Basketball

Auto Added by WPeMatico

Rematch of MEAC basketball title game kicks off conference slate

The Delaware State Hornets will open MEAC conference play against the Howard Bison in an ESPN-televised men’s basketball game this weekend as a part of the conference’s 2024-25 televised schedule. The Delaware State at Howard matchup will tip off at 8:00 p.m. EST on ESPNU. The all-time series is tied at 15-15, with the Bison […]

Rematch of MEAC basketball title game kicks off conference slate Read More »

Ashley Robinson locks in Jackson State coaches for the foreseeable future

Jackson State athletic director Ashley Robinson has been busy the last few months stabilizing programs by securing coaches for the foreseeable future. This week, the school announced that longtime JSU baseball coach Omar Johnson received a contract extension. He was the seventh coach in the last three months to sign a multi-year deal. Photo: Jackson

Ashley Robinson locks in Jackson State coaches for the foreseeable future Read More »

New-look SWAC basketball schedule starts today. Here’s what to expect

A recent change to the SWAC basketball schedule will officially be introduced on Thursday. The first week of conference play — for both men’s and women’s basketball — features a new look. All women’s games will be played on Thursday and Saturday, and the men’s contests will be played on Saturday and Monday. The adjustments

New-look SWAC basketball schedule starts today. Here’s what to expect Read More »

Norfolk State, the top HBCU women’s basketball team, gets another national honor

As the calendar year shifts to 2025, the Norfolk State women go in on a high note, having been named the NCAA’s Team of the Week. On Saturday, the Spartans improved their record to 12-4 after going on the road to beat Auburn 63-57. Auburn’s 57 points account for its lowest point total of the

Norfolk State, the top HBCU women’s basketball team, gets another national honor Read More »

Streaking Norfolk State to end 2024 at No. 1 Tennessee on New Year’s Eve

The Norfolk State men’s basketball team closed out 2024 by battling unbeaten Tennessee, the top-ranked program in the nation. Norfolk State bounced back gracefully from a three-game losing streak, winning both of its showdowns at the Chris Paul HBCU Classic at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. NSU defeated Alabama State 71-54 to open the multi-team

Streaking Norfolk State to end 2024 at No. 1 Tennessee on New Year’s Eve Read More »

These are our 10 most memorable HBCU sports stories of 2024

As the year comes to a close, we’re looking back at the best of HBCUSports.com from 2024. It was an especially busy year — we saw HBCU football power return to glory at the Division I level — and memorable postseason runs by a pair of Division II football teams. There were outstanding performances on

These are our 10 most memorable HBCU sports stories of 2024 Read More »

Norfolk State Women’s Basketball Earns Second SEC Victory 

The Norfolk State Spartans pulled off a dramatic upset against the Auburn Tigers, securing a 63-57 victory at Neville Arena on Sunday. Graduate guard Diamond Johnson led the charge with a stellar performance, totaling 17 points, 11 rebounds, four steals, and three assists, while sophomore guard Da’Brya Clark contributed 15 points. Auburn started strong with

Norfolk State Women’s Basketball Earns Second SEC Victory  Read More »

Norfolk State takes down another SEC opponent to continue impressive start

In their final game of the 2024 calendar year, the Norfolk State Spartans women end on a high note, securing a 63-57 win over Auburn. This marks the Spartans’ second win of the season against an SEC opponent, having previously beaten Missouri in November. Diamond Johnson paced Norfolk State with 17 points, 10 rebounds (season-high),

Norfolk State takes down another SEC opponent to continue impressive start Read More »

Verified by MonsterInsights