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Prairie View A&M wins against Paul Quinn

Isaiah Miranda scores 29 points in Grambling State's 89-87 victory over Northern Illinois, Virginia State's women stun Norfolk State, and SWAC and MEAC programs open the 2026-27 college basketball season.

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Isaiah Miranda scores 29 points in Grambling State's 89-87 victory over Northern Illinois, Virginia State's women stun Norfolk State, and SWAC and MEAC programs open the 2026-27 college basketball season.

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Grambling State shot 64% from the field, dominated the paint, and survived a furious Northern Illinois comeback in the Field of 68 Opening Day Marathon.

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The NBA Hall of Famer was introduced by athletics director Jason Cable at the Hornets’ 2026 Basketball Tip-Off Dinner, joining a program led by men’s coach Chris Wright and women’s coach Johnetta Hayes.

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Robert Mathis headlines the 2026 SWAC Hall of Fame inductees, joining Brad Baxter and four others. See the full class and Dec. 11 induction ceremony details.

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The broadcaster talks about growing up in a marching band, how he got into broadcasting, his family's connections to HBCUs, and how he prepares for Southern at Prairie View A&M.

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Federal immigration authorities have detained a second HBCU basketball player. Here's what we know about the latest ICE detention and the circumstances surrounding the case

Mar 20, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Prairie View A&M Panthers head coach Byron Smith looks on during the first half against the Florida Gators during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

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The first game will be in Florida as Bethune-Cookman faces Florida A&M.

Kimble Anders inducted as a member of the University of Houston Hall of Honor's Class of 2026.

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The legendary NFL running back and current Texas Southern University's running backs coach was inducted into the University of Houston Athletics Hall of Honor.

Alabama State quarterback Andrew Body (1) walks on the field after defeating Southern in the Birmingham Classic at Legion Field in Birmingham, Ala., on Saturday August 29, 2026.

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How will the Hornets respond without Body for a second straight week? FCS coaches like two HBCU teams, and more.

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The defending SIAC Tournament champions were picked to win the conference, with guards Sincere Moore and Brandon Peters named to the preseason first team.

Sep 24, 2018; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith (5) poses during Cavs Media Day at Cleveland Clinic Courts. Mandatory Credit: Scott R. Galvin-USA TODAY Sports

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J.R. Smith, a former North Carolina A&T golfer and two-time NBA champion, was arrested in Texas on an assault charge involving family violence.

CIAA enters a media rights partnership with Urban Edge Network.

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The agreement sends CIAA football, basketball and championship events to UEN while allowing the conference to retain flexibility with other media partners.

Benedict's athletic director Willie Washington passes

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Washington was the architect of Benedict's success in athletics for 38 years.

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Who chose Ashley Robinson and Corey Lowery? Texas Southern President James W. Crawford III and Board Chairman James M. Benham explain the hiring process.

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Texas Southern's Board of Regents approved Ashley Robinson as athletic director and Corey Lowery as men's basketball coach after a contentious search.

TSU Students and alumni protest ahead of the Board of Regents vote on the head basketball coach and athletic director.

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The TSU student-athletes marched on the administration building to voice their protest on the head men's basketball coach search process with President Crawford.

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HBCU GO's "Calling Plays" host discusses Season 2, Charlie Neal's legacy, the changing HBCU media landscape and a wide-open 2026 HBCU football season.

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Texas Southern University's Board of Regents will vote on Ashley Robinson and Corey Lowery. Who's controlling the search?

TSU Board of Regents advance Robinson's name, but split on Lowery's candidacy.

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Texas Southern's personnel and athletics committees backed Ashley Robinson unanimously but split on Corey Lowery. The full board votes in special session Aug. 19.

TSU Board of Regents Call a Special Session

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Texas Southern's Board of Regents meets Aug. 19 in special session to vote on President Crawford's picks for TSU athletic director and men's basketball coach.

Texas Southern University announced President Crawford has "identified" the candidates he intends to recommend to the TSU Board of Regents for the positions of Director of Athletics and Head Men's Basketball Coach.

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Texas Southern President James W. Crawford III sends AD and men's basketball coach recommendations to the Board of Regents Aug. 28. Players and alumni back Chatman.

Feb 15, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Seton Hall Pirates assistant coach Corey Lowery and players celebrate after the game against the Butler Bulldogs at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

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Jon Rothstein reported TSU hiring former CIAA Coach of the Year Corey Lowery as head basketball coach.

Texas Southern Coaching and AD Searches News

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Texas Southern's searches for a men's basketball coach and athletic director continue as students will return next week to campus for the Fall semester.

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Toyota Chris Paul HBCU Classic moves to CareFirst Arena in Washington D.C. on Dec. 4-5, with Howard, Hampton, FAMU, Grambling and Tennessee State in the field.

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Tomekia Reed told HBCU Legends she has returned to full-time coaching at Charlotte after organ failure, four surgeries and weeks in intensive care nearly killed her.