Parham, Bridges among the highlights from B-CU Pro Day

Parham, Bridges among the highlights from B-CU Pro Day https://t.co/ygTQWmqCpC

— DBNJ Sports (@DBNJSports) March 29, 2019

Former James M. Bennett star Hancock accomplishes dream of playing Division I baseball

Former James M. Bennett baseball player @d_hancock_24 has finally accomplished his dream of playing for a Division I team: the @ESHawksBase #ShoreBaseball https://t.co/dNsa6Y4J7l via @MyDelmarvaNow

— Ricky Pollitt (@rickypollitt52) March 29, 2019

PVAMU Men's Track and Field dominate in the Men's Decathlon at The Bobcat Invitational

Men's Track and Field dominate in the Men's Decathlon at The Bobcat Invitational, Tristan Ham scored 6478 to take home first, teammate Sunne Rodriguez-Weems scored 6464 points to finish the Men's Decathlon. #pvamutrack pic.twitter.com/fQqXtc0Nop

— PVAMU Panthers (@PVAMUPanthers) March 29, 2019

Lady Braves Extend Winning-Streak on Walk-off Hit by Eva Scott

Lady Braves Extend Winning-Streak on Walk-off Hit by Eva Scott https://t.co/LgsIYu0xoR

— Alcorn Sports (@BRAVESSPORTS) March 29, 2019

|FINAL| Delaware State 9, Maryland Eastern Shore 2.

|FINAL| Delaware State 9, Maryland Eastern Shore 2. #OurShoreOurTeam https://t.co/dJjR0Weh5f

— Hawk Baseball ⚾️ (@ESHawksBase) March 29, 2019

Grambling State picks up first SWAC win

Grambling State picks up first SWAC win https://t.co/dj6mWjQJcE

— GSU Athletics (@GSU_TIGERS) March 29, 2019

Lady Tigers pick up first @theswac victory with win over rival Southern #RespectTheG #grambling #gramblingstate #gramblingstateuniversity #WhyNotGrambling #gramblingiseverything #continuingthelegacy #buildingchampions #raisingthebar pic.twitter.com/z6PSTLQ001

— GSU Athletics (@GSU_TIGERS) March 29, 2019

BC Lady Tigers Top Clark Atlanta, 4-1

Lady Tigers Top Clark Atlanta, 4-1 https://t.co/39FUU0j1R8

— BC Tigers Athletics (@benedict_tigers) March 29, 2019

Simmons revises internal structure following fallout of FAMU Pro Day

Changes arise in the wake of FAMU Pro Day fallout. https://t.co/lSW2iAtOIb

— RattlerNews.com (@RattlerNews) March 29, 2019

Southern Spring Football Game Saturday at 1 PM

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— Southern U. Sports (@SouthernUsports) March 28, 2019

Darren Rodgers to lead athletic pep band

NEW ORLEANS — Xavier University of Louisiana Athletics announced Friday the hiring of Darren Rodgers as the director of its pep band, which will make its debut during the 2019-20 academic year.
     
Rodgers — a New Orleans native and a graduate of Talladega College and NOLA's St. Augustine High School — is the director of bands at the Roots of Music, a New Orleans-based, non-profit organization which empowers the youth through music education, academic support and mentorship while preserving and promoting the unique musical and cultural heritage of the city.
     
"We are excited to welcome Darren Rodgers to Xavier University and Team Gold as pep band director," said Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs/Athletics Director Jason Horn. "Darren is an inspiring educator who possesses a rare combination of expertise and artistry.
     
"The opportunity to start a pep band and help grow that program into something successful presents unique and exciting possibilities. Darren will put our pep band musicians on the map from day one."
     
Rodgers, whose primary instruments are euphonium and trumpet, received a bachelor of arts in music from Talladega. There he was a dean's list student, a member of the Marching Tornado Band, a student arranger and euphonium section leader. Rodgers also attended Southern University in Baton Rouge, La., where he was a Human Jukebox band member and was chosen outstanding bandsman his freshman year.
     
The XULA pep band will perform at home sporting events and other campus and community events.
     
"I'm extremely excited to have this opportunity at Xavier," Rodgers said. "I look forward to adding energy and creating a fun atmosphere at the university. The most energetic people in the room are in the band. It's like having another DJ at the game. The energy a good pep band can bring to a game is tremendous. It can amplify the atmosphere."
     
XULA Athletics announced March 20 the formation of its pep band, which is open to all interested XULA students. Previous experience in a high school or college band program is preferred. Students interested in joining the pep band may click here to fill out an online questionnaire.

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Gold Rush fall 5-4 at NAIA No. 2 Reinhardt

CANTON, Georgia — Xavier University of Louisiana lost 5-4 Friday to unbeaten Reinhardt in a matchup of top-10 NAIA men's tennis teams.
     
The Gold Rush (11-5) will stay on the road and play NAIA No. 13 Point at 2 p.m. Saturday in Valley, Ala.
    
 Santiago Perez and Ghassan Alansi won in doubles and singles for XULA. Shaikh Abdullah also won in singles.
     
Mario Belloni Tomas and Jordi Puig won in doubles and singles for the Eagles (10-0).
     
"This was a great match that we were theoretically two games away from winning," XULA head coach Alan Green said. "If we get those two games it keeps the other guy on the court for a third set, and they were wearing down. But great job by those guys. (Coach) Jennifer (Pourchier) has a great team this year. She has done a great job at Reinhardt."
     
The Gold Rush are 0-7 in the last 10 seasons against second-ranked NAIA teams. All those matchups occurred on the road.

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You Are Invited! SU Spring Championship Hunt!

Spring Championship Hunt https://t.co/rvuB8XLPtv pic.twitter.com/3foQBPYljy

— Southern U. Sports (@SouthernUsports) March 28, 2019

Have you checked this out? https://t.co/rvuB8XLPtv pic.twitter.com/h8i67C4mmr

— Southern U. Sports (@SouthernUsports) March 28, 2019

Alabama A&M spring football game set for Saturday at 2 p.m.

Alabama A&M spring football game set for Saturday at 2 p.m.; deadline approaching to purchase Maynor March Madness season ticket packages https://t.co/ZynenPtXoW

— Ala. A&M Athletics (@AAMUBulldogs) March 27, 2019

AAMU track & field opens Pepsi Florida Relays with strong start

AAMU track & field opens Pepsi Florida Relays with strong start https://t.co/hpUJvnBbE9

— Ala. A&M Athletics (@AAMUBulldogs) March 29, 2019

Bama State Tennis heads to Middle Tennessee this weekend

Alabama State Athletics - @BamaStateTennis heads to Middle Tennessee this weekend https://t.co/PPactFMGdB

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 29, 2019

Torres of Alabama State TFXC selected for NCAA Inclusion Forum

Alabama State Athletics - Torres of @BamaStateTFXC selected for NCAA Inclusion Forum https://t.co/vuQ5J723ol

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 29, 2019

ASU Softball suffers setback against Jackson State

Alabama State Athletics - @BamaStateSB suffers setback against Jackson State https://t.co/PXHHugXeVr

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 29, 2019

Bama State TFXC opens competition at Pepsi Florida Relays

Alabama State Athletics - @BamaStateTFXC opens competition at Pepsi Florida Relays https://t.co/T2olsyUCGh

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 29, 2019

Grambling State: Like father, like son: Nothing has come easy for Elfrid Payton

Like father, like son: Nothing has come easy for Elfrid Payton. @TheUndefeated https://t.co/eqNg73R2Ki #NBA #Pelicans #Grambling #CFL

— Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpearsESPN) March 28, 2019

Jackson State Fights Past Alabama State to Win Series Opener

SB | Jackson State Fights Past Alabama State to Win Series Opener #TheeILove #BleedTheeBlue #Jackson_RYS19 https://t.co/fzPpwBQkQf

— Jackson State Athletics (@GoJSUTigers) March 29, 2019

UAPB Student-Athletes Get A Taste of Real-Life With Financial Literacy Workshop

UAPB Student-Athletes Get A Taste of Real-Life With Financial Literacy Workshop#OURTownOURTeam https://t.co/8vOxL1tQRm

— GoldenLionsAthletics (@UAPBLionsRoar) March 29, 2019

UAPB Rasheed McAlpin Finishes in Top 15 in 400-Meters Hurdles At Texas Relays

@UAPB_XC_/Track Rasheed McAlpin Finishes in Top 15 in 400-Meters Hurdles At Texas Relays#OURTownOURTeam https://t.co/0xkB7Gjb6o

— GoldenLionsAthletics (@UAPBLionsRoar) March 29, 2019

Rush and Nuggets defeat Warriors, both by 7-0

NEW ORLEANS — Xavier University of Louisiana's tennis teams defeated Lewis-Clark State by 7-0 scores Thursday.
     
The XULA men (11-4), ranked seventh in the NAIA, extended their win streak to five. The third-ranked Gold Nuggets (13-4) won for the 11th time in their last 12 dual matches.
     
The Gold Rush won every match but one, but it did not affect team scoring because XULA and the Warriors used NCAA Division I rules. Gabriel Niculescu and Samir Chikhaouiclinched the doubles point, rallying from a 4-3 deficit for a 6-4 victory against William Bruchard and Alexandre D'Aboville. Chikhaoui rallied in singles, too, and clinched the dual with a 6-3, 7-6 (7-5) victory against Luca Menezes on the third court. Chikhaoui trailed 5-2 in the second set and saved a pair of set points.
     
The XULA women won every set. Angela Charles-Alfred and Charlene Goreau clinched the doubles point with a 6-2 victory against Begona Andres and Alexandra Barry, then Angelica De Vincenzis clinched the dual on the third singles court with her 6-4, 6-2 decision against Laura Diaz.
     
LCSC's men are 3-9, and its women are 4-10. The women are ranked 23rd in the NAIA.
     
The XULA women have won all seven of their dual matches this season against top-25 opponents and 18 of their last 19.
     
XULA's men will play NAIA No. 2 Reinhardt at 2 p.m. EDT Friday in Canton, Ga. The Gold Nuggets will not play again until April 6 at home against fifth-ranked William Carey.

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Top 2 Teams in MEAC North Baseball Standings Meet this Weekend

Top 2 Teams in MEAC North Baseball Standings Meet this Weekend https://t.co/v53ytTRxpM

— NSU Athletics (@NSUSpartans) March 28, 2019

NSU Proves Tough Out in 5-2 Loss to UC Riverside

Men's tennis was a tough out in its 5-2 loss to UC Riversidehttps://t.co/VEag7AT5zv pic.twitter.com/YmTUflCgQ2

— NSU Athletics (@NSUSpartans) March 28, 2019