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Savannah State Tigers Edge Tuskegee in Thriller, Win 2025 SIAC Championship
ATLANTA — The Savannah State Tigers are back on top of the SIAC after edging out Tuskegee in a nail-biting 67-66 victory to claim their second men’s basketball championship since 2022.
The dramatic finish saw Javonte Landy hit the game-winning free throw with just two seconds remaining to secure the title. Landy delivered a stellar performance with 23 points, including four 3-pointers and crucial shots down the stretch.
Savannah State trailed by eight points with under five minutes to play but staged an impressive 14-3 run to take a late 66-63 lead. Landy powered the comeback with clutch buckets, but it was Ayjay Plain’s crucial 3-pointer that pushed the Tigers ahead with 16 seconds remaining.
Although Tuskegee managed to tie the game, Savannah State kept their composure. Landy drew a foul in the final seconds, missed his first free throw but nailed the second to lift the Tigers to victory.
Qua King, who recorded 19 points and eight rebounds, was named Tournament MVP. Both Landy and Plain, who added 16 points, earned spots on the 2025 SIAC All-Tournament Team.
The victory capped an incredible run for Savannah State, who avenged regular season losses to Spring Hill, Miles, Central State, and Tuskegee during their impressive championship journey. The Tigers now shift their focus to the NCAA Division II Tournament with momentum on their side.
The SWAC delivered one of the biggest championship storylines of the season as Jackson State and Florida A&M claimed the 2026 outdoor track & field titles.
Jackson State shocked the conference by capturing the men’s championship, powered by explosive sprint performances and clutch relay execution. The Tigers built momentum throughout the meet and held off late pushes to secure a historic breakthrough title.
On the women’s side, Florida A&M continued its championship tradition, controlling the meet with consistent scoring across sprints, hurdles, and field events. The Rattlers’ depth once again proved decisive as they stayed ahead of a competitive field to claim another SWAC crown.
Two different stories — one breakthrough, one dynasty — defined the SWAC season.
The SIAC championships belonged to Morehouse and Tuskegee as both programs delivered complete team performances to claim the 2026 outdoor track & field titles.
On the men’s side, Morehouse controlled the meet from start to finish, scoring consistently across sprints, distance, and field events to build separation early. The Maroon Tigers maintained their advantage through the final events, sealing another conference championship built on depth and execution.
On the women’s side, Tuskegee continued its dominance with a back-to-back SIAC championship performance. The Golden Tigers delivered strong scoring across sprints, relays, and field events, holding off the field once again to repeat as conference champions.
Together, Morehouse and Tuskegee set the standard in SIAC track & field heading into postseason competition.
The HBCUAC championship meet marked a new era as Voorhees and Dillard claimed the 2026 outdoor track & field titles in defining early conference performances.
Voorhees secured the men’s championship through consistent scoring across sprints, middle distance, and field events, proving to be the most complete team in a tightly contested meet.
Dillard followed on the women’s side with a strong all-around effort, highlighted by relay execution and key individual performances that helped them control the championship race from start to finish.
The HBCUAC now begins its competitive identity with two early benchmark programs setting the standard.
The MEAC once again ran through two familiar powers as Norfolk State and Howard claimed the 2026 outdoor track & field championships in dominant fashion.
On the men’s side, Norfolk State continued its conference dynasty, securing its fifth straight MEAC outdoor title. The Spartans delivered across sprints, hurdles, and relays, using depth and execution in the final events to separate from the field and close out another championship run.
On the women’s side, Howard extended its own reign of dominance, stacking points across distance races, field events, and relays to secure another MEAC crown. The Bison’s balance and consistency across all disciplines once again proved too much for the rest of the conference.
MEAC dominance remains firmly in the hands of Norfolk State and Howard heading into postseason competition.
The CIAA saw strong championship performances on both sides as Virginia Union and Winston-Salem State claimed the 2026 outdoor track & field titles.
Virginia Union controlled the men’s meet with steady scoring across sprints, middle distance, and field events, building enough separation to hold off challengers and secure the championship.
On the women’s side, Winston-Salem State continued its strong run in CIAA competition, delivering a balanced performance highlighted by relay strength and consistent event scoring to secure another conference title.
CIAA track & field continues to run through two established powers at the top of the conference.
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