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The NCAA women’s volleyball final, featuring Texas and Nebraska, shattered viewership records on Sunday, outshining even NFL competition. Airing on ABC, the match set a new standard in popularity for women’s college volleyball, drawing an impressive 1.69 million viewers and earning a 0.8 rating. This milestone surpassed a regional FOX broadcast in October, which benefitted […]

The Texas women’s volleyball team clinched its second consecutive NCAA women’s volleyball championship by sweeping Nebraska on Sunday. With a record of 28-4, the Longhorns showcased their dominance in the postseason, notably defeating three of the top four seeds. Their final triumph was a decisive 25-22, 25-14, 25-11 victory over the No. 1-ranked Huskers, who […]

LSU women’s gymnastics standout Olivia Dunne and Leaf Trading Cards have unveiled an exclusive collection of memorabilia. The launch speaks to Dunne’s impact in the NIL era, spotlighting her as a trendsetter among college athletes. With a robust social media presence and a diverse brand portfolio, Dunne has been a leading figure in leveraging NIL […]

The Texas women’s volleyball team showed their championship caliber by defeating Wisconsin in the NCAA Volleyball Championships semifinals on Thursday. Despite expectations of rebuilding after last year’s championship win, the Longhorns are now eyeing a repeat title. “Yeah, we don’t have to prove anything to anyone,” Junior outside hitter Madisen Skinner said, via Steve Habel […]

Tennessee softball’s starting shortstop Mackenzie Donihoo announced her medical retirement. Donihoo, known for her significant contribution to Tennessee softball’s 2023 Women’s College World Series journey, expressed mixed emotions over this decision in a social media post Wednesday. Her impactful one-season tenure with the Lady Vols, following a transfer from the University of Oklahoma, was marked […]

Following a visit to Capitol Hill to speak with lawmakers about the NIL rights for student-athletes and the ever-changing economics of college athletics, the commissioners of four of the five historically black collegiate athletic conferences (CIAA, SIAC, MEAC, SWAC) penned an op-ed about the subject in the publication The Hill. In the letter, the group […]

The Nebraska women’s volleyball team, after a season of impressive performances and strategic plays, has secured its place in the NCAA Final Four. The achievement marks a significant milestone for the team, with it being its first Final Four appearance since 2021. During the critical match that solidified their spot in the Final Four on […]

Jackson State has seen success on the field and the court this year but the Tiger student-athletes are also succeeding off of it. Jackson State Associate Athletic Director of Compliance posted a graphic on Twitter/X reporting that Jackson State’s student-athletes have an 89% graduation success rate (GSR), which is the third highest in Mississippi and […]

In a landmark legal action that could reshape the dynamics of college sports’ NIL system, 32 female athletes from the University of Oregon have filed a class action lawsuit Title IX for sex discrimination against their university. This significant move, involving 26 members of the women’s beach volleyball team and six club rowers, targets the […]

The Nebraska women’s volleyball team, under the exceptional leadership of captains Lexi Rodriguez and Merritt Beason, has crafted a remarkable season, standing undefeated with a 27-0 record and clinching the Big Ten championship. This feat, a testament to their resilience and skill, has positioned them as frontrunners for the NCAA tournament’s top seed. “We’ve been […]

In response to a growing concern over player safety in women’s lacrosse, the NCAA has announced significant changes to its penalty system, set to take effect in the 2024 season. These revisions, approved by the NCAA’s Playing Rules Oversight Panel in July, aim to curb the physicality that has increasingly characterized the sport. Starting in […]

In a thrilling double-overtime penalty shootout, the UNC field hockey team, led by Erin Matson, achieved a remarkable victory, beating the Northwestern Wildcats 2-1 on Sunday to clinch the NCAA championship. This win not only gave the Tar Heels it’s 11th title, but also marked Matson as the youngest college head coach to clinch a […]

The much-anticipated move of ASU to the Big 12 Conference has primarily focused on Sun Devil football and basketball, but recent developments have shed light on the future of the ASU women’s lacrosse and beach volleyball teams. After a period of uncertainty, it’s now confirmed that these teams will join the Big 12 in the […]

The University of Utah has placed head women’s gymnastics coach Tom Farden on paid administrative leave following allegations of abuse from former team members. This decision, announced on Nov. 12, comes in the wake of statements by former gymnasts Kara Eaker and Kim Tessen, who alleged emotional and verbal abuse during their time on the […]

The NIL legislation has completely reshaped the landscape of the Charlie Baker-led NCAA. It saw the rise of stars like Caleb Williams, Zach Edey, Caitlin Clark, and Angel Reese while getting them paid. But, not a lot of states have the same laws because of how hearings have gone on Capitol Hill. The main issue […]

Aaliyah Gayles, the USC women’s basketball guard, carries her history on her skin, with tattoos that narrate a story of survival, resilience and determination. Each piece of ink reflects a chapter of her life, including a harrowing event that tested her strength and willpower. On her left shoulder, a tattoo records the time 11:52 p.m., […]

Howard University is forming an ice skating team per a report by U.S. Figure Skating. The team was founded by Maya James and Cheyenne Walker, two Howard students who have been involved in the sport since they were children. The duo made the choice of attending Howard instead of other institutions that already had Ice Skating […]

LSU gymnastics star Olivia Dunne, once again, fired back at the criticisms over her NIL deals. On TikTok, the 21-year-old athlete and social media influencer revisited the 2022 New York Times report that took issue with her NIL deals. For all the hate she got, Dunne wanted everyone to know that she’s still standing and […]

George Kliavkoff and the Pac-12 conference have a new conundrum to deal with. This comes after most of their member schools have opted to leave. However, Washington State and Oregon State remain stern in braving the aftermath of conference realignment. They have the intention of keeping the conference alive and functioning as a duo with […]

Valdosta State University has released a statement following the conclusion of the institution’s investigation into former Jackson State baseball player Asher Akridge who transferred to Valdosta State and was forced to cut his hair. The full statement is below: In response to a video posted online on or around Aug. 22, 2023, Valdosta State University (VSU) initiated […]

It’s officially homecoming week in at Norfolk State University! Homecoming kicked off this past weekend and the university has a week planned for fun-filled events. NSU has branded its homecoming as “Not Your Typical Homecoming.”  So let’s see how they plan on living up to the hype. This year’s homecoming theme at NSU is “There’s […]

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge is an MLB superstar and very well may have his number 99 retired by the team someday. For now, Judge will have to settle for getting his college baseball number retired, however. Fresno State is reportedly retiring Judge’s number 27 college baseball jersey, per Andy Martino of SNY. Aaron […]

For the first time in 30 years, The Howard Swim Team, the only HBCU swim team in the country, made history by receiving championship rings at the Northeastern Conference earlier this month. The swim team’s recent championship is the first in 30 years. This remarkable achievement marked a significant milestone for the team and showcased […]

The NCAA is cracking down on transfer portal rules for student-athletes. On Wednesday morning, the NCAA Division I Council voted on legislation to shorten the transfer portal window. The new rule, which will likely be installed by the end of the fall sports season, will decrease the window to 45 total days. The number of […]

After reaching the Big Ten championship game in 2021, the Iowa football team took a major step backwards last season. The Hawkeyes finished the 2022 regular season with a 7-5 record, and they failed to win the Big Ten West division. Even with a lousy 7-4 record heading into their final game, a win over […]

Penn State football is off to an impressive 5-0 start this season and they look like one of the top teams in the country. The Nittany Lions won the Big Ten back in 2016, but they haven’t been able to get over the hump and get back to that title game since. Part of the […]

Hampton University alumna and Little League baseball star Mo’ne Davis has enrolled at Columbia University this fall to receive her master’s in sports management, per a feature report by Wayne Coffee of the New York Times. The program is the first of its kind within the Ivy League. Davis is attending Columbia on a full […]

Ole Miss football is a team that has almost always been good and ranked under Lane Kiffin, but they haven’t been able to get over the hump and get to the top of the SEC. They seem to fly a bit under the radar each season, and come a little bit short in the games […]

LSU football came into the 2023 season with sky-high expectations after an impressive 2022 campaign in Brian Kelly’s first season. The Tigers ended up winning their division and making the SEC title game, and if LSU had beaten Georgia, they likely would’ve been the first ever team with two losses to make the College Football […]

The Michigan football team came into Saturday’s game against Rutgers football 3-0 and ranked #2 in the country. The Wolverines had reached that mark without their head coach as Jim Harbaugh was suspended for the first three weeks of the season. While Harbaugh was gone, the Wolverines defeated East Carolina, UNLV and Bowling Green to […]

The Michigan football team was without Jim Harbaugh for the first three weeks of the season, and the Wolverines cruised to a 3-0 start without him on the sidelines. On Saturday, #2 Michigan hosted Rutgers football to begin Big Ten conference play, and Harbaugh made his return to the program. The Wolverines got off to […]

The Pac-12 Conference is well on its way down. A lot of teams have now opted to join other conferences who have better media deals and feel more sustainable. There are only four teams that have not found any new opportunities outside of their home conference, which includes Washington State. Dr. Kirk Schulz’s school had […]

The USC football team is preparing for their first road clash of the season this weekend as the Trojans will face Arizona State football in Tempe on Saturday. USC is 3-0 so far on the season after wins against San Jose State, Nevada and Stanford. The offense has looked like maybe the best in the […]

Howard University alumni organization The Mecca Collective has partnered with myNILpay to launch a NIL Collective for Bison student-athletes, per a release published by HBCU Gameday. myNILpay is a patent-pending digital platform that allows fans and supporters to pay student-athletes directly which is in compliance with NCAA rules and regulations. The partnership is the first […]

Conference realignment in the NCAA is set to kick off starting in the 2024 season. The Big Ten conference and Big 12 are the biggest recipients of this change. They all get to expand their borders. A notable absence from all of this talk has been Greg Sankey’s SEC. The world of college sports may […]

The Pac-12 conference season is about to start in all sports. But, that is the least of their concern at this point in time. They will only have four remaining teams with teams like the California and Stanford football programs searching for better pastures. These concerns do not seem to bother Commissioner George Kliavkoff. He […]

Former Jackson State baseball player Asher Akridge who transferred to Valdosta State was forced to cut his hair, per a video posted to TikTok on the player’s account. @asherthegreat24 Massa please. I’s will be a good boy! #valdostastateuniversity ♬ SkeeYee – Sexyy Red The video features a phone recording of a conversation between Akridge and […]

College athletic programs and transferring are two peas in the same pod. The NCAA is defined by stars and coaches moving around such that they reach greener pastures. It could be because they see more playing time, get optimal coaching that is suited for their style of play, or any other reason that prompted a […]

The Pac-12’s downfall seems inevitable. They will only be left with four teams for the 2024 season and some still face uncertainty. Questions about competitiveness, profit, and even exposure have risen as some universities consider other conferences. The main storyline in the past week has been the ACC trying to acquire Stanford, SMU, and Cal. […]