Category: HBCU Sports

Grambling State to Face Northern Illinois in Field of 68 Opening Day Marathon

Brandon King

Grambling State will help usher in the 2026-27 college basketball season in one of the most unique games on the opening-day schedule. The Tigers are slated to face Northern Illinois at 3:00 a.m. ET on Nov. 2 as part of The Field of 68’s Opening Day Marathon, a 24-hour event that will showcase college basketball from start to finish. The game will be played in Rock Hill, South Carolina, with fans across the country able to tune in during the overnight hours as the marathon keeps the opening day of…

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Tennessee State Lands Seton Hall Transfer Josh Rivera

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Tennessee State continues to strengthen its roster under head coach Nolan Smith. Former Seton Hall forward Josh Rivera has committed to the Tigers, Rivera confirmed to @247SportsPortal. The veteran wing gives Tennessee State another experienced addition as the program prepares for the 2026-27 season.  Rivera, a 6-foot-6, 225-pound forward, spent last season at Seton Hall, where he averaged 3.3 points and 2.0 rebounds in limited minutes. Prior to joining the Pirates, he played at Fordham, where he averaged 10.7 points and 4.3 rebounds during the 2024-25 campaign, showcasing his ability…

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Former UAPB Standout Zaay Green Signs Developmental Contract with Toronto Tempo

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Former University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff star Zaay Green is getting another opportunity to make her mark in the WNBA. The 6-foot-2 guard has signed a developmental contract with the Toronto Tempo, the league’s newest expansion franchise, the team announced Tuesday.  Green joins Toronto after spending the 2026 offseason playing professionally overseas in Lithuania, Cyprus, and Mexico, where she averaged 12.4 points, 5.5 rebounds, 4.1 assists, and 1.1 steals across 51 games.  Her collegiate journey included stops at Tennessee, Texas A&M, UAPB, and Alabama, but it was at Arkansas-Pine…

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Alcorn State’s Eric Thomas Jr., Demetrion Duvall Named to BOXTOROW HBCU Preseason All-America Team

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Image via Alcorn State Football Alcorn State is represented by two Braves on the 2026 BOXTOROW HBCU Preseason All-America Team. Defensive lineman Eric Thomas Jr. and specialist Demetrion Duvall were recognized Monday as part of the preseason squad, giving Alcorn State additional national recognition heading into the 2026 football season. Thomas Jr. returns as a key piece of the Braves’ defensive front. The 6-foot-3 defensive lineman appeared in 11 games during the 2025 season and recorded 23 tackles, four tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks. (Alabama State University Athletics⁠) Duvall…

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FAMU names Isaiah Knowles starting QB for Week 0 after decorated Albany State career

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Florida A&M has officially found its leader under center for the start of the 2026 season. The Rattlers announced Monday that transfer quarterback Isaiah Knowles will open the season as the team’s starting quarterback for its Week 0 matchup, ending any speculation surrounding the position heading into the season opener. Knowles arrives in Tallahassee after an outstanding career at Albany State, where he established himself as one of the most accomplished quarterbacks in Division II and HBCU football. During his time with the Golden Rams, he earned SIAC Offensive Player…

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Mississippi Valley State Volleyball to Host 2026 Green & White Game on August 15

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Mississippi Valley State Volleyball is inviting fans to get their first look at the 2026 Delta Devils during the program’s annual Green & White Game on Saturday, August 15. The intrasquad scrimmage is scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m. inside R.W. Harrison HPER Arena and will serve as the team’s preseason showcase before the start of the regular season. The event gives supporters an opportunity to meet the 2026 roster, see the team’s new additions in action, and get an early glimpse of what to expect this season under the…

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Alcorn State Offers 2028 3-Star Guard Monta Ellis Jr., Son of New GM Monta Ellis

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Alcorn State has extended a scholarship offer to one of the nation’s emerging backcourt prospects. According to a post on his Instagram account, 2028 three-star guard Monta Ellis Jr. has received an offer from the Braves. The Texas native is coming off a productive sophomore campaign at Walnut Grove High School, where he averaged 14.5 points per game, establishing himself as one of the top players in the 2028 recruiting class. The offer is particularly noteworthy given Ellis Jr.‘s family ties to the program. His father, former NBA standout Monta…

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Texas Southern Set to Hire Seton Hall Assistant Corey Lowery as Next Head Basketball Coach

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Texas Southern appears poised to name its next leader on the sidelines. Pending approval by the university’s board, Texas Southern intends to finalize a deal to hire Corey Lowery as its next head men’s basketball coach, according to multiple reports. Lowery joins the Tigers after spending the past four seasons as an assistant coach at Seton Hall. During his tenure in South Orange, he was part of a coaching staff that recorded 42 victories over its first two seasons together—the most wins by a first-year coaching staff through its initial…

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Tennessee State Women’s Basketball Unveils 2026-27 OVC Conference Schedule

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The Tennessee State women’s basketball team has announced its 2026-27 Ohio Valley Conference schedule, giving the Lady Tigers their roadmap for conference play as they prepare for the upcoming season. OVC action begins on Dec. 11 when Tennessee State travels to Western Illinois. The Lady Tigers will then close out the calendar year with a New Year’s Eve matchup at Southern Indiana before opening 2027 with a trip to Eastern Illinois on Jan. 2. Tennessee State opens its conference home schedule at the Gentry Center on Jan. 7 against Western…

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Former Coastal Carolina QB Samari Collier Commits to Delaware State

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Delaware State has added another talented quarterback to its roster, landing former Coastal Carolina signal-caller Samari Collier as head coach DeSean Jackson continues to strengthen the Hornets ahead of the 2026 season. Collier announced his commitment Friday through his Instagram account. Collier made an impact during the 2025 season at Coastal Carolina, throwing for 489 yards and seven touchdowns while adding 429 rushing yards and seven more scores on the ground. His dual-threat ability accounted for 918 total yards of offense and 14 total touchdowns despite appearing in just part…

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