Category: HBCU Sports

Delaware State announces plan to allow limited fan attendance at indoor sports events

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The University is pleased to announce restoration of near-normal spectator attendance at indoor athletic events. After limiting attendance at indoor sporting events for the month of January due to the rise of the Omicron COVID-19 variant, the University has announced a new policy.  Up to 600 spectators can attend the games, including 300 Delaware State University students. Up to 150 tickets will be reserved for Hornets’ season ticket holders and special guests, and 150 seats will be offered to the general public on a first-come, first-served basis.   There will be…

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Morgan State release 2022 Football Schedule

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Courtesy of MSU Athletic Communications BALTIMORE, Md. (February 3, 2022) — Morgan State’s 2022 football schedule has been announced and it features games against Georgia Southern and HBCU national defending champion South Carolina State, including a homecoming matchup against Norfolk State. Morgan will open the 2022 season with games on the road in consecutive weekends with an FBS matchup against the Georgia Southern Eagles in Statesboro (Ga.) on Sept. 3, followed by the ‘Battle for Greater Baltimore’ hosted by the Towson Tigers on Sept. 10. Morgan State begins a 3-game home stretch at Hughes Stadium…

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Alexander’s career night pushes Coppin State past UMES 64-56

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Courtesy of Coppin State Athletic Communications Box Score DOVER, Del. – Jaia Alexander scored a career-high 35 points to lead the Coppin State women’s basketball team to a 64-56 victory at Delaware State on Wednesday evening with a final score of 64-56 in Memorial Hall.   Alexander’s 35 points tie for the fourth highest scoring individual scoring output in CSU single-game history. This is the most points scored by a Coppin player in ten years, as well as the most points scored by a MEAC player this season. A Baltimore, native, Alexander notched her…

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SWAC Football National Signing Day

Brandon King

February 2 was National Signing Day for HS and college footballers to officially announce where they would continue the next phase of their playing careers. Below are recaps of the moving and shakings of SWAC teams on 2022 Signing Day. From the Southwestern Athletic Conference: National Signing Day Updates Alabama A&M Recap Alabama State Recap Alcorn State Recap Bethune-Cookman Recap Florida A&M Recap Grambling State Recap Jackson State Recap Mississippi Valley State  Recap Prairie View A&M Recap Southern  Recap Texas Southern  Recap Univ. Arkansas-Pine Bluff  Recap

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Bowie State names Courtnee Springs as Assistant Athletic Trainer

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Courtesy of Bowie State Athletics: The Bowie State athletic training department and Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics & Recreation have announced the addition of Courtnee Springs as the Assistant Athletic Trainer. She will join Head Athletic Trainer Caitlin Lovend. “The Bowie State Sports Medicine Department is excited to welcome new Assistant Athletic Trainer Courtnee Springs,” said Lovend. “It is great to be able to come into the spring semester with an additional set of hands to provide care to our student-athletes. In the few short weeks of being at Bowie State, she has been…

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Albany State adds 19 on 2022 signing day

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From Albany State Athletics: Albany State Coach Gabe Giardina on the 2022 class: I am very excited to announce 19 new FAMILY members to our Albany State football family. I would like to personally thank our coaches and their families for the effort they have put into signing such a talented collection of young men.  We have continued to find our type of guys that recognize how special and how hard it is to be a Golden Ram.  These are not only guys who jump off the tape but men who are leaders and…

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Jackson State out of Southern Heritage Classic

Brandon King

Since its inception in 1990, Jackson State has competed in the Southern Heritage Classic 28 times. However it appears that is coming to an end. Wednesday Jackson State announced its cessation of its participation in the Southern Heritage Classic, stating that their governing athletic conference, the Southwestern Athletic Conference has entered an agreement that is in conflict with that of the Southern Heritage Classic, which was not set to end until 2024. The annual matchup in Memphis, Tennessee was one of the most anticipated and well attended HBCU Classic, with…

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SIAC announces Week 1 Men’s Volleyballers of the Week

Brandon King

Wednesday afternoon the SIAC announced their week 1 Volleyball Players of the Week. Here are the honourees: From the SIAC Week 1: Men’s Volleyball Players of the Week ATLANTA, Ga. (February 2, 2022) – Jaxon Hicks (Fort Valley State) was named Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) Inaugural Men’s Volleyball Offensive Player of the Week, while Antonio Barraza (Central State) earned Defensive Player of the Week, released by the league office on Wednesday. Justin Yates (Fort Valley State) was also tabbed Setter of the Week. OFFENSIVE – Jaxson Hicks, Freshman, Opposite, Fort Valley State Hicks totaled 18 kills, 12 digs, two blocks, and…

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Tennessee State Men’s Basketball next two contests and where you can watch them

Brandon King

The Tennessee State University Men’s hoops team’s next two games will see them playing host to Belmont Thursday evening and will hit the road to take on UT Martin Saturday. The Tigers (9-14, 4-6 OVC) are looking to get back to winning ways as they dropped a close one to Eastern Illinois ,62-57 this past Saturday. The Matchup: Tennessee State Tigers (9-13, 4-6 OVC) vs. Belmont Bruins (17-5, 7-2 OVC)Date/Time: Thursday, February 3 || approx. 7:30 p.m. (CST)Location: Gentry Center || Nashville, Tenn. Watch vs. Belmont: Big Blue Sports Network and ESPN+ will carry the game…

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SIAC Basketball Week 9 Player Honorees

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From the SIAC: The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) has announced its men’s and women’s basketball Players of the Week. For women, Kayla Simmons (Lane) was named Player of the Week, while Jazeem Bethea (Allen) earned Newcomer of the Week. For men, Stanley Christian (Allen) was named Player of the Week, while Brandon Miller (Miles) earned Newcomer of the Week, released by the league office on Tuesday. Women’s Basketball PLAYER OF THE WEEK – Kayla Simmons, Lane, Forward  |  Junior  |  Brandon, MS  Simmons had a monster week that included two SIAC West wins. In a road victory over Kentucky State, the junior forward scored 33 points on 13-of-16 shooting (83%) from the field…

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