by Tre Mason
Times Intern

Behind a powerful running game, Miles College defeated Benedict College, 23-13, in a nationally televised game on Thursday evening in Fairfield.
The Golden Bears had a strong defense that held Benedict to just 15 yards rushing for the game. The first drive Miles scored when senior quarterback Demetric Price connected with wide receiver Antonio Pitts on a 37-yard pass for a touchdown.
Miles scored again in the second quarter on a 65-yard drive that resulted in a one yard touchdown to make the score 14-0. Benedict scored in the second quarter when Christopher Crosby blocked a field goal attempt and Zeffrey Clark, Jr., scooped it up and ran 73 yards for the score.
Benedict’s only score of the second half was on a 26-yard throw from quarterback Cameron Stover to Kencariss Brown in the early moments of the fourth. The story of the game was freshman running back Jamarcus Hill who had a career-high 125 yards on 25 carries and a touchdown. Junior defensive end Braysean Jones ended with six tackles, one sack and two quarterback hurries. Michael Mitchell led all Golden Bears tacklers with eight.
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The Miami Dolphins have suspended a defensive lineman after he allegedly touched women and then took an “aggressive fighting stance” when police tried to arrest him, according to a probable cause affidavit.
Police arrested Derrick Shelby after using a stun gun on him three times, according to a supplemental police report.
Shelby, 25, who is in his third season with the team, was at a Fort Lauderdale dance club early Saturday when security guards told police he was causing a disturbance, the affidavit says.
Shelby was “touching females at the location without their permission,” it says. Security removed him from the club, and a police officer told him several times to stop obstructing a roadway and the club entrance.
Shelby refused, according to police, and asked the officer, “What are you going to do?”
Appearing to be intoxicated, he began filming and photographing the officer, who called for backup, the affidavit states. Shelby was again asked to leave and refused before police told him he was under arrest for trespassing.
“Upon attempting to place Shelby into custody he began pushing away from officers and took an aggressive fighting stance,” the affidavit says. “Shelby was placed on the ground, where he was actively resisting and attempting to brace his arms to defeat efforts to place him into custody.”
Shelby was “overpowering officers,” according to the supplemental report, so an officer used a stun gun on him, but to no effect because of “the proximity of the prongs on his back.”
 The officer used the stun gun on him again in the right shoulder, “which was temporarily effective in gaining more control over Shelby, but he immediately returned to actively resisting and trying to free his other hand,” the report says.
After police stunned Shelby a third time, they were able to take him into custody and transport him to a local hospital and then the Broward Sheriff’s Office jail.
He was charged with resisting without violence and trespass after warning, both misdemeanors, police documents say. He was released on a $100 bond, according to CNN affiliate WFOR-TV.
A mug shot released by the sheriff’s office shows a bloodied Shelby with obvious injuries to his lip and left cheek.
The Dolphins suspended the former University of Utah player indefinitely “for conduct detrimental to the team,” according to a news release.
“We were disappointed to learn about Derrick’s arrest,” head coach Joe Philbin said in a statement. “Based on my conversations with Derrick and the information we have thus far, Derrick will be placed on Indefinite Club Suspension.
When we have completed all of the necessary diligence, we will make a final determination on his discipline.”
The arrest marks yet more negative publicity for the NFL, which has seen numerous players in recent weeks suspended or placed on voluntary leave after alleged instances of domestic or child abuse.

CARY, N.C. – In their first ever appearance, the Alabama State University women’s cross country team won the 2014 Robert Shumake HBCU Challenge, which was held Saturday morning at the WakeMed Soccer Park. As the men’s cross country team had a strong showing.
The Lady Hornets tallied 27 points, dominating the race. Seven ASU runners finished in the top 15 – including individual champion Paige Rankin and second-place finisher Artrailia Lesane.
Rankin ran an 17:52.93 over the 5K course, and Lesane ran a 18:03.64.
Shantia Wilson ran a 18:56.91 to finish third, while Santina Williams came in eighth after running a personal best time of 19:32.02 and Sade Lavallis came in 13th with a time of 19:45.51.
Brandee Ebert ran a 19:51.24 to come in 14th, and Kimberly Wedderburn ran a 19:59.22 to finish 15th.
“Our ladies ran strong today,” said head coach Ritchie Beene. We had several runners finish in the top eight as well as run their personal best times. This win gives our ladies program a positive look heading into the rest of our season.”
ASU finished with 141 points in the men’s 8K race, with North Carolina A&T taking the team title. Bryont Brown was the lone Hornet to finish in the top 15, coming in 14th after completing the 8K course in a personal best time of 27:11.73.
 Gregory Thigpen ran a 28:07.72 to come in 26th, while Andrew Coicou ran a 28:16.86 to finish 28th and Teven Avant was 31st after turning in a personal best of 28:36.49.
Christian Jones ran a 29:35.86 to round out the Hornets for the day placing 42nd overall.
“It was a solid team performance from our men”, said Beene. “One of our top runners went down with an injury today which is a tough loss but, we will go back and reevaluate this meet in order to plan for the rest of our season on the men’s side.
ASU will return to action Oct. 17th, when they run in the Crimson Classic meet hosted by the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Lady Hornets Win at Alcorn State
NATCHEZ, Miss. – The Alabama State women’s golf team won the Matthews/Brown Memorial Golf Tournament, hosted by Alcorn State.

Mia Campbell was the low medalist at the event, shooting three-over par 147 (75-72) in the 36-hole event as the Lady Hornets took the top four individual finishes in the tournament, held at Duncan Park. Dismary Marquez (75-73) and Chanelle Avarcio (77-71) each shot 148 to tie for second place, one shot ahead of teammate Janelle Kraakman’s 149 (78-71). Sylvia Masango’s 156 (83-73) completed the scoring for Alabama State.
“Our girls played at a higher level today and displayed a recipe for performing at the highest levels of collegiate golf,” head coach Dr. Gary Grandison said. “Every Lady Hornet contributed to our success, and Mighty Mouse (Campbell) led the way. This tournament is a memorial for the past two Alcorn State University golf coaches (Thomas Matthews and O.C. Brown) and they would be proud of (Alcorn Head Coach) Lynette Smith’s efforts in hosting this tournament in their honor.”
The Lady Hornets return to action October 21-23 at the Rainbow Wahine Invitational, hosted by the University of Hawaii.

Hornets in First Place at Tennessee-Martin
BUCHANAN, Tenn. – Alabama State men’s golf continues its strong play during the fall by taking a lead after 36 holes at the Skyhawk Classic, hosted by Tennessee Martin.
Paced by Francis Berthiaume’s nine-under par 135 (68-67), the Hornets leads the nine-team field, including the host Tennessee Martin, by six shots in the 54-hole event. Berthiaume blistered the par fives, combining to shoot eight-under par, which tied for best in the field, carded an eagle, and leads the field with 13 birdies over two rounds.
 Berthiaume is tied for first place overall, while teammate Branson Ferrier shot six under 138 (70-68) and is tied for third overall, three shots off the pace. Ferrier leads the field in par four scoring at five-under par.
 Brandon Collins is in seventh after consecutive rounds of 70 to post a score of 140. Ian Mmbando’s 147 (74-73) and Daniel Park’s 150 (73-77) completed the team scoring for Alabama State. In individual play, Jose Rodriguez shot 146 (69-77).

Hornets close dominate fall with Fourth Tournament win

BUCHANAN, Tenn. – The three-time defending SWAC champion Alabama State men’s golf team completed its fall schedule by winning for the fourth time in five events, winning the Skyhawk Classic hosted by Tennessee Martin.

The Hornets shot 294 in the final round to post a 54-hole total of 853, winning by three shots over host UT Martin in a nine-team field which included Southern Illinois, Tennessee State and Jackson State among others at the Paris Landing Golf Course (par 72, 6,685 yards).

Alabama State had three players in the top five in scoring, each earning all-tournament honors. Francis Berthiaume shot one-over par 73 Tuesday to finish at eight-under par 208, finishing second. Andrei Collins shot one of the best final rounds of the tournament with a one-under 71 to finish at five-under 211 to finish fourth. Branson Ferrier posted a final round 74 to finish at four-under par 212 to tie for fifth place.

Ian Mmbando (final round 76, 223 total) and Daniel Park (76; 226) completed the team scoring for Alabama State. In individual play, Jose Rodriguez shot 77 to finish at 223.

The Hornets had several players among leaders in key scoring categories. Berthiaume led the field in both par five scoring (-10) and birdies (16), Ferrier led all players in par four scoring at four-under par, while Collins tied for third in pars (37).

Alabama State won its own Fall Classic Labor Day Weekend, and, after a 10th-place finish at St. Johns, won at Murray State, the National Black College Hall of Fame Tournament, and the Skyhawk Classic to complete the fall.

“The conditions were sloppy wet but our guys played well,” Alabama State head golf coach Dr. Gary Grandison said of the assessment of assistant coach Robert Clark, who travelled with team. “Today, the conditions were more difficult but our guys persevered.  We had an amazing fall season by winning four of five tournaments.  In golf, such a winning percentage is very rare.  Our men prepared well this off season and the preparations are yielding dividends.”

The Hornets will return to action in early March at the Texas Southern Invitational in Alexandria, La.

MONTGOMERY – The Alabama State baseball team got the opportunity to show its skills in front of professional baseball scouts as the program held scout night Wednesday at the Wheeler-Watkins Baseball Complex.
The growth and improvement of the program over the past few seasons has directly translated into the growth of the event on the ASU campus, as baseball’s equivalent of football’s pro day attracted scouts from 24 Major League Baseball teams.
“I was very happy with the evening, not only with the turnout of scouts, but the way our players performed,” fourth-year Alabama State head baseball coach Mervyl Melendez said. “I thought we had a very good showing last year on scout night, but the guys stepped it up this year. The players showcased their ability. When you have a pitching staff with at least six guys throwing 90 mph or better, that says a lot about our staff. Offensively, we swung the bats extremely well. I’m very happy with the way we performed under pressure with the major league scouts here.”
In the past three seasons, the Hornets have won 89 games, including a school-record 37 wins in 2014. Many of the scouts in attendance closely followed Alabama State baseball during the past season, as the SWAC Eastern Division champions and conference runners-up had three players selected in this past June’s MLB Draft (SS Emmanuel Marrero, OF Richard Amion, C Richard Gonzalez), and a fourth sign a pro contract (1B/P Dexter Price).
“It says a lot about our kids and our program,” said Melendez of what it meant to have the high number of scouts in attendance. “I’m proud to say in our time here, the number of scouts has continued to grow each year. As far as the exposure for our players, it doesn’t get any better than this. Almost every team in Major League Baseball was represented. This was a day for our players to showcase their ability. I’m proud that we are viewed as one of the better programs in the Southeast.”
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – For the second consecutive week, Alcorn State claimed two of the Southwestern Athletic Conference weekly awards.   Isaac Sampson (Mobile, Ala./Davidson) and Darryan Ragsdale (Brandon, Miss./Hinds CC) were named offensive athlete and newcomer of the week, respectively.  Southern also picked up two nods in Danny Johnson (Feliciana, La./East Feliciana) and Reggie Travis (Plaquemine, La./Memphis).  Johnson earned specialist honors and Travis split newcomer honors with Ragsdale.  Alabama State’s Kourtney Berry (Merrillville, Ind./Merrillville) was named defensive student-athlete of the week.

Offensive Student-Athlete of the Week: Isaac Sampson (Alcorn State)
Sampson headed the Braves offensive line with a total of eight pancakes in the 33-7 win over Alabama State.  He helped Alcorn accumulate 608 yards of total offense and didn’t allow a single sack.  The Braves also scored four rushing touchdowns behind Sampson and two backs earned over 100 yards rushing for the second time in a single game this season.

Defensive Student-Athlete of the Week: Kourtney Berry (Alabama State)
Berry continued to show why he is one of the top defenders in the conference.  This is his second time earning defensive student-athlete of the week.  He finished with a game-high 15 tackles against Alcorn State and now has 67 total tackles on the season to lead the league.

Specialist of the Week: Danny Johnson (Southern)
Johnson posted Southern’s second 98-yard kickoff return for a touchdown during Saturday’s 51-36 win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff.  He also added a 60-yard interception return for a total of 158 all-purpose yards.

Co-Newcomers of the Week: Reggie Travis (Southern) and Darryan Ragsdale (Alcorn State)
Ragsdale picks up newcomer of the week honors for the second consecutive week, his third weekly award of the season.  He carried the ball 22 times for a career and game-high 173 yards with two touchdowns in the Brav

Montgomery – Alabama State’s Bryont Brown and Paige Rankine have been named the Southwestern Athletic Conference Student-Athletes of the Week, for their performances this past weekend at the 2014 Robert Shumake HBCU Challenge in Cary, NC.
In their first ever appearance at the Robert Shumake HBCU Challenge Rankine, a sophomore from McDonough, Ga. placed first at the meet crossing the line in a time 17:52.93 over the 5K distance.
Brown, a sophomore from Montgomery, Ala. was the lone Hornet to finish 14th overall after completing the 8K course in a personal best time of 27:11.73. This is Brown’s first career SWAC Runner of the week honor.
This marks each athlete’s first SWAC Cross Country Runner of the week honor this season.
ASU will return to action Oct. 17th, where they are set to compete in the Crimson Classic hosted by the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Ala.