Category: HBCU Sports

Funeral arrangements for former Grambling hoops star Jazmin Boyd

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Courtesy of Grambling Athletics Funeral Arrangements have been announced for former Grambling State University women’s basketball player Jazmin Boyd. She was tragically killed last week in a car crash. Jazmin Boyd Arrangements:Logos Missionary Baptist Church310 Mobile St.Hattiesburg, Miss.  Monday, July 29, 2024Viewing12 p.m. – 2 p.m. Monday, July 29, 2024Funeral 2 p.m. Send Floral Arrangements to:McSwain & Myers Funeral Services LLC1317 Hardy St.Hattiesburg, Miss., 39401

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Five Howard University student-athletes garner ITA Scholar-Athlete Recognition

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title image via Howard Athletics Courtesy Derek W. Bryant, Assistant Athletic Director for Media Relations & Sports Information, Howard University 2024 ITA DIVISION I MEN’S ACADEMIC AWARDS 2024 ITA DIVISION I WOMEN’S ACADEMIC AWARDS The Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) uncovered its 2024 Division I Men’s & Women’s Scholar Athletes where Howard University saw five Bison acknowledged for their success off the court. The announcement came Monday afternoon. “I am very proud of our young men and women,” said Howard Director of Tennis Nicholas Askew. “Our teams not only excel on the…

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Albany State to name building after former president, Dr. Portia Holmes-Shields

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Courtesy of Albany State University Albany State University (ASU) will see new growth on campus in the near future. In addition to the $11.9M Nursing and Health Sciences Simulation Center and the ongoing renovations, the University System of Georgia (USG) Board of Regents (BOR) has approved two new building projects, including a major renovation and the naming of a building to honor former ASU president, Dr. Portia Holmes-Shields.  “Thank you to the University System of Georgia (USG) for approving new construction on campus as Albany State University sees its fourth…

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Jackson State’s Robert McDaniel named to Shrine Bowl 1000 List

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Courtesy of Jackson State Athletics Jackson State senior defensive back Robert McDaniel was recognized by the East-West Shrine Bowl, being named to the Shrine Bowl 1000. The list recognizes the top 1,000 seniors heading into the 2024 season. McDaniel, a transfer from Alcorn State, totaled 30 tackles for the Braves as a defensive back in 2023 with 21 solo stops. He also recorded a pair of tackles for loss. McDaniel accounted for six turnovers last season causing three fumbles and was among the league leaders with three interceptions. He also recorded five pass…

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UAPB to add Women’s Golf

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title image via UAPB Courtesy of UAPB Athletics The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff’s Vice Chancellor of Intercollegiate Athletics, Chris Robinson, has announced the addition of women’s golf as the 15th intercollegiate athletic program offering. UAPB will soon initiate a search committee to begin the recruitment process for a head coach, who will in turn recruit student-athletes to compete in the inaugural fall 2025-26 season. This marks the program’s return to campus after a gap of over 20 years. Robinson expressed his excitement about the addition, stating, “I am…

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North Carolina Central tennis receives ITA Academic Awards

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Courtesy of NC Central Athletics The North Carolina Central University men’s and women’s tennis teams were recognized by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association as Division I All-Academic Teams for the 2023-24 season. The criteria for receiving ITA All-Academic Team honors include a team qgrade point average of 3.2 or above. In 2024, 176 men’s programs and 255 women’s programs earned this team distinction. Additionally, eleven Eagles were named ITA Scholar-Athletes meeting the requirement of a 3.5 or higher grade point average.  The five ITA Scholar-Athletes from the men’s team are Leo Fortier-Gariepy,…

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CBS Sports Classic airs pair of HBCU hardwood rivalries on December 28

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Courtesy of CBS Sports CBS Sports will present two HBCU rivalry games in the CBS Sports Classic: HBCU Showcase, a men’s college basketball doubleheader highlighting the HBCU experience. The action begins on Saturday, December 28with North Carolina A&T hosting North Carolina Central at 2:00 PM, ET and is followed by Howardvisiting Hampton at 4:00 PM, ET.  The games, which will be hosted by the teams from the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA), will be played on campus – North Carolina A&T’s Corbett Sports Center and the Hampton University Convocation Center – and will capture the passion, tradition and rich history of…

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”Howard” Air Jordan 1 Low OG coming October 12

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In 2022, Howard University entered into a 20-partnership with Jordan Brand that would make the brand the official outfitter of Bison Athletics.  As to be expected the Howard athletes entered competition wearing several pairs of team exclusive footwear, which this upcoming Air Jordan 1 Low is reportedly based on.  No images have surfaced yet, but predictive speculation assigns an aesthetic of a Jordan 1 Low that sports a white leather foundational layer overlaid with navy at the toe and eye rows and red wrapping the heel. Navy Swooshes would adorn…

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Jazmin Boyd, former Grambling women’s hoops star, killed in car crash

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title image via Grambling Athletics Courtesy of Grambling State Athletic Communications Grambling State athletics remembers and mourns the passing of former Grambling State University women’s basketball star, Jazmin Boyd.  Boyd, member of the GSU women’s basketball team from 2015-2019, was one of the best women’s basketball players to ever step foot on the GSU campus. Her accomplishments included being named the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Freshman of the Year in 2016. She followed up that stellar season by earning All-SWAC honors once again in 2017.  In 2018, she helped lead the Lady…

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UAPB Football named Tom Manley Running Backs Coach, Special Teams Coordinator

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Courtesy of UAPB Athletics  The head football coach at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, Alonzo Hampton, has announced the hiring of Tom Manley as the running backs coach and special teams coordinator. Coach Manley joins the Golden Lions staff after spending the last two seasons as the Offensive Coordinator at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania.  During his time at Lincoln, Coach Manley engineered an offense that set 11 school records in 2023. He coached both the CIAA offensive player of the year, sophomore quarterback Isiah Freeman, and HBCU Americans…

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