HBCU baseball teams make history at Wrigley Field with Chicago showcase https://t.co/VYTPAjIbhE
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) May 1, 2026
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Thursday, April 30, 2026
HBCU baseball teams make history at Wrigley Field with Chicago showcase
Track and Field Ready to Compete at CIAA Outdoor Track and Field Championship
Track and Field Ready to Compete at CIAA Outdoor Track and Field Championship https://t.co/skGBFvEH3Y
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) May 1, 2026
Miles College golf team wins second SIAC title in three years | Bryce Oselen
Miles College golf team wins second SIAC title in three years https://t.co/bpQvqAi3ea
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) May 1, 2026
Will March Madness expansion help mid-majors? NSU's Robert Jones doesn't think so | Marc Davis
Will March Madness expansion help mid-majors? NSU's Robert Jones doesn't think so https://t.co/kPj8vSIMaJ
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) May 1, 2026
Edward Waters Secures Future of Women’s Basketball with Contract Extension for Head Coach Eric Jackson, Jr.
Edward Waters Secures Future of Women’s Basketball with Contract Extension for Head Coach Eric Jackson, Jr. https://t.co/30QXL5v33f
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) May 1, 2026
Albany State returns to action tomorrow against Benedict College at 9am.
Baseball | Final
— Golden Ram Athletics (@ASUGoldenRams) May 1, 2026
Albany State returns to action tomorrow against Benedict College at 9am.#creatinglegacies pic.twitter.com/cqbGPYQbuT
FAMU Made: Da’Mari Clayton Builds Confidence, Community and a Future in Engineering
He came to FAMU searching. He’s leaving with confidence, community, and a future in engineering 🐍💚
— Florida A&M University (@FAMU_1887) April 30, 2026
Da’Mari Clayton's story is a reminder that growth doesn’t happen by accident.
📖: https://t.co/N97h0ObfzU#FAMUMade #FAMUGrad #FAMUSpring26 #Grad26 pic.twitter.com/9Xaj1OFRZM
Congratulations to the Spring Hill College Badgers, the 2026 SIAC Softball Tournament Champions! 🏆
Congratulations to the Spring Hill College Badgers, the 2026 SIAC Softball Tournament Champions! 🏆#SIAC | #SIACSB | #LeadersRiseHere pic.twitter.com/khW2KH6JWv
— The SIAC (@TheSIAC) April 30, 2026
Lady Lions split on Day 1 on the SAC Softball Tournament! Langston returns to action tomorrow at 1 pm in OKC!
SURVIVE AND ADVANCE … 🦁🔥
— Langston Athletics (@LangstonSports) April 30, 2026
Lady Lions split on Day 1 on the SAC Softball Tournament! Langston returns to action tomorrow at 1 pm in OKC! #goLions | #WeRoar pic.twitter.com/aXFE0V3vJg
The NCAA distributed a chart to member schools outlining the implementation scenarios of the 5-year, age-based eligibility concept
Scenarios for the NCAA's age-based eligibility model were sent to schools today.
— Pete Nakos (@PeteNakos) April 30, 2026
If the model is adopted in its current form, athletes who enroll at a DI school immediately after high school are likely to receive five 5 years of eligibility. https://t.co/uQJm8D7FtI pic.twitter.com/UBp25tjvUl
The NCAA distributed a chart to member schools outlining the implementation scenarios of the 5-year, age-based eligibility concept.
— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) April 30, 2026
It’s clear the NCAA is expecting to adopt the concept for 2026-27.
Important: Final waivers under current rules must be submitted by July 31. pic.twitter.com/LXJmGJbi2C
Ryan Campbell earns 2026 Baseball All-SIAC First Team honors at outfielder after a dominant season for Kentucky State
BSB | First Team Bred.
— KSU Thorobreds (@KYSUAthletics) May 1, 2026
Ryan Campbell earns 2026 Baseball All-SIAC First Team honors at outfielder after a dominant season for Kentucky State.
Campbell finished with 55 hits, 52 runs, 51 RBIs, 16 doubles, 11 home runs and a .382 batting average.#KYSUBaseball pic.twitter.com/msA7FJaWxF
MVSU Athletics extends a heartfelt thank you to the @MVSUVClub for hosting the Difference Maker Golf Classic! ⛳️💚
MVSU Athletics extends a heartfelt thank you to the @MVSUVClub for hosting the Difference Maker Golf Classic! ⛳️💚
— Mississippi Valley State Athletics (@MVSUDevilSports) April 30, 2026
Your continued support plays a vital role in elevating Delta Devils Athletics and creating opportunities for our student-athletes to succeed on and off the field! pic.twitter.com/Ay3uuilPjg
Alcorn Baseball's weekend series away to Jackson State has been updated with new dates/times
𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐃𝐔𝐋𝐄 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐓‼️
— Alcorn State Braves Athletics (@BRAVESSPORTS) April 30, 2026
Alcorn Baseball's weekend series away to Jackson State has been updated with new dates/times.
The series will now take place as follows:
Sat., May 2, at 3 p.m.
Sun., May 3, at 1 p.m.
Mon., May 4, at TBD#WeAre | #AlwaysAlcorn
The Mic is Hot!
The Mic is Hot! https://t.co/pE1GmcYBml
— HBCU Digital Network (@HBCUDigital) May 1, 2026
Men’s Basketball Names John Wall President of Basketball Operations
🏀 | @HUMensBB Names @JohnWall President of Basketball Operations 💯https://t.co/58Q75pGtf3
— Howard Athletics (@HUBisonSports) April 30, 2026
NCCU Men’s Tennis Earns Berth in UTR Sports NIT Championship Field
NCCU men’s tennis extends its postseason with a bid in the UTR Sports NIT Championship, taking place at the Rome Tennis Center on May 5-8. NCCU enters as the No. 5 seed and will face No. 4 Chattanooga in the first round. #EaglePride @NCCUMT
— NCCU Athletics (@NCCUAthletics) April 30, 2026
Story: https://t.co/nqCa4Ylesn pic.twitter.com/4Qp5z3KoJI
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
No. 2W Spring Hill delivers a 3-1 win over No. 4E Fort Valley State to punch its ticket to the championship game. 🥎🏆
No. 2W Spring Hill delivers a 3-1 win over No. 4E Fort Valley State to punch its ticket to the championship game. 🥎🏆
— The SIAC (@TheSIAC) April 29, 2026
The Badgers will face the winner of No. 4E Fort Valley State vs. No. 3W Miles tomorrow at 1 p.m. ET.
Watch live on the SIAC Network at https://t.co/fNver9iVZi.… pic.twitter.com/VDsHo0PJQw
NCAA agrees to lift restrictions on student-athletes earning prize money before enrolling in college
NCAA agrees to lift restrictions on student-athletes earning prize money before enrolling in college: https://t.co/MmjWo1yBQD
— Daily Press (@Daily_Press) April 29, 2026
This lawsuit forced NCAA to cross another line it swore it wouldn’t | Brent Schrotenboer
What began as a tennis dispute now applies to athletes in all NCAA sports, further erasing old amateurism rules. https://t.co/rXErDPWRFL
— USA TODAY (@USATODAY) April 29, 2026
Jasmine Manebo is your SWAC Newcomer of the Week!
Finished the regular season STRONG!
— Bethune-Cookman Softball 🥎 (@BCUsoftball) April 29, 2026
Jasmine Manebo is your SWAC Newcomer of the Week!#𝙃𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙒𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙨 | #𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙮𝙏𝙤𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 pic.twitter.com/nsfB9rk0UW
Southern University Computer Science Major Coby Robinson Wins National Esports Title, Marking A First For An HBCU
Southern University Computer Science Major Coby Robinson Wins National Esports Title, Marking A First For An HBCU https://t.co/sjJufEGizd
— AfroTech (@AfroTech) April 29, 2026
Season Best 🐝🔥 Chad Gaffey, Nickory Richards, Ainsley Campbell, and Isaiah Riggins combined for a 3:06.40 in the 4x400m relay at the Tiger Track Classic
Season Best 🐝🔥 Chad Gaffey, Nickory Richards, Ainsley Campbell, and Isaiah Riggins combined for a 3:06.40 in the 4x400m relay at the Tiger Track Classic. #SWARMAS1 pic.twitter.com/tEGtUdVjj0
— Bama State Athletics (@BamaStateSports) April 29, 2026
Jose Fernandez is your SWAC Hitter of the Week.
The Big Bat of Rivalry Weekend!
— ⚾️Bethune-Cookman Baseball (@BCUDiamondCats) April 29, 2026
Jose Fernandez is your SWAC Hitter of the Week.#𝙃𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙒𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙨 | #𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙮𝙏𝙤𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 pic.twitter.com/Yjgb30Fd5i
Panthers Make It Four Straight: PVAMU Softball Claims Fourth Consecutive SWAC Western Division Title
Dominance has become the standard for Prairie View A&M softball. For the fourth consecutive season, the Panthers stand atop the Southwestern Athletic Conference Western Division, securing the division crown once again in 2026.
— Prairie View A&M (@PVAMU) April 29, 2026
Read more here: https://t.co/n0H6JW7H81 pic.twitter.com/ljENV3wiay
⛳️ |𝙼𝚊𝚛𝚕𝚎𝚢 𝙵𝚛𝚊𝚗𝚔𝚕𝚒𝚗 𝙽𝚊𝚖𝚎𝚍 𝙽𝙴𝙲 𝚆𝚘𝚖𝚎𝚗’𝚜 𝙶𝚘𝚕𝚏𝚎𝚛 𝚘𝚏 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚈𝚎𝚊𝚛
⛳️ |𝙼𝚊𝚛𝚕𝚎𝚢 𝙵𝚛𝚊𝚗𝚔𝚕𝚒𝚗 𝙽𝚊𝚖𝚎𝚍 𝙽𝙴𝙲 𝚆𝚘𝚖𝚎𝚗’𝚜 𝙶𝚘𝚕𝚏𝚎𝚛 𝚘𝚏 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚈𝚎𝚊𝚛
— Howard Athletics (@HUBisonSports) April 29, 2026
The Bison became the first team in conference history to claim all five spots on the All-NEC first team‼️https://t.co/9MKt1vCWIv pic.twitter.com/p6HAUSCG4W