SWAC

Soniya Reed shoots in a game against Texas Southern. (Photo credit: Southern Athletics)

How Soniyah Reed’s picture-perfect performance helped Southern to historic NCAA Tournament victory

By Rob Knox / March 20, 2025

Gourdine: ‘The most important thing is shining light on HBCUs’

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

Inside Aniya Gourdine’s impact as SWAC champion Southern is dancing again

By Rob Knox / March 18, 2025

Funchess: ‘We have a legacy that we are trying to uphold’

Southern's Soniya Reed on Senior Day (Photo credit: Southern Athletics)

SWAC notebook: Soniyah Reed excited to enhance Southern’s legacy of excellence

By Rob Knox / March 10, 2025

Reed: ‘We always know we can count on everybody.’

Coach Dawn Thornton during a timeout in a game against Oakwood during an exhibition on Nov. 4, 2025. (Photo credit: Alabama A&M Athletics)

How Dawn Thornton’s 20-20 vision helped Alabama A&M enjoy the view from ‘The Hill’

By Rob Knox / March 5, 2025

Thornton: ‘I knew this team would be special’

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

Jackson State guard Taleah Dilworth drives to the basket against Alabama State. (Photo credit: Jackson State Athletics)

SWAC leading scorer Taleah Dilworth embraced the grind to get Jackson State close to its goal

By Rob Knox / February 17, 2025

Richards: ‘I’m most impressed with her being an unbelievably humble, sound, and good person and her growth.’

Alabama State's Cordasia Harris goes to the basket in a February 2024 game against the University of Arkansas Pine-Bluff. (Photo credit: David Campbell/Alabama State University

Alabama State’s board boss, Cordasia Harris, is always dressed to dominate

By Rob Knox / February 5, 2025

Alabama State head coach Freeman Jackson: ‘She’s always been a double-double machine’

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.

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

Grambling State head women's basketball coach Courtney Simmons during a game in the 2023-24 season.

Courtney Simmons details Grambling State’s challenging nonconference reality

By Rob Knox / December 18, 2024

The Grambling State head coach clarified her remarks following a recent LSU game