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.
Southern University
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Black tennis coaches celebrate their historic matchup
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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“The Caleb Wilson Act”: Louisiana lawmaker proposes anti-hazing legislation
House Bill 279, the Caleb Wilson Act, aims to prevent similar tragedies on college campuses by requiring all incoming freshmen, student-athletes, members of Greek organizations, and band participants to complete a mandatory one-hour anti-hazing education course.
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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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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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Metro area girls basketball players shine in Big Ten tournament
The metro area was well represented in the Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament.