Category: HBCU Sports

Tennessee State Beats Oakland 89-75 in Men’s Basketball Exhibition

Brandon King

Tennessee State men’s basketball picked up an 89-75 exhibition victory over Oakland on Saturday night, Oct. 24, at Wayne State Fieldhouse in Detroit, Michigan. The Tigers secured the 14-point win in the second annual Hoops & Culture event, presented by Wayne State University and the Horatio Williams Foundation. The matchup offered Tennessee State another opportunity to prepare for the 2026-27 season following its Ohio Valley Conference championship and NCAA Tournament appearance last season. Oakland kept the contest competitive throughout much of the first half. The Golden Grizzlies held a 36-35…

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12 Injured in Shooting Near FAMU’s Bragg Memorial Stadium, Including Six Minors

Brandon King

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Twelve people were injured in a shooting near Florida A&M University’s Bragg Memorial Stadium on Saturday night, October 24, as the HBCU community celebrated Homecoming weekend. According to the Tallahassee Police Department, 11 of the 12 victims suffered gunshot wounds. Six victims were adults and six were minors, with the youngest reported to be 11 years old. The shooting occurred shortly before 8 p.m. near the intersection of Perry and Manatee streets, just outside the FAMU campus, hours after the Rattlers hosted the University of Arkansas at…

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Tennessee State Falls to Charleston Southern 20-7 as Turnovers Doom Tigers

Brandon King

image via Tennessee State Football NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee State struggled to generate offense and committed three costly turnovers in a 20-7 loss to Charleston Southern on Saturday at Nissan Stadium. The Buccaneers capitalized on Tennessee State’s mistakes, including a 32-yard interception return for a touchdown, to secure the 13-point victory. Charleston Southern also recorded six sacks and held the Tigers to just 146 yards of total offense. Tennessee State finished with 11 first downs and averaged only 2.7 yards per play. The Tigers managed 17 net rushing yards on…

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Winston-Salem State Pulls Away, Holds Off Lincoln (PA) for 21-14 Victory

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image via Garrett Garns Winston-Salem State used a special-teams touchdown and two third-quarter scoring plays to defeat Lincoln University (PA), 21-14, on Saturday, October 24. The Rams overcame a 7-0 first-quarter deficit, scored 21 unanswered points and held off a late Lincoln rally to secure the seven-point victory. Lincoln struck first when Malory Pinkney scored on a 1-yard touchdown run with 5:58 remaining in the opening quarter. Armando Avril added the extra point to give the Lions a 7-0 lead. Winston-Salem State answered in the second quarter with a momentum-changing…

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Central State Pulls Away From Miles for 48–20 SIAC Victory

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Central State (Ohio) used a balanced offensive attack and a relentless defensive effort to defeat Miles 48–20, pulling away for a decisive victory behind four touchdown passes from quarterback Jackson Wasik and three rushing touchdowns. The Marauders totaled 426 yards of offense, including 269 passing yards and 157 rushing yards, while forcing two fumbles and recording six sacks. Miles finished with 353 total yards but struggled to keep pace with Central State’s explosive scoring attack. Central State scored 14 points in the first quarter, added 13 in the second, and…

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South Carolina State Pulls Away From Norfolk State for 22-7 MEAC Victory

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image via SCSU Athletics 7 Norfolk St. 4-4 , 0-1 22 Winner South Carolina St. 6-2 , 1-0 Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F Norfolk St. 0 0 7 0 7 South Carolina St. 10 9 0 3 22 South Carolina State used a strong first-half performance, two rushing touchdowns from Mason Pickett-Hicks and a disciplined defensive effort to defeat Norfolk State 22-7 on Saturday, Oct. 24, in Orangeburg, South Carolina. The Bulldogs improved to 6-2 overall and opened MEAC play with a victory, while Norfolk State fell to 4-4 overall and 0-1…

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Virginia Union Dominates Shaw in 49-6 CIAA Football Victory

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image via Virginia Union Football Virginia Union delivered a commanding performance against Shaw, rolling to a 49-6 victory behind a prolific passing attack, a productive ground game and a defense that kept the Bears off the scoreboard for three quarters. The Panthers scored on their first two possessions and carried a 35-0 lead into halftime. Virginia Union added two more touchdowns in the second half before Shaw finally broke through with a fourth-quarter touchdown, but the Panthers’ early dominance had already put the game out of reach. Virginia Union finished…

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Tuskegee Survives Allen’s Late Rally, Wins 26-23 Behind Preston Parker’s Punt Return TD

Brandon King

image via Arianna Durrell Tuskegee found a way to win when it mattered most. The Golden Tigers defeated Allen 26-23 on Saturday, Oct. 24, at Charles F. Bolden Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina, using a game-changing special teams touchdown and timely defensive stops to escape with a Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) victory. Preston Parker delivered the decisive play, returning a punt 50 yards for a touchdown with 6:47 remaining in the fourth quarter. His score restored a nine-point Tuskegee advantage after Allen had pulled within two points, giving the…

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Lane College Earns First Win of 2026, Defeats Fort Valley State 16-6

Brandon King

Lane College snapped its winless start to the 2026 football season Saturday, earning a 16-6 road victory over Fort Valley State in a Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) matchup. The Dragons relied on timely offensive execution, a lengthy fourth-quarter scoring drive and a defense that recorded two interceptions to secure their first victory of the season. Despite being outgained by the Wildcats, Lane made the most of its opportunities and protected its lead down the stretch. The victory improved Lane to 1-8 overall and 1-6 in SIAC play, while Fort…

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Prairie View A&M Holds Off East Texas A&M, 30-19, Behind Chase Bingmon’s Two Touchdowns

Brandon King

Commerce, Texas — Prairie View A&M answered a late East Texas A&M rally with a game-changing touchdown run from Chase Bingmon, securing a 30-19 victory over the Lions on Saturday, Oct. 24, at Ernest Hawkins Field at Memorial Stadium in Commerce, Texas. Bingmon rushed for 77 yards and two touchdowns on nine carries, including a 52-yard scoring run in the fourth quarter that helped the Panthers pull away after East Texas A&M had scored twice in a span of 18 seconds. Prairie View improved to 4-5 overall and 3-2 in…

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