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UAPB women’s hoops stuns Memphis 69-64

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image via UAPB Athletics 69 Winner Ark.-Pine Bluff 1-0,0-0 SWAC 64 Memphis 0-1,0-0 American Team 1 2 3 4 F Ark.-Pine Bluff 12  14  18  25  69 Memphis 14  22  18  10  64 MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Lady Lions opened the 2025–26 season in unforgettable fashion, earning their second consecutive victory over Memphis, 69-64, inside Elma Roane Fieldhouse. The win also marked the program’s first 1-0 start since 2020, setting the tone for a new era under head coach Erica Leak.Junior guard Indiya Bowen made an immediate statement in her UAPB…

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Tennessee State men’s hoops dominates Fisk 101-50 in season opener

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title image via Tennessee State Athletics 50 Fisk 101 Winner TSU Team 1 2 F Fisk 16  34  50 TSU 47  54  101 The Nolan Smith era started with a bang, as the Tennessee Tigers thoroughly dispatched their neighbors on Jefferson Street, the Bulldogs of Fisk University, 101-50.  In the game’s infancy, it was a back-and-forth affair that featured four lead changes and a tie. Jalen Pitre’s free throws put the Tigers up 10-8 at the 16:26 mark in the first half. Mitchel Seay’s jumper pulled the Bulldogs to within four…

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Grambling boat races Huston-Tillotson 91-47

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Courtesy of Grambling State Athletics 47 HT 91 Winner GSU Team 1 2 F HT 21  26  47 GSU 41  50  91 GRAMBLING, La. | The Grambling State University men’s basketball team started the 2025-26 season on a high note, defeating Huston-Tillotson 91-47 on Monday night on Wills Reed Court at the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center. The victory was also the first for new head coach Patrick Crarey II, who made his debut leading the Tigers.  GSU (1-0) had five players score in double-figures. Jimel Lane led the way with 15 points on…

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Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Week 10 Major Division Top 7

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Week 10 of Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Major Division Top 7 was a busy one, with 5 of the 7 positions now occupied by a different team than the week before.  7 Grambling State Tigers ( 5-3, 3-2) The Tigers of Grambling State University enter the rankings at No.7. Powered by its defense, Grambling was able to gut out a 13-10 win over Alabama A&M this past Saturday. The GSU defense piled up 8 sacks and held an Alabama A&M offense that had averaged 28.25 points per…

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PE Corner: Duke Basketball shows off another Kobe PE

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Duke Basketball was not done unveiling jaw-dropping Kobe PE’s and they may have saved the best one for last.  The white upper with black panels at the toe and sides is complemented with eye rows that transition from white to royal blue. Black mesh wraps the heel, joined by an external heel counter that features a Kobe signature.  Blue-bordered Swooshes adorn the sides, while a Kobe and Duke logo are seen on the right and left tongue, respectively. A white and black midsole and white rubber outsole round out the…

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Confirmed: “Chicago” Air Jordan IX returning in 2026

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image via zsneakerheadz Recently we reported on rumours swirling about that the “Chicago” Air Jordan IX would be making a return in 2026. According to the incomparable zsneakerheadz, it’s been confirmed that this original colorway of the IX will be returning in the fall of 2026.  At this juncture, there are no images of the 2026 iteration. However, the presentation should be of a white upper overlaid with a black nubuck rand that also it also extends up to the collar. At the rear heel should be the global Jumpman…

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”Cavaliers” Air Jordan 8 coming 2026

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According to zsneakerheadz, it is confirmed that a new colourway of the Air Jordan 8, inspired by the Cleveland Cavaliers of the 1990s, with whom the Chicago Bulls had multiple memorable battles, will debut in 2026.  At this early juncture, there are no available images; however, initial predictive speculation assigns an aesthetic of a black upper with an orange Jumpman logo located on the chenille patch on the tongue.  The plastic overlays that flank the sides of the lower heel not only provide visual variety but with their blue and…

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Tennessee State falls to Lindenwood 35-13

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Tennessee State got off to a strong start, scoring on its first drive and taking a 10-7 lead in the latter portion of the first quarter. That time showing away was short-lived as Lindenwood would run off 28 unanswered points over the course of the second and third quarters, turning a 10-7 deficit into a 35-10 advantage.  The Tigers scored on their second play of the day when Byron McNair found DeVaughn Slaughter on an electrifying 70-yard touchdown pass that put TSU up 7-0 just 53 seconds into the contest. …

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Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Week 8 Mid-Major Top 7 Rankings 

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Week 8 of Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Week Mid-Major Top 7 saw movement in the upper realms of the rankings. The top 4 teams all occupy different positions from the previous week, while the bottom of the polls remained unchanged.  7 Edward Waters Tigers (5-3,4-2)  The Tigers of Edward Waters remain at No.7 in this week’s polls. In their most recent outing, the Tigers traveled to Atlanta, GA, where they spoiled Clark-Atlanta’s homecoming, defeating the Panthers in a high-scoring affair 55-41. The Tigers outscored the Panthers 28-7in…

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Albany State moves into national rankings

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The Golden Rams of Albany State have broken into national rankings. ASU enters the AFCA Division II Coaches Poll, presented by Hudl at No. 21. In their most recent outing, Albany State thoroughly dominated then No. 21-ranked Benedict 31-3 in a battle of SIAC undefeateds, firmly establishing the Golden Rams at the zenith of the SIAC.  The Golden Rams’ defense also played big holding the Tigers to just 63 yards on the ground and making the day a nightmare for Benedict quarterback Darius Ocean, as he completed just 10 of…

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