S4C Knocks Off MACU for Third Straight NSAC Win

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. – Tyrek Dawson poured in 19 points to lead a balanced South Carolina Central Christian floor attack to a 93-75 victory over Mid-Atlantic Christian Friday night.

The Gladiators went on a 30-11 run over the final 11:31 to close out the win.

Davarious Johnson and Nazir Sample each added 18 and Dewayne Halliburton added 17 off the bench.

It was the third New South Athletic Conference win in a row for SC Central (4-11 overall, 3-3 NSAC) after the Gladiators dropped their first three of the season.

The Mustangs (7-12, 3-2) were led by Stewart Clough and Keondre Rodgers with 15 apiece. It was MACU’s second conference loss in a row after starting the season with three wins.

Graphic courtesy MACU Athletics

Southeast Bounces Back for Road Win at DBCU

HOLLY HILL, Fla. – Lomar Sparrow scored 23 points and led a balanced attack that saw every Eagle who dressed get into the game in Southeast Christian’s 80-71 bounce-back win over Daytona Beach Christian Thursday night.

“We were missing a few guys tonight,” said Southeast coach Dwayne Walker. “Should have everyone back on Saturday. It was fun and got ’em all in the game.”

Ronald Rodman had 17 points and Karlton Walton added 17.

Southeast (16-8) struggled in its last outing, a 74-42 loss to Apprentice in Concord, North Carolina.

DBCU’s Chance Mullins led all scorers with 30 points.

SECC returns to Leesburg for its final home game of the season on Saturday against United International College.

Image courtesy Southeast Christian Athletics

Apprentice Topples MACU 79-71

ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. – Jahlil Hope scored 23 points and Devon Brown grabbed 13 rebounds as Apprentice defeated Mid-Atlantic Christian 79-71 Wednesday night, handing the Mustangs their first conference loss of the season.

The Builders (12-7 overall, 4-2 NSAC) dominated the boards, outrebounding the Mustangs 47-29.

MACU (7-11, 3-1) led 30-26 at halftime, but AS went on a 13-3 second-half run to take the lead and pull away, leading by as many as 12.

Jabari Bracket came off the bench to add 17 points while Wayne Hedgepeth had 10.

Tyus Williams led the Mustangs with 17 points.

The loss knocks MACU from the NSAC unbeaten column and clinches the tournament top seed for URBE University, which has finished its conference slate at 6-0.

Image courtesy Kaitlyn Olson @shotsbyk8lyn

Concord Classic to Pit NSAC Rivals This Weekend

CONCORD, N.C. – The highlight of the 2026 NSAC men’s basketball regular season happens this weekend as Barber-Scotia College hosts the Concord Classic.

“Weather forced the cancellation of last weekend’s Pensacola Classic, but neither rain nor snow nor dark of night will stop us this weekend,” joked NSAC commissioner Mike Davis. “But seriously, we’ll be keeping an eye on the forecast, but the teams are all here and ready to tip off.”

With several upsets already in the books this season, this weekend is being highly anticipated.

All games will take place at Newsom Gym on the campus of Barber-Scotia at 145 Cabarrus Avenue W, Concord, North Carolina. Tickets are available at the door, and you can watch the live stream here.

Friday (Day 1) January 30

2:00 PM — SC Central 75, Atlantis 72

4:00 PM —Apprentice 74, Southeast Christian 42

6:00 PM — Beacon 96, Barber-Scotia 80

8:00 PM — MACU 77, Millennia 50

Saturday (Day 2) January 31

12:00 AM — Beacon vs SC Central

2:00 PM — Apprentice vs Atlantis

4:00 PM — Barber-Scotia vs Millennia

6:00 PM — Southeast Christian vs MACU

Sunday (Day 3) February 1

10:00 AM — Millennia vs Apprentice

12:00 PM — MACU vs Beacon

2:00 PM — SC Central vs Southeast Christian

4:00 PM — Atlantis vs Barber-Scotia

Southeast Downs Crosstown Rival Beacon 78-69

LEESBURG, Fl. – Southeast Christian jumped out to an early 12-point advantage and led start-to-finish in defeating rival Beacon College 78-69 Monday night.

“It was the best basketball I’ve seen my team play,” said Eagles coach Dwayne Walker. “They are buying in and locking into what I have been saying.”

Southeast (15-7 overall, 2-7 NSAC) took a 36-28 margin into intermission. The Blazers (10-10, 5-4) cut the deficit to four points before SECC stretched the lead to the final score.

Lomar Sparrow led the Eagles with 29 points while Karlton Walton added 15 and Tasir Best contributed 13. Coy Sizemore finished with 11.

Chris Lampkins led Beacon with 18 points.

Both teams will be back in action this Friday at the Concord Classic in Concord, North Carolina, with Beacon facing Barber-Scotia and Southeast taking on Apprentice.

Image courtesy Southeast Christian Athletics

Pensacola Classic Canceled Due to Inclement Weather

MILTON, Fl. – The New South Athletic Conference released this statement regarding the Pensacola Classic:

“Due to the threat of severe winter weather across the Southeast this weekend, conference administration, athletic directors, and coaches have made the difficult the decision to cancel the 2026 Pensacola Classic. The overarching consensus was for the safety of the players, coaches and fans who would be travelling. In consideration of the canceled conference games and how that might adversely affect the standings, it was agreed to expand the season-ending conference tournament to include all men’s basketball teams which choose to participate.”

As of now, the Concord Classic scheduled for January 30-February 1 at Barber-Scotia College in Concord, North Carolina is still scheduled as planned.

MACU Sees Lead Slip Away at SC State 56-50

ORANGEBURG, S.C. — Mid-Atlantic Christian let a second-half lead slip away Wednesday night, falling 56-50 to NCAA Division 1 foe South Carolina State.

The Mustangs (6-10 overall, 2-0 NSAC) led the majority of the game and carried a 34-27 advantage into halftime but managed just 16 points after the break as the Bulldogs tightened defensively and controlled the tempo down the stretch.

Janus Shepherd led MACU with 21 points, hitting 8 of 18 shots from the floor and knocking down four 3-pointers. Terrance Williams added nine points, while Elijah Dias chipped in six for the Mustangs.

South Carolina State (4-16) was paced by Obie Bronston Jr. with 18 points, while Chris Parker and Florian Tenebay combined for 25 points and 13 rebounds.

Mid-Atlantic Christian struggled at the foul line and committed key turnovers late as South Carolina State closed the game with timely free throws. The Bulldogs outscored the Mustangs 29-16 in the second half to seal the comeback.

Graphic courtesy MACU Athletics

Mustangs Stampede Sabers 95-72

ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. – Janus Shepherd scored 19 points and Mid-Atlantic Christian used a dominant first half to pull away for a 95-72 win over Barber-Scotia in an NSAC men’s college basketball game Monday evening.

MACU (6-9 overall, 2-0 NSAC) jumped out to a 51-27 halftime lead and never looked back, outscoring the Sabers in points in the paint and on second-chance opportunities. Shepherd went 8 of 19 from the field and added three rebounds, while Stew Clough finished with 12 points and four rebounds. Terrence Williams also added 12 points, Nikko Trafton had 11 and Elijah Dias contributed 10, helping MACU overwhelm Barber-Scotia with balanced scoring.

“The guys came out focused on defending home court,” said Mustangs coach Charles Sims. “They saw what Barber-Scotia just did at Apprentice, and they were determined not to let that happen here.”

Barber-Scotia (6-6, 2-2) was led by Londen Roseman, who scored 24 points on 9-of-18 shooting. Nicholas Gravely added 14 points and four rebounds, and Channing Beadles chipped in 14 off the bench. The Sabers shot 42.2% from the field but struggled defensively in the opening half.

MACU finished at 45.9% shooting and held a 53-36 rebounding advantage.

Beacon Knocks off Atlantis in OT 78-75

LEESBURG, Fl. – Chris Lampkins scored 21 points and Javeon Wells-Reddick added 19 as Beacon held off Atlantis University 78-75 in overtime Sunday afternoon.

Beacon (9-9 overall, 5-3 NSAC) built its edge at the free-throw line, going 23 of 36, and overcame a strong individual effort from Atlantis’ Santiago Insaurralde to secure the victory. Wells-Reddick was efficient inside, finishing 6 of 8 from the field while pulling down nine rebounds. Noah Wilhelm chipped in 18 points, and Tony Wade contributed 10 points and seven assists for Beacon.

Atlantis (11-8, 5-2) was led by Insaurralde, who poured in a game-high 27 points on 12-of-17 shooting and grabbed 12 rebounds. Artem Sorokin and Dennis Marrero each scored 11 points, while Ornie Brooks added nine.

Atlantis, ranked seventh in the latest USCAA Division 1 poll, shot 42.9% from the field but struggled from long range, hitting just 4 of 23 3-point attempts. Beacon finished at 44.6% overall and used balanced scoring and late free throws to close out the win.

Image courtesy Beacon Athletics/Ben Silva

B-SC Hands Builders Second Loss in MLK Classic

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Nicholas Gravely scored 19 points and Jalen Mattocks added 20 off the bench as Barber-Scotia pulled away in the second half to defeat The Apprentice School 84-73 at the MLK Classic Sunday afternoon.

The Builders were without the services of All-American guard Donovan Means, who was injured in the first half of Saturday’s loss to SC Central Christian and is listed as day-to-day.

The game was tied 34-34 at halftime before Barber-Scotia (6-5, 2-1) used a 50-point second half to take control. Mattocks was a key factor, going 12 of 15 from the free-throw line and grabbing 14 rebounds to go with his 20 points. Landon Griffin finished with 17 points and three steals, while Londen Roseman chipped in 13.

Barber-Scotia shot 49.1% from the field and converted 22 of 30 free throws.

Apprentice (10-7, 2-2) was led by Shamon Rosser, who scored a team-high 22 points off the bench. Ahmiir Colpetro added 17 points, while Jahlil Hope posted a double-double with 10 points and 15 rebounds.

Despite a 44-38 rebounding edge, the Builders were held to 37.3% shooting as the Sabers sealed the road victory.