Category: HBCU Sports

Brenton Paul’s Late TD Lifts Tennessee State Over Florida A&M, 29–26

Brandon King

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Tennessee State and Florida A&M traded punches all night, with neither team able to create more than a one-score cushion for long. In the end, it was the Tigers who landed the final punch. Tennessee State defeated Florida A&M 29–26 Saturday night, scoring the game’s final touchdown with just 51 seconds remaining when Daylin Lee connected with Brenton Paul for a 20-yard touchdown. But the dramatic finish was built over nearly four quarters of momentum swings, missed extra points, explosive plays and a defensive touchdown. A Back-and-Forth…

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Southern University Mourns Passing of Former Jaguar Standout Virgil “Vee” Williams

Brandon King

The Southern University football family is mourning the loss of former Jaguar standout Virgil “Vee” Williams. Southern University Football announced the news Wednesday, extending condolences to Williams’ family, friends and loved ones while remembering the impact he made on the Jaguar community. Williams was a Shreveport native who played for Southern from 2010 through 2013. During his Jaguar career, he established himself as a standout defensive back and return specialist. In 2013, Williams was named first-team All-SWAC at both defensive back and return specialist. Southern had previously recognized him as…

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BREAKING: SWAC TV Expands National Reach With Dedicated FAST Channel Across Major Streaming Platforms

Brandon King

The Southwestern Athletic Conference is taking another major step in expanding the national audience for HBCU sports. The SWAC has announced the launch of a dedicated free, ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channel for SWAC TV, bringing conference programming to a broader audience across several major streaming platforms. The new SWAC TV FAST channel will be available through Prime Video, Plex, Xumo Play, Amazon Fire TV, Google TV and Dingo TV, with additional distribution platforms expected to be announced later. Unlike traditional subscription-based streaming services, FAST channels allow viewers to access…

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Tremaine Jackson: It’s Time for an HBCU to Put Its Money Where Its Mouth Is

Brandon King

Over the past few weeks HBCU’s have been getting bludgeoned in matchups with Power 4 institutions, sparking conversations is financial juice of these games worth the squeeze of the beatings on a national stage. Prairie View A&M head coach Tremaine Jackson doesn’t believe HBCUs should have to play Power 4 programs to fund their athletic departments. But instead of complaining about the games already on the schedule, Jackson believes HBCUs need to change the equation by investing in football. There is a bigger conversation surrounding HBCU football than whether Prairie…

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Alcorn State Mourns the Loss of Hall of Famer Arnold Walker III

Brandon King

Arnold Walker III wasn’t simply a former Alcorn State football player. He was one of the greatest to ever wear the purple and gold. Alcorn State University and Brave Nation are mourning the loss of Arnold Walker III, a Hall of Famer whose name remains firmly etched into the history of Alcorn football. Walker, who died in 2026 at the age of 35, left behind a football legacy that places him among the most accomplished players in the storied history of the Alcorn State program. In fact, Alcorn State once…

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Howard Women’s Basketball Makes History, Names Ebonie Williams Its First-Ever General Manager

Brandon King

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Howard University women’s basketball is entering a new chapter in its program history. The Howard Bison have welcomed Ebonie Williams as the program’s first-ever general manager, creating a new position within the women’s basketball program and adding another layer to its basketball operations. Howard announced Williams’ arrival with a message welcoming its newest addition to the “Culture.” “WELCOME OUR 1ST EVER GENERAL MANAGER, EBONIE WILLIAMS, TO THE CULTURE,” Howard Women’s Basketball posted. Williams’ appointment represents a significant development for the Bison as college basketball programs continue adapting…

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Tennessee State Freshman Triniti Jackson Earns OVC Co-Rookie of the Week Honors

Brandon King

Image via Tennessee State Volleyball NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee State freshman setter Triniti Jackson is wasting no time making her presence felt in the Ohio Valley Conference. Jackson was named OVC Co-Rookie of the Week following an impressive three-match stretch that showcased her ability to orchestrate the Tigers’ offense while contributing across the stat sheet. The freshman totaled 81 assists, 25 digs, 10 kills and seven blocks across 11 sets, averaging 7.36 assists and 2.27 digs per set during the stretch. Jackson also attacked efficiently, hitting .333 with only one…

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No. 7 Miami Obliterates Florida A&M 77–7: Hurricanes Never Punt in Brutal Rout

Brandon King

image via the Miami Hurricane Florida A&M had no answer for No. 7 Miami on Thursday night. The Rattlers walked into Hard Rock Stadium expecting a difficult matchup against one of the nation’s top-ranked teams. Instead, they endured a brutal 77–7 loss as the seventh-ranked Hurricanes dominated from the opening kickoff. Miami didn’t just dominate the scoreboard. The Hurricanes never punted. No. 7 Miami scored on its first seven possessions, turning the matchup into a runaway and demonstrating the enormous talent gap between a top-10 FBS program and an HBCU…

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Texas Southern Falls 51–10 to UTEP as Miners Pull Away With 44 Unanswered Points

Brandon King

Image via the El Paso Times Texas Southern’s road trip to El Paso turned into a second-half nightmare Saturday night. The Tigers fell to UTEP 51–10 at the Sun Bowl as the Miners scored 44 consecutive points after Texas Southern grabbed a 10–7 lead early in the second quarter.  Texas Southern opened the season with a 42–30 victory over North Carolina Central but has now dropped consecutive games to Prairie View A&M and UTEP. The Tigers enter the next stretch of their schedule at 1–2 overall and 0–1 in SWAC…

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South Carolina State Dominates Virginia State 66–0 in Complete Defensive and Offensive Statement

Brandon King

image via SCSU Athletics ORANGEBURG, S.C. — South Carolina State left absolutely no doubt Saturday night. The Bulldogs dominated Virginia State 66–0 at Oliver C. Dawson Stadium on Willie E. Jeffries Field, improving to 3–0 while handing the Trojans their first loss of the season. South Carolina State controlled the game from the opening quarter through the final whistle, scoring in every quarter and keeping Virginia State off the scoreboard. The Bulldogs led 31–0 at halftime before adding 35 more points after the break. (Clemson Athletics⁠) The performance was dominant…

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