{"id":147610,"date":"2025-07-19T16:42:37","date_gmt":"2025-07-19T20:42:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hbcugameday.com\/?p=147610"},"modified":"2025-07-19T16:42:38","modified_gmt":"2025-07-19T20:42:38","slug":"hbcu-volleyball-team-wins-tournament-in-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hbcugameday.com\/2025\/07\/19\/hbcu-volleyball-team-wins-tournament-in-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"HBCU volleyball team wins tournament in Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Two standout freshmen from Hampton University<\/strong><\/a> volleyball<\/strong>, Taylor Shumate<\/strong> and Morgan Warren<\/strong>, represented Team HBCU in an international tournament held in Gaborone, Botswana<\/strong>. The event, known as the Ditsala International Cup<\/a>, ran from May 29 to June 2<\/strong> and featured teams from across the globe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Representing Team HBCU with Pride<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Shumate, from Austin, Texas<\/strong>, and Warren, from Durham, North Carolina<\/strong>, were selected to join a handpicked group of HBCU student-athletes. Competing against collegiate teams from the United States and national teams from Southern Africa, Team HBCU went undefeated<\/strong>. The squad claimed the tournament championship by defeating a strong team sponsored by Bring It Promotions (BIP)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shumate described the experience as amazing. She said that going undefeated in an international tournament was a great feeling and encouraged other HBCU volleyball players to take advantage of opportunities like this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Journey Beyond Competition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The tournament was just one part of a larger, transformative journey. After competing, the players traveled to Francistown<\/strong> and Kasane<\/strong>, where they hosted youth volleyball clinics<\/strong> and led coaching workshops<\/strong>. The experience allowed them to give back to the community while growing as global ambassadors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to volleyball outreach, the student-athletes enjoyed several cultural experiences. These included wildlife safaris at Mokolodi Game Reserve<\/strong> and Khama Rhino Sanctuary<\/strong>, as well as a boat safari on the Chobe River<\/strong>. The trip also took them to Zambia<\/strong> and Zimbabwe<\/strong>, where they visited Victoria Falls<\/strong>, one of the world’s most iconic natural wonders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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