Minnesota and Illinois in women’s tennis have met 32 times since 1991, and the 33rd meeting was the first time ever that both schools’ squads were coached by Black women, Lois Arterberry and Gabrielle Moore, who once were college teammates at Southern University.
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Jackson State coach stays positive after Gopher rout
The Minnesota Gopher women’s basketball team played Prairie View A&M and Jackson State, while the men’s team hosted Morgan State, in a series of games against Black college teams, with the Gophers winning all three games.
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HBCU Basketball Takes Center Stage: Women’s Hoops, MEAC Legends, and Rising Stars
The SWAC and MEAC have announced their 2025 Hall of Fame Class, featuring coaches and players who have made significant contributions to their respective conferences, and two local prep stars were recognized for their individual performances.
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TSU’s Playoff Return Under Eddie George and Ty Grace’s Rising Legacy at Howard
Tennessee State clinched a share of the Big South football Championship, and head coach Eddie George has received a four-year contract extension, while Howard University head women’s basketball coach Ty Grace has also received a four-year contract extension.
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S.C. State Bulldogs join AFCA FCS Coaches Poll at No. 23, Jackson State also featured
South Carolina State and Jackson State are the only HBCUs ranked in the AFCA FCS Coaches Poll, with S.C. State’s Einaj Carter named Offensive Player of the Week and Morgan State’s Sahr Gbundema named Rookie of the Week.
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NCAA selections overlook HBCU champs
HBCU teams Jackson State, Norfolk State, and Howard competed in the NCAA and NIT postseason tournaments, but were not given the respect they deserve due to their low seeding and new rules.
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HBCUs consistently underrated as seeds
HBCU teams are expected to receive low double-digit seeds on Selection Sunday, with only Jackson State and Norfolk State predicted to make the NCAA WBB field.