A men’s basketball player at Nashville, TN-based HBCU Fisk University was killed in a shooting on a Nashville interstate on Sunday. Andre Bell, a 20-year-old sophomore business administration major died after being shot while traveling on Interstate 65 North near the I-40 interchange.
WSSU and HBCU basketball history came together Saturday afternoon as the Rams broke a program record, while making it clear the ultimate goal remains unchanged. The 67–38 win over Elizabeth City State delivered Winston-Salem State its 13th consecutive victory, officially setting a new
The NCAA Transfer Portal can take away just as fast as it gives. In the modern era of college football, that reality is unavoidable — even for one of the most visible brands in HBCU football. Jackson State has watched multiple stars
Behind a dominant second-half surge and a true next-man-up mentality, Fayetteville State snapped Virginia Union’s 13-game winning streak, the longest active streak in HBCU basketball, with a convincing 75–62 victory in a marquee CIAA hoops matchup. As a result, the Broncos handed the nationally ranked
HBCU coaching transitions at Howard University are coming into focus as the school moves to hire one of its most accomplished alumni. The program has extended an offer to former record-setting quarterback Ted White to become its next head football coach. Howard
When Marshall Faulk accepted the head coaching job at Southern University, the move signaled ambition. Now, with the reported addition of FBS quarterback transfer Zeon Chriss, that ambition is beginning to take tangible form. According to CBS Sports reporter Matt Zenitz, FBS transfer
For years, Lincoln football has become a familiar name to HBCU fans, especially during homecoming season. That will change in 2026. On January 6, 2026, Lincoln University of California announced that Desmond Gumbs stepped down as head football coach. He will remain the school’s
By Doha Madani The deadline for the WNBA to agree on a new contract with the players union is Friday, and it appears the two sides remain at a distance even after almost a year of negotiations. This week marks the end of a
HBCU basketball has produced few better stories this season than the rise of WSSU women’s basketball, and Wednesday night felt like the moment it all crystallized. Inside the C.E. Gaines Center, WSSU handled business on the floor with an 81–64 win over Bluefield State.
LSU women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey says that playing HBCUs isn’t just a scheduling choice — it’s a way to give back to programs with fewer resources while fostering growth across women’s basketball. Asked about the significance of facing HBCU opponents after the
