Tag: HBCU Sports

UPDATE: Tennessee State’s 1998 and 1999 Championship Trophies Were Not Missing After All

Brandon King

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee State University’s 1998 and 1999 football championship trophies were never actually missing, bringing a positive end to a story that had sparked concern across the Tigers’ fan base. Earlier this week, former TSU head football coach L.C. Cole posted on social media that he had been informed the championship trophies were missing and asked anyone with information about their whereabouts to come forward. The message quickly spread among Tennessee State alumni, former players, and supporters, many of whom expressed concern over the status of two of…

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BREAKING: Five Injured in Shooting at Virginia State University; One in Critical Condition

Brandon King

ETTRICK, Va. — Virginia State University is dealing with a developing crisis after five people were wounded in a shooting near campus residence halls early Saturday morning. According to authorities, officers responded around 1:28 a.m. Saturday, August 15, to the area of the university’s Quad Annexes, where they found five individuals suffering from gunshot wounds. All five victims were transported to area hospitals. One victim, who was initially reported to have life-threatening injuries, was later upgraded to critical condition. The other four victims suffered injuries that were not considered life-threatening.…

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Former TSU Coach L.C. Cole Raises Alarm Over Missing 1998 and 1999 Championship Trophies

Brandon King

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Former Tennessee State University football coach L.C. Cole is asking the Tennessee State community for help after learning that the program’s 1998 and 1999 championship trophies are reportedly missing. Cole shared the news with Tennessee State fans on social media, urging anyone with information about the trophies’ whereabouts to come forward. “Tennessee State Fans I just got word that our 1998 and 1999 championships trophy’s are missing,” Cole wrote. Cole emphasized that the trophies represent more than just awards. They are reminders of the accomplishments of Tennessee…

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Stillman College Brings Back Tiger Football After Overcoming Financial Challenges

Brandon King

After more than a decade away from the gridiron, Stillman College is set to bring back Tiger football, marking a major milestone in the institution’s athletic revival. The program was discontinued following the 2015 season after the college made the difficult decision to eliminate nearly all athletic programs except men’s and women’s basketball because of severe financial challenges. At the time, school leaders said the cuts were necessary to stabilize the institution’s finances and ensure the college’s long-term future. Now, with the college on stronger financial footing, Stillman is preparing…

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Texas Southern Board Reportedly Rejects Corey Lowery, Ashley Robinson Advances to Vote Next Week

Brandon King

A dramatic twist has emerged in Texas Southern University’s leadership search. According to multiple reports, the Texas Southern Board of Regents has rejected the candidacy of Corey Lowery for the Tigers’ vacant men’s basketball head coaching position, while athletic director candidate Ashley Robinson remains on track for a Board vote next week. Lowery, who had been widely expected to succeed Johnny Jones after serving as an assistant coach at Seton Hall, reportedly saw his candidacy unravel amid concerns that surfaced during the approval process. Earlier this week, reports indicated he…

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Spartans Edge LBP White All-Stars, 82-81, in San Juan Shootout

Brandon King

Image via Jaymonte McLeod/NSU Athletics The Norfolk State Spartans bounced back in dramatic fashion Thursday night, edging the LBP White All-Stars 82-81 in their second game of the San Juan Shootout in Manatí, Puerto Rico. The victory evened the Spartans’ exhibition record at 1-1 after Wednesday’s narrow 79-77 loss to the LBP Blue All-Stars. Despite committing 22 turnovers that resulted in 25 points for the LBP White All-Stars, Norfolk State found a way to grind out the victory behind another stellar offensive performance from Anthony McComb. McComb poured in a…

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Norfolk State Battles to the Wire in San Juan Shootout Opener

Brandon King

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Norfolk State opened its 2026 international tour Wednesday night with a hard-fought 79-77 loss to the LBP Blue All-Stars in the first game of the San Juan Summer Shootout. The Spartans entered the matchup looking to gain valuable early-season experience against international competition, and the opener delivered exactly the type of test head coach Robert Jones and his staff were hoping for. Norfolk State trailed 37-36 at halftime before the game turned into a back-and-forth battle over the final 20 minutes. The Spartans continued to…

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Grambling State to Face Northern Illinois in Field of 68 Opening Day Marathon

Brandon King

Grambling State will help usher in the 2026-27 college basketball season in one of the most unique games on the opening-day schedule. The Tigers are slated to face Northern Illinois at 3:00 a.m. ET on Nov. 2 as part of The Field of 68’s Opening Day Marathon, a 24-hour event that will showcase college basketball from start to finish. The game will be played in Rock Hill, South Carolina, with fans across the country able to tune in during the overnight hours as the marathon keeps the opening day of…

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Tennessee State Lands Seton Hall Transfer Josh Rivera

Brandon King

Tennessee State continues to strengthen its roster under head coach Nolan Smith. Former Seton Hall forward Josh Rivera has committed to the Tigers, Rivera confirmed to @247SportsPortal. The veteran wing gives Tennessee State another experienced addition as the program prepares for the 2026-27 season.  Rivera, a 6-foot-6, 225-pound forward, spent last season at Seton Hall, where he averaged 3.3 points and 2.0 rebounds in limited minutes. Prior to joining the Pirates, he played at Fordham, where he averaged 10.7 points and 4.3 rebounds during the 2024-25 campaign, showcasing his ability…

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Alcorn State’s Eric Thomas Jr., Demetrion Duvall Named to BOXTOROW HBCU Preseason All-America Team

Brandon King

Image via Alcorn State Football Alcorn State is represented by two Braves on the 2026 BOXTOROW HBCU Preseason All-America Team. Defensive lineman Eric Thomas Jr. and specialist Demetrion Duvall were recognized Monday as part of the preseason squad, giving Alcorn State additional national recognition heading into the 2026 football season. Thomas Jr. returns as a key piece of the Braves’ defensive front. The 6-foot-3 defensive lineman appeared in 11 games during the 2025 season and recorded 23 tackles, four tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks. (Alabama State University Athletics⁠) Duvall…

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