Double Trouble: FMU Soccer Books Tournament Spots 🎯
Florida Memorial University is heading to the SUN Conference Tournament—and they're bringing both squads with them. The men's team clinched their third straight tournament berth, while the women claimed their second consecutive bid. That's consistency. That's program building. That's the kind of recurring excellence that catches tournament momentum at exactly the right time. Both teams now shift focus to November when brackets expand and stakes skyrocket. Read More.
William Atkins IV Takes HBCU Nation by Storm 🏆
South Carolina State quarterback William Atkins IV didn't just win Player of the Week—he claimed the HBCU National Player of the Week honor after torching Norfolk State in the Bulldogs' conference-opening statement. The dual recognition (he also snagged MEAC Offensive Player of the Week) tells you everything: this kid is special, and SC State is playing championship-level football. With four Bulldogs earning top MEAC weekly accolades, the message is crystal clear—this team is peaking at exactly the right moment. Read More.
Offensive Fireworks Light Up the Field ⚽
From Nigel McCloud's hat trick leading Howard past Virginia State (4-1) to París Fílter's natural hat trick powering West Virginia State's 6-3 thriller, and Harris-Stowe's explosive 5-0 shutout win, the soccer world is on fire. Chowan Men's Soccer? They just earned their first NCAA Division II Regional Rankings appearance—sitting at 9-3-3 with wins piling up. These aren't just games; they're resume-builders headed into the postseason sprint. Read More.
Coppin State's Streak Ends, But Dominance Continues 💪
Coppin State women's volleyball had a program-record 10-match winning streak snapped in a heartbreaker to UMBC (3-2 in five sets), but don't cry for the Eagles—they're 16-10 and still a postseason threat. Meanwhile, Talladega's Lady Tornadoes absolutely demolished Truett McConnell 82-44 in their home opener, moving to 2-0. The women's game is heating up with every passing day. Read More.
Radford Claims Big South Throne 👑
Radford University women's soccer claimed the Big South Conference regular-season championship for the second time in three years and earned the No. 1 seed in the tournament. The Highlanders are loaded, hungry, and heading into November's bracket as targets—but also as contenders. First-round matches kick off Saturday, November 1st, with championship dreams on the line. Read More.
Leadership and Legacy Shine Through 🌟
Tennessee State's James Stewart embodies what college athletics should be: a defensive end grounded in family, faith, and resilience. Meanwhile, Tiffani-Dawn B. Sykes (Virginia State's Associate VP for Athletics) earned election to the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame Foundation Board—proving that leadership extends far beyond the field. And Livingstone College celebrated the second annual TyNiece Sutton Gala, honoring academic excellence among student-athletes. These moments remind us why we love the game. Read More.
🏅 What's your bold prediction? Will FMU's tournament hunger translate to SUN Conference glory? Can William Atkins IV lead South Carolina State to postseason dominance? And which Cinderella story captures your heart this November? Drop your takes in the comments—the postseason conversation is officially live! 🔥
