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Virginia Union women’s hoops gets first win of the season

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image via Lamumba Howard Courtesy of Virginia Union Athletics 55 FC 63 Winner VU Team 1 2 3 4 F FC 15  2  22  16  55 VU 20  11  14  18  63 Virginia Union University earned its first victory of the 2025–26 season on Wednesday evening, defeating Ferrum College 63–55 inside Barco-Stevens Hall. The Panthers were led by Bruni Martinez, who turned in a dominant performance with 26 points on 12-of-17 shooting, nine rebounds, three steals, and two blocks. Martinez controlled the paint throughout the night and scored at key moments to halt…

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SWAC announces SWAC TV men’s basketball schedule

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Courtesy of the Southwestern Athletic Conference The Southwestern Athletic Conference has announced its SWAC TV regular season lineup for the 2025-26 men’s basketball season. Prairie View A&M at Grambling State and Alcorn State at Jackson State will tip-off SWAC men’s basketball matchups on SWAC TV on January 3rd. The schedule of SWAC TV games is highlighted by several rivalry match-ups, including Southern at Grambling State (Jan. 17), Alabama A&M at Alabama State (Jan. 17), Jackson State at Florida A&M (Jan. 26) and Texas Southern at Prairie View A&M (Jan. 31). Southern at…

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SWAC announces SWAC TV women’s basketball broadcast schedule

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Courtesy of the Southwestern Athletic Conference BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- The Southwestern Athletic Conference has announced its SWAC TV regular season lineup for the 2025-26 women’s basketball season. Texas Southern at Grambling State and Prairie View A&M at Southern will tip-off SWAC women’s basketball matchups on SWAC TV on January 1st. The schedule of SWAC TV games is highlighted by several rivalry match-ups, including Southern at Grambling State (Jan. 17), Alabama A&M at Alabama State (Jan. 17), Southern at Jackson State (Jan. 29) and Texas Southern at Prairie View A&M (Jan. 31). Southern at Alabama…

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Dr. Cavil’s inside the HBCU Sports Lab Week 12 Major Division Top 7

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7.Grambling State Tigers (7-4, 4-3)  The Tigers of Grambling State University remain at 7 in this week’s rankings. In their most recent outing, the Tigers were defeated by Alcorn State 27-16. Aided greatly by the Alcorn defense, the Grambling offense was never able to find its footing, held to just 142 yards through the air and just 99 on the ground. The loss snapped Grambling’s 4-game win streak. Up next for the Tigers is Southern University in the 52nd Bayou Classic. The Jaguars defeated the Tigers 24-14 in last year’s…

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Second half comeback pushes Kentucky State past Edward Waters

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Image via Kentucky State Athletics Courtesy of KSU Athletics 58 Winner F-332 54 F-30244 Team 1 2 3 4 F KSU 11  13  13  21  58 EWU 10  20  8  16  54 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Kentucky State women’s basketball held Edward Waters to single digits in the third quarter to spark a second-half rally and earn a 58–54 win Monday. Brittany Campbell led Kentucky State with 12 points, while Alycia Triplett added 10 as the only two Thorobreds to reach double figures. The Thorobreds controlled the boards with a 41–34 rebounding advantage, paced by Shiyah Forte’s nine rebounds. The…

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Johnson C. Smith ranked 11th and 13th in national polls

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Image via JCSU Sports Information Courtesy of Johnson C. Smith Athletics WACO, TEX.– Ferris State started the 2025 season at No. 1 in the AFCA Division II Coaches Poll, presented by Hudl, and that’s how they finished the regular season. The Bulldogs beat Davenport, 44-23, to move to 11-0 and will host Northwood in the first round of the NCAA Division II playoffs. Ferris State is 30-12 all-time in the playoffs with three national championships in 2021, 2022 and 2024.    Twenty-two of the 25 teams in the AFCA poll earned a…

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Tickets for Johnson C. Smith/Frostburg playoff game now on sale

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Image via JCSU Sports Information Courtesy Johnson C. Smith Athletics CHARLOTTE – The 2025 CIAA Football Champions Johnson C. Smith University Football Team is hosting their first NCAA playoff game ever! The Golden Bulls will play the Frostburg State Bobcats for the first time in school history in the first round of the NCAA Division II Playoffs. The Golden Bulls and Bobcats are set for a 1:00 p.m. kickoff inside the Irwin Belk Complex this Saturday, November 22.  Tickets are general admission for $30 (Online Sales), Senior/Military $25 (Box Office Only).…

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Five HBCUs make D-II Playoff field

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The field for the 2025 Division II Football Playoffs was announced and 5 HBCUs were amongst the 32-team field.  Albany State Golden Rams ( 10-1, 8-0)  The Golden Rams of Albany State are the No.1 seed in Super Region 2. Albany State won the SIAC Championship by defeating Benedict 22-16 on Saturday and claimed the automatic bid that went along with it. Albany State finished the regular season with a 10-1 record, with their only loss coming to a Division I opponent, Florida A&M, 33-25 on September 13. The Golden…

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Albany State drops a pair in SIAC/GSC Challenge

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Image via Albany State Basketball Courtesy of ASU Athletics 89 Winner WA 59 ASU Team 1 2 F WA 45  44  89 ASU 31  28  59 WILBERFORCE, Ohio — The Albany State University men’s basketball team opened the 2025–26 campaign with a gritty showing at the 4th Annual SIAC/GSC Challenge but ultimately came up short in both outings, falling to West Alabama on Friday and Mississippi College on Saturday. Despite the 0–2 start, the Golden Rams displayed flashes of promise. Game 1: West Alabama 89, Albany State 59In Friday’s opener, the Golden…

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2025 SWAC Volleyball Tournament seedings and Quarters matchups

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Courtesy of the Southwestern Athletic Conference Tournament Bracket BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- The Southwestern Athletic Conference has announced its 2025 SWAC Volleyball Tournament seedings following the conclusion of regular season play. Prairie View A&M (15-1 SWAC) enters the tournament as the No. 1 seed after claiming the SWAC Volleyball Regular Season title. Jackson State claimed the No. 2 seed (12-4 SWAC), while Alabama State claimed the No. 3 seed (12-4 SWAC) followed by No. 4 seed Bethune-Cookman (11-5 SWAC). Alabama A&M (9-7 SWAC) enters the tournament as the No. 5 seed. Texas Southern…

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