Category: HBCU Baseball

Bethune-Cookman Secures Future of Baseball Program, Extends Johnny Hernandez Through 2030

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The foundation of Bethune-Cookman baseball is staying firmly in place. Bethune-Cookman Wildcats baseball has agreed to a four-year contract extension with head coach Johnny Hernandez, keeping him with the Wildcats through the 2030 season. The extension is a significant vote of confidence from the university and reinforces its commitment to sustained success on the diamond. Hernandez has played a key role in maintaining Bethune-Cookman’s status as one of the most respected baseball programs in HBCU athletics, helping the Wildcats remain competitive within the SWAC and on the national stage. By…

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Norfolk State’s Thomas Ealey Invited to USA Baseball Collegiate National Team Training Camp

Brandon King

Another major honor has come the way of Norfolk State standout Thomas Ealey, who has been invited to participate in the 2026 USA Baseball Collegiate National Team Training Camp. The invitation places Ealey among the nation’s 56 top draft-eligible and draft-ineligible collegiate players competing for an opportunity to represent Team USA on the international stage.   “We are incredibly proud of Thomas and this well-deserved honor. Thomas is a special player and deserving of this honor. This is an exciting opportunity for him to showcase his skillset on the national…

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Albany State’s Luke Addison Earns ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Division II All-South Region First Team Honors

Brandon King

Albany State senior Luke Addison has been recognized as one of the top players in the region, earning a spot on the 2026 ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Division II All-South Region First Team. The honor highlights Addison’s outstanding production and leadership throughout the season, as he played a key role in the success of the Golden Rams this year. Widely regarded as one of the premier players in the South Region, Addison’s consistency at the plate and impact on both sides of the game helped separate him from the competition. Addison put…

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Week 11 of Dr Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Final Major Division Top 5 Poll Rankings

Brandon King

After 11 weeks of exciting action on HBCU diamonds that featured exciting matchups and actress of stand out players and performances, we have reached the final poll rankings for 2026 and a champion will be crowned. 5. UAPB Golden Lions (24–34, 15–12) — 64 pts After being unranked the previous week , the Lions of Arkansas Pine Bluff clawed their way into the final poll rankings at No.5. The Lions did what many did not see coming, and that was take down no.1 seed Bethune-Cookman, who had been the best…

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Dr. Cavil’s HBCU Mid-Major Baseball Poll: Week 9 Top 5 Rankings

Brandon King

Week 9 of Dr.Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Mid Major Division Baseball Top 5 saw no new teams enter the fray, as every team is a holdover from the previous week. Here’s this week’s countdown from No. 5 to No. 1. 5. Savannah State Tigers ( 27-20 , 23-10) The Tigers of Savannah State remain at no.5 in the weekly rankings. SSU’s time in the SIAC Tournament was short lived as they fell 9-4 to top-seeded Spring Hill in their opening round matchup . Savannah State was outslugged 13-10…

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Bethune-Cookman Wildcats baseball stuns No. 7 Florida Gators baseball 13–7 in statement win

Brandon King

A seven-run explosion in the seventh inning proved to be the difference as Bethune-Cookman delivered one of its biggest wins of the season, knocking off No. 7 Florida 13–7. The Wildcats wasted no time setting the tone offensively, jumping on Florida’s pitching early and consistently applying pressure throughout the game. Their aggressive approach at the plate paid off, as Bethune-Cookman produced runs in multiple innings and never allowed the Gators to fully settle in. Florida, known for its depth and power, responded with flashes of offense but couldn’t keep pace.…

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Norfolk State taken to woodshed by Wagner, 15-2

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Image via Nick Sutton Courtesy of Noah Schlekeway, Assistant SID , Norfolk State University 2 NORFOLK 15 Winner WAGNER Team R H E NORFOLK 2 7 2 WAGNER 15 17 0 W: Colin Trizuto (3-2) L: Blakeney, Ethan (3-3) AUGUSTA, N.J. — The Norfolk State baseball team dropped a 15-2 decision in seven innings to Wagner on Friday afternoon at Skylands Stadium in Augusta, N.J. Norfolk State fell to 12-18 overall and 9-7 in Northeast Conference play, while Wagner improved to 12-17 (10-6 NEC). Ethan Blakeney (3-3) took the loss after starting on the mound for the Spartans,…

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Bethune-Cookman baseball shocks LSU 10-7

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Image via Romeo T. Guzman Courtesy of Bethune-Cookman Athletics 10 Winner BCUBB 7 LSU Team R H E BCUBB 10 12 3 LSU 7 11 2 W: Barroso, Andris (2-3) L: Santiago Garcia (1-1)  S: Zambrano, Jean Carlos (1 BATON ROUGE, La. — The Wildcats’ offense rose to the challenge Tuesday night with 10 runs on 12 hits to pick up a huge 10-7 road win over No. 24 LSU at Alex Box Stadium. The victory is Bethune-Cookman’s first over a ranked opponent since 2017, with the last regular season win coming in 2014. LSU (22-12, 6-6) struck first…

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Jackson State sweeps double header against Tougaloo, throws combines no-no in night game

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Image via Jackson State Baseball Courtesy of Jackson State Athletics 1 Final Feb. 24, 2026 19 Winner Team R H E TOUGALOO 1 4 0 JACKSON 19 20 1 W: Walker, Kade (1-1) L: J. Magee (0-1)  JACKSON, Miss. | Jackson State combined for 34 runs in a doubleheader sweep of Tougaloo and held the Bulldogs to four hits in the two games including a combined no-hitter by four Jackson State pitchers in the nightcap. Jackson State won game one, 19-1, and followed that up with a 15-3 victory in the nightcap at Braddy…

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Alabama A&M and Prairie View A&M to take part in inaugural HBCU Baseball Classic

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Courtesy of AAMU Athletics CHICAGO | For the first time in history, two elite Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Prairie View A&M University and Alabama A&M University, will face off at Wrigley Field, the iconic home of the Chicago Cubs, for a groundbreaking celebration of culture, legacy, and the game of baseball. The Chicago HBCU Baseball Classic will debut on May 2, 2026, bringing together the athletic excellence of top-ranked HBCU baseball programs in a historic matchup before thousands of fans at the Friendly Confines. Game day at Wrigley Field will…

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