MEAC

Southern women's basketball celebrates 2nd SWAC championship in 3 years. (Photo credit: SWAC)

HBCU notebook: How Southern polished its reputation with consecutive Big 12 wins

By Rob Knox / December 14, 2025

Around the nation with stops at Mississippi Valley State, Florida A&M, Howard & Coppin State

Iowa State center Audi Crooks shoots over defenders on her way to scoring a school record 43 points in a game on Nov. 12.

The Weekly Fast Break: Thriving or floundering early

By Missy Heidrick / November 19, 2025

Mid-November tests, pressures and sunburns ahead

Howard women's basketball is standing in front of a tiled mural wall in Lisbon, Portugal. which is a strong symbol tied to Portugal’s maritime history.

HBCU notebook: Howard’s trip to Portugal was a memorable building block

By Rob Knox / August 17, 2025

Plus: trio of Hampton players earn valuable experience during WNBA All-Star weekend, and early NCAA schedules revealed

Tiyanna James (left) and Mihjae Hayes (right) playfully compare shoe sizes during a media day when they competed at Virginia State.

HBCU notebook: Bond between Mihjae Hayes and Tiyanna James can elevate Morgan State

By Rob Knox / July 11, 2025

Domond: ‘I think they’re just special young individuals’

North Carolina Central guard Kyla Bryant attempts a free throw.

HBCU notebook: Kyla Bryant fueling North Carolina Central’s belief

By Rob Knox / February 18, 2025

Also, double-doubles abound from Bethune-Cookman’s Asianae Nicholson and Coppin State’s Laila Lawrence

Coppin State's Cire Worley looks o make a pass in a game against Saint Francis. (Photo credit: TagTheShooter/Coppin State Athletics)

Fueled by late mom’s spirit, Coppin State’s Cire Worley provides spark and big shots

By Rob Knox / January 30, 2025

Worley: ‘I know every game I play she is always with me’

Florida A&M guard Cheyenne McEvans shoots during a game against UCF. (Photo credit: Kyrease Desseau)

HBCU notebook: Motown roots of Cheyenne McEvans and Sydney Hendrix leading FAMU

By Rob Knox / January 17, 2025

Also, a look at Delaware State, Texas Southern, South Carolina State & Morgan State.

Da'Brya Clark pauses during a road game at Auburn on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024. (Photo credit: Fonnae Webb, Norfolk State Athletics)

Da’Brya Clark closes strong December by helping Norfolk State defeat Auburn

By Rob Knox / December 30, 2024

Vickers ‘Da’Brya was good. Auburn played a style that she likes to see.’

Texas Southern's Courtlyn Loudermill plays defense in a game against CBS Houston on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024. (Photo credit: Texas Southern Athletic Communications)

HBCU notebook: Texas Southern’s Courtlyn Loudermill and Jaida Belton are hidden gems

By Rob Knox / December 22, 2024

Lots of news around the MEAC and SWAC, plus a look at UMES’ Zamara Haynes

Norfolk State's Kierra Wheeler (left with ball) looks to make a move against Missouri during a road game on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024 in Columbia, Missouri.

Kierra Wheeler’s intensity is pushing Norfolk State through a challenging December

By Rob Knox / December 12, 2024

Clark: ‘Her intensity fuels the whole team’