It’s been some time since conventional HBCU soccer powers Tennessee State and FAMU matched up on the soccer subject, however that point could possibly be coming to an in depth.
A current Board of Trustees assembly for TSU was held on June seventh. Director of Athletics Dr. Mikki Allen up to date his constituents on the state of the division, together with upcoming video games towards HBCUs.
“After I was employed it was an initiative and a directive that we play extra HBCUs for homecoming,” Allen instructed the board.
He defined the standing of the home-and-home soccer sequence with Howard College that may see the 2 groups play one another for homecoming over the subsequent two seasons, beginning with TSU touring to Howard.
Dr. Allen didn’t cease there, nevertheless. He gave a sneak peek of potential future opponents.
“We’re additionally working to get video games towards Alabama State, Alabama A&M and Florida A&M,” Dr. Allen stated. “We’re at the moment in negotiations — properly talks — to get these video games again on-line.”
Whereas all of these matchups towards SWAC faculties would seemingly be extremely anticipated, a matchup between FAMU and Tennessee State is more likely to collect curiosity across the HBCU soccer world.
Tennessee State holds a 31-24 all-time edge over Florida A&M in a matchup of two of HBCU soccer’s perennial powers for the higher a part of a century. The rivalry options a few of the most completed coaches in HBCU historical past — Tennessee State’s John Merritt, Florida A&M’s Jake Gaither, Rudy Hubbard and Billy Joe.
The 2 groups as soon as met persistently within the Georgia Dome for the Atlanta Soccer Basic. The 2 applications most lately met in Tampa again in 2017, with TSU getting the higher of the then-MEAC squad.
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