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Howard and North Carolina Central set to face off for MEAC championship

Howard and North Carolina Central had to work a little harder than expected, but they will be facing each other for a trip to the NCAA Tournament. The top-seeded Bison pulled away from No. 5 seed South Carolina State 78-61 while the third-seeded Eagles held off No. 7 Delaware State 59-53 in the MEAC semifinals. […]

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Defending MEAC champion eliminated in men’s quarterfinals

There will be a new MEAC men’s basketball champion this year. Jayden Johnson‘s 28 points lifted No. 5 seed South Carolina State to an 88-82 win over No. 4 seed Norfolk State, ending the Spartans’ two-year run as the top team MEAC. The Bulldogs (10-21) led from start to finish, opening the game on a

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Defending champions and top 4 seed both advance in MEAC women’s basketball tournament

The defending MEAC women’s basketball champions will hold onto that title for at least another day. They will be joined in the tournament semifinals by another top 4 seed. Norfolk State and Coppin State both had very little trouble in advancing to Friday’s MEAC women’s hoops quarterfinals; the Spartans suffocated Morgan State 69-43 while the

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5 players to watch in the MEAC men’s basketball tournament

Thanks to a unique situation, only seven of eight MEAC men’s basketball teams will have a chance at the conference title this year. With that in mind, here’s a look at five players to watch for in the MEAC tournament. Cedric Taylor III, 6’7 jr. guard/forward, Howard Taylor transferred from Morehouse following a stellar two

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NCCU’s LeVelle Moton reveals why he rejected a million-dollar coaching job

North Carolina Central men’s basketball coach LeVelle Moton says he once declined a million-dollar coaching offer because of a promise he made during a recruiting visit. Speaking with HBCU Sports’ Chris Stevens, Moton said he has received significant interest throughout his tenure. “You can’t refrain from the conversation. There’s no avoiding it. It’s the inevitable,”

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Players to watch in the 2026 HBCU Legacy Bowl

In preparation for the 2026 NFL Draft, some of the best and brighest stars in HBCU football will have an opportunity to put their names on the map, showcasing their talents in the fifth edition of the HBCU Legacy Bowl. In its five-year history, the HBCU Legacy Bowl has helped launch the pro careers of

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MEAC regular season basketball races are becoming too close to call

First place in the MEAC has not been a safe place for anyone this college basketball season, especially on the men’s side. With just about two weeks left in the regular season, we take a look at both the men’s and women’s races in the MEAC, with tournament position becoming more important each game. Men

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Morgan State men take over first place in MEAC basketball standings

The Morgan State men’s basketball team, picked fourth in the MEAC by preseason pollsters, are proving that preseason polls mean nothing. Senior forward Marland Harris compiled a double-double of 17 points and 11 rebounds and guard Alfred Worrell Jr. scored a game-high 24 points as the Bears defeated Maryland Eastern Shore 79-71 Saturday afternoon. The

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North Carolina Central lifted by a Finger past Maryland Eastern Shore

North Carolina Central was still looking for its first win in MEAC women’s basketball action when unbeaten Maryland Eastern Shore visited Durham Monday afternoon. All the Eagles needed was a Finger to end the Hawks’ undefeated start. Grad student forward Aniya Finger compiled a monster double-double – 30 points and 12 rebounds – as the

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These 5 HBCU stars should be finalists for Black College Football Player of the Year

We are on the countdown to the annual HBCU Legacy Bowl, where the best and brightest draft-eligible players in black college football will put their talents on display for the top pro scouts and the world to see. However, before we get to the game, there will be the business of handing out the Deacon

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