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By: Karina Hollingsworth It was a sunny, cool day at Clear Lake Park with a light breeze that quickly came and went. The breeze allowed the fishing line to freely float in the peaceful water while awaiting the first bite of the day. “It’s relaxing.” Wanda Franklin said. This is the kind of day Willard […]
“Yes, you won. You’ve won the game of life.”
– UC Health Doctors
Houston, TX— After a stunning 69-54 victory over No. 20 Florida, Texas Southern University’s men’s basketball team made SWAC history Monday night. Texas Southern (1-7) rallied behind PJ Henry’s 16 points and Joirdon Karl Nicholas’ 14 points to defeat a ranked Southeastern Conference opponent for the first time in the conference’s history, which dates back to […]
The Southwestern Athletics and Pac-12 conferences recently announced a new basketball educational and scheduling partnership to pioneer an annual home-and-home men’s and women’s basketball series between member institutions. The partnership aims to establish not only a venue for competition but also a platform for the promotion of anti-racism and social justice. It is expected to begin the […]
By: Karina Hollingsworth The atmosphere at the 36th Annual Labor Day Classic was different from previous years. TSU Tiger fans were full of team spirit and ready to cheer on the football team like always, but before they could enter the BBVA Stadium they had to pass one test–a temperature check. Due to the uncontrolled […]
By: Karina Hollingsworth Think twice before you get in the ring with TSU Boxing Club’s Brandon Blackwell. Weighing in at a sturdy 201 pounds the boxer is known for his height, long arm reach and the power in his punch. The power behind Blackwell’s punch was heavily felt at the Heroes Back to School Bash […]
By: Karina Hollingsworth Brandon Blackwell went from dribbling to throwing right hooks. Since Brandon was little, he always dreamed of being a professional basketball player. When basketball didn’t work out Brandon found boxing to be his ultimate calling. “I always told myself if I didn’t make it playing basketball that I would box,” Brandon Blackwell […]
By Isaiah Thornton The NCAA’s decision to place a “dead period” for recruiting on college sports has placed a greater burden on HBCUs, but Texas Southern University’s athletics personnel are not letting the mandate stop them from keeping sports a vital part of the institution. The mandate is in place through January 1, 2021 and […]
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