The Southwestern Athletic Conference earned its 40th FCS attendance title in 41 years, averaging 15,240 fans for a total of 746,760 in 2018.

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The Southwestern Athletic Conference earned its 40th FCS attendance title in 41 years, averaging 15,240 fans for a total of 746,760 in 2018.

— FCS Football (@FCS_STATS) June 11, 2019

WATCH: Touchdown Tuesday: Bowie State Edition

Bowie State Football Presents Touchdown Tuesday! Each and every Tuesday we will highlight touchdowns scored by our returning players! Offense, Defense & even Special Teams will be highlighted! Stay tuned! #BITEDOWN pic.twitter.com/ywKvQphFTV

— BSU Dawg Pound (@BowieStFootball) June 12, 2019

Cassiere honored four times in NAIA writing contest

ORLANDO, Fla. — Xavier University of Louisiana's Ed Cassiere received four awards Tuesday in the NAIA's 2018-19 Dr. W. Jack Bell Writing Contest.
     
Cassiere, XULA's assistant athletics director for communications, was honored during the NAIA-SIDA Convention, a one-day event and part of the 2019 College Sports Information Directors of America Convention.
     
All three of Cassiere's game recaps were cited. He placed fourth for his story about theGold Rush's 78-76 basketball victory against Virgin Islands Dec. 19, fifth for coverage of the Gold Nuggets' 105-71 basketball victory against Tougaloo Jan. 7, and a tie for seventh for the tennis teams' split of dual matches at West Florida April 20.
     
In feature stories, Cassiere placed seventh for his profile of Gold Rush basketball standout William Loyd.
     
Individuals were limited to three entries in each of the three categories of the contest. Cassiere was the only person this year to earn writing awards for all three entries in a category.
     
Cassiere has earned 91 awards all-time in state, regional and national contests for sportswriting and sports information work. He won 29 NAIA awards the past 11 years.
     
Cassiere in July will begin his 14th year at XULA and his 28th as a fulltime college sports publicist. He was assistant sports information director at Louisiana-Lafayette in 1986-87 and SID at the University of New Orleans from 1987-2000. He was a student assistant at his alma mater, the University of Missouri, during the 1970s.

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SC State Athletics Receives APR Award For Football At NACDA Convention

SC State Athletics Receives APR Award For Football At NACDA Convention https://t.co/qJf0FsdYYV

— SC State Bulldogs (@SCStateAthletic) June 11, 2019

North Carolina A&T Star Pitcher Earns Prestigious Invite

Big love goes out to @NCATSUbaseball star pitcher Michael Johnson on his invite to play in the prestigious Cape Cod Baseball League this summer. #AggiePride #ncat @NCATAGGIES https://t.co/LPqSlYIupV pic.twitter.com/fQXaqN8ypB

— N.C. A&T Athletics (@NCATAGGIES) June 11, 2019

WATCH: FAMU Head Coach Willie Simmons presents Congressman Al Lawson with a helmet for his display in Washington, D.C.

FAMU Head Coach Willie Simmons presents Congressman Al Lawson with a helmet for his display in Washington, D.C. Simmons and athletics director John Eason are in the nation’s capital for a fundraising event. pic.twitter.com/SEtrFMT2pM

— FAMU Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) June 12, 2019

Thirteen FAMU student-athletes achieve perfection in the classroom

Thirteen FAMU student-athletes achieve perfection in the classroom https://t.co/M5TPTiHaR6 via @tdonline

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 11, 2019

Lincoln's own SID @Bob_Heller1 received award today from @CoSIDAnews for 25 years of service in the profession!

Lincoln's own SID @Bob_Heller1 received award today from @CoSIDAnews for 25 years of service in the profession! #AchieveGreatness pic.twitter.com/8D1OpprJKe

— Lincoln University Lions Athletics (@LUL1onsAthletic) June 11, 2019

Wilkes Signs As #ProCat With Evansville

Congrats to our latest #ProCat!
Brandon Wilkes is onto Evansville! 😼⚾️ https://t.co/5SNZZYQMEB

— ⚾️BCU Baseball (@BCUDiamondCats) June 11, 2019

Most Combined All-Americans (1st & 2nd Team) - By Institution |

Most Combined All-Americans (1st & 2nd Team) - By Institution | #NCAATF @RazorbackTF - 34@GatorsTF - 30@AlabamaTrack - 26@LSUTrackField - 25@aggietrk - 24@OregonTF - 24@TexasTechTF - 24@USC_Track_Field - 23@KentuckyTrack - 23@NCATAGGIES - 22

🔗 https://t.co/Haay9ngEfg pic.twitter.com/qQAblrRGua

— USTFCCCA (@USTFCCCA) June 11, 2019

GCAC: Xavier University wins third straight Thomas Howell Cup

GCAC: Xavier University wins third straight Thomas Howell Cup #gcac #hbcu #xula #HowellCup
- https://t.co/5TfhqQf6g8 pic.twitter.com/30RPVvpuuC

— #MakeThemNotice (@GCACInfo) June 11, 2019

Wiley's Shaiann Charles is the new record holder in the discus!!!

Shaiann Charles is the new record holder in the discus!!! #RecordBreaker pic.twitter.com/NuY2WKTOJg

— Wiley Athletics (@WileyAthletics) June 11, 2019

FAMU's Baseball team brought the 🔥 at the @NCAA regional tournament in #Atlanta. Check out the full album on Facebook

FAMU's Baseball team brought the 🔥 at the @NCAA regional tournament in #Atlanta. Check out the full album on Facebook. #FangsUp pic.twitter.com/Qw0anAo5rA

— FloridaA&MUniversity (@FAMU_1887) June 11, 2019

EWC Softball: Combast Receives National Academic Honors

Softball: Combast Receives National Academic Honors
- https://t.co/VildmeRE7K pic.twitter.com/wG8D401mF9

— Edward Waters Athletics (@EWCAthletics) June 11, 2019

Congratulations to Dr.@KikiBakerBarnes of @GeauxDU
on delivering the acceptance remarks on behalf of all of @UnderArmour Athletics Director of the Year recipients held at @NACDA pic.twitter.com/RnZEvsPhJx

— AChatintheGardenPod (@HostofChat) June 11, 2019

Congratulations @KikiBakerBarnes on receiving the NAIA AD of the Year Award from NACDA! #NACDA19 pic.twitter.com/qnyBGP68b6

— Chevonne Mansfield (@cmansfield27) June 11, 2019

Congratulations to @KikiBakerBarnes on winning one of the @UnderArmour AD of the Year Awards!

Congratulations to @KikiBakerBarnes on winning one of the @UnderArmour AD of the Year Awards!

Barnes will receive her award during the James J. Corbett Awards Luncheon today at #NACDA19.https://t.co/Ct6j3LNWdm#MyDU | #GeauxBleu pic.twitter.com/x8EaLhYdUf

— Dillard Athletics (@GeauxDU) June 11, 2019

Check out a couple of shots of @KikiBakerBarnes at the @NACDA James J. Corbett Awards Luncheon #NACDA19.#MyDU | #GeauxBleu pic.twitter.com/GuaNUbpAnQ

— Dillard Athletics (@GeauxDU) June 11, 2019

We are less than a week away from the Freddie Murray Skills and Drills Camp... Don't forget to register early!

We are less than a week away from the Freddie Murray Skills and Drills Camp... Don't forget to register early! #GramFam #GramblingIsEverything #Grambling #GramblingState #GramblingStateUniversity pic.twitter.com/iufPtTVgDk

— GSU Athletics (@GSU_TIGERS) June 11, 2019

On this day, @BCFHOF Class of 2011 Inductee EARL BANKS was born!

On this day, @BCFHOF Class of 2011 Inductee EARL BANKS was born!

Banks completed his career with a .839 record. In his 14 years at @MorganStateU he had 3 unbeaten seasons, a 31 game win streak, five The CIAA conference championships and four bowl games. pic.twitter.com/QRemNZgxWV

— BlackCollegeFootball (@BCFHOF) June 11, 2019

It’s official! Help us welcome grad transfer Keniece Purvis to the Lady Tiger family!

pic.twitter.com/vi4Umtpaqd

— TSU Lady Tigers (@tsuladytigers) June 11, 2019

Congratulations to Under Armour FCS Athletics Director of The Year Recipient Earl Hilton of North Carolina A&T State University!!

#MEACNation: Congratulations to Under Armour FCS Athletics Director of The Year Recipient Earl Hilton of North Carolina A&T State University!! Mr. Hill your service and dedication to the university has truly paid… https://t.co/yX4K5YUb7B

— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (@MEACSports) June 11, 2019

Alcorn State Lady Braves Unveil 2019 Schedule

Lady Braves Unveil 2019 Schedulehttps://t.co/RcqIWJE4An

— Alcorn Sports (@BRAVESSPORTS) June 11, 2019

WATCH: It's time for our weekly tip Tuesday with Women's Track and Field Head Coach Angela Williams

It's time for our weekly tip Tuesday with Women's Track and Field Head Coach Angela Williams. #pvamutrack pic.twitter.com/P8c5Pqfl3t

— PVAMU Panthers (@PVAMUPanthers) June 11, 2019

WATCH: FAMU baseball coach Jamey Shouppe recaps 2019 season

WATCH: FAMU baseball coach Jamey Shouppe recaps 2019 season https://t.co/tGHSyWf8d1 via @tdonline

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 11, 2019

Edward Waters Places Second In Thomas Howell Cup Standings

Edward Waters: Edward Waters Places Second In Thomas Howell Cup Standings
- https://t.co/SkmMQowXQB pic.twitter.com/iwkTOJ7Oxn

— Edward Waters Athletics (@EWCAthletics) June 11, 2019

WATCH: FAMU football HC Willie Simmons discusses the Willennium Tour

On Tuesday, @HCWillieSimmons begins the Willenium Tour. He'll be visiting different states to promote the program and FAMU Athletics. Check out this video of him discussing his plans. https://t.co/2MHdiy9gbv

— RattlerNews.com (@RattlerNews) June 11, 2019

Just touched down in the nation’s Capital! #WilleniumTour #famurising #FAMUFootball #FightToFinish https://t.co/L7JUFHu0Ev

— Coach Willie Simmons (@HCWillieSimmons) June 11, 2019

A&T Women Close Out NCAAs With Passing of the Torch

A&T Women Close Out NCAAs With Passing of the Torch https://t.co/QigFb9w7jX

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 11, 2019