Tag: HBCU Sports

Morgan State beats Collin State 85-74

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Title via Morgan State Athletics Courtesy of MSU Athletics Communications 89 Winner Morgan 80 Coppin Team 1 2 F Morgan 45  44  89 Coppin 32  48  80 BALTIMORE, Md. (Jan. 31, 2026) – Alfred Worrell Jr. and Walter Peggs Jr. combined for 40 points as Morgan State led wire-to-wire in an 89–80 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference victory over Baltimore rival Coppin State on Saturday night at PEC Arena. The win improved Morgan State to 9–13 overall and 5–2 in MEAC play. The Bears extended their winning streak to five games — their longest since the 2022–23 season. Coppin…

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Tennessee State unveils 2026 football schedule

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Image via Tennessee State football Tennessee State University football announced its 2026 season schedule on Tuesday, highlighted by a four major HBCU games, a challenging slate of OVC–Big South Conference games, marquee home matchups and key road tests as the Tigers look to build momentum under second-year head coach Reggie Barlow. TSU vs Jackson State — Week 0 — Aug 29 The matchup marks the first-ever meeting between TSU and Jackson State at the John A. Merritt Classic, adding a new chapter to a series that dates back more than seven…

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Albany State football reveals 2026 schedule

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Image via Albany State Football Courtesy of Albany State Athletics  Albany State University football has officially announced its 2026 schedule, a slate that blends tradition, competitive non-conference matchups, and key SIAC battles as the Golden Rams continue to build on a championship foundation. Albany State enters the 2026 season with momentum following one of the most successful campaigns in program history. The 2026 schedule features two classic games, three home contests, and five road trips, offering Ram Nation numerous opportunities to support the Golden Rams both at home and on…

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Tennessee State takes on Little Rock Thursday night

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Image via TSU Basketball Courtesy of Tennessee State Athletics OPENING TIP: Tennessee State continues to build momentum as it opens OVC play this week following a statement road win at Lindenwood, highlighted by elite efficiency and balance on both ends of the floor. The Tigers shot 60.3 percent from the field, scored 56 points in the paint and had three players reach the 20-point mark, led by Travis Harper II’s game-high 30 points and Aaron Nkrumah’s 22. Dante Harris, who earned his second OVC Player of the Week honor after averaging 19.5 points while shooting 55.2…

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Bowie State basketball schedule change (again)

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The Thursday basketball doubleheader between Bowie and Bluefield State has been postponed due to weather and safety concerns posed by Winter Storm Fern.  This was the second postponement of the doubleheader, as the January 28 date was a rescheduled version of the original.  A rescheduled date has not been determined and will be announced at a later date. 

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Dante Harris named OVC Co-Newcomer of the Week

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Tennessee State guard Dante Harris, along with Southeast Missouri guard Luke Almodovar, was named OVC Newcomer of the Week.  In helping the Tigers to a 1-1 week, the University of Memphis transfer posted per-game averages of 19.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 1.5 steals on .552/.500/.1,000 splits.  In the Tigers’ contest against SIUE, Harris led TSU with 19 points and 3 assists. He chased that performance with 20 points, assists, and 2 rebounds in Tennessee State’s 96-86 win over Lindenwood. In 20 games this season, Harris is averaging 12.1…

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North Carolina A&T’s Lewis Walker named CAA Rookie of the Week

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Redshirt freshman Lewis Walker helped the Aggies net a pair of huge wins against Hofstra and Towson, averaging 28.5 points on .593/.700/.947 shooting splits to go along with 7.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists.  In the Aggies’ 79-78 over the Pride, Lewis scored 24 points on 7-12 from the floor, including 2-3 from downtown and a perfect 8-8 from the charity stripe. He also pulled down 7 rebounds and handed out a pair of assists.  Saturday night against Towson, Lewis poured in a season high 33 points on 10-15 from the…

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MEAC Men’s Basketballers of the Week

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Image via the MEAC Courtesy of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference The MEAC has announced its Men’s Basketball Weekly Honors, presented by Wells Fargo, for games played last week. Norfolk State guard Anthony McComb III was named Player of the Week, Howard guard Cedric Taylor III earned Defensive Player of the Week, and Norfolk State guard Adrean Newton was selected as Rookie of the Week. Anthony McComb III | Guard | Norfolk State McComb III (G, Sr., 6-3, 180, Dayton, Ohio) delivered a standout week, highlighted by a game-high 29 points in a conference victory over Coppin State. He shot 10-of-16 from the field, including six…

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Bowie State v Bluefield State basketball doubleheader rescheduled 

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Due to winter weather that has ravaged parts of the country, the women’s and men’s basketball doubleheader between Bowie State and Bluefield State has been postponed and will now take place on Thursday, January 29.  The women’s game tips off at 5:30 pm EST, followed by the men’s matchup, which starts at 7:30 p.m. 

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Tennessee State basketball doubleheader v Tennessee Tech postponed until February 2

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As a result of Winter Storm Fern’s impact on the state of Tennessee, the men’s/women’s basketball doubleheader against Tennessee Tech, initially scheduled to take place Tuesday, January 27, has been postponed until February 2.  The tip-off times remain the same: the women’s contest starts at 5:00 p.m., and the men take the court at 7:30 p.m. Tickets purchased for the originally scheduled games will be honored for the new date. 

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