Tag: Women’s Hoops

Edward Waters adds guard Asiana Britt via transfer portal

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The Edward Waters University women’s basketball program continues to build out its roster, adding guard Asiana Britt through the transfer portal. Britt arrives from Florida SouthWestern State College, where she appeared in 31 games for the Bucs , where she averages 11.6 points and 3.2 assists per game bringing junior college experience and added depth to the Lady Tigers’ backcourt ahead of the upcoming season. A Jacksonville native, Britt’s addition carries a bit of homegrown significance, as she returns to a familiar area to continue her collegiate career. Known for…

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Florida A&M Lands CIAA Defensive Player of the Year Breasia Coit in Transfer Portal

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Florida A&M University has made a major addition on the defensive side of the ball, securing a commitment from former CIAA Defensive Player of the Year Breasia Coit via the transfer portal. Colt, who made her name as one of the most dominant defenders in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association, now brings elite production and experience to Tallahassee as the Rattlers continue to reload their defense with proven talent. During her standout campaign, Coit averaged a team-leading 13.1 points and 12.3 rebounds per game , with the later pacing the…

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Albany State Women’s Hoops News: Yasmine Fairchild promoted to full-time assistant

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Courtesy of Albany State Athletics Albany State University Head Women’s Basketball Coach Todd Triplett has announced the promotion of Yasmine Fairchild to full-time Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach, effective April 13, 2026. Fairchild, a proud Albany State alumna and former student-athlete, joined the Golden Rams staff during the 2025–26 season in a part-time role and has quickly established herself as a rising coach with strong ties to the program. A native of Lawrenceville, Georgia, she earned her degree in Health and Human Performance and has plans to pursue her master’s degree. During her undergraduate career,…

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Demetria Frank named Bethune-Cookman women’s head basketball coach

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Courtesy of BCU Athletics Bethune-Cookman University Vice President for Athletics Reggie Theus announced today the appointment of Demetria Frank as Head Women’s Basketball Coach. Frank becomes the eighth head coach in program history. “This is an exciting day for Bethune-Cookman Athletics,” Theus said. “We are thrilled to welcome back one of our most accomplished alumni to lead our women’s basketball program into a new era. Demetria Frank aligns with our mindset and goal of building a Championship Culture, bringing with her a true love for our program and our university.…

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Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Week 12 Women’s Major Division Top 5 Rankings

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Week 12 of Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Women’s Major Division Top 5 rankings featured one new addition, with minimal movement among the remaining four programs. As postseason play wraps up across multiple tournaments, each team’s final impression played a role in shaping this week’s poll. 5. Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks (20–15, 11–3) The Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks enter the rankings at No. 5 after being unranked a week ago. UMES caps off a historic season despite a 61–42 loss to Youngstown State Penguins in the second round…

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Norfolk State Lady Spartans get WNIT bid

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Courtesy of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference For just the second time in program history, the Norfolk State women’s basketball team will participate in the Women’s National Invitational Tournament (WNIT), the organization announced on Friday evening. The full bracket and game times will be revealed Monday, March 16. The appearance marks the Spartans’ first trip to the tournament since the 2021-22 season, when Norfolk State faced Drexel. It also extends NSU’s postseason streak to five consecutive seasons. The Spartans finished the season 18-14 and advanced to the MEAC Championship game for the fifth…

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Howard beats Norfolk’s State 53-46 to win MEAC Tournament

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Image via Jalisa Fulwood Courtesy of MEAC Strategic Communications 46 Norfolk St. 18-14,11-3 MEAC 53 Winner Howard 26-7,13-1 MEAC Team 1 2 3 4 F Norfolk St. 9  18  6  13  46 Howard 16  11  15  11  53 Howard University women’s basketball team used a balanced scoring attack and a big advantage in second-chance points to defeat Norfolk State, 53-46, Saturday to capture the 2026 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Championship at The Scope. The Bison, who last won the MEAC title and an NCAA automatic berth to Big Dance in 2022, were led by…

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Winston-Salem State Lady Rams defeat Gannon 67-48 to advance to Atlantic Region Championship game

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Image via Apollo Barron Courtesy of WWSU Athletics 67 Winner Winston-Salem 28-3,14-2 CIAA 48 Gannon 29-5,18-2 PSAC Team 1 2 3 4 F Winston-Salem 23  20  14  10  67 Gannon 15  13  9  11  48 Indiana, P.A.-  The Winston-Salem State University women’s basketball team defeats Gannon University 67-48, inside the Kovalchick Convention & Athletic Complex.  The Rams improved to 28-3 (14-2 CIAA, 8-2 South) on the season. Maia Charles led the Rams with 19 points, followed by both Makayla Waleed and Jakaiya Mack chipping in with 10 points each.  Quick Inside the NumbersThe Rams went 23-of-53 from the field,…

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MEAC Women’s Tournament News: UMES beats Delaware State 55-48 to advance

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image via of the MEAC 48 DSU 55 Winner UMES Team 1 2 3 4 F DSU 8  14  15  11  48 UMES 13  15  10  17  55 In the opening quarterfinal round of the 2026 MEAC Homecoming Tournament, the University of Maryland Eastern Shore earned a 55-48 win against Delaware State to move on to the semifinals for the second straight year under head coach Malikah Willis.    The Hawks jumped out to a 1-0 lead 16 seconds into the game on a Dayshawn Carter free throw and boxed out the Hornets for the first 5:22…

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Alabama A&M Lady Bulldogs defeat Southern 64-61

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image via AAMU Athletics Courtesy of India White, Assistant Director of Athletic Communications The Alabama A&M University women’s basketball team secured the last regular season 64–61 win over Southern University on Thursday evening at the AAMU Event Center.  The Bulldogs applied pressure early, opening the game with a strong first quarter to take a 17–11 lead in the opening period. Alabama A&M maintained its advantage into halftime despite a push from Southern, carrying a 30–29 edge into the break.  Both teams traded momentum throughout the second half as the contest…

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