MEAC

Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference

John Grant views ESPN Events' partnership as a strategic alliance to grow their HBCU affiliated properties for the next three years with Toyota's strong international brand.

Football

John Grant views ESPN Events' partnership as a strategic alliance to grow their HBCU affiliated properties for the next three years with Toyota's strong international brand.

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Football

The Black College Football Hall of Fame is moving the Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl to Atlanta on Feb. 27, 2027, widening access for players, scouts and employers.

Yahnari Lyons qualifies for NCAA Championships in the 200 meters - Howard Track and Field

MEAC

Seven Howard University women turned regional performances into a trip to the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track & Field Championships at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon.

Preston Brown transfers to Prairie View A&M

Football

Quarterback Preston Brown joins Prairie View A&M with an impressive resume, hoping to become a critical component for the Panthers to "Finish the Fight" in 2026.

Football

Charlie Neal, the Black college sports broadcasting legend and pioneer died at home with his family at the age of 80.

HBCU Commissioners Again Address The Passage of the SCORE Act

Football

CIAA, MEAC, SIAC and SWAC commissioners send second letter to CBC Chair Yvette Clarke, reaffirming SCORE Act support and citing existential HBCU stakes.

Football

Now in its fifth season, Allen Media Group's free-streaming platform delivers a marquee slate featuring the Southern Heritage Classic, the Truth and Service Classic at Audi Field, and expanded distribution on Amazon Prime Video, Roku, and beyond.

Oct 11, 2025; Lexington, KY, USA; Former Kentucky Wildcat and NBA player John Wall watches the action from the bench during Big Blue Madness at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Basketball

The five-time NBA All-Star and former No. 1 overall pick joins the Howard Bison men’s basketball program after the team’s first NCAA Tournament victory in school history.

Dec 13, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; South Carolina State Bulldogs head coach Chennis Berry celebrates after a victory over the Prairie View A&M Panthers in quadruple overtime of the Celebration Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Football

HBCU football gets its first unified national ranking. SWAC, MEAC, CIAA, and SIAC launch the Black College Football Poll July 1, 2026.

2026 Draft: Morgan State's Erick Hunter Meets 31 of 32 Teams

Football

Erick Hunter is rising on NFL draft boards. Will the Morgan State standout get the call during the 2026 NFL Draft?

2026 HBCU ALL-STAR GAME - INDIANAPOLIS, IN

Everything you need to know about the 5th Annual HBCU All-Star Game — from the full rosters and award winners to tipoff time, broadcast details, and the week of events surrounding college basketball's biggest Easter Sunday showcase.

Aug 29, 2022; Thousand Oaks, CA, USA: Los Angeles Rams offensive assistant coach and Bill Walsh diversity coaching fellow K.J. Black aka KJ Black poses during training camp at Cal Lutheran University. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Football

Former SWAC Champion quarterback and NFL veteran coach joins the defending HBCU national champions in Orangeburg, S.C.

Football

A coverage heatmap of 57 articles across 13 outlets reveals HBCU draft prospects generate almost no mainstream attention in the weeks before the NFL Draft.

Quincy Ivory participates in the 40-yard dash during pro day at Jackson State University in Jackson, Miss., on Thursday, March 26, 2026.

Football

From SWAC powerhouses to MEAC standouts, the 2026 NFL HBCU Showcase brings the most talented players in Black college football to the national stage.

UMES Ends Historic WNIT Run with 61-42 Loss to Youngstown State

Basketball

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore women's basketball team lost in the second round of the WNIT versus Youngstown State.

Basketball

The Bison's first-round matchup with Michigan drew 12.5 million viewers during the most-watched opening-round window in NCAA Tournament history.

Maryland Eastern Shore will face Youngstown State in the 2nd round of the WNIT.

Basketball

Maryland Eastern Shore (20-14) carries historic momentum into Tuesday’s 6:30 p.m. ET matchup against Youngstown State (24-9), which earned a first-round bye as the Horizon League’s automatic WNIT qualifier.

Mar 21, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Southern Jaguars guard Zaria Hurston (20) shoots against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the second half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

Basketball

Howard fell to Ohio State in the NCAA Tournament, Southern was routed by South Carolina, and Norfolk State and Alcorn State both saw their WNIT runs end in first-round exits — a difficult but proud day for HBCU women’s basketball on the national stage.

Basketball

Southern and UMES pick up postseason wins while Howard and Alabama A&M fall in NCAA Tournament and WBIT action on March 19, 2026.

Mar 18, 2026; Buffalo, NY, USA; Howard Bison head coach Kenneth Blakeney meets with the media before a practice session ahead of the first round of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

Basketball

Can the Howard Bison handle the offensive attack of the Michigan Wolverines in the first round of the NCAA Tournament?

HBCUS FINANCIAL IMPACT at MARCH MADANESS

Basketball

Prairie View A&M, Howard and Tennessee State are in the 2026 NCAA Tournament. Here's what that means financially for HBCU conferences.

Prairie View A&M: What Coach Smith, Horne, & Wells Said After Historic Win vs. Lehigh

Basketball

The Prairie View A&M Panthers basketball team made program history by defeating Lehigh in an NCAA Tournament's First Four game.

Howard Bison Make NCAA Tournament History With 86-83 First Four Victory Over UMBC

Basketball

Ose Okojie leads Bison with game-high 23 points as Howard wins first NCAA Tournament game in program history.

HBCUs Howard, Southern Make 2026 NCAA Women's Tournament Field

Basketball

Howard and Southern earned 2026 NCAA Women's Tournament bids on Selection Sunday, with the Bison facing Ohio State and the Jaguars in the First Four.

Basketball

Howard returns to the NCAA postseason after trips in 2023, 2024, and 2025.