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SUNO Knights - 2026 HBCUAC Men's Basketball Champions

Southern University at New Orleans defeats Tougaloo 84-81 in overtime to win the 2026 HBCUAC Men’s Basketball Championship. Dorian Booker leads with 26 points and 14 rebounds.

Basketball

Southern University at New Orleans defeats Tougaloo 84-81 in overtime to win the 2026 HBCUAC Men’s Basketball Championship. Dorian Booker leads with 26 points and 14 rebounds.

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Basketball

The Lady Bearcats guard Patsy Johnson led all scorers with 25 points.

Basketball

Winston-Salem State University Women’s Team and Fayetteville State University Men’s Team are the tournament champions.

Bluefield State Holds Off Virginia State 71–66 to Reach CIAA Championship

Basketball

2026 Food Lion CIAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament Week has four teams vying for an opportunity to hoist the Championship Trophy on Saturday in Baltimore.

Claflin Controls Virginia State 56–42 to Advance to CIAA Semifinals

Basketball

2026 Food Lion CIAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament Week continues Friday with the semifinals matchups in Baltimore.

Morehouse College - 2026 SIAC East Champions

Basketball

Head basketball coach, Larry Dixon, led the Maroon Tigers to a 19-5 conference record in his first season at Morehouse College.

Football

Joseph led the Grambling State Tigers football team to its first winning season since 2019.

Basketball

The HBCUAC Hope Credit Union Basketball Championship tournament is underway at Stillman College.

ESports

New initiative within PlayVS College League expands competitive gaming access and visibility for HBCU students nationwide.

Basketball

2026 Food Lion CIAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament Week Continues Thursday with Women’s Quarterfinals Games 3, 4; and Men’s Quarterfinals Game 3, 4.

Jun 14, 2025; St. Louis, MO, USA; DC Defenders head coach Shannon Harris takes the field ahead of the 2025 UFL Championship against the Michigan Panthers at The Dome at America’s Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images

Football

Coach Shannon Harris, the remarkable leader who coached the D.C. Defenders to a UFL championship and was named UFL Coach of the Year joins the HBCU Legends Podcast with Kyle T. Mosley.

Football

Defending HBCU national champion South Carolina State faces Florida A&M in the 2026 Orange Blossom Classic at Hard Rock Stadium. Chennis Berry and Quinn Gray Sr. headline a Labor Day weekend clash packed with championship stakes.

Basketball

Johnny Jones, Robert Jones, and Bo Browder are well-known head basketball coaches who have hit major career milestones over the past week in HBCU Basketball.

Morgan Price Lands A Perfect 10 On Vault

Gymnastics

The former HBCU standout continues to make history — this time on one of the biggest stages in collegiate gymnastics.

Football

New head coach Brad Sherrod provided the blueprint for the new standards and pillars of the Maroon Tigers football program.

Howard Women Capture First NEC Championship in Program History

MEAC

The Howard women's swim and diving program had an historic day while securing its first-ever NEC title.

Football

Running back JaQuan Kelley rushed for two touchdowns and defensive lineman Michael Lunz II anchored the defense as Team Gaither edged Team Robinson in the HBCU Legacy Bowl.

Basketball

The HBCU Athletic Conference will have its basketball tournament games in a major metropolitan city starting next season in 2027.

ESPN's First Take cast of Shae Cornette, Cam Newton and Ryan Clark share a laugh during the live show at Bethune-Cookman University during the show’s HBCU fall tour, Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025.

Football

Cam Newton is reinvesting 100% of his BET earnings to self-fund the “4th & 1” HBCU College Tailgate Tour, bringing live experiences to campuses in 2026.

Culture

Dr. Norman Francis, former HBCU president and influential leader in education and banking, died in New Orleans, Louisiana, at age 94 on February 18, 2026.

LOVB Houston coach Sanja Tomašević (left) and middle blocker Amber Igiede (right) versus LOVB Nebraska.

Volleyball

Houston is on a five-game winning streak before facing Madison in Kansas City on Sunday, Feb. 15.

Sep 9, 2017; Hattiesburg, MS, USA; Southern University Jaguars head coach Dawson Odums in the first quarter against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles at M. M. Roberts Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-Imagn Images

The veteran collegiate head coach returns to the east coast to take over the football program at Bowie State.

Nov 16, 1975; Atlanta, GA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Los Angeles Rams quarterback James Harris (12) in action against the Atlanta Falcons at Atlanta Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY NETWORK

Football

Before HBCU alums Steve McNair and Shedeur Sanders starting NFL Pro Bowl games at quarterback, James "Shack" Harris conquered the game and hoisted the MVP award.

Dr. F. Dubois Bowman, PH.D and Coach Benjy Taylor

Basketball

Dr. Bowman sent a letter to the students, staff, and, alumni detailing the institution's response regarding the postgame incident with Coach Benjy Taylor.

Feb 15, 2025; Oakland, CA, USA; Tuskegee Golden Tigers head coach Benjy Taylor during the first half of the All Star-HBCU game against the Morehouse Maroon Tigers at Oakland Arena. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Basketball

Morehouse has yet to publicly explain the incident, prompting questions from fans, conference officials, and civil rights attorneys.