Former Virginia Union University football player William Davis has died at age 22, leaving behind a legacy that stretched from Richmond’s HBCU football scene to the FBS level at West Virginia and Sam Houston State.
Virginia Union captured its first CIAA men’s outdoor track championship since 1934, ending a 92-year drought and sending athletes on to the NCAA Division II Championships.
Virginia Union introduces A.J. English as head coach, signaling a culture-first rebuild rooted in legacy, discipline, and student-athlete development.
“This first year has been about building momentum. The next will be about sustaining excellence,” Athletic Director Tiffani-Dawn B. Sykes wrote, as Virginia State University athletics continues to expand its reach and redefine its competitive future.
VCU has officially confirmed the return of A-10 Rookie of the Year Nyk Lewis, giving the Rams a major boost in backcourt continuity heading into the 2026–27 season.
The Black College Invitational Championship arrives at Virginia State University March 27–28 in a new two-day format, featuring CIAA and SIAC teams and positioning VSU as both host and competitor in a campus-centered HBCU postseason event.
VCU erased a 19-point deficit to defeat North Carolina 82–78 in overtime, fueled by T. Hill Jr.’s 31-point performance and a decisive edge in three-point shooting. The comeback marks a statement win for the Rams and highlights their ability to execute under pressure.
VCU Rams men’s basketball secured the Atlantic 10 tournament championship, earning an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament and sending Richmond back to March Madness.
The Atlantic 10 Conference women’s basketball tournament concluded this weekend at the Henrico Sports & Events Center, with the Rhode Island Rams edging out the George Mason Patriots 53–51 in a tightly contested championship game.The tournament brought several days of Division I basketball to the Richmond region, drawing teams, fans, and media to Henrico County…