Headline: Hampton and North Carolina A&T to Shine in 2026 NBA HBCU Classic Subheadline: Historic Rivals Set to Bring Pride and Excellence to the National Stage in Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA – As the sports world prepares for NBA All-Star 2026, two of the most storied programs in HBCU basketball history, Hampton University and … Read more
**Historic Season for HBCU Small School Baseball: Talladega’s Oropeza Leads Elite Team Expansion, Rising Stars Shine** For the first time in Black College Nines history, a record 37 HBCU small school baseball programs competed in 2025, resulting in the addition of a third all-elite team to honor the top talent across NCAA Division II, NAIA, … Read more
2025 HBCU Swingman Classic at Truist Park: A Celebration of Baseball and Black Excellence Atlanta, GA – July 11, 2025 – As part of Major League Baseball’s All-Star Week festivities at Truist Park, the 2025 HBCU Swingman Classic will take center stage on Friday evening, showcasing the finest talent from Historically Black Colleges and Universities. … Read more
Bentravin Phillips Transfers to Xavier University of Louisiana as JCSU Football Sets Championship Tone for 2025 New Orleans, LA and Charlotte, NC – In a significant offseason move within HBCU athletics, standout basketball guard Bentravin Phillips is transferring from Dillard University to Xavier University of Louisiana (XULA), marking his fourth school in four collegiate seasons. … Read more
2025 HBCU Sports Spotlight: All-Star Games, Las Vegas Classic, and Baseball Awards Set the Stage for a Historic Season San Antonio, TX, and Las Vegas, NV – As the 2025 HBCU sports season rolls into full gear, excitement is building around several marquee events that showcase the rich athletic talent and cultural heritage of Historically … Read more
A Century of Pride and Rivalry: The Real HU Returns to Washington, D.C. Legends, Legacies, and the Future of HBCU Athletics Collide as Hampton and Howard Rekindle Their Storied Football Rivalry Washington, D.C. — September 20, 2025, marks a landmark moment for HBCU football as the Battle of the Real HU—the nation’s most enduring college … Read more
Howard University and Hampton University are set to renew one of the longest-running and most culturally significant rivalries in HBCU football history—the “Battle for the Real HU.” On September 20, 2025, the fifth annual Truth and Service Classic will take place at Audi Field in Washington, D.C., bringing these two historic programs together once again … Read more
Battle of the Real HU Returns to Washington, D.C. Amidst Transformative Era for HBCU Athletics The highly anticipated “Battle of the Real HU” football rivalry between Howard University and Hampton University will reignite on September 20 at Audi Field in Washington, D.C. This historic matchup, part of the Truth and Service Classic that began in … Read more
Huston-Tillotson University and Paul Quinn College Join HBCU Athletic Conference, Marking Historic Expansion and Launch of Soccer Championships Austin, TX / Dallas, TX – The landscape of Historically Black College and University (HBCU) athletics is evolving with the announcement that Huston-Tillotson University and Paul Quinn College will become full members of the HBCU Athletic Conference … Read more
Saint Augustine’s University Faces Independent Path After CIAA Membership Suspension Raleigh, NC — Saint Augustine’s University, a historic HBCU with a once-dominant athletic program, is facing an unprecedented challenge as the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Board of Directors voted not to extend the university’s membership for the 2025-26 academic year. This decision effectively suspends … Read more