Category: HBCU Sports

North Carolina Central women’s hoops beats South Carolina State 68-65

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Image via Doug Burt Courtesy of NCCU Athletic Communications 68 Winner NCCU 65 SCSt Team 1 2 3 4 F NCCU 21  16  12  19  68 SCSt 18  16  16  15  65 to ORANGEBURG, S.C. – North Carolina Central opened a four-game road swing with a 68-65 women’s basketball victory over South Carolina State at Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center on Wednesday. Tierney Coleman scored 17 points and Natalie Jasper added 16 points for the Eagles, who picked up their eighth win in a row over the Bulldogs. Both players reached career highs in an Eagles’ uniform…

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Jackson State’s Harris and Mallory claim weekly Field honors

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Image via JSU Athletics Courtesy of Jackson State Athletics Dalon Harris and Malayna Mallory were named weekly award winners by the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) office on Wednesday afternoon for their performances last weekend at the Samford Bulldog Open. Harris claimed his first Field Performer of the Week honor after winning the men’s shot put, throwing for a distance of 15.48m. Mallory was named both Women’s Field and Newcomer of the Week after setting a new personal best in the weight throw with a distance of 16.48m, which placed her in second amongst…

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Week 6 Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Major Division Women’s Basketball Top 5

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Week 6 of Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Major Division Women’s Basketball Top 5 saw a fair amount of shuffling in polls, with a new entrant into the top 5.  5. Norfolk State Lady Spartans ( 11-12, 6-2) The Lady Spartans enter this week’s polls at No. 5 after being outside of the top 5 the previous week. Norfolk State went 1-0 last week, defeating North Carolina Central 58-45 in their lone outing. The Lady Spartans are currently second in the MEAC, trailing Howard.  4. Alcorn State Lady…

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Lady Tigers roughed up by Morehead State, 79-53

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It was a rough day at the office for the Tennessee State Lady Tigers, who were soundly beaten 79-53 at the end of Morehead State Saturday afternoon. As was the case in their previous game against Southern Indiana, TSU was able to hold the Eagles under 40% shooting for the field for the game however they were unable to capitalize as they shot and even more frigid 36% from the floor. Additionally, the Lady Tigers did an inadequate job of securing the basketball commit committing 26 turnovers which turned into…

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Tennessee State drops road meeting against Morehead State, 94-86

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The Tennessee State Tigers dropped a crucial conference game Saturday afternoon at Morehead State.  Go head off fence clock fire in the second half, shooting 68% (17-25) from the floor and 77% (7-11) from downtown, outscoring TSU by 15 points in the game’s final 20 minutes and quickly erasing a four-point halftime deficit.  The Eagles took control of the contest early on, building as much as an eight-point lead on multiple occasions as Tennessee State stumbled out of the gates.  The tigers continued to whittle away at the Morehead State…

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Tennessee State rises to top of OVC with 73-71 win over Southern Indiana

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It came down to the last possession, but Tennessee State was able to put away a Southern Illinois team that would not quit, 73-71 in a crucial OVC matchup.  The slow starts that have plagued Tennessee State once again raised its ugly head as they connected on 2 of their first 10 field goal attempts and fell behind 10-4.  TSU continued to trail until Aaron Nkrumah’s jumper tied the game at 17 at the 9:58 mark. The Screaming Eagles outscored the Tigers 20-5 over the next 8:06 to take their…

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Alabama State’s Dylan Djete invited to CFL combine

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Alabama State wide receiver Dylan Djete has accepted an invitation to the CFL.  The Quebec native began his collegiate career at Wofford. Following his freshman campaign, in which he caught 27 passes for 431 yards and a touchdown, Djete was also named to the Southern Conference All-Freshman Team.  In his 3 seasons at Wofford, Djete appeared in 31 games, catching 59 passes for 772 yards and 4 touchdowns. This season with Alabama State, Djete was the Hornets’ third leading receiver, recording 28 receptions for 422 yards and 4 touchdowns.  The 2026 CFL Combine will…

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Game Preview: Tennessee State takes on Morehead State on Saturday

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Image via Tennessee State Basketball Courtesy of Tennessee State Athletics Tennessee State men’s basketball goes for the season sweep of Morehead State on Valentine’s Day Saturday. The Tigers enter on a three-game winning streak, while Morehead State comes in following a win over UT Martin last week. The Matchup: Tennessee State (17-8, 11-4) vs. Morehead State (14-12, 10-5)Date/Time: Saturday, February 14 at 2:30 PM CTLocation: Morehead, Ky. | Ellis T. Johnson ArenaTV: ESPN+ SERIES INFORMATION VS. MOREHEAD STATE: Morehead State leads the all-time series 49-40. TSU ON TOP: TSU is back atop the Ohio Valley Conference standings in February, tied…

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Albany State Athletics unveils 2026 Hall of Fame class

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image via Albany State Athletics Courtesy of ASU Athletics Albany State University Athletics proudly announces the Hall of Fame Class of 2026, a distinguished group whose achievements represent excellence, legacy, and lasting impact on Golden Rams athletics. The Class of 2026 includes legendary coach Edward “E.T.” Taylor; former student-athletes Janel Herring-Farlin, Eddie Wilson, Frank “Choo Choo” Brown, and Keith Kinney; the historic 2016 Darton State College Baseball Team; and meritorious inductee Robert L. Sampson Sr. Together, this class embodies the rich tradition, competitive spirit, and enduring pride that define Albany State University…

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13 February 2026 CAA Men’s Basketball Notebook

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Courtesy of Dylan Smith, Associate Commissioner, CAA CAA TAKES ON NBA ALL-STAR 2026 North Carolina A&T and Hampton will square off at the 2026 NBA HBCU Classic during Friday night’s festivities. Tip-off from NBA All-Star 2026 at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, Calif., is slated for 11 p.m. ET/8 p.m. PT, with Michael Grady, Danny Green and Monica McNutt on the call. The star-studded event will be a rematch of the Aggies’ and Pirates’ battle on Jan. 19, in which a 24-point, five-assist performance by Jalyke Gaines-Wyatt lifted Hampton to an 82-61 victory.…

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