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Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Week 10 Women’s Mid-Major Top 5 rankings

Brandon King

Although no new teams entered the mix, Week 10 of Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Women’s Mid-Major Top 5 was rife with movement, with four of the five teams occupying a different spot in the rankings than the previous week.  5. Edward Waters Lady Tigers (23-5, 21-3)  The Lady Tigers of Edward Waters took a tumble down the rankings, falling from No.2 Edward Waters was shockingly, unceremoniously, and emphatically bounced out of the SIAC Tournament via an 80-49 quarterfinal beatdown at the hands of Albany State. Despite not…

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“Oreo” Air Jordan 6 Returning in 2026 for the First Time Since 2010

Brandon King

The “Oreo” Air Jordan 6 is making its much-anticipated return to retail later this year. Why It Matters The “Oreo” colorway of the Air Jordan 6 originally debuted on March 20, 2010 and quickly became a popular look for the silhouette that Michael Jordan wore during his first championship season. The 2026 iteration will mark the first time the colorway has returned to retail, much to the delight of longtime fans who have waited over a decade for its comeback. At this stage, there are no official images of the…

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Air Jordan XII “Obsidian” Returning in 2027

Brandon King

image via zsneakerheadz Although we’re not yet 90 calendar days into 2026, the 2027 sneaker calendar is already heating up. News has emerged that the long-awaited return of the “Obsidian” Air Jordan XII is on the way. Why It Matters Among the original colorways of the Air Jordan XII, the “Obsidian” has arguably been the most overlooked. While other OG colorways have enjoyed multiple retro releases—including within the past four years—the “Obsidian” has seen just one additional retail run since its original 1997 debut. That lone retro arrived in 2012,…

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MEAC Tournament News: North Carolina Central downs Maryland Eastern Shore to advance to semis

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Image via Doug Burt Courtesy of Kyon Lewis, Director of Strategic Communications Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Third-seeded North Carolina Central outscored sixth-seeded Maryland Eastern Shore 9-2 in overtime to earn an 83-76 win over the Hawks in the quarterfinals of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Tournament at The Scope.  Dionte Johnson, who led all scorers with 26 points, had four free throws and Jae Slack a 3-pointer in the extra period to help the Eagles grab the victory.   Coach LeVelle Moton’s team, which improved to 14-17, will meet Delaware State, seeded seventh, Friday…

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MEAC Tournament Notebook: Norfolk State Rolls Past Morgan State to Reach Semifinals

Brandon King

The top seeds continued to assert themselves Thursday at the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Women’s Basketball Tournament as Norfolk State Spartans women’s basketball delivered a dominant defensive performance in a 69–43 victory over Morgan State Bears women’s basketball to punch their ticket to the semifinals. The Lady Spartans smothered the Bears defensively, holding them to just 21 percent shooting (11-for-53) from the field and 1-for-13 from three-point range. Norfolk State also controlled the paint, outscoring Morgan State 42–10 inside, while forcing 22 turnovers that were converted into 28 points. Four Spartans…

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MEAC Women’s Tournament News: Howard defeats South Carolina State in dominant fashion 79-45

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image via David Sirrra Courtesy of Kyon Lewis, Director of Strategic Communications Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Senior forward Zennia Thomas (Cleveland) scored a game-high 19 points to lead the Howard University women’s basketball team to a dominant 75–43 victory over South Carolina State in the quarterfinal round of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Tournament at Norfolk Scope Arena. The Bison (24–7), the No. 1 seed and MEAC Regular Season Champions, advance to Friday’s semifinal round, where they will face the winner of the Coppin State–North Carolina Central quarterfinal matchup on March 13 at noon. Howard set the…

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SWAC Women’s Bball Tournament News: MVSU falls to UAPB in second round

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image via MVSU Basketball Courtesy of MVSU Communications Box Score COLLEGE PARK, Ga. – The #9 seed Mississippi Valley State University women’s basketball program fell behind early but nearly battled all the way back, showing a desire and passion to keep fighting as they laid their hearts out on the line despite what the final scoreboard read, 81-74 in favor of the #7 seed Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions. The Basics:  Devilettes’ Top Performers: Next:   

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“Charcoal” Air Jordan VII to Return in 2027

Brandon King

Fans of the Air Jordan VII can rejoice, as our prayers may have finally been answered—the beloved “Charcoal” colorway is reportedly on the release docket for 2027. Why it matters The Air Jordan VII was the silhouette that Michael Jordan wore while capturing his second Olympic gold medal as a member of the legendary United States men’s Olympic basketball team. Later that same year, Jordan laced up the “Charcoal” VII during the 1992 NBA Finals as he led the Chicago Bulls to their second consecutive NBA championship. Because of that…

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Here are five key takeaways from Tennessee State’s dominant championship performance

Brandon King

Image via Tennessee State Basketball Here are five key takeaways from the historic victory by Tennessee State Tigers men’s basketball in the Ohio Valley Conference Championship Game. The dominant win not only delivered the Ohio Valley Conference tournament title for Tennessee State Tigers men’s basketball, but also ended a three-decade championship drought for the program. Under first-year head coach Nolan Smith, the Tigers’ run to the conference crown represents one of the most significant seasons in recent program history and sends Tennessee State University back to the NCAA Division I…

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Hot shooting from beyond the arc propels Tennessee State to OVC title and NCAA Tournament bid

Brandon King

Image via the OVC Red-hot shooting from three-point range powered Tennessee State to a dominant 93–67 victory over Morehead State in the Ohio Valley Conference Championship Game, punching the Tigers’ ticket to the NCAA Tournament. The Tigers came out firing on all cylinders, particularly on the offensive end, where they connected on six of their first seven attempts from beyond the arc. A Tennessee State team that normally shoots just 31.9 percent from three-point range caught fire early, knocking down an incredible 12 of its 15 attempts from deep in…

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