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Langston University Teams Shine in NAIA Preseason Rankings

10/24/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Langston University starts the 2025-26 season with both teams in the NAIA Coaches' Top 25 Preseason Poll (men #4, women #11).
Langston is the only HBCU with both teams in the Top 15.
Langston University's women's team finished 31-3 in 2024-25 under head coach Chris Vincent.
The Langston men's team finished 26-8 last season under Chris Wright and is tied for first in the South Atlantic Conference (SAC) Preseason Poll.

History

Historical Context

In 1970, the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) began promoting inclusivity by allowing Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to compete more prominently. Langston University, a notable HBCU, now boasts its men's team ranked #4 and women's team ranked #11 in the NAIA Coaches' Top 25 Preseason Poll, reflecting a significant recognition shift for HBCUs in collegiate sports.

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Story summary

Langston University starts the 2025-26 season with both teams in the NAIA Coaches' Top 25 Preseason Poll (men #4, women #11).
Langston is the only HBCU with both teams in the Top 15.
Langston University's women's team finished 31-3 in 2024-25 under head coach Chris Vincent.
The Langston men's team finished 26-8 last season under Chris Wright and is tied for first in the South Atlantic Conference (SAC) Preseason Poll.

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