Kyahl J. Dorsey Articles - Page 2

Jackson State clinched the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC)Championship with a commanding 41-13 victory over Southern University on Saturday. The win marks Jackson State’s third SWAC title in the past four years and the first for head coach T.C. Taylor, who took over the program after Deion Sanders’ departure. The Tigers (11-2) have now won nine […]

Coppin State University  women’s basketball pulled off a stunning upset over Arizona State University (ASU), winning 74-68 in overtime on Friday. The victory marked CSU’s first-ever home win against a power-conference program. The Eagles were led by standout performances from Angel Jones and Laila Lawrence, who combined for 43 points. Jones finished as the game’s […]

High praise and nostalgia surround the return of Shawn Gibbs to Aggieland, where he has been named the 23rd head football coach in North Carolina A&T State University’s history. A&T Director of Athletics Earl M. Hilton III announced Gibbs’ hiring Friday. Gibbs, 49, succeeds Vincent Brown, who spent two seasons at A&T, winning only two […]

Delaware State University has decided to move on from head football coach Lee Hull after two seasons. The Hornets have endured 12 consecutive losing seasons and have not won the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) title since 2007. Also added into the fold Alecia Shields-Gadson, who has served as Delaware State University’s athletic director since 2021, […]

Jackson State head football coach TC Taylor has been named the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Coach of the Year, according to a recent post on X (formerly Twitter) by Garrett Busby of WLBT. The award comes after Taylor inked an extension for his success in two seasons at the helm of the program In his […]

With the firing of head football coach Vincent Brown, North Carolina A&T is now searching for a new leader to restore the program’s success. Several potential candidates are gaining attention, including former Aggie standout Tarik Cohen. Standout running back Cohen, a former MEAC star and future Hall of Famer, recently retired from the NFL and […]

An innovative new program helps to spotlight the talents of students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities(HBCUs) in Atlanta with the help of a pro football team. The Atlanta Falcons are launching a fellowship program aimed at creating career opportunities for students from HBCUs, including Spelman College, Morehouse College, and Clark Atlanta University. Now in […]

Coach Vincent Brown has been relieved of his duties as head football coach at North Carolina A&T, following a dismal season. Director of Athletics Earl Hilton announced the decision Wednesday. Brown, 59, led the Aggies to a 1-11 overall record this season, including a 0-8 mark in the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA). The university announced via […]

Grambling State wide receiver Julien Lewis, who was carted off the field after a third-quarter hit during Saturday’s Bayou Classic, was released from the hospital later that night, his father confirmed. John Lewis provided the update on social media, sharing a video of his son leaving the hospital.  “God is good,” John Lewis wrote in […]

The Lady Pirates of Hampton University scored a huge upset over Georgia on an unbelievable last-second shot that shocked the basketball world. Sophomore guard Tyra Kennedy’s game-winning shot came with less than two seconds left on the clock, capping off a remarkable comeback from a 16-point deficit in the fourth quarter. The win marked a […]

Consistency and growth are key in college basketball, and this week’s HBCU+ FCS Players of the Week, Diamond Johnson and CJ Hines, exemplify both. While one player shook off early struggles to find his rhythm, the other has been on a roll since the season’s start. Both athletes delivered standout performances in Week 3, proving […]

After a season marked by both highs and lows, Norfolk State University is making a change at the helm of its football program as the Spartans have decided to part ways with head coach Dawson Odums, effective immediately. Director of Athletics Dr. Melody Webb announced the move on Tuesday. “I want to thank Coach Odums […]

The Golden Bulls of Johnson C. Smith University wrapped up a historic season without a postseason bid to the Division II playoffs, but Johnson C. Smith’s 8-2 campaign is still regarded as one of the best in school history. The team, which led the CIAA in both passing and receiving yards, had its best start […]

Rajah Caruth, a student at Winston-Salem State University (WSSU), has been named the 2024 Most Popular Driver in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. Caruth received the honor at NASCAR’s annual banquet in Charlotte, North Carolina, as the sport celebrated its 2024 season. This marks the first time he has won the award, following his debut […]

Florida Atlantic University (FAU) football has struggled in recent seasons under Willie Taggart and the recently fired Tom Herman. Now, as the Owls search for their next head coach, reports suggest that Ole Miss offensive coordinator Charlie Weis Jr. is the frontrunner. However, there has also been talk around town about NFL Hall of Famer […]

The Texas Southern University Tigers under new head coach Cris Dishman are having a successful season by all accounts but he wants to see more support from the fans of the team. In his first year for the Tigers, and while his team is on the verge of finishing with a 5-6 record the best mark […]

With the start of postseason play, two HBCU programs have been selected to compete in the NCAA Division II playoffs. Miles College, the SIAC champions, earned the No. 4 seed in Super Region II and will host Carson-Newman, while Virginia Union, the CIAA champions, secured the No. 7 seed and will travel to Wingate University […]

The five time Grammy-nominated and two-time Grammy winner artist Tyler the Creator expressed his excitement after his song “Sticky” was performed by Jackson State’s Sonic Boom of the South during the fifth quarter of the football game against Alabama State this past weekend. THIS IS WHY I MADE STICKY!!!!!! THIS IS WHY I ARRANGED IT […]

As the Celebration Bowl approaches, multiple postgame brawls by HBCU football teams have spurred a significant rule change that will impact the post-game proceedings. Per a report by HBCU Gameday, Celebration Bowl Executive Director John T. Grant announced that the losing team will now head directly to the locker room after the game, while the […]

After North Carolina Central got dominated by Howard University in a 50-21 loss last season that dashed their Celebration Bowl repeat hopes, the Eagles looked for revenge. North Carolina Central got just that, beating the Bison 26-3 in their effort to restore order in their intra-conference rivalry. This marked the 28th meeting between the Bison […]

Bowman Gray Stadium is getting ready for its next chapter in racing with exciting upgrades ahead of “The Clash” on Feb. 1-2, 2025. NASCAR, the City of Winston-Salem, and Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) unveiled plans today to revamp the historic venue for the return of NASCAR Cup Series racing. It will be the first time […]

When Harold L. Martin Sr. became chancellor of North Carolina A&T in 2006, few could have predicted the transformation that would follow. Fifteen years later, Martin stands as a towering figure in higher education, celebrated for not only elevating his university to new heights but also for his influence on public universities and Historically Black […]

In a closely contested game that saw a second-half comeback, North Carolina A&T (A&T) fell to George Washington University (GWU) 85-80 on the road. The Aggies, now on a two-game losing streak, fought hard but couldn’t close the gap in yesterday’s matchup. Junior Landon Glasper led A&T with 22 points, six rebounds, three assists, and […]

The North Carolina A&T women’s basketball team lost to a score of 66-47 to the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill(UNC) on Tuesday night at Corbett Sports Center before a crowd of 3,593, including future A&T Hall of Famer Tarik Cohen. It was the first meeting between the two teams in 15 years, and the game […]

As the football season comes to a close, four HBCU Division II programs are still in the mix for NCAA playoff spots heading into the final week before the field is announced. With only the top seven teams earning a berth, each outcome in Week 11 will be crucial in determining postseason positioning. Due to […]

Following Sunday’s shooting, Tuskegee University will no longer be open to the public. The new measure was announced by Mark Brown, president and CEO of Tuskegee University, during a news conference Monday afternoon. “The Tuskegee University community is heartbroken by what happened on our campus Sunday morning,” Brown said. “Moving forward, no one will be […]

Prairie View A&M halted Florida A&M’s two-game winning streak with a 31-12 win this past Saturday. The Rattlers traveled to face their Southwestern Athletic Conference rival in a game that began with disappointment. Starting quarterback Daniel Richardson suffered a concussion early in the first quarter. The loss of Richardson caused the Rattlers to turn to […]

The Lady Spartans of Norfolk State pulled off a stunning upset, defeating the Southeastern Conference (SEC) Lady Tigers of Missouri, 57-54, in a closely contested matchup. This victory is a significant one for Norfolk State, coming early in the season against a Power Five program. It further solidifies the Spartans’ standing as one of the […]

Ending the game without scoring a single touchdown the Aggies fall to the Villanova Wildcats on the road 31-3. The Wildcats struck first with an 18-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Connor Watkins to Jaykan Sanchez with 9:23 left in the first quarter. Both teams exchanged field goals in the second quarter, bringing the score to […]

The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) football season concludes this weekend, with three teams in contention for the 2024 CIAA football championship set for November 16 in Salem,NC. Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU) (8-1, 5-1 CIAA), Virginia Union University (VUU) (7-2, 6-0 CIAA), and Virginia State University (VSU) (6-3, 5-1 CIAA) all have a shot […]

With one game left in the season winning the next game is mandatory for a few DII HBCU programs. The 2024 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) football championship race will be decided this week, with four teams still in contention and one slip-up can shift the entire conference. Let’s look at the current scenarios for […]

Shelomi Sanders, daughter of NFL Hall of Famer and Colorado head football coach Deion Sanders, made her long-awaited return to the hardwood this week with the Alabama A&M Bulldogs. Now back in the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC), Sanders is eager to prove herself on the court. In her debut, Sanders played just 10 minutes but […]

The Florida Beach Bowl, a postseason college football game featuring teams from two Historically Black College and University (HBCU) conferences, will not be held in 2024, sources confirmed. The bowl, which sought to build on the success of its inaugural game, struggled with funding issues. The post-season game which launched last year, matched teams from […]

Grambling State’s women’s basketball team made headlines in HBCU athletics Tuesday with a 101-point victory winning 131-30 over Centenary College. The Lady Tigers dominated from the start, outscoring Centenary 91-9 in the first half. Centenary struggled offensively, shooting just 8-of-48 from the field and committing 41 turnovers, half of which were made by two players. […]

Johnson C. Smith University was shut out by Fayetteville State University, 27-0, Saturday afternoon at the Irwin Belk Complex. The Golden Bulls managed just 192 total offensive yards, while the Broncos dominated with 393 yards. Fayetteville State also controlled time of possession, holding the ball for 35:33 compared to JCSU’s 24:26. “Total team effort today,” […]

In a close battle that would go into overtime, the Bears of Morgan State held off to beat the Spartans of Norfolk State 38-37. Down 24-16 at halftime after trailing 24-3, the Bears faced a critical need for a comeback against Norfolk State to prevent the Spartans from pulling away. After early struggles from Duce […]

The North Carolina A&T women’s basketball program is drawing attention for the upcoming season, and after their impressive finish last year, it’s easy to see why. The Lady Aggies are ranked preseason No. 17 in the collegeinsider.com poll, marking the highest preseason ranking in program history. A&T is coming off a successful 22-12 season, finishing […]

In an exhibition, The Tornadoes of Talladega College upset the Braves of Alcorn State University with a score of 68-67. Three players combined for 35 points to lead Talladega to a 68-67 upset over Alcorn State in an exhibition match. The Tornadoes jumped out to an early 11-1 lead in the first half before the […]

­The Pirates of Hampton University celebrated their homecoming with a 41-21 victory over conference rival Elon University. Hampton Quarterbacks Malcom Mays and Chris Zellous combined for 104 passing yards and one touchdown, completing 17 of 25 attempts. The running game was pivotal, as the duo of Ja’Quan Snipes and Tymere Robinson rushed for 172 yards […]