Category: HBCU Sports

Tennessee State Lady Tigers to take on William & Mary Saturday

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title image via TSU Basketball Via TSU Communications & Creative Content  NASHVILLE — Tennessee State women’s basketball returns to the Gentry Center on Saturday afternoon, hosting William & Mary at 1 p.m. as the Lady Tigers continue their competitive nonconference stretch. The matchup caps Thanksgiving weekend and provides TSU another opportunity to build continuity within an emerging rotation. The Lady Tigers (1–5) enter the contest looking to regroup after Wednesday’s road battle against No. 17 Vanderbilt. While the result was a tough one, TSU has displayed steady growth through the opening…

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Alabama State pulls away from Tuskegee 58-21 in Turkey Day Classic

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Image via DJ Pearson Tuskegee made it a game early on Alabama, but Alabama State would eventually seize control and cruise to a 58-21 win in the Turkey Day Classic.  The Golden Tigers struck first when quarterback Michael Franklin connected on a 67-yard strike with Devon Cooper on the fourth play of the game to put Tuskegee up 7-0 just 105 seconds into the contest.  The Hornets answered back on the next possession with a quick strike score of their own. Te’Sean Smoot’s 69-yard pass to Jalen Jones set up…

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Coppin State erases double digit deficit to defeat Rider, 68-65

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Title image via Coppin State Athletics Courtesy of CSU Athletics 68 Winner Coppin 65 Rider Team 1 2 F Coppin 24  44  68 Rider 37  28  65 LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. – Four Eagles scored in double figures as Coppin State’s men’s basketball team erased a 13-point halftime deficit to defeat Rider, 68-65 on Tuesday night at Alumni Gym. With the win, Coppin improved to 2-7 on the season while the Broncs fell to 1-5. Khali Horton led the Eagles with 15 points while hitting three 3-pointers and all four of his free throws.  The junior…

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Tennessee State defeats UNC Asheville in wild finish

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Image via Tennessee State Athletics When Jabrion Spikes knocked down a jumper to put Tennessee State up 72-67 with 1:07 left in regulation, it seemed that TSU was on the way to a hard-fought road victory, but that was nearly not the case. A late 6-0 run from UNCA, which was capped off by a Kameron Taylor steal and layup, put Asheville up 73-72 with just 0:09 remaining.  Donte Harris’ potential game-winning three-pointer was blocked by Myles Mayfield, it appeared that the Bulldogs’ late-game heroics earned them their third win…

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Tennessee State’s James Stewart garners All-OVC Big South First Team honors , Veguer Jean-Juneau , Kendric Rhymes earn honorable mention

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Title image via Tennessee State Athletics Courtesy of TSU Athletics Tennessee State linebacker James Stewart has been selected to the All-OVC Big South First Team, the league announced Tuesday, capping a breakout 2025 season in which he emerged as one of the conference’s premier defensive playmakers.  Stewart finished the year with 68 total tackles, 17.5 tackles for loss, 65 TFL yards, 6 sacks, 3 forced fumbles, and 4 pass breakups, placing him among the conference’s top defensive performers. He ranked eighth in sacks, fifth in TFL yards, fifth in total TFLs, second…

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Norfolk State cleans up VUL 136-79

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image via Nick Sutton 79 V-L 136 Winner Norf Team 1 2 F V-L 41  38  79 Norf 66  70  136 The Norfolk State men’s basketball team raised the bar on Tuesday night, setting a new Division I era program record for points in a game with a 136-79 victory over Virginia University of Lynchburg at Echols Memorial Hall. Inside the Box ScoreSophomore forward Melo Baines delivered a flawless performance, going a perfect 15-of-15 from the field on his way to a career-high 30 points, surpassing his previous best by 14. Anthony McComb III added…

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Ariel Jefferson named SWAC Newcomer of the Week

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image via MVSU Women’s Basketball Courtesy of Mississippi Valley State Athletics The Mississippi Valley State University women’s basketball program only participated in one game last week, but Ariel Jefferson was impressive enough to lay claim to the Southwestern Athletic Conference’s Newcomer of the Week honor. Jefferson, a graduate student from Clarendon, Arkansas, set season-highs for minutes played (34), steals (3), free throws made (3), and three-pointers (2) in their 73-66 setback at Nicholls on Wednesday. The Arkansas Baptist transfer finished in a three-way tie for the game’s most points at 15, was the sole…

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Tennessee State hoops takes on UNC Asheville Tuesday night

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Title image via TSU Basketball Courtesy of Tennessee State Athletics OPENING TIP: Tennessee State continues its seven-game road stretch on Tuesday as the Tigers look to secure their first road win of the season after dropping back-to-back contests at Western Kentucky and nationally ranked No. 17/20 Tennessee. TSU faces a UNC Asheville team coming off a loss to Western Carolina. The Tigers enter the matchup with strong individual performances to build on — Aaron Nkrumah posted 19 points against the Volunteers, while Travis Harper IIadded 17, and Antoine Lorick III delivered 12 second-half points in…

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MEAC announces 2025 Football all conference honorees

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Image via the MEAC The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) has announced its 2025 All-MEAC Football Teams, recognizing the hard work, dedication, and standout performances of student-athletes across the conference.Leading the First Team selections is North Carolina Central with 12 honorees, followed by Delaware State with six and South Carolina State with five. Morgan State and Howard each placed two student-athletes on the First Team.All awards and honors were voted on by the MEAC’s head football coaches and sports information directors.The MEAC’s Offensive and Defensive Players of the Year will be…

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Central Florida takes it to South Carolina State, 94-49

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Image via SCSU Athletics The South Carolina State Lady Bulldogs went down to Orlando, FL to take on the Knights of Central Florida and UCF were anything but gracious hosts, laying a 94-49 beating on SCSU.  The Lady Bulldogs got off to a fast start taking a 7-3 lead. However, UCF soon pulled even at 7 with consecutive layups from Savannah Scott.  Heaven Harper’s layup pulled the Lady Bulldogs to within a point at 10-9 with 3:29 left in the period. That was the last field goal South Carolina State…

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