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James Madison's Odicci Alexander pitches during a game against Oklahoma in the 2021 Women's College World Series in Oklahoma City.

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Odicci Alexander’s success at the 2021 WCWS inspired young Black pitchers

The JMU standout drew national attention and made players such as Texas Tech’s NiJaree Canady and UCLA’s Taylor Tinsley feel seen

James Madison quarterback Alonza Barnett celebrates

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With HBCU roots, QB Alonza Barnett III leads James Madison’s historic playoff run

North Carolinian, Dukes visit Oregon for their first appearance in the College Football Playoff

By Cayla Sweazie

HBCU

North Carolina Central professor earns place in wheelchair basketball hall of fame

Andrea Woodson-Smith to be inducted after storied career

By Kamryn Jackson

James Madison pitcher Odicci Alexander during an NCAA softball game on May 28 in Columbia, Missouri.

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Five things to know about James Madison’s star pitcher Odicci Alexander

Alexander, now 2-0 in the Women’s College World Series, was a three-sport star in high school

By Jerry Bembry