Category: HBCU Sports

Jackson State names Trey Johnson new head men’s basketball coach

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Image via Jackson State Basketball Courtesy of Jackson State Athletics Jackson University Division of Athletics Vice President/Director of Athletics Ashley Robinson removed the interim tag fromTrey Johnson, formally announcing the former Tiger as the new head men’s basketball coach at his alma mater. “There are not many chances you get to have one of your own lead a program, and we have that with Trey Johnson,” Robinson said. “He brings a championship pedigree as a player here at Jackson State and has won at every level as a player and a coach. We…

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Tennessee State softball prepares for a matchup against MTSU

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image via Tennessee State Softball Courtesy of Ella Clark, Coordinator – Communications & Creative Content, The Tennessee State softball team returns to midweek action Wednesday evening as the Tigers travel across Middle Tennessee for a nonconference matchup against Middle Tennessee State. First pitch is set for 5 p.m. at Blue Raider Softball Field. The contest marks another in-state battle for Tennessee State as the Tigers continue their spring schedule against regional opponents. Wednesday’s matchup also features a familiar storyline, as former TSU standout Onnika Spencer now competing for Middle Tennessee State after…

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Albany State Women’s Hoops News: Yasmine Fairchild promoted to full-time assistant

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Courtesy of Albany State Athletics Albany State University Head Women’s Basketball Coach Todd Triplett has announced the promotion of Yasmine Fairchild to full-time Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach, effective April 13, 2026. Fairchild, a proud Albany State alumna and former student-athlete, joined the Golden Rams staff during the 2025–26 season in a part-time role and has quickly established herself as a rising coach with strong ties to the program. A native of Lawrenceville, Georgia, she earned her degree in Health and Human Performance and has plans to pursue her master’s degree. During her undergraduate career,…

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Reloading the Champs: Breaking Down Tennessee State’s 2026 Additions

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After a breakthrough season that saw Tennessee State Tigers men’s basketball rise to the top of the OVC, the focus now shifts from climbing to staying there. Head coach Nolan Smith has taken an aggressive approach to the offseason, adding three intriguing pieces in JUCO standout Leyton Gibbs-McGovern, Iona transfer Deondrea Lindsey, and former Memphis forward Daniel Viera-Tuck. Each brings a different element—but together, they reveal a clear vision for the program moving forward. Perimeter Explosion: Gibbs-McGovern’s Athletic Scoring In Gibbs-McGovern, Tennessee State adds a player whose game is built…

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Tennessee State adds former Memphis forward Daniel Vieira-Tuck

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Image via University of Memphis Athletics Tennessee State Tigers men’s basketball continues its active offseason, adding another piece to its roster with the commitment of Daniel Vieira-Tuck, a former Memphis Tigers men’s basketball forward who most recently played at Texas A&M-Texarkana. Vieira-Tuck began his collegiate career at Memphis, where he was part of a high-level program before departing due to academic ineligibility. He spent this past season at Texas A&M-Texarkana, where his stint was limited to just seven games, but he made the most of those opportunities—averaging 13.4 points, 4.1…

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Southern v Alabama State moved to Legion Field

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Courtesy of the Southwestern Athletic Conference: BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The City of Birmingham is set to host a marquee football matchup at historic Legion Field during the 2026 season, following approval from the Birmingham City Council. The event will feature a highly anticipated clash between the Southern Jaguars and the Alabama State Hornets on Saturday, August 29th. Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin expressed appreciation for the council’s support, noting the city’s continued rise as a destination for major sporting events. He also emphasized that hosting this game represents a significant achievement not only…

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Reloading the Champs: Breaking Down Tennessee State’s 2026 Additions

Brandon King

After a breakthrough season that saw Tennessee State Tigers men’s basketball reach the top of the OVC, the challenge now shifts from climbing to staying there. Head coach Nolan Smith has wasted little time reshaping his roster for the 2026 campaign, bringing in two intriguing pieces in JUCO standout Leyton Gibbs-McGovern and Iona transfer Deondrea Lindsey. While both arrive via different paths, their skill sets point to a clear direction for the program moving forward. Adding Athletic Firepower on the Perimeter In Gibbs-McGovern, Tennessee State adds a player whose game…

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Tennessee State lands Iona transfer Deondrea Lindsey

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Tennessee State Tigers men’s basketball continues to build its roster in pursuit of defending its OVC crown, adding Iona transfer Deondrea Lindsey as another key offseason piece for head coach Nolan Smith. A highly regarded prospect coming out of high school, Lindsey began his prep career at Knoxville Catholic (Knoxville, TN), where he quickly emerged as one of the top players in the state. During his sophomore season, he was ranked the No. 1 player in Tennessee and No. 74 nationally by 247Sports before transferring to Oak Hill Academy for…

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Norfolk State taken to woodshed by Wagner, 15-2

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Image via Nick Sutton Courtesy of Noah Schlekeway, Assistant SID , Norfolk State University 2 NORFOLK 15 Winner WAGNER Team R H E NORFOLK 2 7 2 WAGNER 15 17 0 W: Colin Trizuto (3-2) L: Blakeney, Ethan (3-3) AUGUSTA, N.J. — The Norfolk State baseball team dropped a 15-2 decision in seven innings to Wagner on Friday afternoon at Skylands Stadium in Augusta, N.J. Norfolk State fell to 12-18 overall and 9-7 in Northeast Conference play, while Wagner improved to 12-17 (10-6 NEC). Ethan Blakeney (3-3) took the loss after starting on the mound for the Spartans,…

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Norfolk State softball concludes road trip against Coppin State

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Image via Nick Sutton/ Kineticstills.com The Norfolk State softball team hits the road for the final three games of a seven-game road trip, traveling to Baltimore to face Coppin State in MEAC play.  FOLLOW ALONG Fans can follow the action via live stats on Coppin State’s website.  THIS WEEK’S SCHEDULE Saturday, April 11 – at Coppin State (DH) | 1 & 3 p.m. Sunday, April 12 – at Coppin State | 12 p.m. ABOUT NORFOLK STATE Norfolk State enters the weekend at 18-14 overall and 8-4 in MEAC play after going 1-2 at South Carolina State and…

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