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HBCU track star wins 100 and 200 at NCAA first round regionals East
Alabama State’s Jamarion Stubbs won the 100 meters and 200 meters at the 2024 NCAA DI outdoor track and field first round east meet.
We’ve got some electrifying news from the track! Alabama State’s very own Jamarion Stubbs blazed his way to victory at the 2024 NCAA DI Outdoor Track and Field First Round East Meet, clinching gold in both the 100 meters and 200 meters events!
With lightning speed and unwavering determination, Jamarion left his competitors in the dust, crossing the finish line with a burst of energy that had the crowd on their feet! 💨
This remarkable double victory not only showcases Jamarion’s incredible talent and dedication but also solidifies his status as a force to be reckoned with in the world of track and field!
Let’s give a thunderous round of applause to Jamarion Stubbs for his outstanding performance, bringing glory to Alabama State and inspiring athletes everywhere to reach for their dreams with passion and perseverance! #GoJamarion #TrackStar #NCAAChampion 🏃♂️🏅
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SWAC TV Expands National Reach with Launch Across Leading FAST Platforms
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The Southwestern Athletic Conference has announced a significant expansion of SWAC TV with the launch of a dedicated free, ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channel, dramatically increasing the accessibility and national reach of Conference programming.
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Albany State University Receives Tara VanDerveer Fund for the Advancement of Women in Coaching Grant
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ALBANY, Ga. — Albany State University announced today that it has received a Tara VanDerveer Fund for the Advancement of Women in Coaching grant from the Women’s Sports Foundation (WSF®). Grants were awarded to institutions to support collegiate women coaches on the rise, assisting with living expenses, professional development and mentorship. Albany State is among this year’s grant recipients, with funding supporting women coaching fellows across a wide variety of sports.
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SIAC Mourns the Loss of Benedict Director of Athletics, Hall of Famer Willie Washington
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ATLANTA — The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference mourns the loss of Benedict College Director of Athletics and SIAC Hall of Famer Willie Washington, whose decades of leadership, service and achievement left an indelible mark on the SIAC, Benedict College and generations of student-athletes, coaches and administrators. Washington passed away Monday, Aug. 31.
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SWAC Names Tucker Assistant Commissioner for Compliance and Administration
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The Southwestern Athletic Conference has announced the appointment of Brodderick Tucker as its Assistant Commissioner for Compliance and Administration. Tucker joins after serving as the Director of Athletics at Bluefield State University during the 2025-26 year.
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489 CIAA Student-Athletes Earn D2 ADA Academic Achievement Awards
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA®) continues to demonstrate its commitment to academic excellence as 489 student-athletes from nine member institutions were recognized as recipients of the 2025-26 Division II Athletics Directors Association (D2 ADA) Academic Achievement Awards.
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