MVSU senior guard Sydnei Marshall is ready to use her two-way prowess to lead her team to a SWAC championship
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2026-27 MEAC preview
Howard and Norfolk State are favored to meet for a sixth straight season in the MEAC championship, but six other programs are planning to disrupt their annual spring appointment.
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Sights and sounds: Brianna Barnes shines at HBCU All-Star Dream Classic
Growing up in the Bronx, Brianna Barnes is no stranger to Harlem’s legendary Holcombe Rucker Park — now, she’s the court’s MVP
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NCAA Tournament notebook: Curses, comedy, pit bulls and superpowers in Columbus
The NCAA Tournament in Columbus has both big names and teams pushing for upset
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HBCU notebook: Paris McBride’s return fueling Coppin State surge
Plus a look inside of North Carolina Central’s Aysia Hinton’s 12 3-pointers, Alcorn State’s Maya Hunkin-Claytor & Texas Southern’s Daeja Holmes.
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HBCU notebook: How Southern polished its reputation with consecutive Big 12 wins
Around the nation with stops at Mississippi Valley State, Florida A&M, Howard & Coppin State
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Ashanti Lynch and Brianna Barnes have UMES focused on satisfying championship cravings
Ashanti Lynch and Brianna Barnes are focused on leading UMES to a great season. The duo are among the MEAC’s leaders in scoring and steals.
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HBCU notebook: Inside Morgan Callahan’s decision to return to North Carolina Central
Also, a look at Howard’s 4-0 start and a profile of UAPB’s Indiya Bowen, plus notes on Delaware State and Alabama A&M
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How Nakia Cheatham and Kiarra Henderson became the heart and soul of Alcorn State
Cheatham and Henderson are linked not only by accolades, but also by their unfinished business
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The beauty in the chaos: Inside women’s basketball’s new era of photo day
Across locker rooms and campuses, players are claiming space, showing personality and redefining what it means to be seen
