COLUMBIA, S.C. – The Benedict College Tigers, fresh off their second straight SIAC Championship, were named the HBCU Division II National Champions by HBCU Legends.
 
In addition, Coach Chennis Berry was named HBCU Coach of the Year, and Loobert Denelus was named HBCU Defensive Player of the Year.
 
HBCU Legends is part of the Sports Illustrated Media Group.
 
Benedict was named HBCU National Champions in 2022 after winning the SIAC Championship and advancing to the NCAA playoffs for the first time.
 
The Tigers will return to the NCAA playoffs, hosting a second-round playoff game on Nov. 25 against the winner between Lenoir-Rhyne and Shepherd.
 
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