Category: HBCU Sports

SWAC announces 2026 Men’s Basketball Tournament brackets and seeding

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Courtesy of the Southwestern Athletic Conference BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- The Southwestern Athletic Conference has announced its 2026 Pepsi SWAC Men’s Basketball Tournament presented by Buick seedings featuring all 12 teams in the league. 2026 SWAC Regular Season Champion Bethune-Cookman enters the tournament as the No. 1 seed (14-4 SWAC). Florida A&M claimed the No. 2 seed (11-7 SWAC) while Southern claimed the No. 3 seed (11-7 SWAC) in the tournament followed by No. 4 seed Texas Southern (10-8 SWAC). Alabama A&M is the No. 5 seed (10-8 SWAC) followed by No. 6…

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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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Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Week 9 Women’s Mid-Major Division Top 5 

Brandon King

Week 9 of Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Mid-Major Division Top 5 was static in that no new teams entered the rankings, but it was dynamic, as there was a great deal of shuffling, with 4 of the 5 teams changing positions.  5 Langston Lady Lions (24-5, 18-4) The Lady Lions tumbled down the rankings, falling from No.2 the previous week. The Lions roared into the Sooner Athletic Conference Tournament on the strength of their second consecutive regular season title. However, their time in the tournament was short-lived,…

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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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Mississippi Valley has an opponent for the Chicago Football Classic – here’s who they will be playing

Brandon King

Last month, when Mississippi Valley State football released its 2026 schedule, there was a glaring hole in the Delta Devils’ 12-game docket: their opponent for the Chicago Football Classic.  Like the mystery partner in an NWA steel cage tag team match, speculation arose as to who the yet-to-be-named/determined opponent might be.  We now know who that opponent will be.  When the Delta Devils take Soldier Field on September 12, th team on the opposing sideline will be the Lions of Lincoln (PA) of the CIAA.  This will be the first…

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Albany State University  Announces Change in Men’s Basketball Leadership

Brandon King

After eight seasons leading the program, Patrick Gayle has stepped down as head men’s basketball coach at Albany State Golden Rams, effective immediately. Albany State’s Director of Athletics issued a statement thanking Gayle for his service: “We appreciate Coach Gayle’s commitment to Albany State and the time he has invested in our student-athletes over the past eight years. We thank him for his service to the university and wish him well in his next chapter.” A Tenure Marked by Progress — and Inconsistency Gayle finished his tenure with an 85–117…

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Tennessee State Is Back: Aaron Nkrumah Wins OVC Player of the Year, Nolan Smith Named Co-Coach of the Year

Brandon King

Tennessee State basketball isn’t just improving — it’s ascending. On the heels of one of the most successful seasons in program history, Aaron Nkrumah has been named Ohio Valley Conference Player of the Year, while head coach Nolan Smith earned OVC Co-Coach of the Year honors. And for the Tigers, this feels like something bigger than awards. Nkrumah’s Breakout Year The Worcester, Massachusetts native was the engine behind Tennessee State’s surge to the top of the OVC standings. Nkrumah averaged 17.7 points per game — leading the Tigers and finishing…

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