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Texas Southern players showcased NFL potential at a Prairie View A&M pro day hosted by Houston Texans scouts.

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Texas Southern players showcased NFL potential at a Prairie View A&M pro day hosted by Houston Texans scouts.

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Mar 21, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Southern Jaguars guard Zaria Hurston (20) shoots against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the second half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

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Howard fell to Ohio State in the NCAA Tournament, Southern was routed by South Carolina, and Norfolk State and Alcorn State both saw their WNIT runs end in first-round exits — a difficult but proud day for HBCU women’s basketball on the national stage.

No. 16 Southern University Lady Jaguars vs. No. 1 South Carolina Gamecocks

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Carolina's Dawn Staley gifted Southern University's Lady Jaguars Louis Vuitton perfume before their 2026 NCAA Tournament First Round matchup — respect, class, and a touch of genius.

Prairie View A&M head coach Byron Smith, along with Dontae Horne, and Lance Williams met with the media after falling to Florida, 111-55, in first round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. | Credit: HBCU Legends, NCAA

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Prairie View A&M exits the 2026 NCAA Tournament as SWAC champions after falling to No. 1 Florida 114-55 — a historic season built on grit, zero NIL deals, and HBCU pride.

Mar 19, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Prairie View A&M Panthers guard Lance Williams (12) defends forward Corey Dunning (4) during a practice session ahead of the first round of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

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HBCU Basketball is still alive this weekend in the 2026 postseason.

HBCUS FINANCIAL IMPACT at MARCH MADANESS

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Prairie View A&M, Howard and Tennessee State are in the 2026 NCAA Tournament. Here's what that means financially for HBCU conferences.

Prairie View A&M: What Coach Smith, Horne, & Wells Said After Historic Win vs. Lehigh

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The Prairie View A&M Panthers basketball team made program history by defeating Lehigh in an NCAA Tournament's First Four game.

Mar 18, 2026; Dayton, OH, USA; Prairie View A&M Panthers guard Dontae Horne (2) dribbles the ball in the first half against the Lehigh Mountain Hawks during a first four game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at University of Dayton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

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Prairie View A&M will continue dancing a the 2026 NCAA Tournament after dispatching No. 16 Lehigh, 67-55.

PVAMU RULES THE SWAC

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The Panthers' P-Funk is spreading across the Southwestern Athletic Conference in 2025-26, by winning the football and basketball postseason conference titles.

HBCUs Howard, Southern Make 2026 NCAA Women's Tournament Field

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Howard and Southern earned 2026 NCAA Women's Tournament bids on Selection Sunday, with the Bison facing Ohio State and the Jaguars in the First Four.

Prairie View A&M vs. Lehigh

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Prairie View A&M punched its NCAA Tournament ticket as SWAC champions, setting up a First Four clash with Lehigh in Dayton with No. 1 Florida looming.

Southern Jaguars - 2026 SWAC Women's Basketball Tournament Champions

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2026 SWAC Women's Basketball Tournament Game - Alabama State vs. Southern

PV WINS SWAC

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Take off your slippers Cinderella, Prairie View A&M will need them as the head to the Big Dance in the 2026 NCAA Basketball Tournament.

Southern WBB at the SWAC Basketball Tournament

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2026 SWAC Women's Basketball Tournament Game - Alabama State vs. Southern

Southern WBB at the SWAC Basketball Tournament

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No. 3 Alabama State faces defending champion No. 4 Southern for the 2026 SWAC Women's Basketball Championship and an NCAA Tournament automatic bid.

Prairie View Dominant Over Alabama A&M

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Prairie View pulls off a dominant semifinal upset over Alabama A&M, outscoring them by 24 in the paint and advancing to the SWAC Tournament Championship Game behind elite defense and veteran leadership.

Texas Southern Tigers Basketball Team - 2026

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Free throws, missed layups, and a Bulldog bench spark doom the Texas Southern Tigers' postseason hopes.

Coach Johnny Jones - TSU

Texas Southern carries momentum and postseason hunger into rematch with Alabama A&M.

PVAMU Men's Basketball

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A day of major upsets and nailbiters ruled on Day 3 of the SWAC Basketball Tournament at Gateway Center.

Dr. Kevin Granger's Attorney Responds To Lawsuit

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Texas Southern reportedly terminated the employment of former vice president of intercollegiate athletics, Dr. Kevin Granger, and removed his retired No. 10 banner from the rafters at H&PE Arena.

Alcorn State falls to Prairie View A&M

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DAY 2 results from the 2026 Pepsi SWAC Men's and Women's Basketball Tournament.

BCU Opens SWAC Tournament Against Texas Southern

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The 2026 SWAC Basketball Tournament opens with a slate of two women's and two men's games.

Coach Tremaine Jackson (left) visits Colorado head coach Deion Sanders (right)

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Prairie View A&M's Tremaine Jackson visited Deion Sanders at Colorado and returned with a business blueprint for HBCU football. Here's what he learned — and what's next.

TSU Lady Tigers Conquer More With Unity

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Coach Vernette Skeete's Lady Tigers close the regular season with a dominant 111-64 win over Prairie View A&M. Taliyah Logwood drops a career-high 35 as TSU sets its sights on Bethune-Cookman in the 2026 SWAC Women's Tournament.

Mar. 5, 2026; H&PE Arena rafters are without Dr. Kevin Granger's retired jersey banner. Photographed at Prairie View A&M vs. Texas Southern basketball game.

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Texas Southern removed Kevin Granger’s retired No. 10 banner. My first‑hand account explores what I saw at H&PE Arena, his TSU legacy and the unanswered questions.