The NCAA’s NET ratings have made it difficult for HBCUs to advance past the first round of the NCAA tournament, but coaches such as Kevin Blakeney and Tim Eatman are pushing for more teams to be selected.
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MEAC basketball teams gear up for second round with eyes on tournament
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.
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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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MEAC basketball teams battle for top spots in second round of season
MEAC men’s and women’s basketball teams began the second round of games in the regular season, with Norfolk State, North Carolina Central, and Howard leading the way.