From an expanded NCAA tournament to a growing HBCUAC, sports columnist Charles Hallman rounds up five points shaping the future of Black college athletics.
HBCUAC
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Black tennis coaches face off
Black female head coaches Lois Arterberry and Gabrielle Moore will face each other for the first time this season when Minnesota hosts Indiana in women’s tennis, with both coaches having a rich history in college tennis.
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First-year coaches on a learning curve
Stephanie Cooper and Rachel Naughton, two experienced coaches, have taken on the challenge of turning around the University of the Virgin Islands and Wilberforce University women’s basketball programs, respectively, despite the obstacles they face.
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Hope Credit Union ‘bullish on young Black people’
Hope Credit Union, the nation’s largest Black and woman-owned financial institution, has partnered with the HBCU Athletic Conference to sponsor their basketball tournament and promote financial literacy among Black students.
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Second Stillman-hosted all-Black tournament gets rave reviews
The 2025 Hope Credit Union HBCUAC Basketball Championships were a successful event, bringing recognition to Stillman College and providing a high-quality experience for all involved, including the Visit Tuscaloosa team and the UVI men’s and women’s basketball teams.
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Black coaches shine in HBCU Athletic Conference, a true showcase of excellence
Fisk University’s Head Women’s Basketball Coach Victoria Crawford and Stillman College Assistant Coaches KaTia May and Montego Hoskins were honored with awards at the HBCUAC Post-Season Tournament for their leadership and excellence.
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What’s drawn Black Minnesota athletes to Alabama?
Three native Black Minnesotans participated in the 2025 HBCUAC Hope Credit Union Basketball Championships at Stillman College, sharing their stories of how they ended up at their respective HBCUs.
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HBCUAC Tournament: Highlights from Days 2 and 3
The HBCUAC tournament saw Wiley’s 95-72 win over UVI, while Philander Smith edged Fisk 43-40, with both teams advancing to the semifinals on Saturday.
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Stillman to host HBCU Basketball Championships
Tuscaloosa, Alabama will host the 2025 HBCU Athletic Conference Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships, marking a boost to the area’s economic fortunes and featuring a new tradition of a Family Reunion Community Tailgate.