South Carolina State Ready to Defend Their Crown 🏆
The 2025 defending MEAC Regular Season Champions South Carolina State Bulldogs aren't wasting any time proving why they earned that title. The Orangeburg squad tips off their season Friday night (Oct. 31) against Allen inside Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center, and make no mistake—these Bulldogs have championship DNA. After claiming the conference title last season, SC State is hungry to prove it wasn't a fluke. This is the statement game that sets the tone for the entire campaign. Read More.
Tuskegee Golden Tigers Stare Down Division I Competition
Talk about hitting the ground running! Tuskegee's men's basketball team isn't easing into the 2025-26 campaign—they're facing NCAA Division I opponent Eastern Michigan in Detroit on Thursday night with tipoff set for 7:30 p.m. This early matchup against a higher-level opponent is exactly the kind of test that forges championship-caliber teams. If the Golden Tigers hang with a D-I program right out of the gate, they're sending a powerful message about their ambitions this season. Read More.
Oakwood's Tough Love Moment Against No. 18 Dalton State 💔
Sometimes the best lessons come in losses. Oakwood's Ambassadors dropped a 124-88 defeat to No. 18 Dalton State, but Joshua Barnett's 20 points (along with Jordan Hill's 16 and double-digit efforts from Damon Fann and Devin Faulkner) showed this team has offensive firepower. The problem? Dalton State's superior execution—they shot 58.2% from the field and dominated the paint 56-32. This is a program learning what elite-level competition looks like, and that knowledge will prove invaluable as the season unfolds. Read More.
Voorhees Heartbreaker: One Possession Away from Glory
In one of the tightest finishes of the young season, Voorhees fell 69-67 at Columbia International in a late-game thriller that came down to the final possessions. The Eagles battled back heroically but couldn't quite close the deal. These one-possession losses stung, but they also reveal championship character—this team showed grit and determination that will serve them well down the stretch. Read More.
Conference Preview: Presbyterian Eyes Another CBI Run
Presbyterian's Blue Hose aren't satisfied with back-to-back CBI appearances—Head Coach Quinton Ferrell is building something special with a strong returning nucleus and sky-high expectations. With the Big South Conference shaping up as one of the most competitive leagues in the nation, expect the Blue Hose to make some serious noise this season. Read More.
College basketball is BACK, and the energy is absolutely electric! 🔥 Every game matters, every possession counts, and every program is chasing that championship dream. Whether it's defending titles, chasing elite tournaments, or proving their worth against ranked competition—this is what we live for.
So what's your take? Is SC State the MEAC's team to beat? Can Tuskegee make noise against power conference opponents? And which of these hungry squads will surprise us all come March? Drop your predictions and hot takes below—let's talk hoops! 🏀
