title image via Albany State Football Courtesy of Albany State Sports Information 21 ALBN 32 Winner MC Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F ALBN 0 7 7 7 21 MC 14 6 6 6 32 The Albany State University (ASU) Golden Rams fell short against Miles College on October 12, as the Golden Bears defended their home field with a 32-21 victory. The loss drops the Golden Rams to 3-3 overall and 3-1 in SIAC play, while Miles College improves to 4-2 overall and remains unbeaten in the conference at 4-0.…
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Dr. Cavils Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Week 5 Mid-Major Top 7 Rankings
There was a host of movements in this week’s Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Mid-Major Poll. Outside of the top team, 5 of the remaining schools from the previous week now occupy a different slot, with a new team making its way onto the poll. 7. Clark-Atlanta ( 4-1, 3-1) The Panthers of Clark-Atlanta University tumble to the bottom of the poll from their no. 2, after suffering the first loss in the Teddy Keaton era, a surprising 35-28 loss to Savannah State. The Tigers, who never trailed…
Read MoreClark Atlanta suffers first loss of season to Savannah State
Courtesy of Freddie Coleman Courtesy of Clark Atlanta Athletics The Clark Atlanta Panthers suffered their first defeat of the season at home against the Savannah State Tigers. Clark Atlanta University hosted the Savannah State Tigers the Panthers began the game confident coming off a win streak. The Panthers won the coin toss and deferred allowing Savannah State to receive the opening kickoff. The Tigers began at their 34-yard line where they struggled offensively and after a false start penalty led to an incomplete pass, the Tigers were forced to punt…
Read MoreAllen gets first win of Cedric Pearl era
Title image via Allen Football Courtesy of Allen Athletics 10 POI 35 Winner AUL Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F POI 0 10 0 0 10 AUL 21 0 7 7 35 Behind a 21-point first quarter, Allen University football earned their first win of the season and under first-year head coach Cedric Pearl Saturday as the Yellow Jackets defeated Point University, 35-10. After both teams exchanged early punts, Allen found the scoreboard for the first time in Saturday’s game with 4:49 left in the opening quarter as quarterback Jamir Dismukes found wide…
Read MoreLivingstone defeats Allen 23-21
title image Allen Football Courtesy of Allen Athletics 21 ALLEN 23 Winner LC Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F ALLEN 0 0 14 7 21 LC 0 10 0 13 23 Although the Yellow Jackets outscored the Blue Bears in the second half, Allen University football was unable t a first-half deficit and fell at Livingstone Saturday, 23-21. After a scoreless first quarter, Livingstone kicked a 24-yard field goal and returned a 50-yard punt for a touchdown to enter halftime leading 10-0. It would be Allen that came storming out in the…
Read MoreGrambling to welcome Tuskegee for its home opener
Coutesy of Grambling Athletics A clash of HBCU football bluebloods is on the menu for this weekend, as Grambling State welcomes Tuskegee to town for the 2024 home opener at James “Shack” Harris-Doug Williams Field at Eddie G. Robinson Memorial Stadium on Saturday night at 6 p.m. The game will be broadcast live on HBCUGo. GSU and TU are two of the most decorated HBCU football programs in history, combining for 28 HBCU National Titles. Grambling State enters Saturday’s contest 0-1 on 0the season, following a 40-10 loss versus the…
Read MoreRed Tails Classic: Johnson C. Smith defeats Tuskegee 21-13
title image via BPO+Digital Media Courtesy of Tuskegee Athletics In their highly anticipated 2024 season opener at the historic Cramton Bowl, the Tuskegee Golden Tigers faced off against the Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls in what turned out to be a closely contested game. Despite a valiant effort, Tuskegee came up short, falling 21-13 in front of a crowd of 15,438 fans. The game began with Tuskegee receiving the opening kickoff, but their initial drive stalled, and they were forced to punt. Johnson C. Smith quickly capitalized, driving 21 yards…
Read MoreHBCU Go Sports Kickoff Show airs Saturday
This Saturday will see the airing of the HBCU Go Sports Kickoff Show, presented by Proctor& Gamble. Hosted by broadcasting legend Charlie Neal, the three-hour extravaganza is in its third year and equips HBCU fans with in-depth analysis, player profiles, interviews, and game highlights. Covering all HBCU conferences, segments include: The HBCU Go Sports kickoff show will air from noon to 3 pm EST.
Read MoreLane hires Bubba Cummings as softball coach
title image via Courtesy of Lane College Director of Athletics Derrick Burroughs announced the hiring of Perry ”Bubba” Cummings as the new Head Coach for the Dragon softball program. “We are excited for Coach Bubba to take over our softball program at Lane,” said Burroughs. “As we moved through the process of hiring a new coach, it was evident that he had a passion for the game and this area, as well as a knowledge of the current team. We feel confident he will continue and build on the current success…
Read MoreAlbany State Volleyball releases 2024 schedule
Courtesy of Albany State Athletics Albany, GA—The Albany State University women’s volleyball team released its 2024 schedule on Monday, July 29th. The season includes twenty-seven (27) matches, comprised of eight (8) home matches and three tournaments. Veteran Head Coach, Verneice Graham, will lead her team as they kick off the season with a match against Middle Georgia State University on September 3rd inside HPER Complex. Following that, they will travel to Milledgeville, GA to take part in the two-day Bobcat Classic on September 6th and 7th, hosted by Georgia College…
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