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Zytarious Mortle leads Texas Southern past Mississippi Valley State.

Zytarious Mortle knocked down six three-pointers to lead Texas Southern to an 84–51 SWAC home win over Mississippi Valley State at H&PE Arena in Houston.

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Zytarious Mortle knocked down six three-pointers to lead Texas Southern to an 84–51 SWAC home win over Mississippi Valley State at H&PE Arena in Houston.

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Texas Southern used balanced scoring and first-half control to hold off Mississippi Valley State in SWAC women’s basketball action.

CIAA: John B. McClendon, Jr. Hall of Fame Honorees

Football

The CIAA announced its 2026 Hall of Fame Class and Charlie Neal as Jimmy Jenkins Award recipient.

Basketball

Conference play is settling nothing early—but it’s revealing everything. Rivalries are tight, margins are thin, and HBCU hoops is fully in midseason form.

Basketball

Heisman winner Charlie Ward and NBA All-Star Reggie Theus bring star power to the sidelines as Florida A&M and Bethune-Cookman open the season with women’s and men’s matchups; HBCU GO debuts an expanded broadcast team for 2026 Season

Football

Legendary Houston broadcaster Ralph Cooper will be honored as a Gridiron Legend at the Kinder’s Texas Bowl. HBCU Legends explores his impact through insights from Dr. Kenyatta Cavil, Charles Bishop, Nate Griffin and Kyle T. Mosley.

Basketball

Prairie View A&M swept the SWAC Player of the Week honors as senior guards Tai’Reon Joseph and Crystal Schultz delivered explosive scoring performances against non-conference opponents, showcasing leadership, efficiency, and star power for the Panthers.

Nov 12, 2025; Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA; Prairie View A&M Panthers guard Tai'Reon Joseph (3) drives to the basket around Oklahoma State Cowboys guard Kanye Clary (1) during the second half at Gallagher-Iba Arena. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

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Prairie View A&M led LSU at halftime behind Tai’Reon Joseph’s 34 points before a second-half surge and free-throw disparity shifted the game.

Nov 17, 2025; Manhattan, Kansas, USA; Tulsa Golden Hurricane guard Jaylen Lawal (2) brings the ball up court during the second half against the Kansas State Wildcats at Bramlage Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Scott Sewell-Imagn Images

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Tulsa set to battle New Mexico State in a high-energy neutral-site showdown. UEN will stream the live broadcast for mid-major hoops action.

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Sunday's victory in Houston was the second straight triumph for Southern over a Big 12 team.

FAMU HC CHARLIE WARD vs. BCU HC REGGIE THEUS

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HGCU GO returns in 2026 with 20 women's and men's HBCU basketball games.

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The road victory was one of the best in the program's history over a non-conference opponent.

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After two seasons as an SC State Bulldog, Jones entered the transfer portal and became a Butler Bulldog.

CIAA

Discover how the CIAA and Marcus Graham Project’s D9 Campaign Clash is empowering HBCU Divine Nine students to excel in media and marketing through creative competition, mentorship, and leadership development at the 2026 CIAA Basketball Tournament.

Basketball

Pinky Cole Hayes will represent the CIAA as its official ambassador at the 2026 conference basketball tournaments.

HBCU News

Florida A&M president Marva Johnson restructures the Rattlers' athletics department with several personnel moves.

Football

HBCU football history being made St. Croix! First-ever HBCU team to compete in the Caribbean.

Basketball

HBCU basketball scoreboard for the SWAC, MEAC, CIAA, SIAC, in the week of Nov. 10 to Nov. 16.

Football

HBCU Football history is set to be made in St. Croix! This landmark game brings an HBCU team to the Caribbean for an unforgettable sporting event.

Basketball

New Initiative Channels HBCU and Divine 9 Creativity Into Real-World Sports Marketing Experience Ahead of the 2026 Food Lion CIAA Men’s & Women’s Basketball Tournament.

Dec 22, 2021; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Texas Legends forward Feron Hunt (11) dribbles against College Park Skyhawks guard Malik Ellison (0) during the first quarter at Mandalay Bay Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Basketball

The National Basketball Association Developmental League (NBA G League) extended its partnership with Urban Edge Network through the 2027-28 season.

After a highly successful first season with the Bulldogs, Coach Thornton receives a multi-year contract extension.

HBCU BASKETBALL TIPS OFF | IMAGN, UAPB, HOWARD

Football

HBCU basketball tips off with a flurry of games. Also, what's the final word in Week 10.

Zaire Hayes (l), Coach Johnny Jones (m), and Troy Hupstead (r)

Basketball

Hall of fame head coach Johnny Jones is ready to tip off the season with his Texas Southern Tigers basketball team.

Football

Week 9 will finally have the MEAC football teams clashing and the SWAC teams hoping to create separation at the top!