HAMPTON UNIVERSITY

National Hockey League Commissioner Gary Bettman (left), Tennessee State University (TSU) Athletic Director Mikki Allen (center) and TSU president Glenda Glover share a moment after holding a press conference announcing TSU’s intent to become the first historically Black college or university with a Division I ice hockey team. Credit: AP Photo/George Walker IV
Business

Tennessee State University Set to Debut the First Division I Hockey Team at An HBCU

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THE AFRO — “I am incredibly excited to embark on building this program, supported by God, my family, TSU students, alumni, and all those eagerly awaiting this moment,” said Duanté Abercrombie, the head coach of the Tennessee State Tigers ice hockey team, in a press release courtesy of TSU Athletics. “I firmly believe that one day, TSU will be recognized not only as a powerhouse on the ice but also as a program whose student-athletes leave a profound legacy on the world, enriched by the lessons learned at TSU.” […]

Hampton men’s and women’s basketball teams will have 18 games broadcasted (Credit: Hampton Athletics)
Education

Monumental Continues to Invest in HBCU Sports, Partners with Hampton University

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THE AFRO — The Hampton Pirates will be looking to improve on their record from last year after the men finished with the second-worst record in the Coastal Athletic Association conference. This summer, the Pirates bolstered their roster with the addition of graduate transfer Noah Farrakhan. The New Jersey guard has already scored 1,000 points in his collegiate career and averaged 12.1 points and 2.7 assists during his two seasons at East Carolina. […]