Day: March 20, 2026

Howard Rises to No. 1 as Shakeups Define Week 11 HBCU Women’s Major Division Rankings

Brandon King

Movement was the name of the game in Week 11 of Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Women’s Major Division Top 5, as a new team entered the rankings and nearly every returning program shifted positions from the previous week. 5. Alabama State Hornets (17-15, 12-6) The Hornets are the only team in the Top 5 that did not change position this week. Alabama State made an impressive run through the SWAC Tournament, advancing to the championship game before falling to defending champion Southern, 73-56. 4. Southern Jaguars (19-13,…

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Mid-Major Shakeup: Week 11 Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Rankings See Major Movement Without New Additions

Brandon King

Though there were no new additions to the rankings, there was significant movement in Week 11 of Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Men’s Mid-Major Top 5, with four of the five teams shifting positions from the previous week. No. 5 – Tuskegee Golden Tigers (22-8, 19-5) The Golden Tigers of Tuskegee University fall one spot to No. 5 in this week’s rankings. Tuskegee advanced to the SIAC Tournament championship game but was defeated 66-56 by Morehouse, bringing their season to a close. No. 4 – Morehouse Maroon Tigers…

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Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Week 11 Women’s Mid-Major Division Top 5 ranking

Brandon King

Week 11 of Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Women’s Mid-Major Top 5 rankings brought stability, as no new teams entered the poll and each program held firm in its previous position. Despite postseason setbacks across the board, all five squads maintained their standing to close out the rankings. ⸻ No. 5 – Edward Waters Lady Tigers (23-6, 21-3) The Lady Tigers of Edward Waters University remain at No. 5 after a dominant run through the SIAC, finishing 21-3 and atop the Eastern Division. However, their postseason took an…

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Fayetteville State announces coming indoor track program

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image via Fayetteville State Track Courtesy of Fayetteville State Athletics Fayetteville State University (FSU) announced today that it will add men’s indoor and outdoor track & field as sponsored varsity programs beginning with the 2026–27 academic year. The launch advances the Broncos’ strategic vision to compete for CIAA and NCAA Division II success across the endurance and speed-power spectrum, building on the recent momentum in men’s cross country under Head Coach Dr. Inez Turner. Associate Head Coach Frank Hyland, a key architect in the Broncos’ distance development and culture, will lead the…

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Maryland Eastern Shore takes down Wake Forest 55-48, advances in WNIT

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image via UMES Basketball 59 Winner UMES 48 WF Team 1 2 3 4 F UMES 12  15  13  19  59 WF 14  8  13  13  48 SUMMARY WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina – The University of Maryland Eastern Shore women’s basketball team entered its first-ever postseason against Wake Forest in the first round of the WNIT. The Hawks took control early and earned their first-ever postseason win and first-ever win against a power conference opponent, 59-48, against the ACC’s Demon Deacons. THE SCORE Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks (20-14)  – 59 Wake Forest Demon…

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Prairie View defeats Lehigh 67-55 in NCAA play-in

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image via Kyndall White Courtesy of Prairie View Athletics 67 Winner PVAM 55 Lehigh Team 1 2 F PVAM 27  40  67 Lehigh 29  26  55 Prairie View A&M is dancing on. Behind a dominant performance from Dontae Horne and Cory Wells, the Panthers powered past the Lehigh Mountain Hawks, 67-55, Wednesday night at University of Dayton Arena in the NCAA First Four. With the win, Prairie View A&M advances to face No. 1 seed Florida Gators men’s basketball on Friday, March 20 at 9:25 p.m. ET at Benchmark International Arena marking the program’s…

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Michigan downs Howard 101-80

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Courtesy of Ed Hill, retired Sports Information Director, Howard University 80 HOW 101 Winner Mich Team 1 2 F HOW 46  34  80 Mich 50  51  101 Guards Cam Gillus (Falls Church, Va.), Bryce Harris (Brentwood, N.Y.) and Cedric Taylor III (Atlanta) combined for 61 points, but it was not enough to offset a second half scoring surge and bench production as the Howard University men’s basketball team fell, 101-80, to Michigan in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at the Key Bank Center. The Bison came into the game with a nine-game win streak and advanced…

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