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Megan Thee Stallion made a heartfelt return to her alma mater, Texas Southern University, to surprise the students recipients of the Flamin’ Hot scholarship fund. This special event, following the successful launch of Flamin’ Hot University in September, aimed to celebrate the achievements of students who have been granted scholarships from the fund. A selected […]

Pro-Football Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe made a grand return to his alma mater, Savannah State, alongside ESPN’s morning show First Take. The enthusiasm was palpable as thousands of students packed Tiger Arena, chanting and screaming “Shannon, Shannon, Shannon!” .@ShannonSharpe was greeted with a WARM welcome from his alma mater, @savannahstate 👏 A full circle […]

Freshman Anjanae Richardson called game as she hit a game-winning three-pointer to give Norfolk State a resounding 51-49 upset win over Drexel University. The newly arrived Spartan player delivered an exceptional performance, contributing 14 points and sinking 3 three-pointers after coming off the bench. Spartan Crystal White kicked off the game sinking a three-pointer on […]

Southern University men’s basketball team pulled a stunning 85-71 upset over UNLV to start the season. UNLV finished the season 19-13 last year (7-11 in Mountain West) and narrowly defeated Southern 66-56 last year. The Jaguars competed with Runnin’ Rebels last year and found a game plan that worked to dominate them this year. Southern […]

Bowie State is set to kick off the season with the HBCU Tip-Off  Classic, happening from November 10-11, 2023 in  A.C. Jordan Arena. The HBCU recently debuted the newly renovated A.C. Jordan Arena courtesy of Kevin Durant and the Durant Family Foundation in late September. The Bulldogs struggled last season, finishing 7-22 on the year […]

The much-anticipated Aeneas Williams Award semifinalists have been revealed per a statement by several HBCUs that have players featured. The list features several defensive stars that have stood out this football season. The award is named after the legendary football star who played for Southern University from 1998-1990. He was drafted by the Cardinals with […]

An anonymous donor has gifted Tuskegee University with new uniforms for all the institution’s athletic teams, per a statement by the HBCU. Golden Tigers athletic director Reginald Ruffin spoke about the kind gesture, saying, “We are honored and grateful for this gift to continue to support and give our student-athletes and coaches the best possible […]

Bridgette Gordon made her coaching debut for the Florida A&M Rattlers against her alma mater Tennessee. Gordon was a legend for the Volunteers. Gordon was a key piece to Tennessee’s first NCAA Women’s Championship run in the 1987 season and a second championship in the 1989 season. She ranks in several historical categories for the […]

Kansas City Chiefs players Joshua Williams & Bryan Cook reflected on their journies from their HBCUs to the NFL in a feature report on Andscape written by William C. Rhoden. The win comes after the Chiefs’s 21-14 victory over the Miami Dolphins in Frankfurt, Germany on Sunday. Williams & Cook had different paths to the […]

Virginia Union & Winston-Salem State will be facing off during NBA All-Star weekend at the 2024 NBA HBCU Classic per a statement released by the NBA obtained by HBCU Pulse. The NBA HBCU Classic was started in 2022 to support HBCU basketball teams. The previous editions of the games featured a matchup between Howard & […]

In a homecoming of sorts for head coach Bridgette Gordon, FAMU fought valiantly against the eleventh-ranked Tennessee Volunteers. However, their upset bid was unsuccessful as they were beaten 93-64. Despite the loss, FAMU looked amazing on both ends of the court. They showed poise against a championship-caliber SEC team and showed defensive prowess that will […]

University of South Carolina football coach Shane Beamer took some time out of his most recent press conference to spotlight Benedict College & Allen University for their immense success this football season. Benedict & Allen were amongst the top teams in the SIAC and HBCU football, both boasting winning seasons. “I want to congratulate Allen […]

The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) and Van Wagner, a leading collegiate athletics marketing agency, have agreed to a new long-term term agreement, per a statement obtained by HBCU Pulse. Van Wagner is a prominent sports and media advertising company recognized for its involvement in Major League Baseball, courtside signage in the NBA and NCAA, […]

Tennessee State University is joining in on the fight against high maternal mortality rates in the state. The university received a $2.3 million grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). Maternal mortality rates increased 40% between 2020 and 2021. They’ve jumped from 861 deaths to 1,205, according to the Centers for Disease Control […]

Alcorn State University defensive back Keenan Leachman described his epic performance against Southern University as “personal.” “They (Southern) didn’t recruit me out of high school.” “It was personal playing against my hometown team.” Alcorn State defensive back Keenan Leachman had the game of a lifetime. 2 INTs, pick six and a forced fumble TD return […]

Buddy Pough, the current head coach for South Carolina State’s football team and the school’s interim athletic director, confirmed that he would not hold the latter position much longer. The university named Pough as the interim athletic director after Keshia Campbell, the previous interim, stepped down. Pough talked about the athletic director position in his […]

The Norfolk State Spartans women’s basketball team outlasted the William & Mary Tribe in a game that came down to the wire. The reigning MEAC champions likely weren’t expecting so much adversity in their first game, but they begin their season on a positive note. While the Spartans walked away with the slight victory, the […]

Clark Atlanta secured a big out-of-conference win over Mercer University 71-64. Mercer, an accomplished Division I program well known for their epic upset victory over Duke in the 2014 March Madness tournament, enters the 2023-2024 season after struggling last season. The Bears finished 14-19 and 6-12 in the Southern Conference. Clark Atlanta struggled in the […]

On Monday, Shannon Sharpe returned to his alma mater Savannah State University for the start of First Take’s HBCU Homecoming Tour. The morning debate show broadcasted live from Tiger Arena on campus, covering several aspects of Shape’s time at the HBCU as well as the the program’s regular sports topics. Sharpe took over the “Stephen’s […]

Norfolk State University has announced Emmy- Award-winning actress, producer, best-selling author, and philanthropist Sheryl Lee Ralph as the keynote speaker for their fall commencement ceremony. The 111th Commencement ceremony will take place on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at 9 a.m. on the campus of Norfolk State University. Approximately, 500 students are set to graduate from […]

In an exciting offensive showdown, the Bowie State Bulldogs came out on top with a 46-30 win against the Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Lions. The Bulldogs, who faced challenges throughout the season, finished strong with a solid victory over a strong Lions team. The game began with Lincoln (PA) taking an early 7-0 lead, but […]

After one season at the helm of the program, Morehouse has fired head football coach Gerard Wilcher. Wilcher, a Morehouse alumnus, finished the season 1-9 after beating rival Clark Atlanta University in the Battle of the AUC. He penned a letter to the Morehouse community, saying: “After a hard-fought 8 months, my time has come […]

North Carolina A&T put up a valiant effort to get a win over Towson University during the “Greatest Homecoming On Earth” but unfortunately fell short 42-32, North Carolina A&T had their best offensive performance of the season, finishing the game with 501 yards of total offense with 248 passing yards. The Aggies have struggled to […]

In a stunning turnaround, Miles College bounced back from a devastating 48-7 loss to Albany State with an impressive 35-10 victory over rival Tuskegee University. This win not only dealt a blow to Tuskegee’s chances of claiming the SIAC Championship but also secured a championship berth for Albany State. Tuskegee came into the game with […]

In a thrilling showdown, Jacobian Morgan showcased his offensive prowess, leading Jackson State to a hard-fought 21-19 win over the Andrew Body-less Texas Southern Tigers. Morgan’s outstanding performance included a touchdown pass and two rushing touchdowns, amassing an impressive 182 passing yards. The action kicked off in the opening quarter when Morgan orchestrated an eight-play, […]

After scoring 14 unanswered points entering the fourth quarter to tie the game with 7:53 minutes left, the Tigers fell to Charleston Southern 35-21. The win snapped an impressive four-game winning streak that dated back to October 7th when they beat Kennesaw State University 27-20. Charleston Southern capitalized out the gate, nabbing a 14-point lead […]

On November 6th, the ESPN show “First Take” will broadcast live from Savannah State University. Notable alumnus Shannon Sharpe will be returning to his alma mater, Savannah State University. Sharpe, a former student-athlete, achieved great success as a wide receiver/tight end from 1986 to 1989, earning several accolades including being named to the All-SIAC First […]

After leading for a large portion of the game, Fort Valley State allowed rival Albany State to score 13 unanswered points to win the game 13-7 and clinch a birth in the SIAC Championship. The game was a defensive battle that was defined by the quarterbacks for both teams. Fort Valley struck first after Fort […]

North Carolina Central solidified themselves as the best football team in the MEAC with a 38-24 homecoming victory over the Norfolk State Spartans. The Eagles move to 8-1 on the year and are 3-0 in the conference. The Spartans, on the other hand, were already struggling when they ran into the buzzsaw that is North […]

Virginia Union secured a 30-20 victory over rival Virginia State on Saturday. The win secures the CIAA North division for the Panthers and sets them up for a CIAA Championship showdown with the reigning champion Fayetteville State Broncos. Right from the start, Virginia Union showcased their offensive prowess, marching down the field on their first […]

With a commanding 44-21 victory over Southern University, Alcorn State University’s football program claims the top spot in the SWAC West division. Though both teams entered the matchup with identical overall (5-3) and conference (4-1) records, the Alcorn State Braves had the game under control for almost all 60 minutes. Last season, Southern won this […]

Florida A&M came out on top in an exciting offensive matchup against Alabama A&M, clinching a 42-28 victory. This big win solidified Florida A&M’s spot as the SWAC East champions. setting the stage for the final weeks of the season and ensuring that the championship game will take place on their campus. Coming back to […]

The Hampton Pirates eke out a tough road victory against the Maine Black Bears in an intense shootout. Hampton entered the game at 2-3 in the CAA, looking to even their record before their heavyweight bout against #4 William & Mary. Meanwhile, Maine came in with a 2-7 record, hoping for some positivity before the […]

Leilani Armenta has been one of the most talked about players in HBCU football this year. The soccer star turned Tiger placekicker made history last week against the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff when she became the first woman in Division I football to score a point. Today, her story was featured on ESPN […]

Wiley College has officially earned University status and will now be referred to as Wiley University. The school celebrated the momentous achievement during this week’s homecoming festivities and was announced at the Returning to Our Roots” event that was held on Friday. The name “Wiley University” isn’t new, as it was the original name of […]

For the second consecutive season, the Benedict College Tigers will finish the regular season (10-0) after defeating the Allen University Yellow Jackets 37-9.  Head Coach Chennis Berry expressed his emotions about his team and their undefeated season in a quote obtained by Benedict College Athletics “This is year 29 for me coaching college football, and […]

Following a successful homecoming week that ended in a 45-7 rout over Prairie View A&M University, Florida A&M has announced the date for their 2024 homecoming festivities as well as their homecoming opponent. Per the institution’s social media, the date for FAMU’s homecoming is November 2, 2024. They’ll be matching up against the Texas Southern […]

In the final game of the regular season, the winless Clark Atlanta Panthers (0-9) will host the Morehouse College Maroon Tigers (0-9) at Panther Stadium. The Panthers, led by Junior running back Daquon Kincey and his impressive stats of 123 carries, 637 yards, and 10 touchdowns, have a strong emphasis on the running game, ranking […]

“Win the game,” Coach Aaron Kelton of Savannah GA exclaimed. This is the mindset that the Savannah State football team embraces as they prepare to travel to Jackson, Tennessee to face the Lane College Dragons, who currently hold a 1-7 record. Despite being out of the championship and Division II playoff picture, the Savannah State […]