Category: HBCU Sports

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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Grambling State Survives Northern Illinois Rally, Wins 89-87 in 3 A.M. Season Opener

Brandon King

Grambling State men’s basketball didn’t need a traditional tipoff time to get its season started on the right foot. The Tigers opened their 2026-27 campaign with an exciting 89-87 victory over Northern Illinois in the Field of 68 Opening Day Marathon on Monday morning, November 2, at the Rock Hill Sports & Event Center in Rock Hill, South Carolina. The 3 a.m. ET matchup delivered plenty of excitement, with Grambling building an early advantage before holding off a late Northern Illinois rally to secure the two-point win. Isaiah Miranda Delivers…

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SIAC Football Dominates NCAA Super Region Two Rankings, Claims Four of Top Five Spots

Brandon King

The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) continues to make its presence felt in NCAA Division II football. For the third consecutive week, the SIAC holds the top three positions in Super Region Two, according to the latest NCAA Division II Football NCAA Power Index (NPI) rankings released Sunday, November 1. Kentucky State remains at the top of the region, while Central State made one of the biggest moves in this week’s rankings, climbing three positions to No. 2. Benedict maintained its No. 3 ranking, and Edward Waters moved into the…

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SWAC Basketball Season Tips Off November 2: Full Opening Week Schedule and TV Listings

Brandon King

The wait is over for Southwestern Athletic Conference basketball fans. The 2026-27 SWAC basketball season officially gets underway Monday, November 2, with men’s and women’s programs taking the court for the start of a new season. Opening week features several intriguing matchups against Power Four opponents, including Jackson State visiting Texas Tech, Southern traveling to SMU, Alabama A&M facing Alabama, and Texas Southern taking on LSU. With games scheduled across multiple platforms, SWAC fans will have several opportunities to follow their favorite programs throughout the opening week. SWAC Women’s Basketball:…

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Tennessee State Men’s Basketball Opens 2026-27 Season Against Murray State in Field of 68 Marathon

Brandon King

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee State men’s basketball team is ready to begin another highly anticipated season as the Tigers open their 2026-27 campaign against Murray State on Monday, November 2, as part of the Field of 68 Opening Day Marathon. Tennessee State will face the Racers at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Tipoff is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. CT. The matchup will give the Tigers an opportunity to build on a historic 2025-26 campaign that saw the program reach the NCAA Tournament for the first time…

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Jackson State University Cancels Classes Monday and Tuesday Following Deadly Nightclub Shooting

Brandon King

Jackson State University has canceled undergraduate classes for Monday, Nov. 2, and Tuesday, Nov. 3, following a deadly shooting at a Jackson, Mississippi, nightclub that left two people dead and six others injured. The shooting occurred Saturday night at the Hideaway nightclub, located in the 5100 block of I-55 North Frontage Road. On Sunday, the Jackson Police Department identified the two victims who were killed as 20-year-old Lovdai Poindexter and 18-year-old Jada Henderson. Following the tragedy, Jackson State University President Dr. Denise Jones Gregory addressed the university community in an…

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One Dead, Eight Injured in Shooting Following Magic City Classic in Birmingham

Brandon King

images via AL.com BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A night that should have been dedicated to celebrating HBCU football, tradition and community ended in tragedy after a shooting near Legion Field left one person dead and eight others injured following the 85th annual Magic City Classic on Saturday, October 31. According to the Birmingham Police Department, officers responded shortly after 7:50 p.m. to reports of gunfire in the 400 block of Graymont Avenue West, near Legion Field, where they discovered nine people suffering from gunshot wounds. One victim was pronounced dead. Another…

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Alabama A&M Holds Off Alabama State Rally to Win 85th Magic City Classic, 31-28

Brandon King

The Alabama A&M Bulldogs delivered a rivalry victory in the 85th Amazon Magic City Classic, holding off a late comeback attempt by the Alabama State Hornets to secure a 31-28 win Saturday at Legion Field in Birmingham, Alabama. Bulldogs Strike First Alabama A&M established control early, opening the scoring with a 94-yard touchdown drive. Quarterback Cornelious Brown IV connected with Jaylan Bean on a six-yard touchdown pass to give the Bulldogs a 7-0 advantage. The Bulldogs extended their lead to 14-0 early in the second quarter when Brown found Imari…

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Alcorn State Dominates Mississippi Valley State 52-17 Behind 585-Yard Offensive Explosion

Brandon King

image via Alcorn State Athletics 52 Winner ALC 17 MVS Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F ALC 14 21 17 0 52 MVS 10 0 0 7 17 Alcorn State delivered a dominant performance on the road Saturday, overwhelming Mississippi Valley State 52-17 at Rice-Totten Stadium in Itta Bena, Mississippi. The Braves (5-4, 3-2 SWAC) erupted for 585 yards of total offense and scored 45 unanswered points after falling behind early to the Delta Devils (3-6, 2-3 SWAC). Mississippi Valley State opened the contest with a 40-yard touchdown connection from quarterback…

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Delaware State Erases 17-Point Deficit to Stun Norfolk State 36-33 on Walk-Off Field Goal

Brandon King

36 Winner DSU 33 NSU Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F DSU 0 10 9 17 36 NSU 10 7 16 0 33 Delaware State pulled off an incredible comeback Saturday, overcoming a 17-point deficit to defeat Norfolk State 36-33 on a walk-off field goal at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. The Hornets scored the game’s final 20 points, turning a 33-16 deficit into a dramatic three-point victory. The comeback was capped by a 35-yard field goal by Patrick Fisher-Butler as time expired, according to Delaware State’s official box score and…

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