Category: The Latest

Tennessee State hoops falls to defending champs SIUE 74-66

Staff

After a brief period of hot shooting early on, Tennessee State’s offense lost its edge, while defensively they were unable to sufficiently impede the SIUE offense, losing to the defending OVC champs 74-66 Thursday night.  The Tigers shot just 32.8% (22-67) on the evening and a putrid 18% (4-22) from downtown. , The SIUE offense had no such issues; the Cougars were an efficient 52.1% (25-48) from the field and 41% (7-17) from the land of three. SIUE really locked in the second half, connecting on 56.5% (13-23) of their…

Read More

SIUE puts it on Tennessee State 63-41

Staff

SIUE separated early from the Lady Tigers, built what proved to be an insurmountable lead, and cruised to a comfortable 63-41 win Thursday evening. The Cougars blew the game open in the second quarter in which they outscored the Lady Tigers 28-7. This was the first of two quarters in which TSU scored a combined 14 points on 6-29 shooting. Tennessee shot a dreadful 27.3% (15-55) from the field and a frigid 22.2% (4-18) from downtown on the evening.  Tennessee State took an early 3-2 lead on Aaniya Webb’s three-pointer. SIUE quickly snatched the lead…

Read More

An initial look at the “All-Star Illusion” Nike KD 6

Staff

The KD 6 is making its return in 2026 and we have our first look at one of the returning colorways- the “All-Star Illusion.” Black serves as the base for this synthetic upper with a multicoloured pattern present, primarily on the lateral side. Glow-in-the-dark detailing is seen on the lateral and medial side Swooshes as well as the, tongue and its branding.  Underneath resides, a black midsole visible heel cushioning as well as a glow in the dark out Sole.  As it currently stands the All-Star illusion KD6 is slated…

Read More

Fayetteville State v Winston-Salem State matchup rescheduled 

Staff

The much-anticipated contest between Fayetteville State and Winston Salem State, which was initially scheduled take place this weekend has been rescheduled due to the impending inclement weather that could be bearing down on the region.  The meeting is now slated to take place on Tuesday, January 27, with the women’s game tipping off at 6:00 p.m. EST, followed by the men’s contest at 8:00 pm.  Advance-purchased tickets will be honored. 

Read More

Virginia State defeats Bowie State 77-64

Staff

Image via Chris Waugaman Powered by 26 points of their bench, Virginia State was able to defeat Bowie State 77-64. After tying the game at 2 and 4 apiece, Virginia State took a 6-4 lead on Tim Uzochowku’s tip-in and quickly extended the lead to 12-4 before Bowie scored their next bucket, a Guy Fauntleroy layup at the 15:32 mark. Bowie State trimmed the lead down to 4 points at 16-12 and 18-14 before a 7-0 burst pushed the Trojans’ lead to double digits at 25-14 with 8:43 left in…

Read More

Aaron Gordon challenges Zach LaVine to run it back

Staff

It is hard to believe that it has been a decade since Aaron Gordon and Zach LaVine turned the 2016 NBA Slam Dunk Contest into one for the ages as each continued wow the crowd with one jaw dropping dunk after another. the contest is still talked about to this very day, not only because of the incredible display of the two standout participants but because of the result, which is mired in controversy.  Many people who saw the contest, believe it should have ended in a tie or that Gordon should…

Read More

LeBron and Nike face criticism over MLK shoe

Staff

Holidays in the sporting world are an opportunity for players and teams to get in on the celebration by wearing special jerseys, and in the case of the NBA, sneakers. Christmas, Easter, and St. Patrick’s Day all see players break out special, unique colorways. MLK Day is no different, as we have seen shoes commemorating the day and the icon, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, grace NBA hardwoods for many years.  For MLK Day 2026, LeBron James broke out a special colorway of the LeBron 23, as he has done on many occasions. This year’s…

Read More

Preview: Tennessee State faces SIUE on Tnursday

Staff

Image via TSU Basketball Courtesy of Tennessee State Athletics OPENING TIP: Tennessee State looks to extend its winning streak to three games Thursday night when it visits defending Ohio Valley Conference champion SIUE. The matchup concludes the first half of the league schedule with the Tigers tied for second place in the OVC standings at 6–2, alongside Little Rock. SIUE enters the contest tied for sixth at 4–4 in conference play with Southeast Missouri and Eastern Illinois. The Matchup: Tennessee State (12-6, 6-2) vs. SIUE (11-8, 4-4)Date/Time: Thursday, January 22 at 8:00 PMLocation: Edwardsville, Ill. | First…

Read More

Bowie State announces 2026 Football Schedule

Staff

The Department of Athletics at Bowie State University has announced its 2026 football campaign, featuring four home games at Bulldog Stadium, a very competitive slate of Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) action, and two Division I nonconference matchups. The Bulldogs will open the season with four consecutive road games, beginning Sept. 5 at Virginia State in an early non-conference match-up. Bowie State will continue its schedule outside of conference competition with back-to-back Division I battles at Delaware State on Sept. 12, before traveling to Huntsville, Ala., for a program’s first ever meeting at Alabama A&M on Sept. 19. CIAA play begins Sept.…

Read More

It may be a bit more difficult to get the “Black” Levi’s x Air Jordan 3 SP

Staff

The collaborative relationship between Levi’s and Jordan Brand continues with a quartet of Air Jordan 3s serving as the joint canvas.  Per reporting from zsneakerheadz, Jordan Brand has opted to initially make this colorway a geographic exclusive, releasing it exclusively in San Francisco on February 5, ahead of a wider release on February 20.  The “Rigid” colorway is also slated to debut exclusively in San Francisco on February 5.  The “Year of the Horse” colorway releases exclusively in China on January 24, followed by drops in Japan and Korea on January 30.  The L.A. exclusive “All…

Read More