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Virginia Union drops overtime thriller in Division II Basketball Tournament

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The Virginia Union Panthers’ run in the NCAA Division II Men’s Basketball Tournament came to an unfortunate end, following a 66-62 loss in an overtime thriller against Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Bobby Gardner led the Panthers off the bench with 19 points, four rebounds, and three assists. Malachi Dark and Noah Richardson-Keys each scored 13 […]

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HBCU stars produce podium finishes at NCAA Division II Indoor Track & Field Championships

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The two-day NCAA Division II Indoor Track & Field Championships have concluded, and it proved to be fruitful for many of the HBCU stars involved. Of the 15 HBCU athletes who qualified for the National Championships, five of them finished in the top eight of their respective event, including four top five finishes. Claflin’s Morgan

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HBCU athletes that will complete in the NCAA Division II Indoor Track & Field Championships

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The two-day NCAA DIvision II Indoor Track & Field Championships begin today with a wealth of HBCU athletes set to compete for a National Championship. There will be 15 HBCU athletes represented in the Division II Indoor Championships, including nine men, four of whom will compete in the long jump. Elsewhere, three of the six

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HBCUs selected to the NCAA Division II Basketball Tournament

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The NCAA Division II Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament fields have officially been announced and it will see an overwhelming presence from HBCUs. Six HBCUs (seven total teams) heard their name called as part of the respective 64-team fields, including four in the women’s bracket, two of which were at-large bids. In addition, two of

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CIAA Basketball Tournament Day 3 Recap: Two seeds go one-and-done

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It was a rough day for the two-seeds on Day 3 of the CIAA Basketball Tournament, finding themselves on the losing end of three of the four matchups in their respective debuts. This includes a Virginia Union team, losing in the final seconds of what was not only the Game of the Tournament, but possibly

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CIAA Basketball Tournament Day 1 Recap: Claflin women survive a scare

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The first day of the CIAA Basketball tournament brought about some exciting action, including a near-upset in the opening contest. Here is everything that transpired on Day 1 of the 2026 CIAA Basketball Tournament. Women Claflin 53, Lincoln (PA) 50 Player of the Game: Claflin G Ashari Lewis Claflin endured a rough and tough opening-round

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Curtis Allen wins Black College Football Player of the Year award

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Less than 24 hours from the kickoff of the 2026 HBCU Legacy Bowl, we now who was named the Black College Football Player of the Year from the 2025 HBCU football season. Virginia Union star running back Curtis Allen adds yet another award to his remarkable collection, being selected as the recipient of the Deacon

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Players to watch in the 2026 HBCU Legacy Bowl

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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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Virginia Union claims first track & field championship in nearly a century

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For the first time in school history, the Virginia Union men’s indoor track & field team took home the conference title in a landslide win. Virginia Union tallied 164 points, including first-place finishes in five individual events, beating out Claflin, which came in second with 123 points. This ends a near century long drought without

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Bluefield State takes over first place in CIAA North with dominant win over Virginia Union

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The Bluefield State Big Blue have taken control of first place in the CIAA’s Northern division following a decisive 75-57 win over the Virginia Union Panthers. This win marks the second straight win for Bluefield State against Virginia Union after having lost the previous 10 meetings dating back to 2015. Bluefield State improves to 6-2

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