Earlier in the week , we reported on a a Tennessee State and Slim & Husky’s inspired Nike Terminator High and news has emerged that is not the only HBCU-themed sneaker to be rolled out from the orange-clad Beavertonians. There will be at least two more sneakers, a Spelman version and one for Alabama A&M. Here is my full story on them at hbcusports.com.
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Slim & Husky’s (TSU) Nike Terminator Highs
Nike is introducing a collection of Terminators that pays tribute HBCUs and their alumni. One of these special edition Terminators see the athletic giant join forces with Slim and Husky’s a Nashville- based pizza chain founded by Tennessee State alums Clint Gray, Derrick Moore, and EJ Reed. It sports a sail leather upper a with a fur and and tiger stripe overlay at the toe and wrapping the heel. Bold blue Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides with red leather straps pull tabs. Other callbacks to their alma mater…
Read MoreTennessee State football gearing up for road game against UT Martin
Courtesy of Tennessee State Athleticss With the bye week behind them, the Tennessee State football team is set for its second straight Big South-OVC contest as they will take on the UT Martin Skyhawks on the road this Saturday. Both teams come into Saturday night’s matchup having received votes in the Top 25. Tennessee State (2-1, 1-0) vs. UT Martin (3-1, 0-0)Date: Sat., September 30Time: 6:00 p.m. Location: Martin, Tenn.Venue: Hardy M. Graham Stadium (7,500) TV: ESPN+TBA (pxp)TBA (analyst) Radio: WNSR — 560 AM, 95.9 FM (Nashville), 107.9 FM (Smyrna)Sirius XM: Ch. TBA Stream: TSU Tigers App, WNSR.com, Alexa (Play…
Read MoreAlbany State Volleyball takes on Valdosta State tonight
Courtesy of Dr. Earnest Brown, Albany State Athletics The Albany State Golden Rams will play the Valdosta State University Blazers at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, September 26, in Valdosta, Georgia. The Golden Rams and Blazers will compete against each other for the first time since September 17, 2019. The Golden Rams are (9-8) overall and (9-0) in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. The Golden Rams are (2-1) on the road. The Blazers are (10-4) overall and (3-0) in the Gulf South Conference. The Blazers are (6-1) at home. For “live stats”, click…
Read MoreFormer Morgan State hoops player Blake Bozeman shot and killed this weekend
Courtesy of the CIAA A former Morgan State University basketball player was fatally shot outside a nightclub in Washington, D.C. on Saturday night, according to police. Blake Bozeman, 31, was shot Saturday just before midnight when gunfire broke out at a club in the 1300 block of H Street NE, according to the police. First responders administered aid, and Blake and was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. Two other men and a woman were also hit, and all were taken to hospitals, according to police. The…
Read MoreCIAA announces 2023-24 Basketball Predictions
Courtesy of the CIAA The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) introduces the 2023-24 All-CIAA Preseason Men’s and Women’s Basketball Teams, as voted on by the CIAA Basketball Coaches Associations and the Sports Information Directors Association, and the predicted order of finish as selected by the men’s and women’s head coaches. The preseason teams and predicted order were both unveiled during the CIAA Basketball Media Day in Baltimore, MD. The 2023-24 women’s preseason team features five returning players from the 2022-23 All-CIAA squad and the 2022-23 men’s preseason team features three returners from last…
Read MoreAlbany State defense shines in 15-12 win in Coastal City HBCU Classic
Courtesy of Dr, Earnest Brown, Albany State Athletics The Dirty Blue defense led the charge as the Albany State Golden Rams defeated the Savannah State Tigers (15-12) in the Inaugural Coastal City HBCU Classic held on Saturday afternoon at the Glynn County Stadium in the city of Brunswick, Georgia. With the win, the Albany State Golden Rams improved to (2-2) overall and (2-0) in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) while the Savannah State Tigers fell to (2-2) overall and (1-1) in the SIAC. In the 1st quarter, the Tigers went up (3-0)…
Read MoreAlbany State to host SIAC Volleyball Crossover
Courtesy of Dr. Earnest Brown, Albany State Athletics Albany State University will host the 2023 SIAC Crossover Tournament at The Jones Brothers Health, Physical Education and Recreation Complex at the ASU East Campus on September 22-23. The Golden Rams will enter the SIAC Crossover with an undefeated record of (4-0) in the conference. The 2023 SIAC Crossover Tournament will feature 14 teams. On Friday, September 22, the Golden Rams will play Tuskegee University at 12:00 noon, Kentucky State University at 4:00 pm and Central State University at 8:00 pm. On Saturday, September 23,…
Read MoreTennessee State Basketball announces 2023-24 schedule
Courtesy of Tennessee State Athletics Tennessee State head men’s basketball coach, Brian “Penny” Collins, entering his sixth season at the helm, has announced the upcoming 2023-24 schedule, which features five non-league home games and a trip to the Northwest. After one of the best seasons during Collins’ era, the Tigers will look to capitalize on the top home attendance from the previous season, hosting all six teams within a three-hour drive to campus. “It was important to try to get as many home games as we could while our students…
Read MoreChicago State looks to add football and could an HBCU conference be in their future?
Courtesy of Chicago State Athletics The Board of Trustees of Chicago State University (CSU) has approved a proposal to immediately move forward with a public fundraising campaign to expand the University’s athletics programming. Fundraising will support the expansion of Division I sports and potentially add FCS Division I Football (Football Championship Subdivision). The Board also approved the launch of a women’s triathlon program, set to begin in fall 2024. The addition of the triathlon and sports expansion fundraising were based on recommendations from a sports exploratory committee formed earlier this year. “I appreciate the…
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