The creation of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) by seven HBCU programs in 1970 marked a pivotal moment in the quest for equity, visibility, and competitive excellence in college sports. These institutionsâNorth Carolina A&T, North Carolina Central, Morgan State, Howard University, Delaware
Courtesy of Alabama State University As the 2025 NCAA basketball tournament approaches, the spotlight is on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), showcasing both individual talent and team achievements. The Alabama State Hornets have clinched their spot in the NCAA Tournament after
By Charles Hallman The understanding of the importance of being financially literate, especially for Black students, is part of the mission of Holly Cooper. Cooper is the senior vice president of marketing and communications at Hope Credit Union, the nationâs largest Black
Southern University has made history with a landmark victory in the NCAA Tournament, with the HBCU becoming the first SWAC womenâs basketball program to win a game on this stage. Their 68-56 triumph over UC San Diego not only secured their first-ever
The Charlotte, NC-based Black College Invitational Championship (BCIC) is making a major shift in 2025, transitioning to an exclusive Division II HBCU tournament. This change comes as Division I HBCUs gain increased postseason opportunities, particularly with the emergence of the Women’s Basketball
March Madness thrives on upsets, and historically Black colleges and universities have delivered some of the tournamentâs most unforgettable shockers. With the odds stacked against them, HBCU programs have repeatedly proven they can take down the giants. Before 1993, only a handful of double-digit seeds
A basketball tournament designed to spotlight college athletes from historically Black colleges and universities is set to take place in Charlotte this week. The inaugural Black College Invitational Championship tournament will be held at Bojangles Coliseum, with Division I and II teams from four
Alabama A&M, Coppin State, Howard, and Texas Southernâs HBCU womenâs basketball teams will begin their quest to capture a postseason championship banner at the Womenâs National Invitational Tournament (WNIT.) The WNIT committee awarded Howard (21-11) and TSU (16-15) automatic bids as they were the
NBA legend Shaquille OâNeal (Shaq) took in some HBCU hoops at the 2025 Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) tournament to support his son, Shaqir OâNeal, as Florida A&M University (FAMU) faced off against Jackson State University, coached by former NBA player Mo Williams. The first-round
Norfolk State Universityâs womenâs basketball team made history by securing a No. 13 seed in the 2025 NCAA Tournamentâthe highest in the programâs history. This remarkable achievement underscores the teamâs exceptional season and highlights the growing competitiveness of HBCU womenâs basketball. The
