Category: HBCU Sports

Albany State hangs on to defeat Benedict 14-12, advances in D-II Playoffs

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Image via Albany State Athletics In the first matchup between Albany State and Benedict, played on October 25, the Golden Rams laid a 31-3 donkey kicking on the Tigers in their own house. Their next meeting, which took place in the SIAC Championship Game, seemed to be on the same path, as the Golden Rams jumped out to a 17-1 lead and appeared to be on the verge of seizing control. However, Benedict battled back, stymied the Albany State offense in the second half, coming within a single play of…

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Southern caps of disappointing season in come from behind win in 52nd Bayou Classic

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Image via Kalen Williams Courtesy of Willie D. Scott, Associate Director of Strategic Communications | Director of Media Relations 28 Winner SU 27 GSU Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F SU 0 7 7 14 28 GSU 7 10 7 3 27 NEW ORLEANS, LA — Southern University dramatically capped its 2025 season, rallying from a fourth-quarter deficit to defeat longtime rival Grambling State 28–27 in the 52nd Bayou Classic on November 29 at the Caesars Superdome before a crowd of 59,007. The victory marks the Southern seniors’ fourth consecutive win in…

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Tennessee State hoops takes on Chattanooga on Sunday

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title image via TSU Athletics Courtesy of Tennessee State Athletics OPENING TIP: Tennessee State closes out its stay at the Coke Zero Sugar Classic on Sunday afternoon with a matchup against host Chattanooga, as both teams enter the finale coming off wins over Tennessee Wesleyan to open the event. The Tigers look to extend their winning streak to three games and build on the momentum generated by back-to-back strong offensive performances. Chattanooga, meanwhile, enters riding a three-game winning streak of its own and will look to defend its home floor…

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Tennessee State hammers Tennessee Wesleyan 98-77

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image via Tennessee State Basketball 77 TW 98 Winner TSU Team 1 2 F TW 38  39  77 TSU 42  56  98 Five Tigers scored at least 10 points and Tennessee State men’s basketball took down the Tennessee Wesleyan Bulldogs 98-77 on the opening day of the Coke Zero Sugar Classic at McKenzie Arena on Saturday. The Tigers (4-3) had five players score in double figures, led by Travis Harper II, who had 19 points. Aaron Nkrumah tacked on 16 points, six rebounds and five steals and Dante Harris chipped in as well with 12 points and…

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N. C. Central hoops takes on Carolina University this Saturday

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Image via Kevin L. Dorsey via North Carolina Central Athletics After two straight road games, the North Carolina Central men’s basketball team returns to the Nest, welcoming Carolina University on Saturday, Nov. 29 at 2 p.m. NC Central won both games at McDougald-McLendon Arena so far this season.       Game 9: NC Central (2-6) vs Carolina U (2-7) Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025 – 2:00 p.m. McDougald-McLendon Arena – Durham, N.C. Live Stats | Tickets Series History: The Carolina Bruins are set to play their second game ever against NC Central. The first meeting came…

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South Carolina State Athletics takes on Winthrop this weekend

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image via South Carolina State Basketball Via SCSU Athletics South Carolina State men’s basketball return to action on the road Saturday (Nov. 29) versus Winthrop inside the Winthrop Coliseum in a 4:00 p.m. start. SERIES HISTORY       Series Record: 3-4Series Streak: W3Record at Winthrop Coliseum: 3-2Streak at Winthrop Coliseum: W1Prosser vs. South Carolina St.: 1-0 South Carolina State WINTHROP       

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Tennessee State Lady Tigers to take on William & Mary Saturday

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title image via TSU Basketball Via TSU Communications & Creative Content  NASHVILLE — Tennessee State women’s basketball returns to the Gentry Center on Saturday afternoon, hosting William & Mary at 1 p.m. as the Lady Tigers continue their competitive nonconference stretch. The matchup caps Thanksgiving weekend and provides TSU another opportunity to build continuity within an emerging rotation. The Lady Tigers (1–5) enter the contest looking to regroup after Wednesday’s road battle against No. 17 Vanderbilt. While the result was a tough one, TSU has displayed steady growth through the opening…

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Alabama State pulls away from Tuskegee 58-21 in Turkey Day Classic

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Image via DJ Pearson Tuskegee made it a game early on Alabama, but Alabama State would eventually seize control and cruise to a 58-21 win in the Turkey Day Classic.  The Golden Tigers struck first when quarterback Michael Franklin connected on a 67-yard strike with Devon Cooper on the fourth play of the game to put Tuskegee up 7-0 just 105 seconds into the contest.  The Hornets answered back on the next possession with a quick strike score of their own. Te’Sean Smoot’s 69-yard pass to Jalen Jones set up…

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Coppin State erases double digit deficit to defeat Rider, 68-65

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Title image via Coppin State Athletics Courtesy of CSU Athletics 68 Winner Coppin 65 Rider Team 1 2 F Coppin 24  44  68 Rider 37  28  65 LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. – Four Eagles scored in double figures as Coppin State’s men’s basketball team erased a 13-point halftime deficit to defeat Rider, 68-65 on Tuesday night at Alumni Gym. With the win, Coppin improved to 2-7 on the season while the Broncs fell to 1-5. Khali Horton led the Eagles with 15 points while hitting three 3-pointers and all four of his free throws.  The junior…

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Tennessee State defeats UNC Asheville in wild finish

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Image via Tennessee State Athletics When Jabrion Spikes knocked down a jumper to put Tennessee State up 72-67 with 1:07 left in regulation, it seemed that TSU was on the way to a hard-fought road victory, but that was nearly not the case. A late 6-0 run from UNCA, which was capped off by a Kameron Taylor steal and layup, put Asheville up 73-72 with just 0:09 remaining.  Donte Harris’ potential game-winning three-pointer was blocked by Myles Mayfield, it appeared that the Bulldogs’ late-game heroics earned them their third win…

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