2024 HBCU+ National Player of the Year Eric Phoenix of South Carolina State on stage at the national banquet

Stats Perform FCS National Awards

2024 HBCU+ National Player of the Year Eric Phoenix of South Carolina State on stage at the national banquet. pic.twitter.com/xPq9nfkbu8

— FCS Football (@OptaAnalystFCS) January 5, 2025

Former Maple Leafs coach heads up NCAA’s first Div. 1 hockey team from historically Black university

Former Maple Leafs coach heads up NCAA’s first Div. 1 hockey team from historically Black universityhttps://t.co/bHImN3djln

— TSU_Alumni East TN (@TSU_NAAEastTN) January 5, 2025

Wake Forest football lands two former HBCU stars | Randall Barnes

Wake Forest football lands two former HBCU stars https://t.co/sCpsa7zjoA

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 5, 2025

Kentucky State Downs Benedict, 82-63

Kentucky State Downs Benedict, 82-63 https://t.co/aleepQtctC

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 5, 2025

Morehouse Defeats Miles in an Overtime Thriller

Morehouse Defeats Miles in an Overtime Thriller https://t.co/LSOUFa343k

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 5, 2025

Panthers Hold Off Spring Hill to Remain Undefeated in Conference Play

Panthers Hold Off Spring Hill to Remain Undefeated in Conference Play https://t.co/huns8kMHuv

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 5, 2025

Former South Carolina State soph. transfer WR Caden High has committed to Stanford

Let’s work ! pic.twitter.com/M0ifbrslhl

— Caden High (@CadenHigh) January 5, 2025

Fantastic pickup from South Carolina State University. Welcome to Stanford! 🌲🌲🌲🌲#GoStanford https://t.co/tXHLVJbBmf pic.twitter.com/gtde4v9A0a

— Stanford Football Updates🌲 (@stanfballupdate) January 5, 2025

Im ready to work !
-Sophomore season film pic.twitter.com/8KTnOk0cbP

— Caden High (@CadenHigh) December 19, 2024

#GoDogs

STUBBLEFIELD to @CadenHigh for THE TOUCHDOWN@SCStateAthletic @SCSTATE1896 @MEACSports @coachberry77 #PayTheFEE#DigDEEP#FearTheBITE
🔴🔵🐶🏈 pic.twitter.com/cJ6ryx67qB

— South Carolina State Football (@SCState_Fb) November 16, 2024

🚨🚨🚨🚨 pic.twitter.com/TRAnLigGds

— Caden High (@CadenHigh) December 18, 2024

A Monster in the paint! SUNO 6'8" sophomore Jamal Gibson drops career-high 41 points on Rust

🤯🤯🤯🤯

What’s there to say? He’s the real deal with 979 career points after dropping a career-high 41 points tonight against Rust.

He dominated the game and was a monster in the paint. Jamal just locked in his 44th consecutive double-double and has 349 points & 249 rebounds… pic.twitter.com/fkZdEF6dAn

— SUNO Knights Athletics (@sunoathletics) January 5, 2025

Jamal Gibson went for 26 pts & 20 rebs to lead SUNO to a 91-82 win over Wilberforce. It was Gibson's 43rd consecutive double-double. Repeat (since this is remarkable!): This is Jamal Gibson's 43rd consecutive double-double! https://t.co/tE62TyFauR @sunoathletics @NAIAHoopsReport

— Small College Basketball (@smcollegehoops) January 5, 2025

Recipients at the 2024 Stats Perform FCS National Awards

Recipients at the 2024 Stats Perform FCS National Awards, from left:

Montana State's Brent Vigen (Eddie Robinson)
Montana State's Tommy Mellott (Walter Payton)
Central Arkansas' David Walker (Buck Buchanan)
North Carolina Central's Juan Velarde (FedEx Doris Robinson)
South… pic.twitter.com/2mMeH39a2P

— FCS Football (@OptaAnalystFCS) January 5, 2025

Spartans Receive Bench Boost to Surge Past UMES in Conference Opener

1-0 to start off conference play🔥#GoldStandard🔰 pic.twitter.com/vwtvIclnOo

— Norfolk State Men's Basketball (@NSU_BBALL) January 5, 2025

Spartans Receive Bench Boost to Surge Past UMES in Conference Opener https://t.co/iHr816zigY

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 5, 2025

Bison Men’s Hoops Edges Out DSU in MEAC Opener

Howard's freshman sensation Blake Harper had another outstanding performance tonight.

In Howard's 6 point win against Delaware State, Harper finished with the following in only 29 minutes:

34 points (10-12 FG, 3-4 3PT & 11-11 FT)
6 rebounds
2 assists@bharp__. pic.twitter.com/JlfrRFhaXy

— Jake Lieberman (@jakelieberman2) January 5, 2025

Men’s Hoops Edges Out DSU in MEAC Opener https://t.co/UvrLaP5xOU

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 5, 2025

🏀 | SCHEDULE UPDATE

🏀 | SCHEDULE UPDATE pic.twitter.com/JEovHQ6dcU

— Howard Athletics (@HUBisonSports) January 5, 2025

🏀 | @Howard_WBB opens conference play with the first DUB of the new year!

Next up, the Bison continue conference play on the road Monday, January 6th when they face UMES at 5:30 PM! pic.twitter.com/Wwyhz64Gqg

— Howard Athletics (@HUBisonSports) January 5, 2025

Howell Leads Balanced Attack in Win Over DSU https://t.co/JseIioPP5F

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 5, 2025

Congratulations to NCCU Football’s, Juan Velarde, on being named the 2024 FedEx Doris Robinson Scholar-Athlete of the Year at the Stats Perform FCS National Awards Ceremony! 🦅

Congratulations to NCCU Football’s, Juan Velarde, on being named the 2024 FedEx Doris Robinson Scholar-Athlete of the Year at the Stats Perform FCS National Awards Ceremony! 🦅#NCCUAthletics #EaglePrideAmplified pic.twitter.com/iERJPoGet2

— NCCU Athletics (@NCCUAthletics) January 5, 2025

Eagles Complete Baltimore Trip At Morgan State Monday

North Carolina Central concludes two-game Baltimore trip at Morgan State on Monday at 5:30 PM! @ESPNPlus will livestream the @MEACSports women's contest! @TrayABC11 @GameDayCharlie @WRALSportsFan @JordanCrammer @tritribune #EaglePride

Preview: https://t.co/laFQLMK72T pic.twitter.com/yaNzkZYbFV

— NCCU Athletics (@NCCUAthletics) January 5, 2025

Former Alabama Gatorade Player of the Year dual-threat QB Earl Woods III (@EarlWoodsIII) is set to play for Norfolk State and Michael Vick |Thomas Ashworth

Massive addition for Norfolk State and Michael Vick 👀

Woods was named the Gatorade Player of the Year in Alabama after recording 3,072 passing yards, 32 passing TDs, 2,123 rushing yards, & 35 rushing TDs https://t.co/wWPW0xngbu

— Zach McKinnell (@zachmckinnell) January 5, 2025

Former Hueytown High star Earl Woods III (@EarlWoodsIII) is set to play for Norfolk State and Michael Vick.

The former Alabama Gatorade Player of the Year became Vick's first quarterback commit on Sunday. https://t.co/WVFdWKgcr2

— Thomas Ashworth (@_ThomasAshworth) January 5, 2025

Wise words from one of the best! 🗣️#GoldStandard🔰 pic.twitter.com/Uu1LSOnfut

— Norfolk State Football 🔰 (@NorfolkStateFB) January 3, 2025

SWAC Women’s Basketball Final Scores: Jan. 4

SWAC Women’s Basketball Final Scores: Jan. 4 https://t.co/LgrJMkhtBg

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 5, 2025

SWAC Men’s Basketball Final Scores: Jan. 4

SWAC Men’s Basketball Final Scores: Jan. 4 https://t.co/W2Bf2zR2NH

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 5, 2025

Wheeler’s 30th Career Double-Double Leads NSU Past UMES 72-54

Defended our home⚔️#GoldStandard🔰 pic.twitter.com/1O0nhxMANw

— Norfolk State Women’s Basketball (@NorfolkStateWBB) January 5, 2025

Wheeler’s 30th Career Double-Double Leads NSU Past UMES 72-54#GoldStandard 🔰https://t.co/U0vrkncGbM

— Norfolk State Women’s Basketball (@NorfolkStateWBB) January 5, 2025

Men's Basketball Defeats Savannah State, 54-41, to Start 2025 Strong

Men's Basketball Defeats Savannah State, 54-41, to Start 2025 Strong https://t.co/Q6ICF2gyEF

— Tuskegee Men’s Basketball (@Tuskegee_MBB) January 5, 2025

Rattlers Defeat Bethune-Cookman 62-54 in SWAC Opener

𝗗𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗡𝗧 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘

Cheyenne McEvans dominated the cats, scoring 23 points with six assists and five rebounds in the Rattlers 62-54 win.#FAMU | #Rattlers | #PressureOn | #Sisterhood pic.twitter.com/f9y2Vfn9il

— Florida A&M Women’s Basketball 🏀 (@FAMU_WBB) January 5, 2025

.@FAMU_WBB Postgame Press Conference following the 62-54 victory over Bethune-Cookman.#FAMU #Pressure #Sisterhood https://t.co/6GHsjJSETa

— The O&G StrikeZone (@OandGStrikezone) January 5, 2025

Rattlers Defeat Bethune-Cookman 62-54 in SWAC Opener#FAMU | #Rattlers | #PressureOn | #Sisterhood

https://t.co/IyrU5NoTuj

— Florida A&M Women’s Basketball 🏀 (@FAMU_WBB) January 5, 2025

𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗧’𝗦 𝗔 𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧 𝗪𝗔𝗬 𝗧𝗢 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗧 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 🤩🐍#FAMU | #FAMUly | #PressureOn | #Sisterhood pic.twitter.com/mQiVkt0fHj

— Florida A&M Women’s Basketball 🏀 (@FAMU_WBB) January 5, 2025

𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗟𝗘𝗥 𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗬 🐍👋🏽#FAMU | #FAMUly | #PressureOn | #Sisterhood pic.twitter.com/uoFUYWvJ2S

— Florida A&M Women’s Basketball 🏀 (@FAMU_WBB) January 4, 2025

GAME RECAP: Wildcats Drop First @theswac Game to FAMU#𝗛𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘁𝘀 | #𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘆𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿

📰Story Link: https://t.co/Iz6tAWtaAi pic.twitter.com/9haUxoEQSB

— Bethune-Cookman Women's Basketball (@BCUWBB) January 5, 2025

New year, same Rattlers! 😼

Rattlers drop conference-opener.#FAMU | #Rattlers | #OneMore pic.twitter.com/88iUM979VL

— Florida A&M Men’s Basketball 🏀 (@FAMU_MBB) January 5, 2025

New year, same Rattlers! 😼#𝙃𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙒𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙨 | #𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙮𝙏𝙤𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 pic.twitter.com/eetajxvHt1

— 🏀Bethune-Cookman Men's Basketball (@BCUhoops) January 5, 2025

The Leon County Rattlers Showed Up for the basketball game. #FAMU pic.twitter.com/n3i4zgPwW3

— FAMU NAA Florida Region (@flregionfamunaa) January 5, 2025

Eagles Rally Late But Fall Short In MEAC Opener

North Carolina Central rallied late before falling in @MEACSports basketball opener. Morgan Callahan posted a double-double of 20 points and 13 rebounds for the Eagles. @TrayABC11 @GameDayCharlie #EaglePride @tritribune

Recap: https://t.co/H6jADOURsR pic.twitter.com/M4Li4g0E1U

— NCCU Athletics (@NCCUAthletics) January 4, 2025

HBCU BASKETBALL SCOREBOARD - CONFERENCE GAMES - WEEK 1 | Kyle T. Mosley

HBCU BASKETBALL SCOREBOARD - CONFERENCE GAMES - WEEK 1@HBCULegends | #HBCUBasketball https://t.co/ZgHlIubdXF

— Kyle T. Mosley (@ktmoze) January 4, 2025

Naya Ojukwu knocked down 2 free throws with 20.0 left in the game to give @MSUBearsWBB 🐻🏀 a 5️⃣5️⃣-5️⃣4️⃣ victory

Naya Ojukwu knocked down 2 free throws with 20.0 left in the game to give @MSUBearsWBB🐻🏀 a 5️⃣5️⃣-5️⃣4️⃣ victory over @scstate_wbb🐶 in Saturday’s @MEACSports opener.@MEACSports | @UnderArmour#GoBears🔷🔶 pic.twitter.com/XekMXGG0it

— Morgan State Bears (@MorganStBears) January 4, 2025

Dragons Pick Up Road Win at North Carolina A&T, 68-59

First conference win in the books. 📚

Yame Butler finishes with game-high 24 points. 🧨#FearTheDragon🐉 pic.twitter.com/bHWOC1efmC

— Drexel Men's Basketball (@DrexelMBB) January 4, 2025