Category: HBCU Sports

Chennis Berry on HBCU teams in D-II Playoffs: “it’s always great to see the HBCUs excel”

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Five HBCUs earned places in the NCAA Division II Playoffs: Albany State, Benedict, and Kentucky State from the SIAC, and the CIAA’s Johnson C. Smith and Virginia Union.  South Carolina State head coach Chennai’s Berry, who has extensive roots in the SIAC, playing and coaching in the league, was asked his thoughts on the historic number of HBCUs being in the postseason and his thoughts on the level of football that is being played amongst the HBCU ranks, and here is what he had to say:  I have nothing but…

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Tennessee State taken to the woodshed by the University of Tennessee, 89-60

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image via Tennessee State Athletics It was a rough night in Knoxville for Tennessee State, as they were soundly beaten by the University of Tennessee, 89-60. The Tigers stumbled out of the gate and quickly found themselves in a double-digit hole, falling behind by as much as 26 points. Tennessee State did themselves no favors in the opening 20 minutes, shooting just 20.7% (6-29) from the field,7.1% (1-14)from downtown and committed 13 turnovers.  The Volunteers continued to pour it on in the second half, building as much as a 34…

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Howard ends season with tangle with Norfolk State

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(Photo Credit – David Sierra) Courtesy of Ed Hill Jr., retired Howard Sports Information Director WASHINGTON (November 21, 2025) – The Howard University football team will be looking to end the season on a winning note when it hosts Norfolk State University (NSU) Saturday (Nov. 22) at Audi Field in D.C. The game was originally scheduled to be played at Greene Stadium, but a decision was made to move the game. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m., and will be broadcast on ESPN+ GAME INFO GAME 12 PARTICIPANTS: Norfolk State (Spartans) at Howard (Bison)…

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Bowie State and Kyle Jackson are parting ways

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Title Image via Bowie State Athletics There will be a new man walking the sidelines for Bowie State football in 2026. The University’s Athletic Department announced Friday morning that head coach Kyle Jackson’s contract would not be renewed.  “On behalf of Bulldog Athletics, I want to extend our sincere gratitude to Coach Jackson for the meaningful impact he has made on our football program, both as a player and as a dedicated coach over the last 11 years,” said Clyde Doughty, Jr., Bowie State’s vice president for intercollegiate athletics &…

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Tennessee State Lady Tigers get first win of the season 

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After a Texas trip that included an 83-point obliteration to TCU and a 20-point defeat at the hands of UT-Arlington, the Tennessee State Lady Tigers were happy to get out of the Lone Star State and return to the friendly confines of the Gentry Center, where a meeting with North Alabama awaited them. Led by Aaniya Webb’s 21 points, as well as timely defense, the Tennessee State Lady Tigers were able to defeat North Alabama 82-76 to notch their first win of the season.  The Lady Tigers shot 57.1% (8-14)…

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Week 11: Dr. Cavils Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Mid-Major Top 7

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Week 11 of Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab saw no new attendees to the proverbial party, with all 7 teams remaining the same from the previous week.  7 Virginia State Trojans (6-4, 4-3)  Image via Chris Waugaman Although they haven’t played since November 8, Virginia State remains at No.7 in the Week 11 rankings. In their most recent and final outing, the Trojans were bested in a defensive struggle 14-3 by Virginia Union. The Trojans have won 6 or more games in every season since the 2022 campaign. …

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SWAC announces SWAC TV men’s basketball schedule

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Courtesy of the Southwestern Athletic Conference The Southwestern Athletic Conference has announced its SWAC TV regular season lineup for the 2025-26 men’s basketball season. Prairie View A&M at Grambling State and Alcorn State at Jackson State will tip-off SWAC men’s basketball matchups on SWAC TV on January 3rd. The schedule of SWAC TV games is highlighted by several rivalry match-ups, including Southern at Grambling State (Jan. 17), Alabama A&M at Alabama State (Jan. 17), Jackson State at Florida A&M (Jan. 26) and Texas Southern at Prairie View A&M (Jan. 31). Southern at…

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SWAC announces SWAC TV women’s basketball broadcast schedule

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Courtesy of the Southwestern Athletic Conference BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- The Southwestern Athletic Conference has announced its SWAC TV regular season lineup for the 2025-26 women’s basketball season. Texas Southern at Grambling State and Prairie View A&M at Southern will tip-off SWAC women’s basketball matchups on SWAC TV on January 1st. The schedule of SWAC TV games is highlighted by several rivalry match-ups, including Southern at Grambling State (Jan. 17), Alabama A&M at Alabama State (Jan. 17), Southern at Jackson State (Jan. 29) and Texas Southern at Prairie View A&M (Jan. 31). Southern at Alabama…

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Dr. Cavil’s inside the HBCU Sports Lab Week 12 Major Division Top 7

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7.Grambling State Tigers (7-4, 4-3)  The Tigers of Grambling State University remain at 7 in this week’s rankings. In their most recent outing, the Tigers were defeated by Alcorn State 27-16. Aided greatly by the Alcorn defense, the Grambling offense was never able to find its footing, held to just 142 yards through the air and just 99 on the ground. The loss snapped Grambling’s 4-game win streak. Up next for the Tigers is Southern University in the 52nd Bayou Classic. The Jaguars defeated the Tigers 24-14 in last year’s…

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Second half comeback pushes Kentucky State past Edward Waters

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Image via Kentucky State Athletics Courtesy of KSU Athletics 58 Winner F-332 54 F-30244 Team 1 2 3 4 F KSU 11  13  13  21  58 EWU 10  20  8  16  54 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Kentucky State women’s basketball held Edward Waters to single digits in the third quarter to spark a second-half rally and earn a 58–54 win Monday. Brittany Campbell led Kentucky State with 12 points, while Alycia Triplett added 10 as the only two Thorobreds to reach double figures. The Thorobreds controlled the boards with a 41–34 rebounding advantage, paced by Shiyah Forte’s nine rebounds. The…

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