NCCU Hires Gaines As Head Women’s Basketball Coach

Eagles' family welcomes new head women's basketball coach Olivia Gaines! @NCCUWBB #EaglePride

Story: https://t.co/6rkjBILK9l pic.twitter.com/08uj1UrIIg

— NCCU Athletics (@NCCUAthletics) May 8, 2026

Golf update: The Rams are in second place at the NCAA DII Regionals with a score of +7 after round 1

Golf update: The Rams are in second place at the NCAA DII Regionals with a score of +7 after round 1 pic.twitter.com/Zw2P0TnKaA

— WSSU Athletics (@WSSU_Athletics) May 7, 2026

SC State launches major fundraiser amid calls to defund HBCU

Southern vs Grambling returns to New Orleans Thanksgiving Weekend

The Culture Lives. 🏈

Southern vs Grambling returns to New Orleans Thanksgiving Weekend.

🎟 Tickets are ON SALE NOW: https://t.co/MqJzTqyR2w #TheSomebodyStandard pic.twitter.com/gzOGCV7gnW

— 53rd Annual Bayou Classic (@BayouClassic74) May 8, 2026

The Bulldogs advance to the next round to take on the Lady Lions of Lincoln (PA). First pitch is scheduled for approximately 3:30 p.m.

𝗢𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁! 🐾

The Bulldogs advance to the next round to take on the Lady Lions of Lincoln (PA). First pitch is scheduled for approximately 3:30 p.m.#BulldogNation | #BiteDown pic.twitter.com/rG9WhSCO6P

— Bowie State Athletics (@BSU_Sports_Info) May 8, 2026

Official tickets from the Norfolk State Ticket Office won't be on sale until after August 1st. We've requested consignment tickets to sale — details coming soon. Third-party resale sites are not tickets from the Norfolk State Ticket Office - stay tuned...Go Rams!

Official tickets from the Norfolk State Ticket Office won't be on sale until after August 1st. We've requested consignment tickets to sale — details coming soon. Third-party resale sites are not tickets from the Norfolk State Ticket Office - stay tuned...Go Rams! pic.twitter.com/xE7V7NIQrR

— WSSU Athletics (@WSSU_Athletics) May 8, 2026

The stage is set. It's Championship time🏆

The stage is set. It's Championship time🏆️

2:30PM CT on SWAC TV 📺️ #SWACSB | #BuildingChampionsForLife pic.twitter.com/iVZ1dqedmg

— Southwestern Athletic Conference (@theswac) May 8, 2026

We play Southern at 3:30 PM EST https://t.co/cAOE22pOy1

— Florida A&M Softball 🥎 (@FAMU_Softball) May 8, 2026

JAGS ARE GOING TO THE SHIP!!!!!

JAGS ARE GOING TO THE SHIP!!!!! #SWACSB | #BuildingChampionsForLife pic.twitter.com/YCI1iLbpmq

— Southwestern Athletic Conference (@theswac) May 8, 2026

New start time: 6 PM EST | SWAC Softball Championship ⚾🔒

New start time: 6 PM EST https://t.co/D9hP3PWqNh

— Florida A&M Softball 🥎 (@FAMU_Softball) May 7, 2026

Mississippi Valley State gets big game on HBCUgo. this season

Mississippi Valley State gets big game on HBCUgo. this season. https://t.co/28GB324Q7s #mvsu #hbcugo pic.twitter.com/zH2gEIBaVj

— Joe Mane (@JMMedia662) May 8, 2026

Men's Basketball staff committed academic fraud and falsified monetary award documents for players — Cal State Northridge

🚨 **NEW** NCAA Violation — Cal State Northridge

Men's Basketball staff committed academic fraud and falsified monetary award documents for players.

Penalties include: 5-years Probation, Vacation of Records, and Show-Cause orders of 1 to 5-years for several staffers. pic.twitter.com/OKtywNFLF3

— NIL 𝘯𝘰𝘵 NLI (@NILnotNLI) May 7, 2026

It’s MatchDay - Day 2 🐏 at the NCAA DII Regionals

It’s MatchDay - Day 2
🐏 at the NCAA DII Regionals
📍Johnstown, Pa
⛳️ Sunnehanna Country Club
💻 https://t.co/K1DXiwmMP8… pic.twitter.com/fZRNnlVXTd

— WSSU Athletics (@WSSU_Athletics) May 8, 2026

Mariah is making her presence known, earning SWAC Newcomer and Field Athlete of the Week. 🏃🏽‍♀️

Mariah is making her presence known, earning SWAC Newcomer and Field Athlete of the Week. 🏃🏽‍♀️ pic.twitter.com/BueESkQ1Mr

— PVAMU Panthers (@PVAMUPanthers) May 7, 2026

Delano Lawrence breaks his school record in the discus at the Liberty Twilight Qualifier.

HISTORY MADE 📖🏴‍☠️
Delano Lawrence breaks his school record in the discus at the Liberty Twilight Qualifier.#WeAreHamptonU

🗞️: https://t.co/LvjF1oD9Io pic.twitter.com/c7l5ZFtArJ

— Hampton Pirates Track & Field (@hupirates_track) May 7, 2026

SB | Braxton Delivers Walk-Off Double as Bulldogs Survive Elimination

SB | Braxton Delivers Walk-Off Double as Bulldogs Survive Elimination#BulldogNation | #BiteDownhttps://t.co/kGAv7iRnIL

— Bowie State Athletics (@BSU_Sports_Info) May 8, 2026

Lady Bears Drop Pair at CIAA Championship

Lady Bears Drop Pair at CIAA Championship https://t.co/8a5n0Ygk8y

— Shaw Athletics (@ShawBears) May 8, 2026

Final four bound! The Rams defeat Virginia Union 12-4 to advance to the semifinals of the CIAA Championships

Final four bound! The Rams defeat Virginia Union 12-4 to advance to the semifinals of the CIAA Championships. WSSU will take on Claflin at 3:00 pm on May 8! pic.twitter.com/V5LdDihFOy

— WSSU Athletics (@WSSU_Athletics) May 8, 2026

ASU Athletics Receives NCAA Division II Internship Grant for Communications Role

ASU Athletics Receives NCAA Division II Internship Grant for Communications Role. To read more or to learn how to apply, click the link below.👇 https://t.co/GEzvMxBTp5#creatinglegacies pic.twitter.com/8VINlwhelr

— Golden Ram Athletics (@ASUGoldenRams) May 8, 2026

NCAA reveals new 76-team bracket for DI Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships

NCAA reveals new 76-team bracket for DI Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships. https://t.co/VkZ0uG67yk

— NCAA News (@NCAA_PR) May 7, 2026

Champions forever 💎🎾. The 2025 Men’s HBCU National Tennis Championship rings have arrived

Champions forever 💎🎾. The 2025 Men’s HBCU National Tennis Championship rings have arrived. Every practice, every match, every sacrifice, worth it! #EaglePride @NCCUMT pic.twitter.com/FF3xIYRdEp

— NCCU Athletics (@NCCUAthletics) May 7, 2026

Grambling State Baseball Looks to Keep Momentum Going at UAPB

Grambling State Baseball Looks to Keep Momentum Going at UAPB#GramFam | #ThisIsTheG🐯https://t.co/EsuYLTDpMR

— Grambling State Baseball (@GramSt_Bsb) May 8, 2026

SWAC Women's Outdoor Track & Field Athletes of the Week: May 7

SWAC Women's Outdoor Track & Field Athletes of the Week: May 7@gatorade

🐝 Aliyah Williams, Track
🐈‍⬛ Mariah Turner, Field/ Newcomer#SWACOTF | #BuildingChampionsForLife pic.twitter.com/x7rcqXLdQb

— Southwestern Athletic Conference (@theswac) May 7, 2026

SWAC Men's Outdoor Track & Field Athletes of the Week: May 7

SWAC Men's Outdoor Track & Field Athletes of the Week: May 7@gatorade

🐱 Andrew Kiplagat, Track
🐱 Michael Carter, Field
🐈‍⬛ De'Trevyon Goudeau, Newcomer#SWACOTF | #BuildingChampionsForLife pic.twitter.com/maZAOU49XZ

— Southwestern Athletic Conference (@theswac) May 7, 2026

BRACKET UPDATE 🚨

and then there were three.... #SWACSB | #BuildingChampionsForLife pic.twitter.com/yfDxdOATdT

— Southwestern Athletic Conference (@theswac) May 8, 2026

BRACKET UPDATE 🚨 #SWACSB | #BuildingChampionsForLife pic.twitter.com/YwdSlp3rvn

— Southwestern Athletic Conference (@theswac) May 8, 2026

Aggies finish second at the PGA Works Collegiate Championship after winning the 2025 title

Mouton, Prokhorova Place Third at PGA Works https://t.co/jBCPr2ovI5

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) May 8, 2026