In the second game of the afternoon session of the NCAA Division II Elite 8, the Tuskegee Golden Tigers (21-12) faced the nation’s No. 1 team in Division II, the Metropolitan State Roadrunners (32-1) from Denver, Colorado. With 7:57 remaining in the first half, the Golden Tigers trailed the Roadrunners, 25-18, with Richard Dixon at […]
Honoring George Washington Carver: Tuskegee Hosts Year-Long Celebration
February 20th of 2014 marked a milestone in the history of science, African Americans, education and the United States – the 150th birthday of George Washington Carver. In honor of this great man and his incredible accomplishments, Tuskegee University is hosting a year-long celebration filled with history, events and reflections. The Man: George Washington Carver […]
Tuskegee Basketball: Golden Tigers Keeps Run Going Into Elite Eight
The No. 8 seed Golden Tigers of Tuskegee defeated the No. 3 seed Statesmen of Delta State 80-59 to advance to the Elite Eight of the 2014 NCAA Division II tournament. Tuskegee (21-11) was led by guard Kevin May, who scored a game-high of 24 points to go along with his five assists and three […]
NCAA Division 2 Basketball: Tuskegee Advances to Sweet 16
The #8 seed Golden Tigers of Tuskegee University defeated the #4 seed Lions of North Alabama, 93-87, in the South Region semifinals of the Men’s 2014 NCAA Division 2 Basketball Tournament. Tuskegee (20-11) used a 20-9 first half run while shooting 53% (20-38) from the field to secure a 50-36 halftime lead. For the game, […]
Tuskegee Welcomes 6th New President in 130 Year-Old School History
Among a crowd of students, faculty and alumni of Tuskegee University, Gilbert L. Rochon became the school’s newest president Saturday. He is only the sixth president in the 130-year history of the university. Members of the community and various well-wishers also filled the Gen. Daniel “Chappie” James Center for more than three hours to witness […]