The MEAC basketball teams are gearing up for the second round of the season, with each team focusing on one game at a time to secure the best seed possible in the post-season tournament.
Morgan State
Black college basketball teams strive for conference success in MEAC
The MEAC men’s and women’s basketball teams are in conference play, with Norfolk State and South Carolina State leading the men’s standings and Norfolk State, Coppin State and Morgan State leading the women’s standings, while local players such as Joshua Strong and Kierra Wheeler are shining in the league.
Morgan State coach sees his main job as preparing players for what comes next
Kevin Broadus, a former player and assistant coach, has spent nearly 30 years coaching, including two stints at Georgetown and a current position as head coach at Morgan State, where he is focused on mentoring young Black men and preparing them for life beyond basketball.
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.
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.
