HBCU College Basketball Scores: Season Finale and Championship Updates
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) basketball continues to be a vibrant and exciting arena for collegiate athletics. This article provides an overview of recent conference scores, focusing on the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC), and highlights the inaugural Black College Invitational Championship (BCIC).
SWAC Conference Updates
The SWAC is a prominent conference in HBCU basketball. Several SWAC Women's Basketball games resulted in upsets that impacted seedings for the conference tournament, which commences on March 11.
Here's a snapshot of team standings (as of a specific date in 2025):
- Southern (15-3)
- Alabama A&M (14-4)
- Texas Southern (14-4)
- Jackson State (13-5)
- Grambling State (12-6)
- Alcorn State (10-8)
- Bethune-Cookman (7-11)
- Prairie View A&M (6-12)
- Florida A&M (6-12)
- Mississippi Valley State (6-12)
These standings reflect the competitive landscape within the SWAC, where teams vie for top positions to secure favorable seeding in the conference tournament.
Game Results
Specific game results include:
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- Alabama State vs. Mississippi Valley State in Itta Bena, Miss.
- Texas Southern vs. Grambling State in Grambling, La.
- Florida A&M vs. Prairie View A&M in Prairie View, Texas
- Alabama A&M vs. Jackson State in Daytona Beach, FL
- Alcorn State vs. Southern in Baton Rouge, LA
Black College Invitational Championship (BCIC)
The inaugural Black College Invitational Championship (BCIC) took place from March 20-23 at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, North Carolina. This postseason playoff featured sixteen Division I and Division II basketball teams from the HBCU conferences, CIAA, and SIAC. The winner was crowned the 2024 BCIC Champion.
BCIC Details
- Participants: Sixteen Division I and Division II basketball teams from HBCU conferences (CIAA and SIAC).
- Location: Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, North Carolina.
- Dates: March 20-23.
The BCIC aimed to provide a first-class experience for student-athletes. Dr. Wes Bellamy, CEO of the Black College Invitational Championship, emphasized the event's commitment to supporting HBCUs. Each participating school received $10,000 to cover travel, lodging, food, and per diem expenses. The winning school received $25,000.
BCIC Game Results
Women's Games:
- Game 1: Clark Atlanta vs. VA Union (72-64, Clark Atlanta Wins)
- Game 2: Johnson C. Smith vs. Livingstone
Men's Games:
- Game 1: Central State vs. Claflin
- Game 2: VA Union vs. Johnson C. Smith
Purpose of BCIC
Dr. Bellamy articulated the BCIC's mission: to support HBCUs and provide a platform for talented basketball programs without them having to "beg anyone to be in their tournaments." The BCIC includes in-game experiences, activation areas for fans, musical entertainment by local high school bands, and hosts. The proceeds from the tournament are reinvested back into the participating institutions.
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