Category: HBCU Sports

An initial look at the FAMU x Nike Dunk Low

Brandon King

On the heels of the recently unveiled Clark Atlanta version, images of a FAMU version of the Nike Dunk Low have come to light. This Dunk Low sports a white leather foundational layer overlaid with orange at the toe, eyerow and wrapping the heel. Green Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides. Other features included “1887” the founding year of FAMU, on the heels, ”COLAC” (College of Love and Charity) on the lateral forefoot, “WE DIFFERENT” on the heel with a Rattler logo reportedly present on the tongue. Underneath resides…

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An initial look at the CAU Athletics x Nike Dunk Low

Brandon King

The SIAC’s Clark Atlanta University and Nike Sportswear have joined forces on this collaborative Dunk Low. This Dunk Low utilizes a white, black and red color palette, which are the school’s colors. It sports white upper overlaid with black lapping the toe, at the eyerow and wrapping the heel. Red Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides, with the same hue also present at the inner. A CAU Athletics logo is found on the tongue; ”Clark College” and ”1988” appear on the tongue backing and rear heel overlay, respectively, which…

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Eleven tiger legends to be inducted in Grambling Sports HOF

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Courtesy of Grambling State Athletic Communications GRAMBLING, La. | The Grambling Legends Sports Hall of Fame Committee announced its selection of 11 outstanding individuals to be inducted into the 14th Hall of Fame Class.   The 2022 Hall of Fame induction banquet will be held on Saturday, July 9 at the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center on the campus of Grambling State University.  During the 2022 induction, a group of 11 noteworthy individuals will be added to the scroll of honor. Clemente Gordon, Andrew Jackson, Robert Taylor and Rodney Tureaud (football)l; Shiakiea Carter, Joseph Jones and…

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This GS Nike Dunk High is on the way

Brandon King

Nike continues to make sure the children are not left out with this GS Dunk High. The white leather upper of its upper are overlaid with that of bright spruce at the toe, eyerow and wrapping the heel. Volt Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides, along with black tongue labeling ,laces and miniature pull tab. Bright spruce green additional appearance the inner and tongue tag. Below the aforementioned upper resides a white midsole and a black rubber outsole. This GS Dunk High is expected to debut imminently at nike.com…

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Justin Wagar back as Grambling soccer coach

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Courtesy Grambling State University Athletic Communications GRAMBLING, La. | When August rolls around, a familiar face will be roaming the sidelines at the GSU Soccer Complex.   Dr. Trayvean Scott, Vice President for Intercollege Athletics, announced on Friday the return of Justin Wagar as the head women’s soccer coach.  “I am pleased to bring back one of Grambling State’s greatest women’s soccer coaches,” Scott said. “Justin is a tremendous soccer coach and his record speaks for itself. I know he will come in hitting the ground running and continue the success of our women’s…

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Allen University wins 2022 SIAC Citizenship Award

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Courtesy of the SIAC Allen University Awarded 2022 SIAC Citizenship Award ATLANTA, GA. (June 24, 2022) – The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) has announced the recipient of this year’s SIAC Citizenship Award. Allen University has been selected as the winner of the 2021-22 SIAC Citizenship Award presented by Georgia Power for their impact within the community. This is the Yellow Jackets first time receiving this honor since joining the league in 2020. “It’s quite remarkable what these student-athletes have been able to accomplish in the midst of ongoing pandemic conditions we’ve been faced with,”…

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Albany State’s Grover Stewart tabbed as NFLPA Black College Football Pro POTY

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Courtesy of the NFLPA: Indianapolis Colts defensive lineman Grover Stewart has been selected as the 2022 recipient of the Black College Football Pro Player of the Year presented by the NFL Players Association. Stewart is the sixth winner of the prestigious award, which is presented annually to a top professional football player who attended a Historically Black College and University (HBCU). The 2017 fourth-round pick from Albany State has emerged as one of the NFL’s best defensive tackles while serving as a key contributor for the Colts’ defensive unit. After…

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SIAC names Tuskegee’s India Blakely and Albany State’s Lachlan Ross Woman and Man of the Year

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Courtesy Tyler Williams Associate Commissioneer of Communications and Senior Woman Administrator of the SIAC The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) has announced the inaugural SIAC Woman and Man of the Year honorees, sponsored by GEICO. India Blakely, a women’s basketball player and captain at Tuskegee University, majoring in Occupational Therapy, is the first recipient of the 2022 SIAC Woman of the Year. Lachlan Ross, an international baseball player at Albany State University majoring in Accounting, is the first recipient of the 2022 SIAC Man of the Year. The Man and Woman…

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Albany State Tennis Asia Raulerson to compete in Pacific Mini Games

Brandon King

Albany State tennis player Asia Raulerson was tabbed to play in the Pacific Mini Games. Raulerson, a sophomore who hails from Clermont, Florida, will represent the Northern Mariana Islands, which is an archipelago of 14 islands, is a U.S. Commonwealth located in the Pacific Ocean. The Pacific Mini Games, as it has been known since 2009, is a multi-sport competition amongst nations and territories located in Oceania. The participating countries and territories are American Samoa, Australia, Cook Islands, , Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Guam, Kiribati, Nauru, New Caledonia, Niue,…

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Howard Volleyball adds Phil Evans to coaching staff

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Courtesy Howard University Athletic Media Relations Head coach Shaun Kupferberg and the Howard University women’s volleyball team expanded its coaching staff with the addition of Phil Evans. The announcement came Monday. Evans joins Sareea Freeman as an assistant coach under Kupferberg. “We are very excited about the addition of Phil Evans to our staff,” Kupferberg said. “His combination of technical knowledge and enthusiasm will bring a lot of energy to our program as we enter the 2022 season.” Evans joins the Bison Family after spending the last two seasons as an assistant coach…

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