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The undefeated national champion South Carolina women’s basketball program has released its schedule for the upcoming season, which includes a matchup against an HBCU program. Coppin State, an HBCU based in Baltimore, Maryland, will visit South Carolina to face the Gamecocks on Nov. 14 at Colonial Life Arena. Coached by Dawn Staley, the Lady Gamecocks […]

Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson’s basketball legacy is deeply intertwined with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) through her father, Roscoe Wilson Jr. Despite attending the University of South Carolina and playing under legendary coach Dawn Staley, Wilson’s journey reflects a connection to HBCU heritage that has shaped her career. Roscoe Wilson Jr., a […]

Norfolk State University’s men’s and women’s basketball programs have released their non-conference schedules for the upcoming season. With a combined record of 51-17 both the men and women’s programs this year will have their plate full with big name matchups to test their skills on the hardwood. The defending MEAC champion Lady Spartans, who finished […]

Johnson C Smith University Golden Bulls start the season 3-0 for the first time since 2013 after a dominating win against Lincoln university. Junior wide receiver and Charlotte native Brevin Caldwell had an explosive day, he finished with a season high 152 receiving yards and a touchdown. The game prior against Morehouse he had a […]

Mike Williams, the son of former NBA player and current Jackson State basketball head coach Maurice ‘Mo’ Williams, has announced his commitment to play college basketball.  Williams, a 6-foot, three-star combo guard ranked No. 2 in Mississippi’s 2025 recruiting class by 247Sports, made the announcement on Instagram. His post featured a sports edit picture with […]

Prairie View A&M will face a significant test this Saturday against Michigan State, a powerhouse in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS). The Big Ten program is coming off a solid 27-24 victory over Maryland. The Spartans were led by sophomore transfer quarterback Aidan Chiles, who threw for 363 yards on 24-of-39 passing with three touchdowns. […]

For the first time in 11 years, Shaw University’s football team is off to a 2-0 start after a thrilling 43-40 victory over Albany State. The game began with neither team scoring, but both offenses erupted by the end. The Golden Rams struggled to contain the Bears’ passing game, which exploded for 27 points in […]

Jordyn Dorsey, a guard for the North Carolina A&T Lady Aggies , is a well-known figure on campus. Her exceptional performance and leadership underscore the significance of women’s athletics, particularly within Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). In an exclusive interview with ClutchPoints, the Augusta, Georgia, native discussed the challenges she faced when joining NC […]

Adrian Jones expressed disappointment over how Albany State coaches interacted with his players during a game this past Saturday, speaking on the HBCU Gameday’s D2 HBCU Football Matters podcast. “If you’re going to talk that talk, you’ve got to walk that walk,” Jones said. Jones added that the coaches remarks ignited his offensive coordinator, quarterback, […]

Former North Carolina Central University football standout Brandon Codrington had an impressive Week One performance with the Buffalo Bills.  Codrington, who was previously with the New York Jets before being traded to the Bills, showcased his return skills during his debut with Buffalo. He returned a kickoff for 53 yards before being tackled out of […]

Former North Carolina A&T and Boston College defensive tackle Caleb Jones is hanging up his cleats. Jones announced his retirement from the game of football in a heartfelt Instagram post shared Sunday, 5-foot-11, 315-pound redshirt sophomore Jones expressed deep gratitude for the game of football, thanking friends and family for their support. “Football has done […]

Chennis Berry, in his first season as head coach of the South Carolina State Bulldogs, led the team to its first victory of the 2024 season. Berry was hired after Oliver “Buddy” Pough retired at the end of the 2023 season. Pough, who had been head coach of the bulldogs since 2002, is the winningest […]

First-year head coach Mickey Joseph did not hold back when discussing his team’s performance against Tuskegee this past weekend. The Tigers won the game 37-20, a contest that began with a promising lead. But Tuskegee saw success scoring the ball in the second half, which Joseph wasn’t a fan of Matt Belinson of the Ruston […]

North Carolina A&T survived Winston-Salem State in a close overtime battle to defeat their cross-city rival 27-20 on Saturday. The Aggies struggled to score after their opening drive, and the Rams took the lead with a touchdown by Timothy Ruff II following an Aggies turnover.  North Carolina A&T responded with a strong ground game, and […]

The Winston-Salem State Rams will travel 30 minutes to face their HBCU rival, North Carolina A&T, this Saturday for bragging rights as the best HBCU in the 336 area code. The matchup between the two neighboring teams dates back to 1945, with the Aggies leading the series 42-12 in 54 games. Since 2006, the series […]

The South Carolina State University Bulldogs narrowly lost to the defending Celebration Bowl champion Florida A&M Rattlers last Saturday. In his debut game as head coach, Chennis Berry expressed pride in his team’s performance during the MEAC coaches conference on Monday. “I was very, very proud of my football team; they were resilient through it […]

Brian “B Daht” McLaughlin, a 2006 Winston-Salem State University alumnus, has been named the new public address (PA) announcer for the Florida A&M Rattlers. McLaughlin, who previously served as the PA announcer for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, returns to the HBCU community with this new role. McLaughlin’s tenure at Winston-Salem State, […]

Alabama State quarterback Andrew Body will miss the remainder of the season after sustaining a  shoulder injury in Sunday’s Orange Blossom Classic. Alabama State quarterback Andrew Body will miss the remainder of the 2024 season due to a shoulder injury sustained in the team’s loss to North Carolina Central University in the Orange Blossom Classic. […]

Jalen Ramsey, a prominent NFL cornerback for the Miami Dolphins and former Florida State Seminoles star and BCS national champion, added a new role to his resume after his recent visit with the North Carolina Central University Eagles. During his visit last Saturday, Ramsey, a Super Bowl LVI champion and seven-time Pro Bowler, delivered a […]

Miles College has introduced a new football field for the upcoming season, marking the college as the fourth HBCU program to benefit from such an upgrade this year. The grant is from Atlanta Falcons owner Authur Blank. Dr. Steven E. Hairston, vice president of Institutional Advancement and Development at Miles College, along with Athletic Director […]

Allen Iverson was spotted at the Hampton University football game last Saturday against Morgan State. “VA’s finest, NBA Hall of Famer Allen Iverson, was in the building on Saturday,” read a post from the Hampton Football account. VA’s finest, NBA Hall of Famer Allen Iverson, was in the building on Saturday#WeAreHamptonU pic.twitter.com/wpDiben7o1 — Hampton Football […]

For many Charlotte locals and surrounding areas, the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) tournament was a staple in the community every march. It brought many alumni and fans of HBCUs to the forefront in a big-name city. With its departure from Charlotte to Baltimore in 2021, many wondered what could ever replace it, now that […]

The North Carolina A&T Aggies came into Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium prepared to impress the fans. However, that energy dissipated quickly in a disappointing loss Thursday night. Although the Aggies started strong, Wake Forest ultimately prevailed. North Carolina A&T had a strong start, holding Wake Forest to one touchdown in the first quarter and […]

Jackson State University (JSU) head coach T.C. Taylor announced Monday in a press conference that Jacobian Morgan will start in Thursday’s matchup against UL Monroe. The news was first reported by Michael Chavez, a sports reporter for the Mississippi Clarion Ledger. Taylor highlighted Morgan’s improvements, stating, “Leadership, developing as a leader. He played some football […]

Cris Dishman and former Houston Oilers teammate Bubba McDowell will meet on the field this Saturday as their teams face off in the 39th Labor Day Classic. The matchup between McDowell’s Prairie View A&M Panthers and Dishman’s Texas Southern Tigers is set for 6 p.m. and will be broadcast on ESPN+ This marks the first […]

Preseason is a time for teams to showcase their young talent. The bright stars of the league use this time to prove they belong on the team and to other teams they’re NFL-ready. Now that the dust has settled and teams are finalizing their 53-man rosters, the Chicago Bears have made cuts they deem essential […]

Delaware State lost a tough battle in its week zero matchup against Hawaii this past weekend. The Hornets, who entered the game as clear underdogs (+8000 moneyline), made the Rainbow Warriors work hard for the win. High winds affected both teams, contributing to a slow start. In addition to the weather, the Hornets missed their […]

The North Carolina A&T Aggies are gearing up for their season opener, traveling to Winston-Salem to face the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. The game is set for 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29, and will be broadcast on ACC Network Extra. Tickets start at $15. Despite the two schools being only 40 minutes apart, this will […]

Just days before their season opener against Hawaii, the Delaware State Hornets missed their Tuesday flight to Honolulu. Gary Terp of ESPN 1420 first reported the news, which was later confirmed by Delaware State to Stephen Tsai of the Star-Advertiser. The flight, scheduled for 10.5 hours from Dover to Honolulu, was delayed due to a […]

The Clark Atlanta University Panthers didn’t win a single game last year, but the hype for this season is at an all time high. In a tweet posted on X, formerly known as Twitter,Coach  Teddy Keaton responded to a pre-season HBCU poll ranking for his Clark Atlanta Panthers. “This is rat poison; don’t believe the […]

It’s officially HBCU band season, and these bands are at the heart of HBCU culture. Many universities are known for their renditions of popular Hip-Hop/Rap, R&B, and Pop songs. A video that surfaced yesterday on X, formerly known as Twitter, shows the Alabama State Mighty Marching Hornets performing Kendrick Lamar’s summer hit “Not Like Us” […]

Miami native and grad transfer Daniel Richardson has been named the starting quarterback for Florida A&M in their well-anticipated matchup for the 2024 Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge the opening game this Saturday. As reported by the Tallahassee democrat, the grad-transfer beat out Junior Muratovic for the starting role. 𝗤𝗕𝟭#FAMU | #Rattlers | #RELOAD | #REPEAT pic.twitter.com/5zDbDUCW2s […]

Former HBCU standout Brandon Codrington is turning his return maestro badge on in the NFL. In a preseason week two matchup against the Carolina Panthers, the former North Carolina Central almost returned a punt for a touchdown, before traveling 31-yards down the sideline losing his balance heading out of bounds. Coming out for the second […]

 Junior College transfer Jaden Daniels is slated to make his Norfolk State debut this season. The sophomore Quarterback is reported to be starting for the Spartans this Saturday during the MEAC/SWAC Challenge in place of senior All-MEAC quarterback Otto Kuhns. Khuns takes a backseat in Saturday’s Week 0 contest due to an unspecified NCAA ruling […]

Clark Atlanta University has unofficially unveiled its new turf field for the upcoming football season. Many pictures surfaced of the bright red field this past weekend.  In a post now deleted on X formally known as Twitter from defensive backs coach Arthur Williams, the new field is reportedly part of a $1 million dollar project. […]