https://athletics.claflin.edu/rss.aspxLatest news items for Claflin University Athleticsen-us60https://athletics.claflin.edu/news/2026/6/1/womens-track-field-coverson-springs-named-ustfccca-region-womens-track-athlete-of-the-year.aspxhttps://athletics.claflin.edu/news/2026/6/1/womens-track-field-coverson-springs-named-ustfccca-region-womens-track-athlete-of-the-year.aspxWomen's Track & Field

NEW ORLEANS, LA - Claflin University sophomore Morgan Coverson-Springs was named the 2026 United States Track & Field/Cross Country Coaches' Association (USTFCCCA) NCAA Division II Region Women's Track Athlete of the Year, Monday afternoon. The honor came after the Aiken, South Carolina native completed a terrific outdoor track & field season and it marked the second regional athlete of the year honor for Coverson-Springs.]]>Morgan Coverson-Springs at Livingstone Mon, 1 Jun 2026 18:59:00 EST116210https://athletics.claflin.edu/news/2026/5/28/general-claflin-athletics-celebrates-a-3-34-department-grade-point-average-gpa.aspxhttps://athletics.claflin.edu/news/2026/5/28/general-claflin-athletics-celebrates-a-3-34-department-grade-point-average-gpa.aspxGeneral

ORANGEBURG, SC - While the Claflin University student-athletes are known for their terrific athletic performances, academic excellence has always been a hallmark of the university and they did not disappoint during the 2025-26 academic year. With 148 total student-athletes, the Claflin University Department of Athletics recorded a 3.34 cumulative grade-point average for the 2025-26 academic year. The GPA is higher than last year's 3.31 cumulative GPA.]]>2026 Chi Alpha Sigmna Inductees Thu, 28 May 2026 13:18:00 EST26209https://athletics.claflin.edu/news/2026/5/26/womens-track-field-coverson-springs-knuckles-named-to-ustfccca-ncaa-division-ii-outdoor-track-field-all-america-team.aspxhttps://athletics.claflin.edu/news/2026/5/26/womens-track-field-coverson-springs-knuckles-named-to-ustfccca-ncaa-division-ii-outdoor-track-field-all-america-team.aspxWomen's Track & Field

NEW ORLEANS, LA - After some spectacular efforts on the track this season, a pair of Claflin Lady Panthers were named to the 2026 United States Track & Field/Cross Country Coaches' Association (USTFCCCA) NCAA Division II All-America Team, Tuesday afternoon. Claflin sophomore hurdler Morgan Coverson-Springs was a first team All-America selection while junior Jhnyia Knuckles earned second team All-America honors.]]>Coverson-Springs, Knuckles Rotator Tue, 26 May 2026 16:55:00 EST116208https://athletics.claflin.edu/news/2026/5/23/womens-track-field-coverson-springs-places-fifth-in-womens-100m-hurdles-at-ncaa-division-ii-outdoor-track-field-national-championship-meet.aspxhttps://athletics.claflin.edu/news/2026/5/23/womens-track-field-coverson-springs-places-fifth-in-womens-100m-hurdles-at-ncaa-division-ii-outdoor-track-field-national-championship-meet.aspxWomen's Track & Field

EMPORIA, KS - Claflin University sophomore Morgan Coverson-Springs capped her dynamic season in style when she placed fifth in the women's 100m hurdles finals at the 2026 NCAA Division II Women's Outdoor Track & Field National Championship Meet. With the finish, she finishes the 2026 outdoor track & field season ranked fifth in the nation in the event.]]>Morgan Coverson-Springs at TennesseeSat, 23 May 2026 18:54:00 EST116207https://athletics.claflin.edu/news/2026/5/22/womens-track-field-coverson-springs-advances-to-finals-at-ncaa-nationals-knuckles-places-12th.aspxhttps://athletics.claflin.edu/news/2026/5/22/womens-track-field-coverson-springs-advances-to-finals-at-ncaa-nationals-knuckles-places-12th.aspxWomen's Track & Field

EMPORIA, KS - The Claflin University Lady Panthers track & field team returned to action, Friday at the 2026 NCAA Division II Women's Outdoor Track & Field National Championship Meet. Claflin sophomore Morgan Coverson-Springs and junior jumper Jhnyia Knuckles both carried their Claflin pride to the national stage.]]>Morgan Coverson-Springs at South Carolina State Fri, 22 May 2026 23:09:00 EST116206https://athletics.claflin.edu/news/2026/5/22/womens-track-field-coverson-springs-places-12th-in-womens-400m-hurdles-at-ncaa-division-ii-nationals.aspxhttps://athletics.claflin.edu/news/2026/5/22/womens-track-field-coverson-springs-places-12th-in-womens-400m-hurdles-at-ncaa-division-ii-nationals.aspxWomen's Track & Field

EMPORIA, KS - The Claflin University women's track & field team took their talents to the national stage, Thursday evening when they competed in the 2026 NCAA Division II Women's Outdoor Track & Field National Championship Meet. Claflin sophomore Morgan Coverson-Springs competed in the women's 400m hurdles while the Lady Panthers' 4x100m relay team took the track as well.]]>Hurdles at 2026 CIAA Women's Track & Field Championship Fri, 22 May 2026 12:21:00 EST116205https://athletics.claflin.edu/news/2026/5/20/general-claflin-university-celebrates-the-graduating-class-of-2026.aspxhttps://athletics.claflin.edu/news/2026/5/20/general-claflin-university-celebrates-the-graduating-class-of-2026.aspxGeneral

ORANGEBURG, SC - Claflin University celebrated its biggest day of the year when the university hosted the 2026 Claflin University Spring Commencement. The event, which was headlined by keynote speaker and author Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, celebrated the hard work and achievements of nearly 200 Claflin University graduate and undergraduate students in the class of 2026. Among the graduates were 25 Claflin University student-athletes who achieved their goal of earning their degrees from Claflin University.]]>2026 Claflin Graduating Student-Athletes Wed, 20 May 2026 15:55:00 EST26204https://athletics.claflin.edu/news/2026/5/18/softball-three-lady-panthers-named-to-d2cca-all-region-team.aspxhttps://athletics.claflin.edu/news/2026/5/18/softball-three-lady-panthers-named-to-d2cca-all-region-team.aspxSoftball

ORANGEBURG, SC - After another successful season, the honors just keep rolling in for the Claflin University softball team. On Monday, three members of the team were selected to the Division II Conference Commissioners' Association (D2CCA) All-Region Team. With three honorees, the Lady Panthers tied with East Stroudsburg State for the most student-athletes selected to the all-region team.]]>All-Region Rotators Mon, 18 May 2026 18:23:00 EST66203https://athletics.claflin.edu/news/2026/5/15/softball-lady-panthers-end-ncaa-division-ii-atlantic-region-tournament-with-a-13-0-loss-to-glenville-state.aspxhttps://athletics.claflin.edu/news/2026/5/15/softball-lady-panthers-end-ncaa-division-ii-atlantic-region-tournament-with-a-13-0-loss-to-glenville-state.aspxSoftball

SHIPPENSBURG, PA - The Claflin Lady Panthers' (31-14) 2026 season came to an end, Friday, when the team took a 13-0 loss to the Glenville State Pioneers (46-15). The Lady Panthers put up a valiant effort, but the team had not find any answers for the Pioneers' attack in the hard fought loss.]]>Katelynn Grissom vs. Glenville State Fri, 15 May 2026 19:49:00 EST66202https://athletics.claflin.edu/news/2026/5/15/softball-jackson-named-to-nfca-all-region-team.aspxhttps://athletics.claflin.edu/news/2026/5/15/softball-jackson-named-to-nfca-all-region-team.aspxSoftball

ORANGEBURG, SC - The honors just keep coming in for Claflin University senior second base Aniyah Jackson. On Thursday, she earned a spot on the National Fastpitch Coaches' Association (NFCA) All-Region Team. The honor is another in a line of honors for Jackson who is closing her career on several high notes.]]>Aniyah Jackson vs. Glenville State Fri, 15 May 2026 14:57:00 EST66201