NEW ORLEANS – Talladega College and Huston-Tillotson University finish on top of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Athletic Conference (HBCUAC) East and West Divisions. The conference revealed the pairings on Tuesday for the 2026 Hope Credit Union HBCUAC Baseball…
The two-way player is integral to college baseball, and the 15 standouts named Thursday as semifinalists for the John Olerud Two-Way Player of the Year Award, represent the best dual role players in the nation. The semifinalists include players who…
Wilberforce University designated hitter Christopher Alcantra-Diaz won Historically Black Colleges and Universities Athletic Conference (HBCUAC) Baseball Player of the Week. Southern University at New Orleans pitcher Christopher Nunez garners Pitcher of the Week. Rust College designated hitter Jamen Francis takes…
Bethune-Cookman in the large school division retains top spots for fourth straight poll while Talladega College knocks Albany State off the top in the small school division in Black College Nines’ top 10 polls of 2026. Defending large school champion…
Today, as the world puts on the number **42**, we are reminded that Jackie Robinson’s debut in 1947 wasn’t just a “nice moment”—it was a disruption. April 15, 2026, marks 79 years since that breakthrough, but as we look at…
For the first time since the return of baseball to the Wilberforce University campus, a student-athlete has earned national recognition from the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). Sophomore Christopher Alcantara-Diaz, following a dominant week at the plate, has been…
NSB SCOUTWIRE: BC9 HBCU WEEKEND ROUNDUP Reporting on the Week of April 6th – 12th, 2026 The second week of April provided a masterclass in the unpredictability of the diamond. From a historic Power 5 upset to high-scoring conference sweeps,…
The National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (in its 29th year of polling) continues to recognize Bethune-Cookman University’s baseball program as one receiving votes in its most recent poll of April 13th. The Wildcats, in a three way battle for first…
This weekend former Grambling State University baseball great, Ralph Garr, gets the well deserved honor of having his jersey retired and it will be during a home stand against Southern University, the Tigers biggest baseball rival. Black College Nines has…
Bethune-Cookman in the large school division and Albany State in the small school division retain top spots for third straight poll in Black College Nines’ top 10 polls of 2026. Defending large school champion Bethune-Cookman University tops the rankings in…
