Top HBCU Performances – from games of Nov. 13
Top HBCU Performances produced four champions Saturday – (l. to r.) Damon Wilson’s Bowie State Bulldogs’ three-peat in the CIAA; the dominant defense of the Albany State Golden Rams in the SIAC; Shedeur (#2) and wheelchair-bound Dad Deion Sanders of Jackson State in the SWAC East; and Kendrell Flowers (#26) and SC State in the MEAC despite a loss to NC A&T.
Oldest HBCU rivalry game ends in brawl
Livingstone College and Johnson C. Smith are the two oldest HBCU football rivalries. But there was no winner in this contest.
HBCU Miles College gives Kentucky first-half scare
Miles College, a Division II HBCU out of Alabama, gave the University of Kentucky all it could handle in the first half before the SEC squad woke up.
Top HBCU Performances – Week 9
Delaware State quarterback Jared Lewis (above, #7) had career highs in passing yards (246) and TD passes (four) in the Hornets win over Howard. Carter hit Trey Gross (7 rec., 124 yds., 2 TDs) with the game winner.
NBA takes deep dive with HBCUs, including a basketball classic
The NBA started shining a spotlight on HBCUs last winter during its All-Star Game. Its is now announcing a deeper dive with opportunities for all 107 HBCUs.
HBCU Football Rundown – Week 4
Bethune-Cookman at Arkansas-Pine Bluff kicks off Week 4 Thursday but there are several other key SWAC contests including Saturday’s State Fair Classic at the Dallas Cotton Bowl (Grambling State vs. Prairie View A&M) that draws over 50,000 fans.
First-year HBCU program has a winning streak
The newest HBCU football program in the country, Bluefield State College, has a win-streak three games into its first season since 1980.
HBCU alumnus to join Senior Bowl staff
Former Alabama State star and defensive back Michael Coe is now the director of football operations for the Senior Bowl.
Norfolk State’s Rayquan Smith pushing for more HBCU NIL deals
Norfolk State running back Rayquan Smith just picked up a big NIL deal. But he wants more for other HBCU athletes.
HBCU Mega Camp provides exposure to over 1,900 prospects
Over 1,900 high school football prospects traveled to Lakewood Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday for the HBCU Mega Camp exposure combine.
Amber Fuller, former 5-Star recruit, transfers to HBCU
West Virginia transfer and former five-star recruit Amber Fuller will join the Norfolk State women’s tennis program for the upcoming season
The BLK Originals and HBCU Gameday team up for Unique Partnership
“Naturally, we’re extremely excited to launch this partnership with HBCU Gameday, who we among others, consider to be the leaders in the media industry with their exceptional coverage of HBCU athletics.†Sam Hoggs, co-founder of The BLK Originals
Makur Maker performs at NBA Draft Combine
Howard University freshman Makur Maker got a chance to show NBA scouts what he can do at the Draft Combine.
The Spring League gives HBCU stars more pro options
Former HBCU stars like Prairie View’s Dawonya Tucker and many others are keeping their pro football careers going in The Spring League.
Deion Sanders talks Alabama vs. HBCU and more
Deion Sanders chopped it up with Brandon Marshall, Fred Taylor and Channing Crowder about closing the talent and resource gap.