HBCUs Archives - The Washington Informer https://www.washingtoninformer.com/category/sports/hbcus/ Black News, Commentary and Culture | The Washington Informer Wed, 04 Sep 2024 20:54:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/cropped-Site-Icon-32x32.png HBCUs Archives - The Washington Informer https://www.washingtoninformer.com/category/sports/hbcus/ 32 32 121622320 Bowie State University Prepares to Build on Last Season’s Momentum https://www.washingtoninformer.com/bowie-state-bulldogs-2024-season/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/bowie-state-bulldogs-2024-season/#respond Wed, 04 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1213997 Picked to finish fifth in the CIAA under third-year coach Kyle Jackson, the Bowie State Bulldogs ended last season winning their last three games and are hoping to build on that momentum in the 2024 season. (Courtesy photo)

Bowie State Bulldogs are hoping to build on last season's momentum with a battle between redshirt juniors Amir Jenkins and Jordan Morse at quarterback, and are led by All-CIAA defensive back Devin Williams and redshirt defensive tackle Shawan Lewis.

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Local HBCU Teams Prepare for Season with High Hopes https://www.washingtoninformer.com/hbcu-teams-hopeful-2024/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/hbcu-teams-hopeful-2024/#respond Wed, 28 Aug 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1213401 Morgan State (pictured here in a game against Howard University in 2023) has made great strides in its first two years under Damon Wilson. (WI File Photo/Marcus Relacion)

Bowie State, Morgan State and Howard are all preparing for the upcoming college football season, with expectations high after successful seasons and conference titles in sight.

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Howard University Golf Program on the Rise https://www.washingtoninformer.com/howard-university-golf-program/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/howard-university-golf-program/#respond Wed, 15 May 2024 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1206793 Howard University’s men and women golf teams have participated in a number of high-profile tournaments and recently enhance its profile by joining the Northeast Conference. (Courtesy photo)

Howard University's golf program has seen success in recent years, with the men's and women's teams participating in high-profile tournaments, joining the Northeast Conference, and capturing their first ever conference title and the coveted NCAA bid.

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Howard University Finds Tennis Gem in Freshman Imani Jean https://www.washingtoninformer.com/black-woman-tennis-success-imani-jean/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/black-woman-tennis-success-imani-jean/#respond Wed, 24 Apr 2024 04:10:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1205532 Imani Jean, a freshman member of Howard University’s women's tennis team, is getting lots of attention for her early success on the court. (Courtesy photo)

Imani Jean, a freshman member of the Howard University women's tennis team, is having early success on the court, with an 11-3 record in singles matches and a streak of seven straight wins, and is a shoo-in for Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Rookie of the Year.

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Davis Receives Award For Leading Howard University Athletics https://www.washingtoninformer.com/howard-university-athletics-renaissance-kery-davis/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/howard-university-athletics-renaissance-kery-davis/#respond Wed, 27 Mar 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1203670 During Kery Davis' tenure as director, Howard University's Athletics Department has thrived both academically and athletically. (Courtesy photo)

Kery Davis, Howard University's Athletic Director, has led the Bison to 31 conference or national championships, high academic achievements, and partnerships with iconic brands such as Jordan, AT&T, and Nissan.

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Howard Men, Norfolk State Women Capture Back-to-Back MEAC Titles https://www.washingtoninformer.com/hbcu-basketball-howard-norfolk-state-championship/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/hbcu-basketball-howard-norfolk-state-championship/#respond Wed, 20 Mar 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1203149 Howard University’s men’s basketball team defeated Delaware State University 70-67, clinching the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) tournament championship. (Courtesy photo)

Howard University men and Norfolk State women captured their second straight Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference tournament championships, earning automatic bids to the NCAA Division 1 tournament.

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Howard Women’s Basketball Celebrates 50 Years of Excellence https://www.washingtoninformer.com/howard-university-womens-basketball-50th-anniversary/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/howard-university-womens-basketball-50th-anniversary/#respond Wed, 07 Feb 2024 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1200266 **FILE** Howard University women’s basketball team is celebrating 50 years (Jonae Guest/The Washington Informer)

Howard University's women's basketball program has become one of the top programs in HBCU history, with multiple players drafted to the WNBA, 11 MEAC tournament championships, and nine MEAC Player of the Year award winners.

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Wheeler, Berry Use Athletics to Achieve Career Goals https://www.washingtoninformer.com/hbcu-student-athlete-success-ian-wheeler-marli-berry/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/hbcu-student-athlete-success-ian-wheeler-marli-berry/#respond Wed, 10 Jan 2024 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1198484 Howard University soccer player Marli Berry has shined both on the field and in the classroom and has been accepted into three medical schools to pursue her lifelong dream of becoming an OBGYN. (Courtesy photo)

Ian Wheeler and Marli Berry are two examples of student-athletes who have excelled on the field and in the classroom, and are now faced with the decision of pursuing a professional football career or medical school.

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The Cricket Celebration Bowl: More Than Just a Football Game https://www.washingtoninformer.com/hbcu-celebration-bowl-famu-howard/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/hbcu-celebration-bowl-famu-howard/#comments Mon, 18 Dec 2023 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1197366 Howard University football team (pictured) and Florida A&M University (FAMU) played against one another during the Celebration Bowl in Atlanta on Dec. 16. FAMU was victorious. (Courtesy photo)

FAMU defeated Howard University in the Cricket Celebration Bowl, a celebration of HBCUs and their rich legacy and history, with a crowd of 41,108 people and special guests including Vice President Kamala Harris.

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Howard, Florida A&M Meet in Celebration Bowl https://www.washingtoninformer.com/hbcu-celebration-bowl-howard-famu/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/hbcu-celebration-bowl-howard-famu/#respond Wed, 13 Dec 2023 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1196901 Courtesy of hubison.com

The HBCUs of Howard and Florida A&M will meet in the Celebration Bowl to determine who is the king of HBCUs, with ESPN Black College team play-by-play announcer Tiffany Greene Berry and color analyst Jay "Sky" Walker calling the game as broadcasters.

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