HBCU Sports

What started as a website focused on sports information for the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) has transformed into a prominent source for all things related to HBCU sports. Launched in 1997 as The SWAC Page (swacpage.com), it was rebranded to TSPN Sports (tspnsports.com) in 2007 and finally adopted the name HBCU Sports in 2014. Today, HBCU Sports stands as one of the most popular websites dedicated to HBCU athletics, attracting over 1.4 million visitors in 2020 alone. Our platform has gained recognition from various well-known media organizations across North America, including ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Deadspin, and The Huffington Post. HBCU Sports is fully owned and managed by Rashad Interactive, LLC.

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5 under-the-radar HBCU football teams you should know about in 2025

1 week ago | hbcusports.com | Jarrett Hoffman

The HBCU football season is fast approaching and there is a lot to look forward to. Parity is high among the HBCU conferences, creating opportunities for some programs currently flying under-the-radar to creep their way into contention. Here are five teams that have the best opportunity to do some damage this fall. Like it in past years, the SIAC is open for the taking without any real favorite to claim the conference title.
Former Morehouse men's basketball coach finds new home in SIAC

2 weeks ago | hbcusports.com | Jarrett Hoffman

The Allen men’s basketball team looked within the SIAC for its next leader. Longtime Morehouse men’s basketball coach Douglas Whittler is moving to Columbia, South Carolina, to become the Yellow Jackets’ next men’s basketball coach. A former All-SIAC First Team selection with the Morehouse men’s basketball team, Whittler began coaching as an assistant with the Maroon Tigers in 2009.
These HBCU track & field athletes are on the cusp of winning a D1 national championship

2 weeks ago | hbcusports.com | Jarrett Hoffman

Here is a list of HBCU athletes who qualified for event finals at the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track & Field Championships. Event: Men’s 400mIn the men’s 400m semifinals, Jordan Pierre ran a personal best 45.44 time to snag the qualifying spot in the finals. This marks the second time in the past three years that an HBCU athlete has qualified for the finals in this event.
Virginia Union hires former CIAA Coach of Year to lead women's basketball team

2 weeks ago | hbcusports.com | Jarrett Hoffman

Following the departure of former women’s basketball coach Tierra Terry, who was hired to take over a similar role at Winston-Salem State, the Virginia Union Panthers have announced her successor. Longtime HBCU basketball coach Alico Dunk becomes the 10th head coach in the history of the Virginia Union women’s basketball program. A former student-athlete at the University of Tennessee and East Carolina, Dunk began coaching in 2003 as an assistant on the Elizabeth City State men’s basketball team.
All-SIAC wide receiver commits to HBCU Division II postseason contender

2 weeks ago | hbcusports.com | Jarrett Hoffman

Clark Atlanta’s bid for its first SIAC football championship in nearly half a century will move on without its leading receiver from last season. Armone Harris, an All-SIAC selection, has announced he is moving to the CIAA, transferring to Johnson C. Smith in his senior season. Harris initially entered the transfer portal in April, reportedly receiving offers from Alabama State, Alabama A&M, UTEP, Youngstown State, and Jackson State.
Fisk expected to discontinue trailblazing HBCU gymnastics team

3 weeks ago | hbcusports.com | Chris Stevens

The HBCU gymnastics world will soon be down to one team following the 2026 season as Fisk announced they will discontinue their gymnastics program, according to a report by College Gym News. “While we are tremendously proud of the history our gymnastics team has made in just three years, we look forward to focusing on our conference-affiliated teams to strengthen our impact in the HBCU Athletic Conference,” said Fisk Director of Athletics Valencia Jordan.
Savannah State removes interim tag from men's basketball coach

3 weeks ago | hbcusports.com | Jarrett Hoffman

Savannah State has announced that it will remove men’s basketball coach Clevan Thompson’s interim tag and name him the program’s 12th head coach. “We are pleased to officially announce Coach Thompson as the head coach of our men’s basketball program,” said Savannah State Athletic Director Opio Mashariki. “He has been an integral part of the team’s growth over the past couple of seasons and understands what it takes to build a winning culture.
HBCU women's basketball team agrees to series with ACC champion Duke

3 weeks ago | hbcusports.com | Chris Stevens

After many years of going on the road, Norfolk State’s women’s basketball team will get to host a Power 4 team in the near future. The Spartans have agreed to a home-and-home series with Duke of the Atlantic Coast Conference, the team announced Friday afternoon. “I appreciate Coach Kara Lawson’s willingness to engage in a home-and-home series with our institution,” Norfolk State had coach Jermaine Woods said.
Celebration Bowl 2025 date announced. Here's when HBCU title game will be played

3 weeks ago | hbcusports.com | Kendrick Marshall

The annual Celebration Bowl, now in its 10th year, will officially kick off bowl season again. The HBCU national championship game between MEAC and SWAC champions will be played at noon EST on Saturday, Dec. 13, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on ABC, according to ESPN. The event will headline 17 bowl games to be televised on the ESPN family of networks through Jan. 2. Photo: ESPNBefore last season’s Celebration Bowl, the date was moved from the third Saturday to the second weekend.
HBCU football game featuring two former NFL players as coaches moves to NFL stadium

3 weeks ago | hbcusports.com | Chris Stevens

The talk of one HBCU football game moving to an NFL stadium is officially a reality. Delaware State and Norfolk State’s MEAC game, originally scheduled for Sat. Nov. 1 at Alumni Stadium in Dover, will now be played Thursday Oct. 30 at Lincoln Financial Field, home of the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles. Both teams will be coached by former Eagles teammates; Delaware State will be led by former Eagle receiver DeSean Jackson and Norfolk State by former Philly quarterback Michael Vick.