MONTGOMERY, AL - In a major win for the HBCU community, Alabama State University's star quarterback Andrew Body has decided to return to the Hornets for the 2026 season. This news will surely delight the legion of HBCU football fans who have followed ...
Posted Saturday, January 31st 2026 at 6:00AM
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HBCU football fans, get ready for an exciting coaching transition at Bowie State University! According to a report from John Brice of FootballScoop.com, veteran HBCU football head coach Dawson Odums is expected to be named the next head coach of the ...
Posted Saturday, January 31st 2026 at 6:00AM
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The HBCU football coaching carousel is spinning again, and one reported move could send one of the subdivision's most productive offensive coordinators back to familiar ground. According to a report from Zach Barnett of FootballScoop, Alabama State o ...
Posted Saturday, January 31st 2026 at 6:00AM
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BALTIMORE – In a highly anticipated Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) matchup, the Coppin State Eagles took down the Howard Bison by a final score of 75-64 in a game that was rescheduled from January 26th. The contest, which aired on ESPN+, wa ...
Posted Friday, January 30th 2026 at 6:04AM
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BALTIMORE, Md. (January 29, 2026) -- The Morgan State Bears men's and women's track & field teams are set to continue their dominant indoor season this Friday and Saturday, January 30–31, with a split-meet weekend in two of the Northeast's premier ...
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DURHAM, N.C. – The North Carolina Central University (NCCU) Eagles, a beloved HBCU powerhouse, have announced an exciting update to their men's and women's basketball schedules. This news has the HBCU community buzzing with anticipation as the team ...
Posted Friday, January 30th 2026 at 6:04AM
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ORANGEBURG, SC - The highly anticipated MEAC basketball doubleheader between South Carolina State and North Carolina Central was unfortunately postponed due to inclement weather this past Saturday, January 31st. While the game has been rescheduled, t ...
Posted Friday, January 30th 2026 at 6:04AM
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NORFOLK, Va., January 29, 2026 - The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC), home to some of the nation's top Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), has unveiled its highly anticipated Softball Preseason All-Conference Teams, and the H ...
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The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) is undoubtedly one of the most competitive mid-major basketball conferences in the country, and the latest insights from the league's coaches shed light on the stark disparities within this dynamic landscape ...
Posted Friday, January 30th 2026 at 6:03AM
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In a monumental move that is sure to excite the HBCU community, Nelson Peterson Jr., the younger brother of NFL great Adrian Peterson, has signed a National Letter of Intent to play quarterback for the Texas Southern University Tigers.
This dynamic ...
Posted Friday, January 30th 2026 at 6:02AM
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The Tennessee State University Tigers are poised to take on a formidable HBCU football schedule in 2026, facing off against some of the top programs in Black College Football. As the premier online community for HBCU alumni and supporters, HBCUConnec ...
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The Southern Heritage Classic, one of the most celebrated and time-honored traditions in the Historically Black College and University (HBCU) community, is set to return to its historic second Saturday in September timeslot on September 12, 2026. Thi ...
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As the premier HBCU football program in the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC), Jackson State University has long dreamed of having its own state-of-the-art, on-campus stadium to elevate the gameday experience for its passionate Tiger fans. Now, ...
Posted Friday, January 30th 2026 at 6:01AM
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When it comes to HBCU basketball, the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) is a league with a rich history, passionate fan bases, and coaching jobs that come with unique challenges and opportunities. As an HBCU sports journalist for HBCUConnect.com ...
Posted Friday, January 30th 2026 at 6:01AM
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As the premier online community for HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) alumni and supporters, HBCUConnect.com takes great pride in the rich athletic history and resilience of our institutions. Today, we shine a spotlight on the North ...
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