When Cleo Hill Jr. took over the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) men's basketball program, expectations in the HBCU world were modest. The Hawks had finished 2-14 during the 2024-2025 season and were picked seventh in the 2025-2026 presea ...
Posted Monday, January 26th 2026 at 7:37PM
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In the dynamic world of HBCU football, where dynasties are often built on the foundation of exceptional coordinators, the departure of Jordan Odaffer from South Carolina State University marks the end of an era. Odaffer, the defensive coordinator who ...
Posted Monday, January 26th 2026 at 7:37PM
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HAMPTON, Va. — For over a century, Hampton University, one of the nation's premier Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), has been denied a critical designation that could have unlocked significant federal funding and research support. ...
Posted Monday, January 26th 2026 at 7:37PM
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As the premier online community for HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) alumni and supporters, HBCUConnect.com is proud to highlight the remarkable story of the Fayetteville State University men's basketball team and their new head co ...
Posted Monday, January 26th 2026 at 7:34PM
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The East-West Shrine Bowl has long been one of the most prestigious stages for NFL Draft prospects, and this year, an HBCU star has stolen the spotlight. Jarod Washington, a defensive back from South Carolina State University, has proven himself as t ...
Posted Monday, January 26th 2026 at 7:32PM
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Reggie Theus, the dynamic leader of the Bethune-Cookman University Wildcats, has solidified his position as a force to be reckoned with in the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) sports landscape. Theus, who arrived at the Daytona Bea ...
Posted Monday, January 26th 2026 at 7:26PM
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Navy women's basketball defeated Army, 60-44, to beat the Black Knights for the first time since 2022 on Saturday in Alumni Hall.
Freshman Zoe Mesuch led the Midshipmen with 17 points, while Zanai Barnett-Gay went for 13 points, 13 rebounds, five ...
Posted Saturday, January 24th 2026 at 10:45PM
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Md. — The Navy football team was named the winner of the Lambert Trophy on Wednesday by the Lambert Trophy Championship Association. It is the first time since 2015 and just the second time since 1963 that Navy has been recognized as the "Champions o ...
Posted Saturday, January 24th 2026 at 10:34PM
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The FedEx Air and Ground Players of the Year - 2025
Select your three favorite FedEx Air & Ground Nominees!
Vote https://www.nfl.com/voting/air-and-ground/player-of-the-year ...
Posted Sunday, January 18th 2026 at 5:11PM
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OLYMPIC FESTIVAL GOLD MEDALIST AND WNBA LEGEND SONIA CHASE NAMED OFFICIAL AMBASSADOR FOR THE 2026 FOOD LION CIAA MEN’S AND WOMEN’S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT
“Sonia Chase embodies the values and vision of the CIAA, leadership, integrity, a ...
Posted Sunday, January 18th 2026 at 5:01PM
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Brazil, Colombia, France and Croatia will stage games in Boston, Orlando and Washington, D.C., as part of the series, sources told The Athletic.
Tickets for all four matches will go on sale on Tuesday, Jan. 13 at 10 a.m. ET, with fans also able ...
Posted Thursday, January 8th 2026 at 5:11PM
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Mutombo, also the recipient of the NCAA Silver Anniversary Award in 2016, was an active advocate for several causes, serving on the boards of organizations like Special Olympics International, the National Constitution Center, the Centers for Disease ...
Posted Monday, December 29th 2025 at 10:00PM
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The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA®) announces the launch of the CIAA Create the Cover Challenge, a new art initiative inviting Baltimore City middle school students to design the official program cover for the 2026 CIAA Food Lion ...
Posted Monday, December 29th 2025 at 9:53PM
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Week Six of CIAA Basketball showcased clutch performances, defensive intensity, and breakout efforts as teams continued to find their rhythm through a demanding slate of conference and nonconference matchups. The week was highlighted by late-game her ...
Posted Monday, December 29th 2025 at 9:50PM
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Game day is almost here! ❤️💛🔥🦅
Join us on Saturday, Nov. 22 for an exciting matchup as the University of the District of Columbia Firebirds host the Virginia State University Trojans for a Homecoming basketba ...
Posted Thursday, November 20th 2025 at 9:48AM
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