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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.

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.

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

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.

Wednesday, April 04, 2012  Goode was also named the SIAC Player of the Year after leading the SIAC in scoring (18.5), rebounds (11.3) and blocks (2.7), while recording 21 double-doubles which tied for the lead in NCAA Division II.

Wednesday, March 14, 2012  Slate includes Thursday night home game for the second straight season.

Sunday, March 11, 2012  Chargers pull away later to end Tigers' season.

Tuesday, March 06, 2012  The Tigers punched their ticket to the tournament by winning the SIAC tournament in Atlanta.