With a small, pink baby shark resting between a pair of basketballs and sitting on a white shelf, Olivia Gaines is finally getting comfortable in her North Carolina Central office. A large white binder overflowing with pages sits on her desk. Yet, just because she’s settled doesn’t mean she’s necessarily relaxed. Gaines, the recently-hired head […]
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HBCU notebook: Bethune-Cookman’s Demetria Frank excited to be back home
Also, Delaware State’s Khadijah Rushdan is excited to return home and HBCU coaches share thoughts on tournament expansion.
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HBCU notebook: Howard and Southern continue to raise the bar of excellence
Ty Grace: ‘HBCUs are trying to take things to another level.’
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Southern’s Olivia Delancy set for unforgettable birthday party on NCAA Tournament stage
In addition to Southern heading to the NCAA tournament, Alabama A&M and Alcorn State earned postseason bids
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The Weekly Fast Break: Mapping the madness
Bracket busting, renewed dance cards & play in games
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SEC teams charge into the NCAA Tournament
From No. 1 seeds to dangerous sleepers, SEC teams are shaping the women’s NCAA Tournament bracket
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2025-26 Bracketology: Selection Sunday is finally here
After months of teams battling it out, the bracket will finally be revealed today. The comittee gave us a small tease on Saturday.
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SWAC notebook: Meet the 2026 SWAC tournament contenders
A look at all 12 programs headed to the SWAC tournament, including an in-depth view of Alabama A&M’s Kaila Walker
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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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2025-26 SWAC preview
Preseason favorite Southern is seeking a return trip and third in four years to the NCAA Tournament despite plenty of top contenders
