Category: HBCU Sports

Tennessee State Blows Out East-West 127-61 in Home Opener Behind Explosive Offensive Performance

Brandon King

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee State made sure its home opener was one to remember. The Tigers put together a dominant offensive performance Thursday night, overwhelming East-West University 127-61 at the Gentry Center to earn their first home victory of the 2026-27 men’s basketball season. Six Tigers scored in double figures, led by Jayden Jones, who finished with 17 points on an efficient 8-of-10 shooting from the field. Tennessee State improved to 1-1 on the season while handing East-West a season-opening defeat. The Tigers wasted little time establishing control, taking a…

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Ricorian Brown’s Late Touchdown Lifts South Carolina State Past Howard, 35-28

Brandon King

South Carolina State found a way to escape Washington, D.C., with another important MEAC victory. The Bulldogs defeated Howard 35-28 on Thursday night, November 5, behind a clutch performance from running back Ricorian Brown, who delivered the game-winning touchdown with just 17 seconds remaining. Brown finished with 143 rushing yards and two touchdowns, including the decisive 9-yard scoring run that capped a seven-play, 74-yard drive. South Carolina State improved to 8-2 overall and 3-0 in MEAC competition, while Howard fell to 4-6 and 1-2 in conference play. Bulldogs Build Halftime…

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‘He’s in the Best Shape of His Life’: Trey Holly Reaches 1,000-Yard Milestone for Southern

Brandon King

“He’s in the best shape of his life.” That assessment from Southern head coach Marshall Faulk speaks volumes about the transformation of running back Trey Holly. The redshirt junior is putting together a standout 2026 campaign, surpassing 1,000 rushing yards with three regular-season games remaining. Holly’s milestone marks a significant moment for Southern football. He is the program’s first running back to reach 1,000 rushing yards in a season since Herbert Edwards accomplished the feat in 2017. “You have to be willing to take whatever they’re gonna give you in…

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Doug Williams Named Pro Football Hall of Fame Contributor Finalist for Class of 2027

Brandon King

Doug Williams is one step closer to Canton. The Pro Football Hall of Fame has named Williams one of five finalists in the Contributor category for its Class of 2027, recognizing his lasting impact on professional football. Williams joins Ralph Hay, Virginia McCaskey, Robert Kraft and John Wooten among the five finalists selected from an initial pool of 42 nominees. The Contributor Subcommittee is scheduled to meet November 17 to select one candidate to recommend to the Hall of Fame’s full selection committee. A Legacy That Changed Football Williams’ football…

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Jordan Skyers, Bahsil Laster Power Norfolk State Past Randolph, 78-71

Brandon King

image via Teeah Monroe Norfolk State’s new-look backcourt continues to make an early impression. Jordan Skyers and Bahsil Laster delivered a combined 42 points Wednesday night, leading the Spartans to a 78-71 victory over Randolph at Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall in Norfolk, Virginia. The victory moves Norfolk State to 2-0 to open the 2026-27 men’s basketball season. Skyers led all scorers with 22 points, shooting 9-of-17 from the floor while adding six steals, three rebounds and a blocked shot. The freshman guard continued to demonstrate why he arrived in…

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Destiny Bishop Earns Pair of HBCUAC Weekly Honors After Triple-Double Performance

Brandon King

ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands – University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) women’s basketball standout Destiny Bishop is making an early impression in her first season with the Lady Buccaneers, earning a pair of HBCU Athletic Conference (HBCUAC) weekly honors. Bishop was named the HBCUAC Newcomer of the Week and Defensive Player of the Week for her performances from Oct. 26 through Nov. 1. The 5-foot-9 guard delivered one of the season’s early standout individual performances on Oct. 29, recording a 24-point, 13-rebound, 10-steal triple-double to lead UVI to a…

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Jackson State’s Kam Sallis Named 2026 Aeneas Williams Award Semifinalist

Brandon King

Jackson State defensive back Kam Sallis continues to establish himself as one of the top defensive players in HBCU football. Sallis was named one of 10 semifinalists for the 2026 Aeneas Williams Award, presented by the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame. The award recognizes the top defensive back in Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Division I football. Through Jackson State’s first eight games, Sallis ranks third on the team with 31 tackles, including 15 solo stops. The senior safety has also recorded half a tackle for loss, one interception…

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Tennessee State Women’s Basketball Opens Season With Dominant 95-46 Win Over Toccoa Falls

Brandon King

image via Tennessee State Athletics The Tennessee State Lady Tigers opened the 2026-27 season in impressive fashion, overwhelming Toccoa Falls College, 95-46, to earn a 49-point victory in their season opener on Monday, November 2. Tennessee State’s offensive performance provided an emphatic start to the new campaign as the Lady Tigers began the season with a convincing home victory. Somah Kamara Leads the Way GAME-HIGH PERFORMANCE Somah Kamara – 24 points Kamara paced all scorers with 24 points, shooting 9-of-14 from the field and connecting on four 3-pointers. She also…

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Tennessee State Takes a 30-Point Loss to Murray State in Season Opener

Brandon King

image via Tennessee State Athletics Tennessee State men’s basketball opened its 2026-27 campaign with a tough road setback, falling to Murray State 94-64 on Monday in the Field of 68 Opening Day Marathon at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The Tigers (0-1) entered halftime trailing 46-35 but couldn’t keep pace with the Racers after the break. Murray State (1-0) outscored Tennessee State 48-29 in the second half to turn an 11-point halftime advantage into a 30-point victory. Ty-Laur Johnson paced Tennessee State with 15 points, four rebounds…

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Howard Football Injury Update: Ja’Shawn Scroggins Out for Season, Eden James’ Status Uncertain

Brandon King

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Howard Bison are facing significant uncertainty surrounding two of their most important offensive contributors as the 2026 football season approaches its final stretch. Head coach Ted White confirmed that quarterback Ja’Shawn Scroggins will miss the remainder of the season, while running back Eden James’ availability remains uncertain following an injury-related setback. Speaking during a media call, White provided an update on both players and acknowledged the importance of their roles in Howard’s offensive production. “Ja’Shawn is out for the year. Eden James is still up for…

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