Tennessee State University (TSU) made history by establishing the first-ever NCAA Division 1 Men’s Hockey program at an HBCU. In a significant show of support, renowned civil rights attorney Ben Crump has donated $10,000 to assist the team’s fundraising efforts.
TSU announced plans for the hockey program in June 2023 to promote diversity and inclusion within the sport. The initiative began as a club-level team with aspirations to attain NCAA Division I status. By April 2024, the HBCU had appointed Duanté Abercrombie as the inaugural head coach. Marking a significant step forward for the program. The team is set to commence its first season in 2025.