Morgan State University

Morgan State’s Kevin Thompson was named the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Defensive Player of the Week, while teammate DeWayne Jackson earned Rookie of the Week, the conference announced on Monday.
 

Reggie Holmes and freshman DeWayne Jackson scored 25 points apiece and Morgan State (No. 20 in Mid-Major Top 25 Poll) extended its winning streak with a lopsided victory by routing Florida A&M 94-68 on Sunday at Hill Field House.

Due to snow and inclement weather in Maryland, Saturday’s Morgan State basketball double-header against Florida A&M has been cancelled and rescheduled for Sunday, February 7. The women’s game will tip at 4 p.m., followed by the men’s game at 6 p.m.
 

As fate would have it the day before national signing day for high school football players was media day for Super Bowl XLVI. It has become lucrative business for draft services to project how good 17 year old athletes will be by the time they reach 21.

No. 20 Morgan State, the 2009 MEAC champion, will attempt to extend its 8-game winning streak when they host conference opponent Florida A&M (5-16, 2-6 MEAC). Tip-off is scheduled for 4 p.m. at Hill Field House. The game will mark the 49th meeting between the teams. If the game on Saturday.