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Thursday, July 11, 2019

Hattiesburg native, MSVU standout Lenise Stallings named head coach at Wiley College

Hattiesburg native, MSVU standout Lenise Stallings named head coach at Wiley College https://t.co/h6EcQ2fVH5
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 12, 2019

Alabama State Sports adds three new staff members for 2019-20 academic year

@BamaStateSports adds three new staff members for 2019-20 academic year #STATEofMind

📖: https://t.co/eNEMfeQmzS pic.twitter.com/27iyVg7MXU
— ASU Athletics (@BamaStateSports) July 11, 2019

Mark your calendars! The Street Naming Ceremony in honor of Doug Williams will be held on Friday, July 12 at 3:00 PM

Mark your calendars! The Street Naming Ceremony in honor of Doug Williams will be held on Friday, July 12 at 3:00 PM. Join us at the corner of Facilities and Stadium Drive for the unveiling of Doug Williams Drive. https://t.co/g4ZfgaLSuk pic.twitter.com/NXRi5Rx78s
— Grambling State Univ (@Grambling1901) July 11, 2019

NCCU Student-Athlete of the Month: Kiara Hurley

NCCU Student-Athlete of the Month: Kiara Hurley @NCCUsoftball https://t.co/VZOeLkjqd6
— NCCU Athletics (@NCCUAthletics) July 11, 2019

Men's Basketball: Hamilton signs professional contract with BC Silute

Men's Basketball: Hamilton signs professional contract with BC Silute
- https://t.co/JHNY4awFDZ pic.twitter.com/507TpJqZtD
— Wiley Athletics (@WileyAthletics) July 11, 2019

Glass, Holloway representing Alabama A&M (@aamufb) at @theswac Football Media Day

Glass, Holloway representing Alabama A&M (@aamufb) at @theswac Football Media Day #BDN #aamusports https://t.co/IR9x3TIpcp
— Ala. A&M Athletics (@AAMUBulldogs) July 11, 2019

WATCH: FAMU Marching 100 Summer Band Camp

FAMU Marching 100 Summer Band Camp https://t.co/l1fiGTj1Pf
— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) July 11, 2019

FAMU Marching 100 Summer Band Camp https://t.co/MkCF9yvAuA via @tdonline
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 12, 2019

It’s a FAMUly reunion at The Marching “100” Summer Band Camp parade! pic.twitter.com/2LUzYBYOBD
— FloridaA&MUniversity (@FAMU_1887) July 11, 2019

Mood. Students from the Smith Williams Service Center are excited to see The Marching “100” Summer Band Camp parade! pic.twitter.com/bkNOc0L5St
— FloridaA&MUniversity (@FAMU_1887) July 11, 2019

JSU music professor to guest conduct ‘Orquesta Sinfonico de Falcon’ in Venezuela

#JSUProfessors - Jackson State music professor to guest conduct ‘Orquesta Sinfonico de Falcon’ in Venezuela https://t.co/0D1vVSyYoO pic.twitter.com/L7lOAbSGVQ
— Jackson State U. (@JacksonStateU) July 11, 2019

Season tickets on sale now in the TSU Ticket office for only $100 - 🏈 Six home games including the John Merritt Classic and Homecoming

Season tickets on sale now in the TSU Ticket office for only $100 - 🏈 Six home games including the John Merritt Classic and Homecoming. Your purchase gets us closer to our goal of 5,000 season tix!📱Call 615.963.5841 or visit campus to order #BigBlueRising #TSUDriveForFive pic.twitter.com/8JRvXoh9MF
— TSU Athletics (@TSU_Tigers) July 11, 2019

Women's Basketball: Fresh Start: Stallings takes over as women's basketball coach

Women's Basketball: Fresh Start: Stallings takes over as women's basketball coach
- https://t.co/52c83VINtT pic.twitter.com/iS2TXaATlc
— Wiley Athletics (@WileyAthletics) July 11, 2019

2020 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Taeyler Porter, RB, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

2020 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Taeyler Porter, RB, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff https://t.co/By5pWSd495 #NFL #NFLDraftNews pic.twitter.com/5BAtP8FR7M
— NFL Draft Diamonds (@DraftDiamonds) July 10, 2019

2020 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Michael Waters, RB, Delaware State University

Last Chance:2020 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Michael Waters, RB, Delaware State University https://t.co/F5wnY2lPrR #NFL #NFLDraftNews pic.twitter.com/jdPckW2TPQ
— NFL Draft Diamonds (@DraftDiamonds) July 9, 2019

2020 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Cole Klubek, K/P, Lincoln (PA) University

Last Chance:2020 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Cole Klubek, K/P, Lincoln (PA) University https://t.co/RTWTufGteI #NFL #NFLDraftNews pic.twitter.com/g38Rpf8Sjq
— NFL Draft Diamonds (@DraftDiamonds) July 7, 2019

WATCH: @UAPBLionsRoar Football Coach Cedric Thomas previews the 2019 season and football camps

WATCH: @UAPBLionsRoar Football Coach Cedric Thomas previews the 2019 season and football camps https://t.co/jqHV0pY0r9
— Ben Creighton 📺🏀🏈⚾️ (@Ben_CreightonTV) July 11, 2019

We're 49 days away...Our schedule spotlight today is on @EWC_TigersFB.

We're 49 days away...
Our schedule spotlight today is on @EWC_TigersFB. The Tigers are gearing up to leave NAIA and join NCAA DII's @TheSIAC after receiving an invitation to become a full member again. #EWC was last in the SIAC from 1930-1935.

The 2019 season starts Sept 7. pic.twitter.com/rVcVKMHF5J
— Black College Sports Network (@MyBCSN1) July 11, 2019

WATCH: Former Grambling quarterback Doug Williams speaks on having street named after him

Former @GSU_TIGERS quarterback Doug Williams speaks on having street named after him -- https://t.co/N7TNaU0dOu #Grambling pic.twitter.com/VfGvDYRpvq
— KTVE - KARD (@MyArkLaMiss) July 11, 2019

Men's Basketball: Campbell looks to build on Wildcats' Success

Men's Basketball: Campbell looks to build on Wildcats' Success
- https://t.co/zLn1AR9hsF pic.twitter.com/BDncdZS8fl
— Wiley Athletics (@WileyAthletics) July 11, 2019

WATCH: FAMU football HC Willie Simmons on NBA free agency

#FAMU football head man @HCWillieSimmons is die-hard @Lakers fan. Check out this video of him talking up #NBAFreeAgency2019, his team trading for Anthony Davis and signing DeMarcus Cousins. https://t.co/6N1n8NccZf
— RattlerNews.com (@RattlerNews) July 11, 2019

Former B-CU baseball star Demetrius Sims hitting stride in Marlins organization

If the past six months are any indication, it appears the former Wildcat has started to figure this whole professional baseball thing out. https://t.co/qlGDnxDFtj
— DBNJ Sports (@DBNJSports) July 12, 2019

WATCH: Aqeel Glass and Armoni Holloway will join Connell Maynor at SWAC Media Days

.@Aqeel_Glass4 and @Armoni_Holloway will join Coach Connell Maynor to represent the @aamufb team at the 2019 @theswac 🏈 Media Day in Birmingham next week. https://t.co/hloIm3nmbl @rocketcitynow @AAMUBulldogs @BlackCollegeExp @HBCUGameday
— Mo Carter (@MoCarterWZDX) July 12, 2019

Working to strengthen HBCUs and our national security

Working to strengthen HBCUs and our national security https://t.co/xmZRvrFNan via @IndyRecorder
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 12, 2019

Florida A&M unveils historical state marker at Lucy Moten School site on Friday

Florida A&M unveils historical state marker at Lucy Moten School site on Friday https://t.co/p86TbPJEhk via @tdonline
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 12, 2019

FCS 2019 PREVIEW: Norfolk State Football Could Break A Habit This Year

FCS 2019 PREVIEW: Norfolk State Football Could Break A Habit This Year https://t.co/hIUJk0fYLJ via @HeroSportsNews
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 11, 2019

Quick Facts | Kyle O'Quinn

Quick Facts | Kyle O'Quinn https://t.co/vuMkImEM9g via @Sixers
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 11, 2019

Team Signs O'Quinn https://t.co/ZzE6pYjyWR via @Sixers
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 11, 2019

Headland standout K'shun Stokes commits to play basketball for Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Headland standout K'shun Stokes commits to play basketball for Arkansas at Pine Bluff https://t.co/JWNDlGigCA via @dothaneagle
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 11, 2019