Sports Archives - HBCU Buzz https://hbcubuzz.com/category/sports/ HBCU Buzz delivers HBCU news, insights and editorials from the Black College community. Since 2011, HBCU Buzz has been a resource for prospective & current students and alumni. Sat, 12 Apr 2025 05:41:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://hbcubuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2024/07/cropped-hbcu-buzz-favicon-1.png?w=32 Sports Archives - HBCU Buzz https://hbcubuzz.com/category/sports/ 32 32 235275373 Kyle O’Quinn Comes Home: Leading Norfolk State Into a New Era https://hbcubuzz.com/104964/kyle-oquinn-comes-home-leading-norfolk-state-into-a-new-era/ https://hbcubuzz.com/104964/kyle-oquinn-comes-home-leading-norfolk-state-into-a-new-era/#respond Sat, 12 Apr 2025 05:41:09 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=104964 Kyle O’Quinn, the former NBA center and Norfolk State University (NSU) legend, has officially retired from professional basketball and is returning to his alma mater in a new role. O’Quinn will join the NSU men’s basketball program, bringing his wealth of experience back to the institution where his journey to basketball stardom began . A […]

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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/104964/kyle-oquinn-comes-home-leading-norfolk-state-into-a-new-era/feed/ 0 104964 Grambling State’s Mickey Joseph Proposes Transfer Portal ‘Buyout’ System to Support HBCUs https://hbcubuzz.com/104950/grambling-states-mickey-joseph-proposes-transfer-portal-buyout-system-to-support-hbcus/ https://hbcubuzz.com/104950/grambling-states-mickey-joseph-proposes-transfer-portal-buyout-system-to-support-hbcus/#respond Thu, 03 Apr 2025 18:33:27 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=104950 In a strategic move aimed at protecting HBCU athletic programs, Grambling State University‘s head football coach, Mickey Joseph, has proposed the creation of a ‘buyout’ system for players recruited through the NCAA’s transfer portal. This proposal is designed to help smaller schools like Grambling State retain their talent while combating the financial advantages that larger […]

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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/104950/grambling-states-mickey-joseph-proposes-transfer-portal-buyout-system-to-support-hbcus/feed/ 0 104950 Norfolk State’s Brian Moore Jr. Honored with Prestigious Lou Henson Award​ https://hbcubuzz.com/104946/norfolk-states-brian-moore-jr-honored-with-prestigious-lou-henson-award/ https://hbcubuzz.com/104946/norfolk-states-brian-moore-jr-honored-with-prestigious-lou-henson-award/#respond Thu, 03 Apr 2025 18:27:23 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=104946 In a remarkable achievement for both the player and his institution, Norfolk State University guard Brian Moore Jr. has been named the recipient of the esteemed Lou Henson Award by CollegeInsider.com. This accolade is presented annually to the top mid-major player in college basketball, underscoring Moore’s exceptional performance during the 2024-2025 season. ​ A Season to Remember […]

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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/104946/norfolk-states-brian-moore-jr-honored-with-prestigious-lou-henson-award/feed/ 0 104946 HBCU Football Players Fighting for NFL Recognition https://hbcubuzz.com/104939/hbcu-football-players-fighting-for-nfl-recognition/ https://hbcubuzz.com/104939/hbcu-football-players-fighting-for-nfl-recognition/#respond Thu, 03 Apr 2025 17:52:22 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=104939 Roughly 1.6% of all NCAA football players ever set foot in the NFL, according to the league’s own statistics. It’s a tough climb for anyone, but it can feel even steeper at historically Black colleges (HBCUs) such as Morgan State University. Fans wonder if under-the-radar talents can really grab the attention of pro scouts when […]

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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/104939/hbcu-football-players-fighting-for-nfl-recognition/feed/ 0 104939 Civil Rights Attorney Donates to First-Ever HBCU Hockey Program, Making History https://hbcubuzz.com/104929/civil-rights-attorney-donates-to-first-ever-hbcu-hockey-program-making-history/ https://hbcubuzz.com/104929/civil-rights-attorney-donates-to-first-ever-hbcu-hockey-program-making-history/#respond Mon, 31 Mar 2025 17:37:24 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=104929 In a historic move for both the world of hockey and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), a prominent civil rights attorney has stepped forward with a significant donation to support the first-ever HBCU hockey program. This milestone marks a pivotal moment in diversifying the sport and providing new opportunities for Black student-athletes. The donation, […]

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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/104929/civil-rights-attorney-donates-to-first-ever-hbcu-hockey-program-making-history/feed/ 0 104929 Fisk Gymnastics Becomes First HBCU Team to Beat NCAA Division One https://hbcubuzz.com/104888/fisk-gymnastics-becomes-first-hbcu-team-to-beat-ncaa-division-one/ https://hbcubuzz.com/104888/fisk-gymnastics-becomes-first-hbcu-team-to-beat-ncaa-division-one/#respond Mon, 03 Mar 2025 18:55:25 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=104888 Fisk University Bulldog Gymnastics Team made history on the final day of Black History Month, achieving a groundbreaking victory that continues to cement their legacy in sports history.

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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/104888/fisk-gymnastics-becomes-first-hbcu-team-to-beat-ncaa-division-one/feed/ 0 104888 HBCU to Break Ground on New Tennis Facilities with $100K USTA Florida Grant https://hbcubuzz.com/104855/hbcu-to-break-ground-on-new-tennis-facilities-with-100k-usta-grant/ https://hbcubuzz.com/104855/hbcu-to-break-ground-on-new-tennis-facilities-with-100k-usta-grant/#respond Thu, 27 Feb 2025 20:00:00 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=104855 Bethune-Cookman University is poised to make history as the U.S. Tennis Association Florida prepares to donate $100,000 to construct the university’s first on-campus tennis courts. The check presentation ceremony is scheduled for Feb. 28 at 4:30 p.m. at the Bethune-Cookman Performing Arts Center in Daytona Beach, Florida. This funding is pivotal for the B-CU athletics […]

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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/104855/hbcu-to-break-ground-on-new-tennis-facilities-with-100k-usta-grant/feed/ 0 104855 HBCU Joins House v. NCAA Settlement https://hbcubuzz.com/104819/hbcu-joins-house-v-ncaa-settlement/ https://hbcubuzz.com/104819/hbcu-joins-house-v-ncaa-settlement/#respond Wed, 26 Feb 2025 16:04:02 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=104819 Morgan State University has decided to participate in the House v. NCAA settlement, which aims to rectify previous disparities in student-athlete compensation. Morgan State University’s Board of Regents has approved the institution’s participation in the House v. NCAA settlement. This groundbreaking agreement, valued at over $2.7 billion, addresses restrictive policies that previously limited college athletes’ […]

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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/104819/hbcu-joins-house-v-ncaa-settlement/feed/ 0 104819 Baltimore: The Perfect City for the CIAA Tournament https://hbcubuzz.com/104776/baltimore-the-perfect-city-for-the-ciaa-tournament/ https://hbcubuzz.com/104776/baltimore-the-perfect-city-for-the-ciaa-tournament/#respond Mon, 24 Feb 2025 17:37:53 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=104776 Baltimore is ready to prove why it is the perfect host for sporting events. From Feb. 25 to March 1, the CFG Bank Arena will host the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament, bringing together the best HBCU matchups in an electric atmosphere. The move from Charlotte to Baltimore isn’t just a […]

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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/104776/baltimore-the-perfect-city-for-the-ciaa-tournament/feed/ 0 104776 Fisk University Names Nuriya Mack Interim Head Coach of Gymnastics https://hbcubuzz.com/104703/fisk-university-names-nuriya-mack-interim-head-coach-of-gymnastics/ https://hbcubuzz.com/104703/fisk-university-names-nuriya-mack-interim-head-coach-of-gymnastics/#respond Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:00:00 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=104703 Fisk University has proudly announced that Nuriya Mack has been appointed interim head coach for gymnastics. Mack is no stranger to the program. She has significantly contributed to the historic program for over a year. Mack was hired by former head coach Corrinne Tarver in 2023 to serve as meet director and social media manager. […]

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