Alabama A&M’s women’s tennis team and Tennessee State University’s men’s team scored the coveted titles at the 23rd annual HBCU National Tennis Championships held from Sept. 14 to 16, 2024, at the South Fulton Tennis Center in Georgia. This year’s tournament attracted over 30 Historically Black Colleges and Universities, with more than 250 student-athletes competing in single and double matches.
Alabama A&M Historic Win
The Alabama A&M women’s tennis squad made history by securing its first-ever national championship title with a total of 84 points.
“We are excited about bringing home this HBCU National Championship,” Alabama A&M head coach Willis Mbandi said. “I am proud of this team and these young women for competing throughout the tournament. This is just the first step in continuing to build this program.”
Close on their heels, Hampton University’s women’s team captured second place with 73 points, while North Carolina Central University rounded out the top three with 57 points.
Another Win For Tennessee State University
On the men’s side, Tennessee State University successfully defended their championship title, tying with Hampton University at 87 points. However, Tennessee State emerged victorious based on tie-breaking rules.
Women’s Team Standings
- Alabama A&M University – 84
- Hampton University – 73
- North Carolina Central University – 57
- Morgan State University – 55
- Tennessee State University – 55
- Alabama State University – 54
- Jackson State University – 46
- Florida A&M University – 44
- Shaw University – 32
- Delaware State University – 30
- Xavier University of Louisiana – 29
- Tuskegee University – 21
- Albany State University – 15
- Alcorn State University – 11
- Clark-Atlanta University – 10
- Spring Hill College – 8
- Benedict College – 8
- Southern University – 7
- Bethune-Cookman University – 2
- LeMoyne-Owen College – 0
Men’s Team Standings
- Tennessee State University – 87 (H2H vs. ASU: 3-2)
- Alabama State University – 87
- North Carolina Central University – 82
- Jackson State University – 57
- Hampton University – 39
- Morgan State University – 39
- Alabama A&M University – 83
- Spring Hill – 23
- Tuskegee University – 21
- Shaw University – 17
- Alcorn State University – 15
- Benedict College – 12
- Xavier University of Louisiana – 10
- Southern University – 6
- LeMoyne-Owen College – 0
The HBCU National Tennis Championship is open to all HBCUs and welcomes over 15 collegiate institutions each year.