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VS
Dillard
L, 64-60
@ Billy Hawkins Student Activity Center
HBCUAC Crossover Division 2
Jan 06
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Dillard
L, 94-62
@ Billy Hawkins Student Activity Center
HBCUAC Crossover Division 2
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SUNO
L, 83-80
@ , Tuscaloosa, AL
2025 HBCUAC Basketball Championship Opening Round
Feb 26
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SUNO
W, 64-61
@ Tuscaloosa, Ala.
2025 HBCUAC Basketball Championship Opening Round
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Final
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Dillard
L, 59-57
@ Tuscaloosa, AL
2025 HBCUAC Basketball Championship Quarterfinals
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