By Maliik Obee Special to the AFRO The third day of the 2024 CIAA Tournament saw eight men’s teams compete to move forward to the final four. A 10 a.m. matchup started the day, with Bluefield State pulling off the upset of the tournament. In a late-game thriller, the Big Blue defeated the defending-champion Winston-Salem State […]
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Women of Elizabeth City State battle St. Augustine’s for a spot in 2024 CIAA semifinals
By Maliik ObeeSpecial to the AFRO Day three of the women’s 2024 CIAA Tournament bracket featured four teams looking to punch their final-four ticket. In the first quarterfinal matchup of the day, the Elizabeth City State Vikings defeated Saint Augustine’s 64-60, sending the Falcons packing. The fourth-seed Falcons made light work of the Lincoln Lions […]
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Men of Bluefield State rally for 50-48 victory over St. Augustine’s on day one of 2024 CIAA Tournament
By Maliik ObeeSpecial to the AFRO The men’s bracket of the 2024 CIAA Tournament kicked off on Feb. 26 with sixth-seed Bluefield State knocking off seventh-seed St. Augustine’s 50-48 in a late come-from-behind win. The Falcons controlled the pace of the contest early, thanks to some sticky defense and 24-combined points from guard Jawan Browder […]
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National Battle of the Bands honors HBCU heritage with “The Legacy of HBCU Marching Bands”
Special Release The Pepsi National Battle of the Bands (NBOTB) is proud to announce the February airing of “The Legacy of HBCU Marching Bands,” a film that pays tribute to the rich heritage and ongoing legacy of Historically Black College and University (HBCU) marching bands. This vibrant showcase will feature the performances of eight premier […]
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CIAA Tournament women’s player to watch: Aniylah Bryant
By Maliik Obee, Special to the AFRO There isn’t a team hotter on the women’s side of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) conference than the Broncos of Fayetteville State University. Led by senior guard Aniylah Bryant, the 22-2 Broncos are on an eight-game win streak, in search of a CIAA title and a demanding […]
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CIAA Tournament Men’s player to watch: Jaylen Alston
By Maliik Obee, Special to the AFRO On Feb. 26, the 2024 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Tournament will kick off for the fourth time in Baltimore, since moving to Charm City in 2022. The conference’s dozen teams participating in the men’s and women’s brackets will look to take home the crown, in the 79th […]
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Winston-Salem State tops Virginia Union in NBA HBCU Classic
By Mark Ambrogi The Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — While Virginia Union coach Jay Butler would have liked a different outcome, both teams had a winning experience at the NBA HBCU Classic. Ketron Shaw scored 15 points and Jaylen Alston had 14 points and 11 rebounds to pace Winston-Salem State to a 64-47 victory Feb. 17 […]
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Jim Harbaugh pushed for Michigan to hire Sherrone Moore after leaving to lead Chargers
By Larry LageAP Sports Writer ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan is giving Sherrone Moore a shot, hoping he can sustain at least some of the success coach Jim Harbaugh had toward the end of his nine-season run with college football’s winningest program. “Jim talked effusively about Sherrone before the season, after the season and […]
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FAMU takes 2023 Celebration Bowl title
Southwestern Athletic Conference emerges victorious By Mekhi Abbott Special to the AFROmabbott@afro.com The Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) Rattlers defeated the Howard Bison in the Cricket Football Celebration Bowl on Dec. 16. Delivering a final score of 30-26, the Rattlers left Atlanta with their first ever Celebration Bowl victory. The Bowl, also known as the […]
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LSU Tigers take down Coppin Eagles as Angel Reese returns home to sold-out crowd
By Lake MarionSpecial to the AFRO Angel Reese, the Randallstown, Md., native and St. Frances graduate, came home and handled business as she and the Louisiana State University Tigers defeated the Coppin State University Eagles 80-48 on Dec. 20. Almost two years ago, Reese was playing for the University of Maryland Terrapins when she last […]
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PRESS ROOM: Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl Career Fair student registration now open
(Black PR Wire) NEW ORLEANS, LA – The Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl announced today (Dec. 16) that student registration is now open for the 2024 Career Fair, to be held on February 22nd and 23rd at the New Orleans Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. “The Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl is about opportunity, both on […]
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Twenty five years later, Morgan State University’s wrestling team is back
By Ariyana Griffin Special to the AFRO Morgan State University’s (MSU) wrestling team has made a comeback after a 25-year hiatus, making it the only historically Black college or university (HBCU) to offer a Division 1 men’s wrestling program. The sport was cut from MSU during the 1996-1997 season due to lack of funding. The organization, […]
