Edward Waters University Athletics

09/03/2026

GAME PREVIEW: Tigers Hit the Road for HOPE Labor Day Classic Showdown Against Jackson State

Jacksonville, Fla. — Edward Waters University will hit the road for the first time is season to take on Jackson State University in the HOPE Labor Day Classic on Saturday, September 29 at 7:00 pm EST inside the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium. Saturday also provides Edward Waters with an opp...

09/03/2026

TIGERS ROAD TRIPPIN’🐯🚎🏈

ewutigersfb is headed to Mississippi for a BIG TIME matchup in the HOPE Labor Day Classic!💜🧡🏈

The Tigers will take on Jackson State under the lights of Veterans Memorial Stadium!🔥

📅 Sat. Sept. 5
🆚 Jackson State
⏰ 7:00 PM EST
📍Jackson, Miss.
🏟️ Veterans Memorial Stadium
📺 HBCU GO

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09/03/2026

RACE DAY🎽👟

Edward Waters Track&Field will kickoff the 2026 Cross Country season tomorrow to compete in the UNF XC invite!!🧡💜

📅: Sept. 5
🆚: UNF XC Invite
⏰: All Day
📍: Jacksonville, Fla.

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09/03/2026

🚨ATTENTION TIGER NATION!🚨

Are you ready to make history?🧡💜🏈

The EWU Flag Football Team is looking for the next group of Lady Tigers ready to compete, make plays, and represent Edward Waters University in the gridiron!🔥⭐️

📣 INTEREST MEETING COMING SOON!

All students interested in joining EWu Flag Football Team are encouraged at attend and learn more about becoming part of this exciting program! 🔥

💜 Bring Your Energy
🏈 Bring Your Competitive Spirit
🐯 Bring that TIGER PRIDE

THIS IS YOUR CHNACE TO BE PART OF SOMETHING SPECIAL!🔥

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09/02/2026

Edward Waters University Athletics joins the Benedict College community and the SIAC family in mourning the passing of longtime Athletic Director Willie Washington.

We express our deepest condolences to the family, friends, student-athletes and colleagues of AD Washington.

We are grateful for his years of leadership, service, and commitment to student-athletes and the SIAC.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Washington family and the entire Benedict College family!

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09/01/2026

Trevon French Named SIAC Defensive Player of the Week Following Dominant Unity Classic Performance

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Edward Waters University linebacker Trevon French has been named the SIAC Defensive Player of the Week following his dominant performance in the Tigers' 42-28 victory over rival Florida Memorial University in the 2026 Unity Classic.

09/01/2026

Congrats to Trevon French on being named SIAC Defensive Player of the Week after a dominant performance in EWU’s 42-28 Unity Classic victory!!⭐️🔥

The Preseason SIAC Defensive Player of the Year racked up 16 total tackles, a fumble recovery, and a blocked extra point!🧡💜🏈

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08/30/2026

Tigers Explode for 35 Second-Quarter Points in Dominant 42-28 Unity Classic Victory Over Florida Memorial

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. —The Edward Waters University football team opened the 2026 season in impressive fashion Saturday night, overcoming a slow start before erupting for 35 points in the second quarter en route to a dominant 42-28 victory over rival Florida Memorial University in the 2026 Unity Clas...

08/30/2026

Lady Tigers Stay Unbeaten With Dominant 5-2 Road Victory Over Tuskegee

TUSKEGEE, Ala. — The Edward Waters University women's soccer team continued its strong start to the 2026 season on Saturday afternoon, using a dominant offensive performance to earn a 5-2 road victory over Tuskegee University at Alumni Stadium.

08/30/2026

Lady Tigers Wrap Up Bahama House Classic With Loss to Embry-Riddle

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — The Edward Waters University women's volleyball team wrapped up its opening weekend of the 2026 season on Saturday afternoon, falling 3-0 to tournament host Embry-Riddle University at the ICI Center in the final match of the 2026 Bahama House Classic.