The NCCU Eagles defeat the Alabama State Hornets 31 to 24 at the Orange Blossom Classic at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Amsterdam News has been reporting the news of the day from a Black perspective for 113 years. Donors who choose to give monthly or annually will receive Amsterdam News’ Weekly E-Edition and acclaimed weekday newsletter Editorially Black to their inbox!The North Carolina Central University Eagles and the Alabama State University Hornets at the Orange Blossom Classic in Miami Gardens, Fla.
“Heck of a game to watch, but I don’t know about coaching in it,” said NCCU Head Coach Teri Oliver during the post-game press conference. “Good, hard-fought game against a good Alabama State team. We knew they were going to make some plays and we had to answer. We responded when we faced adversity. We had about a 7-minute stretch in the fourth, which was ridiculous.
The OBC was first played in 1933, welcoming 2,000 fans to the “Blacks-only” ballpark in Jacksonville, Fla., where Florida A&M University beat Howard 9-0 and established the foundation of HBCU classics. After a 43-year hiatus, the OBC was re-established in 2021 with a mission to enhance the exposure of HBCUs. In its second year, the OBC attracts thousands of fans, alumni, school members, and family members, highlighting interest in HBCUs.
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