Category: Hbcu basketball

Tennessee State Pushes No. 11 Tennessee to the Limit Before Falling 83-78

Brandon King

image via Tennessee State Athletics 78 TSU 83 Winner UT Team 1 2 F TSU 37  41  78 UT 42  41  83 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee State men’s basketball put together a determined effort against one of the nation’s top-ranked programs Friday night, but the Tigers couldn’t complete the comeback, falling 83-78 to No. 11 Tennessee at Food City Center. Ty-Laur Johnson led all scorers with 22 points and seven assists for Tennessee State (2-2), which continued to battle despite facing a 15-point second-half deficit. Jayden Jones provided a major spark…

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Southern Jaguars Dominate Louisiana Christian in 93-48 Rout

Brandon King

Southern University women’s basketball delivered a dominant performance, rolling past Louisiana Christian University, 93-48. The Jaguars put together a 45-point victory, showcasing their offensive firepower and defensive dominance in the matchup. Southern controlled the game from the opening tip, jumping out to a 22-12 first-quarter advantage before exploding for 27 points in the second quarter. The Jaguars carried a commanding 49-18 lead into halftime. The offensive attack continued after the break, with Southern adding 25 points in the third quarter and 19 in the fourth to secure the convincing victory.…

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Alabama A&M Holds Off West Florida in Overtime Thriller, Wins 85-83

Brandon King

83 Final Nov. 12, 2026 85 Winner Team 1 2 OT 1 F UWF 32  38  13  83 AAMU 44  26  15  85 HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Alabama A&M men’s basketball escaped with an 85-83 overtime victory over West Florida on Thursday night, November 12, during the Bulldog Bash at the AAMU Event Center. James Graham led all scorers with 28 points, including eight in overtime, as the Bulldogs improved to 3-1 on the season. Bilal Abdur-Rahman also delivered when it mattered most, scoring five points in the final 1:23 to…

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FAMU Storms Back From 19-Point Deficit to Defeat Albany State 74-67 in Home Opener

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image via FAMU Athletics/Jordan Fitzpatrick 1 2 3 4 T Albany State 20 18 16 13 67 Florida A&M 13 12 22 27 74 Florida A&M saved its best basketball for the fourth quarter. The Rattlers erased a 19-point deficit and delivered a furious second-half comeback to defeat Albany State 74-67 in their 2026-27 home opener Thursday at the Al Lawson Jr. Multipurpose Center. FAMU trailed by as many as 19 points in the second quarter and entered halftime facing a 38-25 deficit. Albany State controlled the opening half, building…

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Seven Tigers Score in Double Figures as Tennessee State Hammers Fisk 123-73

Brandon King

73 Fisk 123 Winner TSU Team 1 2 F Fisk 36  37  73 TSU 54  69  123 mm NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee State put on an offensive clinic Monday night, overwhelming Fisk University 123-73 in the Battle of Jefferson Street at the Gentry Center. The Tigers showcased their offensive depth with seven players scoring in double figures, all five starters reaching double-digit points, and a relentless defensive effort that kept Fisk from finding any sustained momentum. Aaron Bradshaw led the way with a game-high 23 points, while Arterio Morris and Ty-Laur…

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William & Mary Pulls Away From Tennessee State in 78-54 Victory

Brandon King

image via TSU Athletics 54 TSU 78 Winner W&M Tea m 1 2 3 4 F TSU 13  13  10  18  54 W&M 15  15  28  20  78 Tennessee State women’s basketball came up short on the road Thursday night, falling 78-54 to William & Mary. The Lady Tigers struggled to keep pace with the Tribe, who secured a 24-point victory in the nonconference matchup on Nov. 5. The game was closely contested through the first two quarters. Tennessee State trailed 15-13 after the opening period but continued to challenge William…

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Tennessee State Blows Out East-West 127-61 in Home Opener Behind Explosive Offensive Performance

Brandon King

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee State made sure its home opener was one to remember. The Tigers put together a dominant offensive performance Thursday night, overwhelming East-West University 127-61 at the Gentry Center to earn their first home victory of the 2026-27 men’s basketball season. Six Tigers scored in double figures, led by Jayden Jones, who finished with 17 points on an efficient 8-of-10 shooting from the field. Tennessee State improved to 1-1 on the season while handing East-West a season-opening defeat. The Tigers wasted little time establishing control, taking a…

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Jordan Skyers, Bahsil Laster Power Norfolk State Past Randolph, 78-71

Brandon King

image via Teeah Monroe Norfolk State’s new-look backcourt continues to make an early impression. Jordan Skyers and Bahsil Laster delivered a combined 42 points Wednesday night, leading the Spartans to a 78-71 victory over Randolph at Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall in Norfolk, Virginia. The victory moves Norfolk State to 2-0 to open the 2026-27 men’s basketball season. Skyers led all scorers with 22 points, shooting 9-of-17 from the floor while adding six steals, three rebounds and a blocked shot. The freshman guard continued to demonstrate why he arrived in…

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Destiny Bishop Earns Pair of HBCUAC Weekly Honors After Triple-Double Performance

Brandon King

ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands – University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) women’s basketball standout Destiny Bishop is making an early impression in her first season with the Lady Buccaneers, earning a pair of HBCU Athletic Conference (HBCUAC) weekly honors. Bishop was named the HBCUAC Newcomer of the Week and Defensive Player of the Week for her performances from Oct. 26 through Nov. 1. The 5-foot-9 guard delivered one of the season’s early standout individual performances on Oct. 29, recording a 24-point, 13-rebound, 10-steal triple-double to lead UVI to a…

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Tennessee State Women’s Basketball Opens Season With Dominant 95-46 Win Over Toccoa Falls

Brandon King

image via Tennessee State Athletics The Tennessee State Lady Tigers opened the 2026-27 season in impressive fashion, overwhelming Toccoa Falls College, 95-46, to earn a 49-point victory in their season opener on Monday, November 2. Tennessee State’s offensive performance provided an emphatic start to the new campaign as the Lady Tigers began the season with a convincing home victory. Somah Kamara Leads the Way GAME-HIGH PERFORMANCE Somah Kamara – 24 points Kamara paced all scorers with 24 points, shooting 9-of-14 from the field and connecting on four 3-pointers. She also…

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