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HBCU establishes fund to support athletes amid House settlement commitment

Prairie View A&M announced the launch of a newly established fundraising initiative designed to bolster support for the school’s 350 student-athletes. The introduction of the Panther Athletic Fund comes as colleges nationwide brace for significant changes in the world of collegiate sports. Rising program and scholarship expenses, evolving revenue-sharing models, and expanding Name, Image, and […]

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These HBCU track & field athletes are on the cusp of winning a D1 national championship

Here is a list of HBCU athletes who qualified for event finals at the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track & Field Championships. Jordan Pierre, Arkansas-Pine Bluff Event: Men’s 400m In the men’s 400m semifinals, Jordan Pierre ran a personal best 45.44 time to snag the qualifying spot in the finals. This marks the second time

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Record breaking high school sprinter commits to HBCU track & field program

The Texas Southern men’s track and field team has begun reloading. Louisiana High School state champion Josh Brown will join the squad for the 2025-26 season. A native of New Orleans, Brown will graduate from Holy Cross High School after a successful high school career. Brown currently ranks fourth nationally in the 200 and holds the top

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HBCU athletes punch tickets to NCAA track and field championships

Here is a comprehensive list of every HBCU athlete who advanced past the Regional rounds of the NCAA Division I Track & Field Championships, punching their ticket to Eugene, Oregon. Men Anthony Wood, Alabama State: Men’s Triple Jump East Regional First Round: 16.04m (4th among field) 2025 Outdoor Season Best: 16.04m Ledamian Rowell, Jackson State:

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This HBCU claimed gold on the final day of the NCAA DII Outdoor Track & Field Championships

The NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships have concluded, and one HBCU squad took first place. Lincoln (MO) was the day’s biggest winner, closing out the day with a pair of top finishes in the respective 4×400 relays. After posting the fastest time in the preliminary round, Lincoln’s women’s 4×400 relay team took

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An HBCU sprinter qualified for 200-meter final in near photo finish at the NCAA D2 championships

Following an impressive first day at the NCAA Division II Outdoor Track & Field Championships, in which nine HBCU athletes qualified for event finals, four more added their name to that list on day two. Lincoln (MO) sprinter Shantae George claimed the final qualifying spot for the women’s 200m by .002 seconds. George’s teammate, Shaneal-Clarke

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Dillard track has a memorable day, top finishes in NAIA championship final

The NAIA Outdoor Track & Field Championships have concluded with Dillard athletes finishing in the top three events. Kevell Byrd’s spectacular collegiate career ended with two top-three finishes in the women’s 100m and 200m dash finals. She clocked in at 11.59 seconds in the 100m final, putting her in third place among the field. Later,

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HBCU sprinter keeps hopes of championship double alive at NAIA Outdoor Track and Field Championships

On the second day of the NAIA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, one of the top HBCU sprinters qualified for her second event final. Dillard’s Kevell Byrd kept her hopes of a championship double alive, qualifying for the women’s 100m final after running an 11.81 in the preliminary round. Yesterday, Byrd advanced to the finals

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This HBCU track team stood out at the NCAA Division II championships

The opening day of the NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships was successful for HBCU athletes, with nine total advancing past the preliminary round into their respective event finals. Lincoln (MO)’s Shevanae Thomas was the first HBCU athlete to advance to an event final, making it into the women’s 400m final as an

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HBCU sprinter blazes into final round at NAIA track and field championships

The first day of the NAIA Outdoor Track and Field Championships has concluded, seeing several HBCU athletes put forth impressive performances in their quest for a national title. Dillard sprinter Kevell Byrd was the brightest star of all the HBCU competitors, winning her 200m heat with a 23.96 time (third-fastest among all runners) to clinch

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