Category: HBCU Sports

Winton-Salem State hoops get year-end win over Lincoln (PA)

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title image via Tag the shooter Courtesy of Winston Salem State Athletics 67 Winner WSSU 65 Linc Team 1 2 F WSSU 32  35  67 Linc 36  29  65 LINCOLN, Pa. – The Winston-Salem State University men’s basketball team edged out Lincoln University (Pa) 67-65 at Manuel Rivero Hall. The Rams improved to (9-3, 3-0 CIAA) and end the year on a four-game win streak. Jaylen Alston led the Rams with a double-double, 21 points, and 10 rebounds, while Isaac Parson chipped in with 12 points and six assists.  Imajae Dodd scored 10 points, and Jaylin Parker had nine points. Quick…

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Texas Southern gets comeback win over Howard in Las Vegas

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title image via Texas Athletics Courtesy of Texas Southern Sports Information It was a tale of two halves as Texas Southern rallied back in the second half to claim a 79-78 win over Howard in the finale of the Boost Mobile HBCU Challenge on Sunday. Howard scored the game’s opening basket and maintained its lead the entire first half despite TSU getting within three points on several occasions early on. With the score 17-14 in favor of Howard at the 10:08 mark, the Bison went on a 6-0 run which forced…

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Check out the ”FAMU” Nike LeBron XXI

Brandon King

These LeBron XXI is the latest team exclusive footwear coming to the Highest of Seven Hills. They sport a green upper with a white-bordered Swoosh on the lateral side with striped branding present on the lateral side. The left tongue is adorned with a Rattler logo, while the left is home for the standard LeBron signature. Orange can also be seen at the inner as well as the rear heel. Underneath resides a green midsole with an orange-dipped heel and a white rubber outsole. At this juncture there is no…

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Game-winning TD lifts FAMU over Howard in Celebration Bowl

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title image via Florida A&M Athletics Courtesy of Florida A&M Athletics 26 HU 30 Winner FAM Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F HU 14 2 0 10 26 FAM 0 10 0 20 30 Florida A&M got a 38-yard touchdown reception from Jeremy Moussa to Jah’Marae Sheread with 5:46 left in the ballgame to give the Rattlers a 30-26 win over Howard on Saturday afternoon at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The triumph improved Florida A&M’s record to 12-1 on the season while the Bison fell to 6-6. Jeremy Moussa led Florida A&M’s passing attack with 289 yards through…

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Tennessee State spanks Boyce 117-59

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title image via TSU Athletics Courtesy of Tennessee State Athletics 59 Boyce 117 Winner TSU Team 1 2 F Boyce 36  23  59 TSU 58  59  117 The Tennessee State men’s basketball team shot 54.2 percent from deep on the way to a 117-59 win over the Boyce Bulldogs at home Saturday. The Tigers (7-5) had six players score in double figures, led by Michael Shanks, who had a career-high 31 points and seven rebounds. Marcus Fitzgerald Jr. tacked on 16 points and Kinyon Hodges chipped in as well with 13 points. Tennessee State out-rebounded Boyce…

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Howard prepared to take on FAMU in Celebration Bowl

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title image via David Sierra Courtesy of Howard Athletics December 15, 2023) – Back in September when the season had just begun, Howard University Head Coach Larry Scott asked what could be considered more of prediction than a question: “Wouldn’t it be great if Howard University and FAMU were to play each other in the Celebration Bowl?” Whether it was wishful thinking or he had a crystal ball, his predilection has come to fruition. Here we are: Howard, the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Champion against the Rattlers of Florida A&M (FAMU), the Southwestern…

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Hampton hoops to take on nationally-ranked James Madison

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title image via Nelson Cheeseman Courtesy of Hampton Athletics Hampton University men’s basketball hosts No. 20 James Madison this Saturday inside the Convocation Center. The Pirates have not faced a nationally ranked opponent since the 2017-18 season when they traveled to No. 13 Virginia. HU will be closing out their game home stretch.  Saturday’s game against the Dukes will also be Kids Day. With the purchase of one adult ticket using the promo code KIDS, four kids 12 and under will be able to get in free. Kids will also…

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FAMU prepares to get it on with Howard in the Celebration Bowl

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Courtesy of Florida A&M Athletics ATLANTA, Ga. –– Rattlers’ historic season is ending Saturday afternoon as they make their first appearance in the Celebration Bowl and look to cap off the season by bringing a Celebration Bowl trophy to Tallahassee. When, Where, How to Watch/Listen, Digital Program:  When: Saturday, December 16, 12 p.m. EasternWhere: Mercedes-Benz StadiumWatch: ABCListen: Florida A&M Rattlers app or Rattlers+Digital Program Coaches in the gameWillie Simmons (Clemson, 2002 | The Citadel, 2003) Career Record: 65-24 (9th season, 2020 canceled due to COVID-19)Record at FAMU: 44-13 (6th Season 2020 canceled due to COVID-19) Larry Scott (USF, 2000) Career Record: 18-23…

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”FAMU” Nike LeBron NXXT Gen

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Since the inception of the partnership between Florida A&M, Nike and LeBron James there has not been a single klunker, in terms of team-specific footwear. This LeBron NXXT Gen is the latest example nigh-level visual sneaker excellence. It sports a green upper with an orange-bordered adult Swoosh accompanied by an orange baby Swoosh on the lateral side, with single green such branding on the white medial side. Dual-branded FAMU and “Nike AIR” branding are seen on the tongue with “XX” branding on the rear heel. Underneath resides a green midsole…

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Chicago State stuns no.25 Northwestern 75-73

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In what is arguably the biggest win in program history, the Cougars of Chicago State defeated no. 25-ranked Northwestern 75-73, who themselves are coming off a 92-88 victory over then no.1 ranked Purdue.  After an opening three and a half minutes in which the teams exchanged the lead and featured three times, a three-pointer from Boo Brie put the Wildcats up 10-7 with 15:51 remaining in the first half. Over the subsequent 3:41, Northwestern outscored Chicago State 12-5 to take their first double-digit lead of the evening at 22-12 on…

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