Virginia Dominates Morgan State in Wire-to-Wire Rout
Virginia sent a message on opening night, dismantling Morgan State 86-36 in Charlottesville with devastating offensive efficiency. Kymora Johnson poured in a game-high 24 points while Paris Clark chipped in 18 as the Cavaliers turned John Paul Jones Arena into a fortress. Morgan State's season opener became a 50-point showcase of the gap between power conference programs and mid-major competition—a tough pill to swallow, but a reality check that can fuel improvement. Read More.
Howard Steals Road Victory at Providence 💪
While Morgan State stumbled, Howard came to play—and won. Zennia Thomas (Cleveland) led the charge with 15 points, and April Edwards contributed 11 as the Bison claimed a stunning 68-56 victory on the road at Providence. This is the kind of non-conference win that builds tournament credentials and proves Howard's women's team is built for March moments. The defensive intensity and execution on a hostile court showed this squad has serious tournament aspirations. Read More.
Stillman Flips the Script with Road Revenge
Revenge tastes sweet, and Stillman College just proved it. The Falcons traveled to Mobile and handled the University of Mobile Rams 86-74 in a statement performance, with Tenyzia Lathan leading the charge. This wasn't just a win—it was a declaration that Stillman came to compete and win *away* from home. Strong road victories early in the season are the building blocks of legitimate postseason pushes. Read More.
Grambling Faces SMU Gauntlet in Season Opener
Not all season debuts went as planned. Grambling State opened its campaign with a tough 96-70 road loss to SMU at Moody Coliseum—a 26-point defeat that highlighted the challenge of opening against power programs. Shaniah Nunn and the Tigers will need to regroup quickly, but early losses to strong opponents can teach valuable lessons if teams bounce back with urgency. Read More.
Simmons Edges Kentucky Christian in Home Opener
Simmons College opened their season with a heart-pounding 61-56 home victory over Kentucky Christian—the kind of nail-biter that tests a team's composure and clutch execution. Early-season home wins, even against smaller competition, build confidence and chemistry that pays dividends down the stretch. Read More.
The HBCU women's basketball season is officially underway, and the contrasts are crystal clear: Howard and Stillman are making statement runs with road wins, while others like Morgan State and Grambling are facing tough early tests that will define their season trajectories. Hampton opens its historic 51st season Wednesday night, and Bethune-Cookman continues the road gauntlet against Miami. The tournament bubble is being built right now—every non-conference game matters.
Here's the question for you: Which HBCU team impressed you most this opening week—Howard's road warriors, Stillman's revenge tour, or are you waiting to see how the rest shake out? Drop your takes in the comments and tell us who's making the tournament this March! 🔥
