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Thursday, May 23, 2019
Wray-led Nuggets go 2-for-2 in 1st-day qualifying
Wray's 200 time of 24.11 seconds was third fastest out of 23 participants and broke her XULA record of 24.15 set April 18 at the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Championships. Wray advanced to the final at 5:10 p.m. Saturday.
Another XULA freshman, Ariel Ford, was 12th in 24.74 and missed the final by 25 hundredths of a second.
XULA advanced to the 400 relay final after unsuccessful attempts each of the past six years, including near misses in the 2018 and 2015 preliminaries. Justyce Riggs, Ford, Alexis Milton and Wray produced the day's fifth-fastest time, 46.60. They'll compete for the title at 2:40 p.m. Saturday.
This is Milton's fourth consecutive year and Riggs's third straight year to compete in this relay at nationals.
"I'm feeling good for Alexis and Justyce," XULA head coach Yhann Plummer said. "They have worked so hard to help us get to the final."
Riggs was XULA's representative when the NAIA honored Champions of Character athletes during opening ceremonies. Each team at the meet with significant numbers of qualifiers can nominate one recipient who best exemplifies the Champions of Character traits of integrity, respect, responsibility, sportsmanship and servant leadership.
XULA entries in Friday prelims will be Wray and Milton in the 100 at 2:50 p.m., Ford in the 400 at 3:30 p.m. and Wray, Alexis Williams, Raven Riley and Ford in the 1,600 relay at 7:45 p.m. Edward Angel, a men's high jump All-American a year ago, will compete at 4:30 p.m.
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HBCU Play Podcast: Morehouse Athletic Director speaks on his life and 40-year career at the all male HBCU
Andre Pattillo to retire after 40 years of service https://t.co/oagFRmVRtG via @httpstwittercom929TheGame— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) May 23, 2019
AAMU Bulldogs Head Coach Connell Maynor chosen for NFL Summit
Connell Maynor chosen for NFL Summit https://t.co/mukcwqWGzK
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) May 23, 2019
Coach Jake Gaither home completes Florida Division of Historical Resources grant project
Jake Gaither home completes Florida Division of Historical Resources grant project https://t.co/pfzfJdSrCN via @tdonline
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) May 23, 2019
UTSA to host Grambling State in 2020, Texas Southern in 2022
UTSA to host Grambling State in 2020, Texas Southern in 2022 - https://t.co/6ugZTJQob3 pic.twitter.com/XJ2d81AJ07
— FBSchedules.com (@FBSchedules) May 23, 2019
Torrey, Corp Added to Norfolk State Football Coaching Staff
Torrey, Corp Added to @NSU_FB Coaching Staff https://t.co/uDEOVhUwT5
— NSU Athletics (@NSUSpartans) May 23, 2019
WATCH: Connell Maynor chosen for NFL Summit
Connell Maynor chosen for NFL Summit https://t.co/mukcwqWGzK
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) May 23, 2019
Grambling State Lady Tigers conclude 2019 signing class
Lady Tigers conclude 2019 signing class https://t.co/ZXqJulKAdV
— GSU Athletics (@GSU_TIGERS) May 23, 2019
Congratulations to alumna Keishia Thorpe: "A track & field scholarship to @HowardU was her ticket out of poverty and to a better life. Now she's helping her students succeed at school and through a non-profit track and field organization she runs..."
Congratulations to alumna Keishia Thorpe: "A track & field scholarship to @HowardU was her ticket out of poverty and to a better life. Now she's helping her students succeed at school and through a non-profit track and field organization she runs..." https://t.co/1nz3ytRPCI— Howard U Alumni (@HowardUAlumni) May 22, 2019
What defines a life changer? This educator knows. International High School at Langley Park Teacher Keishia Thorpe received $10,000 as the Grand Prize Winner of the LifeChanger Award. The honor goes to school employees who are making a major difference in the lives of students. pic.twitter.com/dSp2UAQ00K— Kellye Lynn (@ABC7Kellye) May 21, 2019
Shouppe, Rattlers not stressing tournament fate after end-of-season run
Shouppe, Rattlers not stressing tournament fate after end-of-season runhttps://t.co/gGXcRTVs1y
— WCTV Sports (@WCTVSports) May 23, 2019
Bengals Sign S.C. State OT Justin Evans
Bengals Sign OT Justin Evans https://t.co/T2fsDI32zj
— SC State Bulldogs (@SCStateAthletic) May 23, 2019
Southern baseball won't play in HBCU college World Series after all: Organizers 'weren't ready'
There was also no contingency plan in case weather prevented the game from being played. https://t.co/91SfMK8Ybm— The Advocate (@theadvocatebr) May 23, 2019
The HBCU World Series has been canceled for May 24, 2019. Due to the threat of weather, it was mutually agreed by BCSG 360 and both Southern & @ncataggies to not move forward with the event. BCSG 360 is working to reschedule this event for a date in 2019. @NCATSUbaseball pic.twitter.com/5B4kmnRw2X— N.C. A&T Athletics (@NCATAGGIES) May 23, 2019
Delaware State Fans: One of our 2019 signees "Melissa Sam" from Daytona State CC * 1st Team All Conference on the court *4.0 GPA * Selected to Daytona State CC Hall of Fame * Soon to be named an NJCAA D1 Academic All American. Well done Mel!
Delaware State Fans: One of our 2019 signees "Melissa Sam" from Daytona State CC * 1st Team All Conference on the court *4.0 GPA * Selected to Daytona State CC Hall of Fame * Soon to be named an NJCAA D1 Academic All American. Well done Mel! pic.twitter.com/6sv5i0SyD5
— Delaware State WBB (@DSUwbb) May 23, 2019
MEET RECAP: 2019 NAIA Outdoor T&F Championships
DID YOU KNOW: The @NAIA Outdoor T&F Championships have been held in Gulf Shores, Alabama for six years in a row!
— USTFCCCA (@USTFCCCA) May 23, 2019
The last time the meet was held in the same place for more than 5 years was between 1959 & 1967!
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The NCAA East Preliminary Round starts today in Jacksonville. Nine of NSU's 10 qualifiers will be in action
The NCAA East Preliminary Round starts today in Jacksonville. Nine of NSU's 10 qualifiers will be in action, starting with the men's long jump (Bobby Price) at 3:30.
— Norfolk State Track & Field (@NSU_TFXC) May 23, 2019
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Justyce Riggs was #XULA’s representative when @NAIA honored Champions of Character athletes during opening ceremonies of track and field national meet at Gulf Shores, Ala.
Justyce Riggs was #XULA’s representative when @NAIA honored Champions of Character athletes during opening ceremonies of track and field national meet at Gulf Shores, Ala.#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIATrack
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) May 23, 2019
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WATCH: Thank you @SoulPancake & @DennysDiner for helping us surprise Mr. Newson!
Thank you @SoulPancake & @DennysDiner for helping us surprise Mr. Newson! pic.twitter.com/xvvJ7ltje8
— Howard Bands (@HowardBands) May 23, 2019
2019 HBCU (small school) National Campions🏆
2019 HBCU (small school)
— WSSU Baseball (@WSSU_Baseball) May 23, 2019
National Campions🏆https://t.co/kEQG10A9wQ pic.twitter.com/V7rthK8ONv
Men's Outdoor Track & Field: GCAC athletes head to Gulf Shores for NAIA Outdoor Track and Field Championships
Men's Outdoor Track & Field: GCAC athletes head to Gulf Shores for NAIA Outdoor Track and Field Championships #naia #gcac #hbcu #playNAIA #collegetrack
— #MakeThemNotice (@GCACInfo) May 23, 2019
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Clark, Navarro Claim HU Bison of the Month
.@HUTrackandField's Clark, @HUBisonSoftball's Navarro Claim HU Bison of the Month #BleedBlue #BeTheStandard #LeadTheWave https://t.co/AL0oMhIGRL
— Howard Athletics (@HUBisonSports) May 23, 2019
Track and field nationals starts today.
Track and field nationals starts today.
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) May 23, 2019
Live scoring: https://t.co/xJ0sQGFxXq#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIATrack pic.twitter.com/eB4AodHxvq
It is time for Day 1 of the 2019 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships West Regionals in Sacramento, California!!
It is time for Day 1 of the 2019 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships West Regionals in Sacramento, California!!
— PVAMU Panthers (@PVAMUPanthers) May 23, 2019
- Events begin at 2:00 P.M. CST
- For live results: https://t.co/uSDXth9Pyc#pvamutrackandfield #NCAATF pic.twitter.com/peuhCTiw1y
MVSU Travels to Jacksonville for NCAA East Preliminaries
— MVSU Athletics (@MVSUDevilSports) May 23, 2019
Congratulations to all of our UMES senior student-athletes graduating tomorrow!
Congratulations to all of our senior student-athletes graduating tomorrow! #HawkPride #BreakfastofChampions pic.twitter.com/0qQ7zAV0Gu
— Hawk Athletics (@ESHawksSports) May 23, 2019