🏀🎓 @TSUTigersMBB alum DaJion Henderson tallied 85 rebounds and shot 65.2 percent from the field in 29 games last season. The recent graduate talked about his TSU experience.
— TSU Athletics (@TSU_Tigers) June 7, 2019
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Friday, June 7, 2019
My TSU Experience: DaJion Henderson
CAU’s Tim Bowens to Work With Falcons as Part of NFL’s Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship
.@CAU head football coach @Tim_Bowens will be in @AtlantaFalcons mini camp as part of the @NFL Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship! https://t.co/AKeCTH15nN@CAU_Football @thecaupanther @CAUAlumRelation @CAUChicago @CauaaDekalb @atlcauaa @HBCUGameday @Onnidan @CAUTV23
— CAU Athletics (@caupanthers) June 7, 2019
Tryout dates set for 2019 Tuskegee cheerleader, mascot and stuntman
Tryout dates set for 2019 cheerleader, mascot and stuntman https://t.co/J2yfc0ZzpY
— Tuskegee Athletics (@MyTUAthletics) June 6, 2019
Glen Butler hired as WVSU Assistant Women's Soccer Coach
Glen Butler hired as Assistant Women's Soccer Coach https://t.co/akJ2ZdOutp
— WVSU Athletics (@WVSU_GoJackets) June 7, 2019
WATCH: Norfolk State Grant Advances to NCAA 100 Meter Final, Bissah Falls Just Short in 800m
Grant Advances to NCAA 100 Meter Final, Bissah Falls Just Short in 800m https://t.co/Fsu2eWJDJq— NSU Athletics (@NSUSpartans) June 7, 2019
#MEACNation: Did you see this heat!! 🔥🔥 NSU @nsu_tfxc Kiara Grant posts 11.16 to move out of the #NCATF 100m Semifinals ➡️ Finals #MEACNation #iBackTheMEAC #RespecttheMEAC #NCAATF #NCAA #Behold #Spartans #NSU @ Mike… https://t.co/CuDaM701d6— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (@MEACSports) June 7, 2019
Local participation doubles in second year of Junior Rattlers Football Camp at FAMU
Full recap of Junior Rattlers Football Camp. Kids improve their skills and participation doubles from 2018 to 2019. @HCWillieSimmons https://t.co/zOqd1rCOsZ— RattlerNews.com (@RattlerNews) June 7, 2019
Check out the video highlights from the Junior Rattlers Football Camp. #FAMU @HCWillieSimmons https://t.co/14n0nw1kPR— RattlerNews.com (@RattlerNews) June 7, 2019
Big shout to my colleague @photoriphy for capturing these great images during the #FAMU Junior Rattlers Football Camp. https://t.co/fU37YDt4VI— RattlerNews.com (@RattlerNews) June 7, 2019
Record point total earns XULA 43rd in NAIA all-sports
XULA was No. 1 in the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference and No. 1 among historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs).
It's XULA's second-highest finish ever in the national standings. The best was 42nd in 2013-14. The previous school record for points was 305 in 2013-14.
"Congratulations to our student-athletes, coaches and staff for their dedication and hard work in producing this national ranking," said Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs / Director of Athletics & Recreation Jason Horn. "We take great pride in our achievements, and we look forward to moving up in the standings in 2019-20."
The Learfield Sports Directors' Cup was developed by NACDA and USA Today newspaper. Points are awarded based on each institution's finish in up to 13 sports. This is the 24th year of the NAIA all-sports standings.
XULA produced its record point total after a second-place finish in men's tennis, a tie for third in women's tennis, a tie for 17th in women's basketball, 23rd in women's outdoor track and field, 33rd in women's volleyball, 36th in men's cross country and 36th in women's cross country. Seven of XULA's nine teams scored nationally.
Five other GCAC members were ranked. SUNO was 47th with 302.25 points, Talladega was 120th with 115.5 points, Edward Waters was 156th with 50.50 points, Dillard tied for 170th with 34 points, and Tougaloo tied for 175th with 25 points. XULA, SUNO and Talladega were the top three HBCUs, followed by Wiley (Red River Athletic Conference) in a tie for 138th with 78 points.
It's the first time in 15 years that the GCAC has two schools in the final top 50.
The top three NAIA schools were Oklahoma City with 921.25 points, William Carey with 806 and Lindsey Wilson with 782.50. Oklahoma City was the NAIA leader for the third consecutive year.
XULA in NAIA all-sports standings | |
2018-19 | 43rd |
2017-18 | 58th |
2016-17 | 71st |
2015-16 | 70th |
2014-15 | 50th |
2013-14 | 42nd |
2012-13 | 56th |
2011-12 | 50th |
2010-11 | 102nd |
2009-10 | 83rd |
2008-09 | tie-92nd |
2007-08 | 141st |
2006-07 | 156th |
2005-06 | no teams (Hurricane Katrina) |
2004-05 | not in top 100 |
2003-04 | 86th |
2002-03 | tie-163rd |
2001-02 | tie-238th |
2000-01 | tie-199th |
1999-2000 | not in top 234 |
1998-99 | tie-210th |
1997-98 | tie-194th |
1996-97 | 164th |
1995-96 | 146th |
Ed Cassiere, Assistant Athletics Director for Communications
Department of Athletics & Recreation
XAVIER UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA
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Thursday, June 6, 2019
Eight Aggie Men Earn First-Team All-American Honors
Eight Aggie Men Earn First-Team All-American Honors https://t.co/Kah8wejUCQ
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 7, 2019
UAPB Men's Sports Programs Post Highest Ever SWAC Finish
UAPB Men's Sports Programs Post Highest Ever SWAC Finish https://t.co/FbOY85fGnB
— GoldenLionsAthletics (@UAPBLionsRoar) June 6, 2019
NSU's Kiara Grant takes 2nd in her 100m heat in 11.16 seconds to automatically qualify for Saturday's NCAA final!
The sophomore from Jamaica will run for an NCAA title in the 100m on Saturday!@PilotSportsNow @DP_Sports @MitchBrownTV3 @AdamWinkSports @Nathan_Epstein @BruceRaderSport @bpar73 @13BrianSmith https://t.co/q6xvBC3ZWG
— NSU Athletics (@NSUSpartans) June 7, 2019
WATCH: Congratulations to the Chicago State Cougars on setting a new school record of 39.56 in the men's 4 x 100 relay at the NCAA Track/Field championships!
Congratulations to the @ChiStateCougars on setting a new school record of 39.56 in the men's 4 x 100 relay at the @NCAATrackField championships! Here is Ricordo McKenzie discussing the big race and representing #WACotf! 👇🎥 @chicagotrack pic.twitter.com/jYKoQaSHHs
— WACsports (@WACsports) June 5, 2019
HBCU 'attributes' encourage high achievement
“I earned my first two degrees at Tuskegee University, so I am well aware of the transformational power of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Still, my experience at Morgan over the past nine years has deepened...“ - President Wilson 👇🏾https://t.co/95b0fmecAT
— Morgan State University (@MorganStateU) June 6, 2019
Lincoln University announces the passing of former President Niara Sudarkasa
Lincoln University announces the passing of former President Niara Sudarkasa pic.twitter.com/dWRCTcr3Ok
— Lincoln University (@LincolnUofPA) June 6, 2019
Xavier gets Kellogg Foundation grant for new Center for Equity, Justice, and the Human Spirit
Special thanks to @WK_Kellogg_Fdn for a $500K grant to #XULA for the Center for Equity, Justice & the Human Spirit to help shrink disparities in elementary/high school student outcomes
— Xavier Univ. of LA (@XULA1925) June 7, 2019
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TSU Rowland Named to HERO Sports Preseason All-America Team
Rowland Named to HERO Sports Preseason All-America Teamhttps://t.co/Bb2lHbgtuQ#BigBlueRising pic.twitter.com/gOjJA2KdMy
— TSU Athletics (@TSU_Tigers) June 6, 2019
Start Lists Are Out For 2019 NCAA DI Outdoor Championships!
Told you last Friday that Joseph Amoah of @coppinsports & Devin Quinn of @IlliniTrackXC had the toughest road to their respective #NCAATF finals.— USTFCCCA (@USTFCCCA) June 6, 2019
Well, Amoah and Quinn - who both qualified for 100 & 200 semifinals - went 3 for 4 yesterday 💪
🔗 https://t.co/ZiT6dDJyud pic.twitter.com/I2osQ5HLgc
Five athletes qualified for the #NCAATF 100m & 200m final. pic.twitter.com/5MowF6MO3Z— FloTrack (@FloTrack) June 6, 2019
Savannah State Abbkar Competes in 800m Race at NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships
Abbkar Competes in 800m Race at NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships https://t.co/8ojnu5svEx
— SSU Athletics (@SavStateTigers) June 6, 2019
Grambling State alumnus the first African American Lamborghini and McLaren dealer
The First African American Lamborghini And McLaren Dealer #GramFam https://t.co/66ts7xqPRh
— Grambling State Univ (@Grambling1901) June 6, 2019
Lincoln Assistant FB coach Tim Smith to speak on Saturday at the Chesapeake Conference Center in a seminar entitled "Bridging the Gap."
Lincoln Assistant FB coach Tim Smith to speak on Saturday at the Chesapeake Conference Center in a seminar entitled "Bridging the Gap.". The event seeks to educate young athletes on the college recruiting process, academics & NCAA divisional breakdown. https://t.co/33rqKvEteQ
— Lincoln University Lions Athletics (@LUL1onsAthletic) June 6, 2019
WATCH: 'Homecoming': Fuller comes home, joins Grambling staff as corners coach
Grambling was the 1st college game @aFuller02 attended. His 1st jersey was Grambling. His love for the G-Men runs deep. Now, Fuller is coaching corners at GSU.
— Cory Diaz (@CoryDiaz_TNS) June 6, 2019
"I'm coming home."@GSU_TIGERS @GSUCoachFobbs @GramFanatics @nhstigerradio #GramFamhttps://t.co/xxXZvlLLp0
SSU Outfielder Justin Washington Drafted By Dodgers
SSU Outfielder Justin Washington Drafted By Dodgers https://t.co/R06t3oJjav
— SSU Athletics (@SavStateTigers) June 6, 2019
Tomekia Reed Basketball Camps Open for Registration
Tomekia Reed Basketball Camps Open for Registration #TheeILove #BleedTheeBlue https://t.co/8pHGoeKFH0
— Jackson State Athletics (@GoJSUTigers) June 6, 2019
Southern University is saddened to announce the passing of alumnus and former SU #football #quarterback Billy Mayo.
We are saddened to announce the passing of alumnus and former SU #football #quarterback Billy Mayo.
— Southern University (@SouthernU_BR) June 6, 2019
Mayo led the Jags to 14-7 win in the 1979 Bayou Classic. He has had roles in movies, including The Green Hornet.
We will continue uplift his family. #WeAreSouthern pic.twitter.com/mmaSuMOaEu
Gold Nuggets hire Ryan Bowerman as assistant coach
Bowerman, who began his first day at XULA Monday (June 3, 2019), has 10 years' experience coaching at the club, prep and collegiate levels.
"After reviewing all of the outstanding candidates, it became apparent that Ryan's skill set as a coach would fit in well with where Xavier volleyball is headed," head coach Pat Kendrick said. "Ryan is a student of the game. He has a good knowledge of how to train athletes. I believe he will be play a big role in helping Xavier volleyball move to the next level."
Bowerman's volleyball successes include:
• Assistant coach for two seasons at Indiana University Kokomo, where he helped the Cougars go a combined 53-19 in their second (2013) and third (2014) seasons as an intercollegiate program.
• Five seasons as an assistant coach at North Montgomery High School in his hometown of Crawfordsville, Ind., where the Chargers were 123-45 during his tenure.
• Helping his club team, the Irish Juniors of Indianapolis, finish fifth in the boys 18 division of the 2007 Junior Olympics. Bowerman was a Swiss Army knife for that team; he played defensive specialist, setter and outside hitter.
Bowerman attended college in his hometown, too. He received his bachelor's degree from Wabash College in 2011, then obtained a master's from IU Kokomo in 2016. He was an honor student at both places.
Bowerman replaces Hilary Lobenstein, who was named head coach at NCAA Division II West Alabama in February.
XULA in 2018 won Gulf Coast Athletic Conference regular-season and tournament championships and qualified for the NAIA National Championship tournament — all for the eighth consecutive year. The Gold Nuggets finished 26-7 and tied the school record for victories in a season.
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Department of Athletics & Recreation
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