Tag: Women’s Basketball

Winston-Salem State women’s basketball adds Makyiah Ward out of the transfer portal

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The defending CIAA champions continue to reload. Winston-Salem State University women’s basketball has added transfer guard Makyiah Ward out of the portal, giving head coach Tierra Terry another intriguing piece for the 2026-27 season. Ward arrives from Saint Francis University after spending her freshman campaign at the Division I level. The Oxon Hill, Maryland native appeared in 26 games (21 starts), averaging 4.8 points 4.8 points , 3.5 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.6 steals Ward topped double figures four times on the season, with a high mark of 15 coming…

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Stillman Names Harold Ingram Jr. Women’s Basketball Head Coach

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Image via Tuscaloosa Patch Stillman College has elevated longtime assistant Harold Ingram Jr. to head coach of its women’s basketball program, the school announced Monday. Ingram becomes the 12th head coach in program history, taking over for Jamarra Robinson, who departed after one season to pursue an NCAA Division I opportunity.   A familiar face within the program, Ingram brings continuity and deep institutional ties. A former Stillman student-athlete, he has spent the past seven seasons as an assistant coach, playing a key role in one of the most successful…

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Londyn Walker transfers from North Carolina A&T to Alabama State

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Roster movement across HBCU women’s basketball continues, as the former North Carolina A&T guard Londyn Walker has found a new home. Walker is headed to Alabama State, giving the Hornets another addition as they continue to reshape their roster through the transfer portal. Walker, the 2024-25 MaxPreps Player of the Year, departs North Carolina A&T following a freshman campaign in which she appeared in 7 contests, is now joining an Alabama State squad looking to build depth and competitiveness heading into the upcoming season. While Walker a standout at Milton…

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Norfolk State Spartans women’s hoops add experienced forward Alexis Davis from transfer portal

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Image via Paul Hokanson/UB Athletics The Norfolk State Spartans women’s basketball continue to bolster their roster this offseason, adding forward Alexis Davis out of the transfer portal. Davis arrives in Norfolk after most recently suiting up for the Monmouth Hawks women’s basketball, following an earlier stint with the Buffalo Bulls women’s basketball. The 6-foot forward brings a blend of experience, rebounding ability, and frontcourt toughness that should immediately factor into the Spartans’ rotation. During the 2025–26 season at Monmouth, Davis averaged 7.1 points and 6.1 rebounds per game while shooting…

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Todd Triplett in as Albany State head women’s basketball coach

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Image via Albany State Basketball Courtesy of Albany State Athletics Following a national search, Albany State University has named Todd Triplett head women’s basketball coach, with his appointment effective April 1, 2026.Serving as interim head coach during a time of transition, Triplett made an immediate and measurable impact. In his first season, he doubled the team’s win total from the previous year and led the Golden Rams to their first winning season since 2017–18. Guiding a roster that included six freshmen, Triplett established accountability and a defensive identity that translated into success…

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Maryland Eastern Shore takes down Wake Forest 55-48, advances in WNIT

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image via UMES Basketball 59 Winner UMES 48 WF Team 1 2 3 4 F UMES 12  15  13  19  59 WF 14  8  13  13  48 SUMMARY WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina – The University of Maryland Eastern Shore women’s basketball team entered its first-ever postseason against Wake Forest in the first round of the WNIT. The Hawks took control early and earned their first-ever postseason win and first-ever win against a power conference opponent, 59-48, against the ACC’s Demon Deacons. THE SCORE Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks (20-14)  – 59 Wake Forest Demon…

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North Carolina Central Moves On From Women’s Basketball Head Coach Terrence Baxter

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North Carolina Central University has announced a leadership change in its women’s basketball program, signaling a new direction for the Eagles moving forward. Head coach Terrence Baxter will not be retained after three seasons at the helm. “We are thankful to Coach Baxter for his service, leadership, and commitment to North Carolina Central University and our student-athletes,” said Director of Athletics Louis “Skip” Perkins. “We appreciate his contributions to our women’s basketball program and wish him continued success in the future.” Baxter’s final season came in 2025–26, where the Eagles…

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Miles Lady Golden Bears NCAA run ends in opening round

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Image via Miles Basketball COURTESY OF MILES COLLEGE ATHLETICS HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — There was a belief among many around the Miles women’s basketball program that Friday night would be the night that the Lady Bears fortunes in the NCAA postseason would change. Appearing in its third straight Division II South Region Tournament, this team had more wins overall than previous iterations, was blessed with a higher seed, and had experience in these kinds of situations that would bode well in attempting to advance to the next round for the first time. Unfortunately, Miles…

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MEAC Women’s Tournament News: Howard defeats South Carolina State in dominant fashion 79-45

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image via David Sirrra Courtesy of Kyon Lewis, Director of Strategic Communications Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Senior forward Zennia Thomas (Cleveland) scored a game-high 19 points to lead the Howard University women’s basketball team to a dominant 75–43 victory over South Carolina State in the quarterfinal round of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Tournament at Norfolk Scope Arena. The Bison (24–7), the No. 1 seed and MEAC Regular Season Champions, advance to Friday’s semifinal round, where they will face the winner of the Coppin State–North Carolina Central quarterfinal matchup on March 13 at noon. Howard set the…

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Southwestern Athletic Conference announces bracket and seeding for women’s basketball tournament

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Image via the SWAC Courtesy of the Southwestern Athletic Conference Tournament BracketPurchase Tickets BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- The Southwestern Athletic Conference has announced its 2026 Pepsi SWAC Women’s Basketball Tournament presented by Buick seedings featuring all 12 teams in the league. 2026 SWAC Regular Season Champion Alabama A&M enters the tournament as the No. 1 seed (17-1 SWAC). Alcorn State claimed the No. 2 seed (14-4 SWAC) while Alabama State claimed the No. 3 seed (12-6 SWAC) in the tournament followed by No. 4 seed Southern (12-6 SWAC). Jackson State is the No.…

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