (Clinton, MD) scored 16 points as unbeaten Saint Augustine’s College erased a 15-point second-half deficit with tight defense to topple Bowie State 61-56 in a CIAA men’s basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 8 at Emery Gymnasium.

The Falcons (6-0, 5-0 CIAA) are off to their best start since 2001 when they started 7-0. The 56 points were a season-low for the Bulldogs (4-3, 0-3 CIAA).

Unbeaten Falcons Hold Off Virginia State

RALEIGH, NC – Senior forward Justin Dickens (Conyers, GA) led four double-figure scorers with 17 points as Saint Augustine’s College held off Virginia State University 78-69 in a CIAA men’s basketball game on Tuesday, Dec. 4 to go 4-0 overall on the season.

The Falcons are off to their best start since the 2001-02 season when they started 7-0.

Fain, Hargrove Receive CIAA Weekly Basketball Honors

HAMPTON, VA – Freshman forward Hayward Fain (Akron, OH) of Saint Augustine’s College was named CIAA basketball rookie of the week, and Falcon head coach Thomas Hargrove was selected CIAA basketball coach of the week on Monday, Dec. 3.

Fain’s Layup Lifts Falcons Over Vikings

RALEIGH, NC – Forward Hayward Fain (Akron, OH) scored a layup with three seconds left as Saint Augustine’s College remained unbeaten with a 75-74 win over defending CIAA men’s basketball champion Elizabeth City State University at Emery Gymnasium on Saturday, Dec. 1.

Guard Will Gill (Clinton, MD) led four players in double figures with a career-high 24 points as Saint Augustine’s College cruised to an 82-58 men’s college basketball victory over Lincoln (PA) University at Emery Gymnasium on Thursday, Nov. 29.

Crosstown Rival Game Suspended With Falcons Leading

Saint Augustine’s College led 60-51 over Shaw University with 4:31 remaining when play was halted in the CIAA men’s basketball contest due to an incident in the stands Tuesday, Nov. 27.

Falcons Win Basketball Opener With Balanced Attack

Saint Augustine’s College opened the 2007-08 men’s basketball season in impressive fashion on Tuesday, Nov. 20.

Falcons Begin Season At Saint Paul’s

Saint Augustine’s College opens the 2007-08 men’s basketball season on the road against Saint Paul’s College on Tuesday, Nov. 20. Game time is set for 7:30 p.m.

All the stars are gone, meaning this season is about the team. Last season, St. Augustine's men's basketball coach Thomas Hargrove had one of the most talent-heavy squads in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association. But with the departure of most of the Falcons' top players, Hargrove will have to find a new way to win this season. Still, the coach is positive.

Falcon Hoopsters Picked Third In CIAA Western Division

Fitzgerald, King Selected to
Play in Inaugural Collegiate
Basketball Invitational

Standouts Antonio Fitzgerald (Danville, VA) and Nicholas King (Philadelphia, PA) of Saint Augustine’s College have been selected to compete in the inaugural Collegiate Basketball Invitational in Wadsworth, Ohio, on April 19-21, 2007, at Wadsworth High School