BREAKING: Keegan Shackford of William & Mary has been named the CAA Special Teams Player of the Week following a critical performance that led to a 30-27 overtime victory against Campbell on Saturday. Shackford’s remarkable skills were on full display as he successfully made all three field-goal attempts, including a game-tying 38-yard kick with just 1 second remaining in regulation.
Shackford’s successful kicks from 41 and 47 yards in the first half were pivotal to the Tribe’s comeback, showcasing his reliability under pressure. With this achievement, Shackford has now made at least one field goal in six consecutive games and boasts an impressive record of 8 for 12 this season, alongside making 32 of 33 PATs. The dedication of Shackford, whose mother Julie coaches the Tribe’s women’s soccer team, has become a source of pride for the William & Mary community.
DEVELOPING: In a separate incident, Guilford and Averett have ended their football seasons prematurely following a violent altercation after their game, which Averett won 27-21. The Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) has announced that both teams will forfeit their scheduled season finales due to the lack of sportsmanship displayed, with Bridgewater and Roanoke benefiting from these forfeits. The ODAC stated that the post-game fight did not align with the expected standards of respect and conduct.
In upcoming scheduling news, kickoff times for James Madison‘s home finale against Washington State on November 22 have been confirmed, with the game set to begin at either 1 or 2 p.m. and broadcast on ESPN+. This match is crucial as JMU looks to solidify its playoff position.
COLLEGE MEN’S BASKETBALL UPDATE: In the MEAC, Norfolk State’s My’kel Jenkins has been named Rookie of the Week for his standout performance, totaling 39 points and 16 rebounds over three games. Meanwhile, in the ACC, North Carolina’s Caleb Wilson and Virginia Tech’s Neoklis Avdalas have shared Player and Rookie of the Week honors, respectively, highlighting their impressive contributions in recent victories.
Additionally, Liberty’s Zach Cleveland earned the Conference USA Player of the Week title after averaging nearly a triple-double, while VCU’s Nyk Lewis was recognized as the Atlantic 10 Rookie of the Week after strong performances in key games.
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL NEWS: Norfolk State’s Jasha Clinton received MEAC Player of the Week honors after averaging 20 points per game in the Spartans’ early season. Kaliya Perry from Maryland Eastern Shore was named Rookie of the Week, further showcasing the talent emerging in women’s college basketball.
MEAC VOLLEYBALL UPDATE: Norfolk State junior Gabrielle Gilbert has been honored as the MEAC Player of the Week after leading her team to three victories with an impressive total of 60 kills in just one week.
IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENT: The Old Dominion Athletic Foundation has taken formal control of the Pride of ODU collective, a significant move in collegiate athletics aimed at enhancing fundraising and NIL agreements for student-athletes. This transition reflects a growing trend among universities as they adapt to the evolving landscape of college sports.
Stay tuned for more urgent updates as these stories develop and for ongoing coverage of college sports across the nation.
