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Southwestern Athletic Conference announces bracket and seeding for women’s basketball tournament

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Image via the SWAC Courtesy of the Southwestern Athletic Conference Tournament BracketPurchase Tickets BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- The Southwestern Athletic Conference has announced its 2026 Pepsi SWAC Women’s Basketball Tournament presented by Buick seedings featuring all 12 teams in the league. 2026 SWAC Regular Season Champion Alabama A&M enters the tournament as the No. 1 seed (17-1 SWAC). Alcorn State claimed the No. 2 seed (14-4 SWAC) while Alabama State claimed the No. 3 seed (12-6 SWAC) in the tournament followed by No. 4 seed Southern (12-6 SWAC). Jackson State is the No.…

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The MEAC lays out the seeding for the 2026 Men’s Basketball Conference Tournament

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Courtesy of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) has announced the seeding for the 2026 MEAC Men’s Basketball Tournament, scheduled for March 11–14 at Norfolk Scope Arena. Howard secured the 2026 MEAC regular-season title with an 11–3 conference record and a 20–10 overall mark, earning the tournament’s No. 1 seed. Morgan State (10–4) claimed the No. 2 seed following a 70–66 victory over Coppin State University in the regular-season finale. The Bears won four of their final five games to secure the second-place position in the conference standings. North…

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Making a Difference: MEAC announces 2026 winners of Read with MEac Literacy Initiative

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Image via the MEAC Courtesy of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC), in collaboration with the Norfolk, Norfolk Public Schools (NPS), and corporate partners TowneBank and Dominion Energy, proudly announces the winners of the 18th Annual Read with MEac elementary and middle school reading contest. Founded by the MEAC’s Senior Woman Administrators (SWA), Read with MEac was created to promote a love of reading and strengthen literacy achievement among local students. From October through February 2026, students’ reading progress was monitored through the NPS Growth Assessment Program, encouraging consistent engagement and…

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The quest for the 2026 CAA Tournament crown begins on March 7

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Courtesy of Dylan Smith, Associate Commissioner, CAA CHAMPIONSHIP CENTRAL | TICKETS | BRACKET FLOCOLLEGE | LIVE STATS | MBB REPORT RICHMOND, Va. (March 6, 2026) – The quest for 13 teams to be “Crowned in the Capital” starts on Fridayas the 2026 Air Force CAA Men’s Basketball Tournament opens play with No. 12 North Carolina A&T (11-18, 4-14) facing No. 13 Northeastern (6-23, 2-16) at 2 p.m. at CareFirst Arena in Washington, D.C. The five-day tournament will run its course from March 6-10. Following the inaugural CAA Tournament matchup between the Blue Hens and Seawolves, a season-finale rematch is in store between No.…

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Alabama A&M Lady Bulldogs defeat Southern 64-61

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image via AAMU Athletics Courtesy of India White, Assistant Director of Athletic Communications The Alabama A&M University women’s basketball team secured the last regular season 64–61 win over Southern University on Thursday evening at the AAMU Event Center.  The Bulldogs applied pressure early, opening the game with a strong first quarter to take a 17–11 lead in the opening period. Alabama A&M maintained its advantage into halftime despite a push from Southern, carrying a 30–29 edge into the break.  Both teams traded momentum throughout the second half as the contest…

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SIAC Women’s Tournament News: Lane survives to advance to semifinals

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Image via Lane Basketball Courtesy of Lane Athletics 54 BEN 56 Winner Lane Team 1 2 3 4 F BEN 15  7  13  19  54 Lane 7  11  21  17  56 Lane survived a defensive battle and a late push to advance in the conference tournament. The Dragons defeated Benedict College 56–54 in the quarterfinals of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Tournament on Thursday afternoon. Lane (21-5) used a strong third quarter to erase a halftime deficit and held off a late charge from Benedict to secure the two-point victory. Benedict…

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Alabama A&M’s Donte’ Jackson named finalist for Skip Presser Man of the Year Award

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Brian Howard, Assistant AD for Communications, Alabama A&M Alabama A&M University first-year head men’s basketball coach Donte’ Jackson has been selected as a finalist for the CollegeInsider.com 2025-26 Skip Prosser Man of the Year award, which is presented annually to the Division I coach who wins with integrity on and off the court. Jackson has guided Alabama A&M men’s basketball to new heights this season as the program has a winning record for the first time in more than 20 years. The Bulldogs are 16-13 overall and 9-7 in Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC)…

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UVI’s Brandon Rasmussen receives prestigious award

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image via UVI Basketball Courtesy of UVI Athletics University of the Virgin Islands men’s basketball standout Brandon Rasmussen has been named a recipient of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Athletic Conference (HBCUAC) Association of Student Athletes Champion of Character Award, recognizing his exemplary leadership, integrity, and impact both on and off the court. Rasmussen received his recognition on the court prior to the Buccaneers’ HBCUAC tournament matchup with Fisk University. The award recognizes one student-athlete from each team who exemplifies the high character qualities outlined by the National Association…

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MEAC announces basketballers of the week

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image via the MEAC Courtesy of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) has announced its Men’s Basketball Weekly Honors, presented by Wells Fargo.Howard University guard Bryce Harris was named Player of the Week, while North Carolina Central University forward Kelechi Okworogwo earned Defensive Player of the Week honors. Bryce Harris (G, 6-4, 220, Brentwood, N.Y.) recorded a double-double with 22 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Bison to a conference victory over Morgan State. He shot an impressive 7-of-12 (58 percent) from the field, adding three assists and one block…

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MEAC announces women’s weekly basketball honors

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Image of the MEAC Courtesy of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference  Howard forward Zennia Thomas was named the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Player of the Week presented by Wells Fargo.  Delaware State guard Amya Scott was named Rookie of the Week, while teammate Ericka Huggins earned Defensive Player of the Week honors, respectively.         Thomas (F, 6-2, Sr., Cleveland, Ohio) averaged 16.5 points and 9.0 rebounds over two games, including a double-double of 11 points and 10 rebounds against Coppin State.  In the following contest, she led Howard with 22 points and eight rebounds in the 84-65 win over Morgan State.  Scott (Fr., 5-3, G., Philadelphia, Pa.) scored 22 points, five assists,…

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