Two HBCU Athletic Programs Officially Elevated To NCAA Division II Status

The NCCA officially approved the status of two SIAC athletic programs.

Kyle T. Mosley | Jul 12, 2024

Edward Waters and Allen / Credit: Edward Waters and Allen University Athletics

HBCU athletics at Allen University and Edward Waters University joined Emory & Henry University and Westmont College to become NCAA Division II members.

The Division II Membership Committee in Indianapolis approved the provisional membership process, bringing the total number of Division II schools to 293 in 2024-25.

Four schools — Allen University, Edward Waters University, Emory & Henry University and Westmont College — will become NCAA Division II members after successfully completing the provisional membership process.https://t.co/mI3PVumP33
— NCAA News (@NCAA_PR) July 11, 2024

It Is OFFICIAL! @EWU_Athletics is now a member of the @NCAADII and a member of the @TheSIAC! EWU rejoins the SIAC after being a member from 1930-1935. EWU also becomes the ONLY NCAA Division II HBCU institution in the State of Florida! #TigerPride!🐅 https://t.co/tbnwIGOs31 pic.twitter.com/xHWkaYqHqP
— Edward Waters Athletics (@EWU_Athletics) July 19, 2021

Allen and Edward Waters' football teams compete in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC). At the 2024 SIAC Football Media Day, the Edward Waters Tigers were predicted to finish No. 6 in the conference, while the Allen Yellow Jackets were forecasted to be the league's No. 11 team.

2024 SIAC PREDICTED ORDER OF FINISH

1. Albany State
2. Fort Valley State
3. Miles
4. Tuskegee
5. Benedict
6. Edward Waters
7. Kentucky State
8. Savannah State
9. Central State
10. Clark Atlanta
11. Allen
12. Lane
13. Morehouse

Allen opens the season at home against Erskine at 6 PM ET on Monday, Sept. 2. Edward Waters will kick off their 2024 season on the road versus Morehouse College at 3 PM ET on Saturday, Aug. 31. The Tigers hope to repeat on their first winning season at 6-4 since 2004.

Published Jul 11, 2024|Modified Jul 12, 2024

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