Historic HBCU set to play first-ever night game

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By: Jordan Benson / Tuskegee University Athletics The Tuskegee University Golden Tigers will take the field under the lights during their first-ever home night football game on Saturday, Sept. 6, when they host SIAC rival Central State University at Abbott Memorial Alumni Stadium. The historic game marks a major milestone for HBCU football’s winningest program and reflects Tuskegee’s growing investment in enhancing the student-athlete and campus

Historic HBCU set to play first-ever night game

Tuskegee University is about to flip the switch on history. On Saturday, September 6, the Golden Tigers will host their first-ever home night football game under the lights at Cleve L. Abbott Memorial Alumni Stadium, facing off against HBCU conference rival Central State. But this isn’t just a game. It’s the fulfillment of a 99-year-old dream. Back in 1926, legendary Tuskegee coach Cleve Abbott—yes, the man the stadium is named after—first propo…

Tuskegee football to play under the lights for first time ever. Here's when

For the first time in their more than 100-year history, the Tuskegee football team will play a night game at Cleve Abbott Memorial Stadium. Tuskegee announced Thursday morning that its Saturday, Sept. 6, home game against SIAC opponent Central State will be played under newly installed lights at Abbott Memorial Stadium. This marks the first time the Shed will host a night game. Photo: Tuskegee Athletics “Tuskegee University students, alumni and …