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Winston-Salem State Lady Rams defeat Glenville State 88-71 to advance to Atlantic Region semis

Brandon King

Powered by 21 offensive rebounds and 14 three-pointers, the Lady Rams of Winston-Salem State were able to defeat Glenville State 88-71 to advance to the semifinals of the Atlantic Region Tournament.  WSSU jumped out to a 10-0 lead before Wonder Nyoyock’s layup finally put Glenville on the board. The Lady Pioneers would draw to within 13-9; however, the Lady Rams’ defense thwarted Glenville’s efforts, forcing six turnovers in the frame, as WSSU took a 21-14 lead into the second quarter.  The Lady Pioneers, continuing to play from underneath, would trim…

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Manufactured Greatness: Why Bam Adebayo’s 83 Points Exposed a Problem in the NBA

HODARI Brown

Image via EuroHoops When the record books show 83 points, the number alone sounds historic. It places Bam Adebayoahead of Kobe Bryant’s legendary 81-point night and second only to the mythical 100 scored by Wilt Chamberlain. On paper, it appears to be one of the greatest scoring performances in basketball history. But numbers alone do not tell the truth of a game. The uncomfortable reality is that Adebayo’s 83-point night was less a display of organic greatness and more a manufactured spectacle enabled by Erik Spoelstra and the Miami Heat organization. What should have been a competitive…

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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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Southern stuns No. 1 seed Alabama A&M, moves one win from SWAC repeat

Brandon King

image via Southern Athletics In their previous meeting, the Southern University Lady Jaguars fell just short against the Alabama A&M Lady Bulldogs, losing 64–61. This time around, the defending champions flipped the script. Southern kept its Southwestern Athletic Conference title defense alive with a gritty 51–49 victory over No. 1 seed Alabama A&M to advance to the SWAC Women’s Basketball Tournament championship game. The Lady Jags’ defense was both stifling and timely. Southern held the Lady Bulldogs — the third-most efficient offense in the SWAC — to just 51 points…

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An 83-Point Asterisk: When Records Matter More Than the Game

HODARI Brown

When Bam Adebayo scored 83 points in a blowout victory for the Miami Heat, the headlines immediately rushed to crown it as one of the greatest scoring nights in NBA history. But context matters. And when the context is examined honestly, this performance deserves an asterisk. The Heat led the entire game. The outcome was essentially decided by the end of the third quarter. Yet Adebayo remained on the floor in the fourth, chasing a number rather than simply securing a win. That decision says everything about what the modern NBA has become.…

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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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Making a Difference: Albany State Football reads with students at Radium Springs Elementary

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image via Albany State University Courtesy of Albany State Athletics Coaches, administrators, and members of the Albany State University football team spent the morning of Friday, March 6, giving back to the community by participating in Read Across America Day at Radium Springs Elementary School. From 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Golden Rams student-athletes and staff visited classrooms throughout the school, reading with students and emphasizing the importance of literacy, education, and positive role models. The visit provided an opportunity for young learners to engage with ASU student-athletes while reinforcing the…

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Alabama A&M’s Kalia Walker named HBCU GO Women’s National Player of the Year

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Courtesy of Brian Howard, Assistant AD for Communications, Alabama A&M | Alabama A&M University guard Kalia Walker earned her second award in as many weeks on Tuesday afternoon as she was named the HBCU GO Women’s Basketball National Player of the Year. Walker, who was selected the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Player of the Year, is averaging 14.0 points and shooting 40.4 percent from the floor. In addition, she is shooting 84.6 percent from the foul line.  The Alexander, Ark. native ranks tops in the conference in free-throw percentage – 38th nationally and second in free throws.…

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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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