Category: HBCU Sports

Maryland Eastern Shore gets by Columbia University 74-67 in OT

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Courtesy of Nick Lewis, Maryland Eastern Shore Athletics 74  UMES 67 CU Team 1 2 OT 1 F UMES 28  33  13  74 CU 19  42  6  67 The University of Maryland Eastern Shore men’s basketball team used an overtime surge to win its third straight contest, topping the Columbia University Lions 74-67 on Wednesday, December 28 at Levien Gymnasium. The victory made the Hawks the first Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference team to defeat Columbia, who were 9-0 all-time against the league entering Wednesday’s action. “Another great win for our program,”…

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Jackson State’s Aubrey Miller Jr named to Athlon Sports first team All-America

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Courtesy of Jackson State Athletics: Jackson State football LB Aubrey Miller Jr. adds another honor to his stellar 2022 campaign as he has been named first-team All-America by Athlon Sports. Miller was the defensive anchor in helping JSU football to an undefeated regular season and second consecutive Southwestern Athletic Conference championship. Among his numerous awards, Miller has been named to several All-SWAC teams along with being named SWAC Defensive Player of the Year, BOXTOROW HBCU All-America and National Defensive Player of the Year, Associated Press FCS All-America, and Stats Perform FCS All-America,…

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Tennessee State basketball to begin conference play against Morehead State

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Courtesy of Tennessee State Athletics After finishing the nonconference slate with an 8-5 record, the Tennessee State men’s basketball team has one thing on its mind and it’s the road to Evansville, Indiana, and the Ford Center where the OVC Trophy will be hoisted above Center Court just past 9 PM on March 4 with the victor headed to the NCAA Tournament. We begin season two in Nashville as the Tigers open league play against Morehead State (Thursday) and Little Rock (Saturday) before the start of the New Year.  WHERE…

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Tennessee State women’s hoops to open OVC play against Morehead State Thursday night

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Courtesy of Tennessee State Athletics NASHVILLE — Christmas break is over, which means one thing for the Tennessee State women’s basketball team, it’s time for Ohio Valley Conference play. The Tigers are set to host two OVC opponents this weekend as they will welcome Morehead State on Thursday evening, followed by a contest with the OVC’s newest member Little Rock on Saturday. TSU finished its non-conference slate with a 5-6 record, including five wins at home. The Matchup: Tennessee State (5-6, 0-0 OVC) vs. Morehead State (4-7, 0-0 OVC)Date/Time: Thursday, December 29 at 5:30…

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MEAC Basketball: Howell’s career night pushes Howard past VCU

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79  HOWW 67 VCU Team 1 2 3 4 F HOWW 19  15  22  23  79 VCU 15  17  10  25  67 Destiny Howell had herself quite the ball game. The junior point guard poured in a career-high 35 points in helping to lead Howard past Virginia Commonwealth University, 79-67. When Destiny is locked in and focused, she is very tough to guard,” said Coach Ty Grace in her assessment of Howell’s performance. “She was efficient and took every shot with tremendous confidence. When she gets in rhythm, it’s a challenge to…

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Another “Florida A&M” Nike LeBron 7 coming in 2023

Brandon King

Recently FAMU unveiled another jaw-dropping team exclusive, a black-based LeBron 7, shortly before the Rattlers took on the Wildcats of Kentucky. Images of the latest piece of FAMU team exclusive footwear emerged and just as with their past kicks, these do not miss. These green Lebron 7s may even be better than the aforementioned black ones that proceeded them. They sports a gorge green suede with Flywire-infused on the sides. On the tongue reads “FAMU RATTLERS”, with a Rattler logo on the medial heel. An speckled, orange-bordered Swoosh occupies the…

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Making a Difference: SIAC, 100 Black Men of America and First Tee of Metro Atlanta join forces to help the community

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Courtesy of the SIAC ATLANTA, Ga. (December 28, 2022) – During the holiday season, the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) partnered with 100 Black Men of America and First Tee of Metro Atlanta to provide over 500 pairs of shoes to community organizations in need. Commissioner Holloman has headed this effort intending to continue the league’s give-back initiative to surrounding communities. “The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference is proud to partner with the 100 Black of America for this significant community service project aimed at providing resources for disadvantaged groups in our institutional footprint,”…

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Livingstone College basketball player Eric Henderson killed in auto accident

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Tragedy has unfortunately touched Livingston College. Monday, Eric Henderson a member of the Livingstone basketball team was killed in a car accident. According to WRAL.com, Henderson was killed in a two-car collision that involved a an off-duty Cumberland County sheriff’s deputy.was travelling west on Highway 13 in Cumberland County , heading back to school, when his car crossed the center line and collided head-on with a pickup truck driven by an off-duty sheriff’s deputy. Officials have indicated that speed may have been a factor in the crash. Henderson was a…

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Livingston College, CIAA mourn the tragic passing of basketball player Eric Henderson

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Courtesy of the CIAA: CHARLOTTE, NC (December 27, 2022) — The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) is mourning the loss of Livingstone College’s Eric Henderson, an honor student and a member of the Blue Bears Men’s Basketball Team. Henderson passed away unexpectedly in a car accident on December 26, 2022. CIAA Commissioner Jacqie McWilliams issued this statement following the tragic death of sophomore student, Eric Henderson: “One of the most profound lessons I’ve learned while leading this great conference is that the tragic loss of one of our student-athletes affects  the entire CIAA family—and…

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December 27, 2022 MEAC Men’s basketballers of the week

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Courtesy of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference NORFOLK, Va., Dec. 27, 2022 – Senior guard Sam Sessoms of Coppin State has been named the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Men’s Basketball Player of the Week, presented by Coca-Cola, the league announced today. Howard University freshman forward Shy Odom was named Rookie of the Week, and junior forward Justin Steers of Coppin Statewas announced as the Defensive Player of the Week. Sam Sessoms (6-0, r-Sr., G, Philadelphia, Pa.) Sessoms posted a game-high 28 points in the Eagles’ double overtime 107-100 win over JMU and poured in 17 points against…

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