HBCU Women’s Sports
HBCU WBB Squad Opens Season with Big Non-Conference Win
"HBCU WBB Squad Opens Season with Big Non-Conference Win"HBCU women's basketball is heating up early as UAPB takes down Memphis for its biggest win under coach Erika Leak.
Dawn Staley Using SC Schedule to Elevate HBCU WBB
"Dawn Staley Using SC Schedule to Elevate HBCU WBB"Dawn Staley is using South Carolina’s schedule to spotlight HBCU women’s basketball, adding Coppin State and NC Central to the 2025 slate.
HBCU Hall of Famer Joins Coaching Staff at Alma Mater
"HBCU Hall of Famer Joins Coaching Staff at Alma Mater"NCCU’s all-time scoring leader Cassie King is back—this time on the sideline, ready to shape the next era of HBCU hoops.
Former NFL Star to Lead Women’s Flag Football at HBCU
"Former NFL Star to Lead Women’s Flag Football at HBCU"Alabama State makes a bold move, hiring NFL veteran Tyrone Poole to build its HBCU women’s flag football program.
HBCU Adds Big Ten Squad to Already Loaded Schedule
"HBCU Adds Big Ten Squad to Already Loaded Schedule"Coppin State women’s basketball ups the ante once more, adding the Big Ten champs to a loaded schedule featuring South Carolina, Tennessee.
HBCU Champion HC Steps Down for Professional Opportunity
"HBCU Champion HC Steps Down for Professional Opportunity"After a CIAA championship and back-to-back division titles, HBCU head coach Janice Washington is moving on to the professional coaching ranks.
HBCU conference looking to build up women’s flag football
"HBCU conference looking to build up women’s flag football"The CIAA had a test run for women's flag football. And it was a success. So what's next?
Little League star, HBCU Alum Making Pro Baseball Comeback
"Little League star, HBCU Alum Making Pro Baseball Comeback"Mo’ne Davis, former Little League World Series star and HBCU softball standout, is ready to return to the diamond in the new...
HBCU Softball dominates stolen bases in the NCAA
"HBCU Softball dominates stolen bases in the NCAA"Five of the top ten stolen bases leaders are HBCUs.
HBCU Coach’s Style Lands Her on Essence Festival Panel
"HBCU Coach’s Style Lands Her on Essence Festival Panel"HBCU WBB coach Dawn Thornton brings her signature game day looks to Essence Festival’s BeautyCon, empowering women to lead with style and...
DII Star, Sister of NBA Vet, Prepared for Toughest Test in DI Hoops
"DII Star, Sister of NBA Vet, Prepared for Toughest Test in DI Hoops"DII HBCU star Desiree Smith, sister of an NBA vet, goes from gritty underdog to Division I competitor at Mississippi Valley State.
Recently Hired HBCU HC Adds Former Player to Staff
"Recently Hired HBCU HC Adds Former Player to Staff"Prairie View A&M WBB coach Tai Dillard reunites with former Houston standout Bria Patterson, hiring her as Director of Basketball Operations.
Former Pac-12 Assistant Joins HBCU Hoops Contender
"Former Pac-12 Assistant Joins HBCU Hoops Contender"Paul Reed, a former Cal and Washington coach, joins Alabama A&M’s HBCU basketball program with a strong track record of success.