Category: Sports
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Sisters in Sports: The Female Dominated Legacy of Langston Sports Media
College sports in the U.S. are among the most popular bonding experiences across campuses. From the inner relationships between teammates and coaches to the unspoken tie fans share, this aspect of collegiate life is a noteworthy part of many people’s journey. To ensure this connection is maintained, sports media teams work to bring coverage to…
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Meilani Butts: The Courageous Captain
Meilani Butts has playing softball for her whole life, swinging bats and running bases. Growing up in Eastfield, California, she began playing at seven years old. What began as a childhood sport quickly evolved into a lifelong passion through discipline, competition and a deep love for the field. Today, she continues to pursue her softball…
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The Return Of Jay The Lion: Langston Mascot To Debut Fall 2026
The lovely Langston lion mascot has been missing for years. In fact, he’s been gone so long, there is no confirmed year he went missing. Last semester, alumni were asked what happened to the Langston mascot. This led to alumni talking about the mascot on the National Langston Alumni Association Facebook group. This year, the…
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Inside the Lions’ Lair: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Langston Men’s Basketball
Langston University basketball fans know the thrill of the fast breaks, the roar of the crowd, and the slam dunks that light up C.F. Gayles Field House. But what goes on behind the scenes to make those moments possible is a story many never see. From grueling workouts to intense film sessions, the Langston Lions…
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The Roar Inside Gayles Field House: How Langston’s Student Section Transforms Basketball Season
When basketball season arrives at Langston University, Gayles Field House becomes more than just a gym—it becomes the heartbeat of campus culture. Packed bleachers, echoing chants, and the undeniable rhythm of HBCU tradition turn every home game into an experience that feels part celebration, part competition, and fully Langston. What makes the environment so electric…
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Basketball on January 29th
On January 29th, our basketball teams played against the teams from Oklahoma City University Stars. Both of their teams posed a serious challenge to our Lions. The first game started off very well for the Lady Lions. They had a great first quarter which ended with a score of 26 to 11. There were a…
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Basketball Over the Break
During the break between December 11th and January 3rd, our two basketball teams played four home games. These games were very important for the season and for the teams as a whole. The first game was against Wayland Baptist on December 11th. The Lady Lions had a rough first half with a score of 27…
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From JUCO to the NAIA Stage: First-Year Langston Athletes Adjust to Life Beyond Community College
For many student-athletes, junior college is a stepping-stone—a place to develop academically, physically, and mentally while hoping for a second chance at a four-year opportunity. But making that leap brings a new set of challenges, expectations, and rewards. For Treshawn Cody and Jalen Obrian, both first-year students at Langston University and former junior-college basketball players,…
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Brotherhood, Balance, and the Game: How Two Langston Athletes Manage Sports, School, and Greek Life
For many Langston University students, college life is busy enough with classes, homework, and finding time for a social life. But for two student-athletes on campus, Remon Tuck, a junior sociology major and member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., and Donte Manuel, a senior business administration major and member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity,…
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Marcedus Leech Jr. Knows How to Return
Marcedus Leech, Jr. is a Langston basketball player from Cartersville, Missouri. He has many loves, from his three-year-old son to his passion for basketball. His path started when he was young. “At first, I was getting in trouble until I had to go live with my guardian. He was a Navy SEAL veteran. And he…