HBCUs made the 2026 NCAA Tournament field in historic numbers for the first time since 1994, with five programs earning wins and sparking a conversation about long-overdue recognition.
Prairie View A&M
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Prairie View’s first-year women’ BB coach aims to create team’s identity
Tai Dillard begins her first season as Prairie View A&M’s head women’s basketball coach, bringing WNBA, Big 12, and SWAC experience to the program.
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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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Coach Sandy Pugh and Prairie View A&M women’s basketball team take on Minnesota Gophers
Sandy Pugh, head women’s basketball coach at Prairie View A&M, is leading her team to play the Gophers on December 20, while Kierra Wheeler of Norfolk State was named Defensive Player of the Week by the MEAC.
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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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Coaches vs. Racism hosts first women’s classic
Darryl Woods, founder of Coaches vs. Racism, is using college basketball games to raise awareness about systemic racism and create meaningful conversations about how to impact and change society.