Day 4 is in the books! #CAUPanthers are hard at work getting ready for the season. There is no offseason! #PantherStrong #CAUFootball #September7 pic.twitter.com/RV4Cshp2CX
— CAUPanthers Football (@CAU_Football) June 13, 2019
Friday, June 14, 2019
WATCH: Day 4 is in the books! #CAUPanthers are hard at work getting ready for the season
MEAC Has a Strong Presence in MLB Draft
#MEACBSB: From Roscoe Nance -- @MEACSports Has a Strong Presence in @MLB Draft #IBackTheMEAC https://t.co/PJ0K4qyVYH
— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (@MEACSports) June 14, 2019
Great article on a former Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks hurler
Great article on a former @ESHawksBase hurler. Keep grinding @JesseStinnett23 https://t.co/wxcSA2ZlXg
— Hawk Athletics (@ESHawksSports) June 14, 2019
Guard Nigel Allen becomes third Gold Rush signee
NEW ORLEANS — Xavier University of Louisiana has signed Nigel Allen of Port Allen, La., Port Allen High School and Western Texas College to an athletic scholarship in men's basketball.With approximately 25 family members and friends in attendance, Allen signed with the Gold Rush at his home Friday afternoon.
Allen, a 6-foot-2 guard, averaged 9.9 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.2 assists the past two seasons at Western Texas and shot 43.4 percent from the floor, 34.6 percent from 3-point range and 85.7 percent on free throws. He led the Westerners in made 3-pointers both seasons, including 44 as a freshman.
Allen helped Port Allen reach the quarterfinals of the state playoffs three consecutive years. He was all-district his final two seasons and earned honorable mention on the Class 3A all-state team as a senior after averaging 19 points, four rebounds, two assists and four steals per game. His high game was 36 points at West Feliciana as a senior.
"Nigel is an experienced guard who will provide leadership on and off the floor for us," said XULA associate head coach Tyrone Mitchell, who attended the signing. "He's a solid young man with good academics, and he comes from a great family. He's a long, rangy combo guard who can get others involved and create his own shot. He can help us win ballgames."
Allen will major in business administration at XULA.
Port Allen is in West Baton Rouge Parish. Western Texas is in Snyder, approximately 85 miles southeast of Lubbock.
Allen is the third Gold Rush signee for next season. The other newcomers are guards TJ Jones of Opelousas, La., and Lafayette Christian Academy, who signed in November, andCameron Wells of Murphy, Texas, and Wylie High School, who signed during the spring.
XULA was 18-14 this past season and reached the semifinals of the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Tournament.
| 2019-20 XULA Men's Basketball Signees | ||||||
| Name | Pos. | Ht. | Wt. | Yr.* | Hometown | High School (Previous College) |
| Nigel Allen | G | 6-2 | 165 | Jr. | Port Allen, La. | Port Allen (Western Texas JC) |
| TJ Jones | G | 5-8 | 165 | Fr. | Opelousas, La. | Lafayette Christian Academy |
| Cameron Wells | G | 6-1 | 185 | Fr. | Murphy, Texas | Wylie |
| * XULA athletic classification in 2019-20 | ||||||
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SWAC leads FCS in 2018 football attendance
SWAC leads FCS in 2018 football attendance - Southwestern Athletic Conference https://t.co/o2BFkZXtvU
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 14, 2019
Chevrolet Gives HBCU Students an Opportunity to ‘Discover the Unexpected’
Chevrolet Gives HBCU Students an Opportunity to ‘Discover the Unexpected’ https://t.co/I7T89MMSaG
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 14, 2019
Parting Thoughts: Dr. William B. DeLauder former president of DSU
Parting Thoughts: Dr. William B. DeLauder former president of DSU https://t.co/IkgVexVZUs
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 14, 2019
WATCH: Texas Southern Tigers head football coach @CoachMckinney3 hosted a minicamp for high school players this week.
.@TXSOTigers head football coach @CoachMckinney3 hosted a minicamp for high school players this week. Here's @KPRC2RandyMc story. @KPRC2 @theswac @CoachColbertTSU pic.twitter.com/MVYzR3wpTJ
— Alex Radow (@alexradow) June 13, 2019
NCSA: What are the 10 newest college football programs?
Check out the 10 newest college football programs + benefits of getting recruited by a new program! @KCGiants @ClarkeAthletics @juathletics @WJUCardinals @STU_Athletics @BartonAthletics @FleetAthletics @GoFmuLions @MUCrusaders @MMCLancers https://t.co/udb24reNB4
— Athletic Recruiting (@ncsa) June 13, 2019
Howard’s School-Record Range to be Extended in 2019-20
Howard’s School-Record Range to be Extended in 2019-20 https://t.co/HOfe8sqAM1
— Alcorn Sports (@BRAVESSPORTS) June 14, 2019
FAMU graduate Sharon Joy Washington is among six fellows selected by @Chevrolet and the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA)
FAMU graduate Sharon Joy Washington is among six fellows selected by @Chevrolet and the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) for the 2019 Discover the Unexpected (DTU) Journalism Fellowship this summer. Read more below. https://t.co/aXdSzdlxvX
— FloridaA&MUniversity (@FAMU_1887) June 14, 2019
SWAC Football Media Day set for July 16 in Birmingham
The official start to football season is right around the corner ... @theswac Media Days are set for July 16, season opener set for August 29 #STATEofMind
— Alabama State FB (@BamaStateFB) June 14, 2019
📖: https://t.co/D5FoFRvpvL pic.twitter.com/JRrY3bPIGl
WATCH: Tamika Catchings brings her kids clinic back to XULA
Tamika Catchings: "Chances are really good that we'll be back here (#XULA) next year."
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) June 14, 2019
Video interview: https://t.co/uyXL9AauVF#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU pic.twitter.com/0nafvyuH2V
Winston-Salem State getting high marks for graduating its athletes
Winston-Salem State getting high marks for graduating its athletes https://t.co/d8uTaWTYnC via @JournalNow
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 14, 2019
Watch/learn the history of Washington DC native E.B. Henderson who introduced his hometown of Washington DC to 🏀 in 1907.
Watch/learn the history of Washington DC native E.B. Henderson who introduced his hometown of Washington DC to 🏀 in 1907. The game was still less than two decades old. Harvard educated & civic minded, he organized play for Black youth in the DC area & soon 🏀 was all the rage. pic.twitter.com/IOmBFkPcLg
— BBCA (@blkbballcoaches) June 14, 2019
XULA President C. Reynold Verret testifies at a hearing to the U.S. House of Representatives
#TBT to when @XULApres testified to the U.S. House of Representatives on the importance of HBCU's.— Xavier Univ. of LA (@XULA1925) June 13, 2019
Click the link below to see his responses.https://t.co/14BP7DGkdX pic.twitter.com/EExt4D1Zoz
President C. Reynold Verret testifies at a hearing to the U.S. House of ... https://t.co/HF6dj9wnY2 via @YouTube— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 14, 2019
There’s still time to sign up for Elite Camp! Make sure you register online.
There’s still time to sign up for Elite Camp! Make sure you register online. #Commit2Grit #StartToFinish #SummerCamp #AggiePride pic.twitter.com/HW3v60pCDz
— Lady Aggie Ball (@LadyAggieBall) June 14, 2019
Thursday, June 13, 2019
PODCAST: Dr. Cavil’s “Inside the HBCU Sports Lab” with Mike Washington & Charles Bishop interview with @theswac Commissioner Dr. Charles McClelland on 2019 #SWAC Spring Meeting updates
Dr. Cavil’s “Inside the HBCU Sports Lab” with Mike Washington & Charles Bishop interview with @theswac Commissioner Dr. Charles McClelland on 2019 #SWAC Spring Meeting updateshttps://t.co/bwbQRawbA6 pic.twitter.com/yZEsBLF9YM
— J Kenyatta Cavil (@DrKenyattaCavil) June 14, 2019
Special Football Season Ticket Price Available for Young Alumni
Recent Tennessee State graduates have a chance to get @tsu_football season tickets for a special price!Season tix go on sale July 8 but pre-order forms are available now.
— TSU Athletics (@TSU_Tigers) June 13, 2019
➡️ https://t.co/NNcsIxn1oD#BigBlueRising pic.twitter.com/Lb6Bfd3V33
Miles College Lady Bears hoops sign 10
Lady Bears hoops sign 10 https://t.co/T7tAntf04X— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 14, 2019
Nine CIAA Schools Finish in Final Directors' Cup Standings
Nine CIAA Schools Finish in Final Directors' Cup Standings https://t.co/rX06SqHfJn
— CIAA (@CIAAForLife) June 12, 2019
Fayetteville State University Chancellor James Anderson steps down
FSU Chancellor James Anderson steps downhttps://t.co/HD7TJ4Oc9O— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 14, 2019
Fayetteville State chancellor stepping down :: https://t.co/WMWcR9hika https://t.co/KIfzt5bxh4— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 14, 2019
FSU, FAMU among public universities to get performance-based funding enhancements
Florida A&M University is receiving a total of $29 million, including $13.7 million from the state and $15.3 million from its own investment.
FSU, FAMU among public universities to get performance-based funding enhancements https://t.co/l8Hlm7EFik via @tdonline— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 14, 2019
White House Initiative On HBCUs Announces 2019 Cohort of HBCU Competitiveness Scholars, Features Several NASAP SLI Student Leaders
White House Initive On HBCUs Announces 2019 Cohort of HBCU Competitiveness Scholars, Features Several NASAP SLI Student Leaders https://t.co/8dtKQRtac7 via @thehbcupulse
— Woman(ist) (@dndisturbulence) June 13, 2019
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