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One HBCU’s victories over PWIs in men’s basketball shouldn’t be a surprise by now, but according to one former athlete, it was cause for alarm. Defending SWAC champion Alabama State defeated host UAB 77-74 Tuesday night, which led to a tweet from former Blazer Jordan “Jelly” Walker. “Na…who is on this team,” Walker posted on […]
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An HBCU has spoken out regarding an NCAA investigation into gambling activities by former players. Mississippi Valley State released a statement Friday afternoon regarding the ongoing investigation which includes two former Delta Devils men’s basketball players. pic.twitter.com/TJRBxIM7rT — Mississippi Valley State University (@MVSUDEVILS) November 7, 2025 “Mississippi Valley State University acknowledges the recent NCAA Committee
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It was not a pleasant start to the season for LeVelle Moton and his North Carolina Central men’s basketball team. North Carolina State, one year removed from the NCAA Final Four, hammered the Eagles 114-66 on Tuesday in Raleigh. After the game, Moton explained the reality of what his team faces when matched up against
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Alabama A&M University has officially extended Head Coach Dawn Thornton’s contract for multiple years, securing her leadership after a breakout first season that redefined expectations for the Lady Bulldogs basketball program. The announcement strengthens the university’s commitment to sustained excellence and positions Thornton among the leading voices in HBCU women’s basketball. In her debut season,
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Jackson State basketball coach Mo Williams turned more than a few heads during when he traded the traditional blazer-and-slacks look for a denim jacket and sweatpants. The unexpected outfit choice came as the Tigers faced off against No. 17 Illinois on Monday, and cameras immediately focused on Williams as he strolled the sideline in his
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Dawn Thornton is going to be at Alabama A&M for a while. The second-year Bulldogs women’s basketball coach has signed a three-year contract extension, the school announced on Wednesday. “Coach Dawn Thornton has brought a new era of excellence to Alabama A&M women’s basketball. Her commitment to developing student-athletes both on and off the court,
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An HBCU team picked to win its conference championship showed a Big East school why it’s such a heavy favorite. Howard University went into Providence College’s Alumni Hall and defeated the Friars 68-56 in the season-opening contest for both teams. Senior forward Zennia Thomas led the charge with team highs of 15 points, seven rebounds,
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An HBCU team picked to win their conference championship showed a Big East school why they’re such heavy favorites. Howard University went into Providence College’s Alumni Hall and defeated the Friars 68-56 in the season opening contest for both teams. Senior forward Zennia Thomas led the charge with team highs of 15 points, seven rebounds
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Arkansas-Pine Bluff begins the 2025 women’s basketball season on a high note, erasing a double-digit deficit entering the fourth quarter to come away with a 69-64 win over Memphis. This marks the first win for the Lady Golden Lions in their season opener since beating Arkansas State in 2020. Junior transfer guard Indiya Bowen led
The Hampton University beats ODU headline marks a strong start to the basketball season for the Pirates, who pulled off an 82–79 win in an exhibition game against Old Dominion University. The Sunday matchup at Chartway Arena in Norfolk, Virginia, brought out an electric crowd eager to see how Hampton would perform under new leadership
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