Daeshun Ruffin injury update, Jackson State basketball star leaves regular-season finale https://t.co/GimQWnWmV2 via @clarionledger
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 6, 2026
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Friday, March 6, 2026
Daeshun Ruffin injury update, Jackson State basketball star leaves regular-season finale | Tia Reid
SWAC Announces Men’s Basketball Tournament Seedings and Matchups
SWAC Announces Men’s Basketball Tournament Seedings and Matchups https://t.co/DKgxPRiN07
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 6, 2026
Grambling State Secures Federal Ownership of Its Iconic “G”
U.S. Trademark Registration No. 8148992
GRAMBLING, Louisiana — For generations of alumni, athletes, and fans, the meaning of the black-and-gold “G” has always been clear — it stands for Grambling. Now, that legacy is officially protected. Grambling State University has secured federal trademark registration for its iconic “G” mark, establishing legal ownership of one of the most recognizable symbols in HBCU athletics.
The registration follows a strategic effort led by the University’s Division of Administration and Business Affairs, working with external counsel Kean Miller, to resolve prior refusals and navigate considerations involving other nationally recognized “G” marks, including those used by the Green Bay Packers and the University of Georgia.
“This registration represents more than a legal milestone — it affirms ownership of our history, excellence, and brand,” said Dr. Martin Lemelle, Jr., President of Grambling State University, who also recognized the leadership of Penya Moses, Vice President for Administration and Business Affairs, and the partnership with Kean Miller in securing the approval.
With federal protection now secured, the University is positioned to expand national licensing partnerships, merchandise distribution, and NIL opportunities for student-athletes. When fully leveraged, industry projections suggest the Grambling brand could generate more than $5 million annually through licensing, apparel partnerships, and athlete-driven NIL collaborations.
For decades, the black-and-gold “G” has stood as a symbol of excellence in college football and HBCU culture — representing the championship tradition built under Hall of Fame coach Eddie Robinson, the energy of the World Famed Tiger Marching Band, and the enduring pride of the GramFam community. With federal trademark protection now secured, that symbol — recognized by generations across the world — enters a new era of protection, opportunity, and growth for Grambling State University.
For generations the “G” has meant Grambling — now it’s officially ours.
By: MEAC/SWAC SPORTS MAIN STREET
Albany State Announces Coaching Transition in Men’s Basketball
Albany State Athletics announces coaching transition for Men’s Basketball. To read more visit,https://t.co/0ojx77VyPP#creatinglegacies pic.twitter.com/XdjBFdFcdX
— Golden Ram Athletics (@ASUGoldenRams) March 4, 2026
Track & Field Goes to Derby City for the HBCU Indoor Championships
Track & Field Goes to Derby City for the HBCU Indoor Championships https://t.co/0eVPU9e0hO
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 6, 2026
Stewart Leads Bison Women’s Hoops to MEAC Regular Season Title
Stewart Leads Women’s Hoops to MEAC Regular Season Title https://t.co/pEYA9wKNzQ
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 6, 2026
Congratulations to both @HUMensBB & @Howard_WBB winning outright titles for the first time since 1987 for both programs
Championship Dreams ➡️ Championship Reality.
— Howard Men’s Basketball (@HUMensBB) March 6, 2026
25-26 MEAC Regular Season Champions ✅.
Celebrate our 21-win championship season with a tax-deductible donation to the program.
Let’s raise $21k for 21 wins Bison Nation!https://t.co/PGgVCl92vI pic.twitter.com/l5upoE57fZ
Congratulations to both @HUMensBB & @Howard_WBB winning outright titles for the first time since 1987 for both programs collectively @MEACSports 💙❤️@wyche89 @DOrlandoHU pic.twitter.com/yWAJPrZo1h
— Black College Exp Sports Reporter (@BlackCollegeExp) March 6, 2026
🏀 | History Made.
— Howard Athletics (@HUBisonSports) March 6, 2026
For the first time since 1987, BOTH Howard Men’s and Women’s Basketball are MEAC Regular Season Champions!
🏆 20+ wins
🏆 Outright Champs#HUBison #HUBasketball #HBCUBasketball pic.twitter.com/Iad3cYumVB
Gillus Leads Balanced Attack in Win Over Norfolk State
Gillus Leads Balanced Attack in Win Over Norfolk State https://t.co/6JF7sVtiMD
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 6, 2026
MEAC Regular Season Champs🏆
MEAC Regular Season Champs🏆 pic.twitter.com/BB3LUoLaRO
— HowardWBB (@Howard_WBB) March 6, 2026
Regular Season Champs! 🏆⁰When the work matches the vision… THIS happens. Proud of you my girl! 🔥 https://t.co/xTLoJUAZwS
— Michelle W (@6threeinheels) March 6, 2026
Top Seed Tennessee State Men's Basketball To Meet No. 4 UT Martin In Friday's OVC Semifinals
Top Seed Men's Basketball To Meet No. 4 UT Martin In Friday's OVC Semifinalshttps://t.co/Bwfa127kt6
— Tennessee State Men's Basketball (@TSUTigersMBB) March 6, 2026
Nolan Smith (@NdotSmitty) Named Finalist for Joe B. Hall and Ben Jobe Awardshttps://t.co/YTcxlPwGe1
— Tennessee State Men's Basketball (@TSUTigersMBB) March 4, 2026
SWAC Men’s Basketball Final Scores: Mar. 5
SWAC Men’s Basketball Final Scores: Mar. 5@pepsi
— Southwestern Athletic Conference (@theswac) March 6, 2026
#SWACMBB | #BuildingChampionsForLife pic.twitter.com/KcK7Hpa4uz
SWAC Men's Basketball Tournament Seedings, Bethune-Cookman at No. 1 | HBCU Basketball
SWAC Men's Basketball Tournament Seedings, Bethune-Cookman at No. 1 | HBCU Basketballhttps://t.co/GQg4R3jXJx
— HBCU LEGENDS (@hbculegends) March 6, 2026
Rattlers Enter SWAC Tournament as No. 2 Seed, Eye Championship Run
Rattlers Enter SWAC Tournament as No. 2 Seed, Eye Championship Run https://t.co/WOf35DzTnR
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 6, 2026
Kevin O'Sullivan talks close game with Florida A&M, pitching staff | David Rosenberg
Kevin O'Sullivan talks close game with Florida A&M, pitching staff https://t.co/e4xdzG9BKx via @GatorsWire
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 6, 2026
How FAMU basketball's lively crowd sparked long-awaited win vs Bethune-Cookman | Gerald Thomas III
How FAMU basketball's lively crowd sparked long-awaited win vs Bethune-Cookman https://t.co/OpkHlvJnml
— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) March 6, 2026
Rattlers Defend Home Court, Send the Wildcats Packing in Classic Rivalry Bout https://t.co/3CbkQ5BGvj
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 6, 2026
Rattlers men’s and women’s hoops down Bethune-Cookman in regular season finales https://t.co/RapwFu1QbV
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 6, 2026
Coach Quinn Gray Sr. on Restoring the Strike at FAMU | HBCU Coaches Corner | Spring Practice Outlook
Coach Quinn Gray Sr. on Restoring the Strike at FAMU | HBCU Coaches Corn... https://t.co/UO9QQzACD6 via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 6, 2026
Thursday, March 5, 2026
The Rattlers head to Mississippi for a SWAC matchup against Jackson State
Next Stop: Jackson. 🐍🔥
— Florida A&M Softball 🥎 (@FAMU_Softball) March 5, 2026
The Rattlers head to Mississippi for a SWAC matchup against Jackson State.
🆚 Jackson State
📍 Jackson, MS
🗓 Mar. 6
⏰ 6 PM#FangsUp pic.twitter.com/zcvYXhPo5X
Dr. Jamaal Jackson will no longer be the Kentucky State Head Men’s Basketball Coach. He will be moving to the Associate AD position
Breaking: Dr. Jamaal Jackson will no longer be the Kentucky State Head Men’s Basketball Coach. He will be moving to the Associate AD position.
— Liv Antilla (@livforhoops) March 4, 2026
He led KYSU MBB for 10 seasons.
That is the second open job open in the SIAC.
The 2026 SIAC Men’s Basketball Tournament presented by Toyota is live on ESPN+! 🔥🎥
The 2026 SIAC Men’s Basketball Tournament presented by Toyota is live on ESPN+! 🔥🎥
— The SIAC (@TheSIAC) March 5, 2026
𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀
LeMoyne-Owen vs. Clark Atlantahttps://t.co/WYe7V63s1R#SIAC | #SIACMBB | #LeadersRiseHere pic.twitter.com/54vOuNsMnQ
Battle of Baltimore…Senior Day…Regular Season Finale. Bears vs. Coppin State
Battle of Baltimore…Senior Day…Regular Season Finale. Bears vs. Coppin State
— Morgan State Bears (@MorganStBears) March 5, 2026
Women - 5:30pm
Men - 8pm
Let’s pack Hill Field House 🏀 pic.twitter.com/Qli66xF8tK
Bowie State Welcomes Jeri Ingram as Associate Head Coach for Women’s Tennis
Bowie State Welcomes Jeri Ingram as Associate Head Coach for Women’s Tennis#BulldogNation | #BiteDownhttps://t.co/H9kgb6PZAI
— Bowie State Athletics (@BSU_Sports_Info) March 5, 2026
GAMEDAY 🐆 Southern 🆚 Alabama A&M
GAMEDAY 🐆
— Southern University Women’s Basketball (@JaguarsWBB) March 5, 2026
🆚 Alabama A&M
⏰ 5:30 PM
🏟️ Alabama A&M Event Center
📍 Huntsville, AL
📺 SWAC TV#WeGrindDifferent | #DefendingSwacChamps pic.twitter.com/9w4qpyoJT2
Lane storms into the Semifinals with a statement win! 🏀🔥
Lane storms into the Semifinals with a statement win! 🏀🔥
— The SIAC (@TheSIAC) March 5, 2026
The Dragons will face Albany State on Friday at 2 p.m. ET.
𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟
LC – 56
BC – 54#SIAC | #SIACWBB | #LeadersRiseHere pic.twitter.com/bFDYYAlO30
Eagles end regular season with ninth straight win over South Carolina State!
Eagles end regular season with ninth straight win over South Carolina State! @NCCUWBB #EaglePride pic.twitter.com/hJPtvvyb91
— NCCU Athletics (@NCCUAthletics) March 5, 2026
Morehouse will face the winner of Savannah State vs. Miles on Friday at 8 p.m. ET.
The Maroon Tigers punch their ticket to the Semifinals 🏀🔥
— The SIAC (@TheSIAC) March 5, 2026
Morehouse will face the winner of Savannah State vs. Miles on Friday at 8 p.m. ET.
𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟
MH - 72
EWU - 62#SIAC | #SIACMBB | #LeadersRiseHere pic.twitter.com/80ur2rAfET