Category: HBCU Sports

Mo Williams’ younger son receives offer from Jackson State

Brandon King

Class of 2026 guard Mason Williams, the son of Jackson State head basketball coach Mo Willians has an official offer from Jackson State.  The younger Willians, a 6’1” guard out of Jackson Academy (MS) in his sophomore season averaged 9.6 points, 4.9 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.6 steals in 21.0 minutes per contest. In a key game this season against then-undefeated Madison-Ridgeland Academy, Williams scored a career-high 27 points in Jackson Academy’s 69-47 defeat of The Raiders went 36-1 this season en route to defeating Jackson Prep 54-53 to win…

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Donte’ Jackson signs multi-year extension with Grambling

Brandon King

Grambling head basketball coach Donte’ Jackson signed an extension that will keep him as the Tigers coach through 2029.  “Coach Jackson is without a doubt one of the best basketball coaches in the country and we are blessed that he’s the leader of our men’s basketball program,” said Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Trayvean. Scott. “He has taken our program to heights that haven’t been seen for decades and we are confident that he will continue to be successful and mold our student-athletes into men who represent our institution the…

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MEAC Softball: Morgan State clears South Carolina State 3-2 to advance to Consolation finals

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Courtesy of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference The No. 1 Bears of Morgan State University survived and advanced to the consolation finals after defeating the No. 5 Bulldogs of South Carolina State 3-2 in extra innings on Friday at the NSU Softball Field. MEAC Player of the Year, Victoria Fletcher, hit a single up the middle to score Ellie Bostedt to secure the victory.  The game opened with neither team scoring in the first inning despite the Bulldogs leaving a pair of runners on the bases while the Bears were sent…

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PE Corner: ”FAMU PE” Nike LeBron XX NXT Gen

Brandon King

This LeBron XX NXXT Gen was made for the Florida A&M basketball program. The green of the upper peeks through the white open hole mesh. Dual -branded Green and orange Swooshes adorn the later side, while a large single Swoosh takes care of the branding on the medial side.  A Rattler logo has its home on the left tongue, while LeBron’s signature is perched atop the right. Both tongues sports “NIKE” and LBJ branding, with “XX” showing up on the rear heel.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a white midsole…

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Norfolk State Baseball worked 20-7 by Merrimack

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Courtesy Alex Lehmbeck, Assistant Athletics Director for Sports Communication 20 Winner MCBB2024 7 NSUBB Team R H E MCBB2024 20 17 0 NSUBB 7 12 2 W: Heffernan, A (3-1) L: Barham, Dalton (3-5) The Norfolk State baseball team couldn’t hold off a powerful afternoon from one of the conference’s best offensive units, falling 20-7 to Merrimack at Marty L. Miller Field.  Norfolk State freshman Kydese Queen put together a spectacular game, going 4-for-4 with three RBIs.   Starting pitcher Dalton Barham pitched a one-two-three first inning for the Spartans but struggled to maintain that same efficiency the…

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Chazan Page,Tennessee State Football player tragically killed in hit-and-run

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title image via Tennessee State Athletics NASHVILLE — Tennessee State University was deeply saddened to learn of the passing this morning of senior student-athlete Chazan Page at the age of 20. A native of Nashville, Page attended Lipscomb Academy and served as an offensive lineman for the TSU Tigers football team. Throughout his four seasons, he had the privilege of sharing the field with his brother, Chandon, a defensive lineman. “My thoughts and prayers are with our football student-athletes, coaches, families, and friends,” said Tennessee State University Director of Athletics Dr. Mikki…

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Grambling Track& Field with multiple strong showings at Pelican Relays

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Title image via Aniyah Rivers, Grambling State Athletics Courtesy of Curtis Ford, Grambling State Athletics The Grambling State University track & field got several top finishes and set several individual personal records at the Pelican Relays hosted by Southern University over the weekend. On Friday, Kyla Blockett passed the GSU women in the 200m, finishing in second place with a personal record time of 24.69. Amari Wrightsil placed fifth with her best run of the season (24.83). Kayla Ford(24.89), Ty Glasco (25.06) and Journie Mayfield (25.45) also achieved personal records in the women’s 200m. Ford and Glasco also…

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Albany State softball sweeps Clark Atlanta

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title image courtesy of Albany State Softball Courtesy of Albany State Sports Information 9 Winner ASU 6 CAUSB24 Team R H E ASU 9 12 3 CAUSB24 6 7 4 W: McLeod, Romona (7-3) L: Coreya Quarterman (5-14) The Golden Rams returned to the softball diamond for the first time in April after almost two weeks due to the weather. Albany State plated five runs in the top of the sixth of the opener for the early win and scored seven in its first two at bats to complete the Saturday sweep of Clark…

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Norfolk State comes up short against Wagner, 8-5

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title image via Norfolk State Baseball Courtesy of Norfolk State Athletics 5 NSUBB 8 Winner WAGNER Team R H E NSUBB 5 11 2 WAGNER 8 8 1 W: DAVIS, Keith (2-0) L: Royster, Liam (0-3)  S: STANLEY, Andrew (1) The Wagner Seahawks staved off Norfolk State on Sunday afternoon at Trenton Thunder Ballpark, defeating the Spartans 8-5 to take the series. After the teams split a Saturday doubleheader, Wagner (13-17, 11-4 NEC) put together a strong offensive showing on Sunday, preventing the Spartans (9-22, 5-10) from coming away with a series victory. Senior catcher Manny Jackson capped off…

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Six Talladega Gymnastics to compete at USAG Nationals

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title image via Talladega Tornadoes Courtesy of Talladega Gymnastics The USAG Collegiate Championship Committee announced on Thursday, March 28 the teams and individuals that have qualified for the 2024 USAG Collegiate National Championships. Qualification is based upon each team and individual’s National Qualifying Score (NQS). The championships will be hosted by West Chester University at the Hollinger Field House on April 12-14. College institutions offering no more than 8 full, countable, financial aid awards for women’s gymnastics are eligible to qualify for this national championship. The top six teams earning a…

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