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Tuesday, April 02, 2013  Benedict College head men's basketball coach Fred Watson has been named a finalist for the 2013 Clarence "Big House" Gaines National Coach of the Year.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  The Benedict Tigers are heading back to the NCAA Tournament for the seventh time in eight seasons.

Sunday, October 07, 2012  The loss drops the Benedict Tigers to 0-6 on the season, and 0-3 in the SIAC. Stillman improves to 4-2 overall and 3-0 in the SIAC.

Sunday, September 30, 2012  Second-half surge keeps Tigers winless.

Sunday, September 23, 2012  Tigers drop SIAC opener.

Sunday, September 16, 2012  Tigers reach season high in offensive yards, but fall to 0-3.

Friday, September 07, 2012  Tigers fail to score on offense in loss to Bowie State.

Monday, September 03, 2012  Virginia Union capitalized on three Benedict College turnovers to take a 28-7 victory over the Tigers in the 2012 season opener for both teams Saturday night.

Thursday, August 23, 2012  Battle for starting QB position up in the air.

Wednesday, August 15, 2012  Quarterback Marcus Graham continues to make strides. Among his highlights during Wednesday's practice were a long touchdown pass, and another perfectly-placed throw to a receiver in heavy coverage.

Thursday, August 09, 2012  The Benedict College football team will take the field for the first practice of fall camp Thursday night.

Friday, June 22, 2012  Tigers will play Bowie State on CBS Sports Network.

Thursday, May 17, 2012  Willie Washington will receive the Civic Leadership Presidential Citation for his support and accomplishments in the struggle for equal rights.

Tuesday, May 01, 2012  Benedict College held their annual athletics award banquet Monday night.

Sunday, April 15, 2012  The Benedict College Tigers got a good look at the future of their quarterback position, as Michael Graham threw for 170 yards and led the Purple Team offense to four scores in the annual Purple vs. White spring game Saturday in Charlie Johnson stadium.