HBCU Women's Basketball Teams Poised for Historic NCAA Tournament Runs
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Posted By: Will Moss on February 23, 2026 As the women's college basketball world eagerly awaits the upcoming NCAA Tournament, two historic Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) stand at the forefront of the conversation - the Alabama A&M Bulldogs and the Howard Bison. In the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC), the Alabama A&M Bulldogs are making waves, currently sitting atop the conference standings on the back of an impressive 14-game winning streak - the longest in the program's Division I history. This remarkable run has put the Bulldogs in prime position to secure the regular-season championship with a win on Saturday against their rival, the Alabama State Hornets. Key Takeaway: Alabama A&M's historic winning streak and potential regular-season title would mark a significant milestone for the HBCU program, which last made an NCAA Tournament appearance in 1997 when they competed at the Division II level.
Meanwhile, in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC), the Howard Bison and the defending conference champion, the Norfolk State Spartans, are engaged in a tight race for the regular-season crown, separated by just half a game in the standings. The battle for the MEAC title is expected to come down to the final week of the regular season, with both teams vying for the opportunity to represent their conference in the NCAA Tournament. "Howard last made the NCAA Tournament in 2022 when it beat Incarnate Word in the First Four before losing to South Carolina in the next round. Alabama A&M hasn't made an NCAA postseason appearance since 1997, when the program qualified for the Division II tournament." According to the latest bracketology projections, both the Bulldogs and the Bison are expected to earn spots in the NCAA Tournament, with the potential to be seeded as high as No. 16 seeds. This would mark a historic achievement for these HBCU programs, as they look to make their mark on the national stage and inspire the next generation of HBCU athletes. Why This Matters to the HBCU Community: The success of Alabama A&M and Howard in women's basketball not only highlights the exceptional talent and dedication of these student-athletes, but it also serves as a testament to the unwavering spirit and resilience of the HBCU community. These programs' potential NCAA Tournament berths will inspire pride and unity across the HBCU landscape, and their performances on the national stage will showcase the excellence and rich basketball heritage that exists within these institutions.
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Will Moss
Founder & CEO, HBCU CONNECT, LLC Hampton University class of 1995 Member Since June 1999 |
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