Alabama A&M Bulldogs https://t.co/iwGuf4wbba via @timesdaily
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Friday, August 23, 2019
Season Football Preview: Alabama A&M Bulldogs
WATCH: Florida A&M volleyball has high expectations heading into season
Florida A&M volleyball has high expectations heading into season https://t.co/s533AfRw5w
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 23, 2019
FAMU coach Willie Simmons challenges Rattlers to play their best
FAMU coach Willie Simmons challenges Rattlers to play their best https://t.co/KBMUp8L29q
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 23, 2019
Bethune-Cookman tailback LaDerrien Wilson eager to be strong leader
Bethune-Cookman tailback LaDerrien Wilson eager to be strong leader https://t.co/WeHREUBICf
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 23, 2019
SWAC Soccer Recaps: August 22
#SWACSOCCER Recaps: August 22 - Southwestern Athletic Conference https://t.co/KSvg8v2j9o
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 23, 2019
Nuggets hit target, sweep Bobcats at STU Invitational
The Gold Nuggets (3-2) will play Friday at 11 a.m. against Missouri Valley (0-1) and 3 p.m. against Keiser (4-3) in this three-day event. Both times are Eastern Daylight. Because of a scheduling conflict, the Keiser match will be played up the street at Florida Memorial University's Wellness Center.
XULA produced seven attack errors, its fewest in a regular-season non-conference match since 2011.
Kayla Black hit a season-high .417 with 15 kills, eight digs, one ace and one block for the Gold Nuggets, who won their second in a row. Vivica Price-Spraggins had six kills, two blocks and five digs, Eva Le Guillou had 29 assists, and freshman Si Si Mitchell had a season-high 15 digs, nine in the first set.
Taylor McGee, a back row specialist in the season-opening Early Bird Invitational at XULA last weekend, spent time up front and produced five kills and three blocks — the first kills and blocks of her college career.
Arianna Bolinger had 10 kills and five aces for the Bobcats (2-4), who dropped their home opener and have lost two straight overall. Amanda Allende has seven kills but hit minus-.130, and Dayma Pla had 10 digs.
XULA cruised in the first two sets — the Gold Nuggets allowed their fewest points ever in the first two sets of the first match of a season on an opponent's floor — then rallied after trailing 9-3 in the third. Adili Rikondja's kill ended the match; it was the Nuggets' third consecutive kill after St. Thomas scored three in a row for a 25-24 lead. Zora Barnett tied the set at 25, then Black moved the Nuggets to match point for the third time.
It was XULA's first victory against St. Thomas. The Gold Nuggets lost in three to the Bobcats in the only other meeting at the 2016 STU Invitational.
NOTES: XULA had not won in three sets in the first match of a season on an opponent's court since 2010 . . . Jersey changes: Price-Spraggins wore No. 8 against STU, and Melody Scales, who hasn't played this season, wore No. 11. Official roster lists Price-Spraggins at 17 and Scales at 15 . . . Missouri Valley and Keiser are both first-time XULA volleyball opponents.
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Thursday, August 22, 2019
Texas Southern cashes in yet again on a high upside player seeking redemption
Texas Southern cashes in yet again on a high upside player seeking redemption https://t.co/zdNkpLahMC via @mid_madness
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 22, 2019
VP/AD Ashley Robinson sat down with the Jackson Free Press.
VP/AD Ashley Robinson sat down with the Jackson Free Press.
— Jackson State Athletics (@GoJSUTigers) August 22, 2019
Story ➡️ https://t.co/5UVjVKt6sZ#TheeILove || #BleedTheeBlue pic.twitter.com/Iy0flrAydl
John Merritt Classic pits TSU against Mississippi Valley State
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🚨Tiger Fans! Please be aware of the update to the Nissan Stadium Clear Bag Policy! Non-transparent bags can be no larger than 4.5” x 6.5” #BigBlueRising #BagPolicy #August31 #SeasonTicketsOnSaleNow pic.twitter.com/Zs7wAnhuTK— TSU Athletics (@TSU_Tigers) August 22, 2019
WATCH: Delaware State Univ. HC Eric Skeeters speaks on the benefits of recruiting both in & around the state of Delaware.
Delaware State Univ. HC Eric Skeeters speaks on the benefits of recruiting both in & around the state of Delaware. pic.twitter.com/WOZcnmf9TJ
— BBCA (@blkbballcoaches) August 22, 2019
One Week away until the season opener at @UCF_Football
One Week away until the season opener at @UCF_Football #FangsUp #FAMU #strikestrikestrikeagain #WeAreFAMU #FAMULY #buildingchampions #LegendsAreBornHere #Rattlers #WeBleedOrangeandGreen #fighttofinish pic.twitter.com/39yAOg4DGK
— FAMU Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) August 22, 2019
Central State announces 2019 Athletic Hall of Fame Class
Josh Ruga established himself as a top scholastic runner by winning two New Jersey individual cross country state titles. At CSU, Ruga earned NCAA Small College All-American honors in 1959 & 1960. He was part of CSU's 1960 national title run. https://t.co/aHVmqYkWFY#TBT pic.twitter.com/nuvgP14qJI
— Central State Athletics (@GO_MARAUDERS) August 22, 2019
WATCH: @NCCUVolleyball head coach Jody Brown interview heading into the 2019 fall season that starts next week
PRESEASON VIDEO: @NCCUVolleyball head coach Jody Brown interview heading into the 2019 fall season that starts next week. #EaglePride pic.twitter.com/q6fkWgyrQS
— NCCU Athletics (@NCCUAthletics) August 22, 2019
⚽: Just 3️⃣ days until @WVSUWSOCCER plays in the program's first-ever game!
⚽: Just 3️⃣ days until @WVSUWSOCCER plays in the program's first-ever game! The Yellow Jackets🐝 will travel to Urbana on Sunday for a 1 p.m. kickoff#JacketsAthletics #YellowJacketsSwarm pic.twitter.com/EPm5wyRaqN
— WVSU Athletics (@WVSU_GoJackets) August 22, 2019
Breaking down UH’s schedule, from easiest to toughest: Prairie View A&M
Breaking down UH's schedule, from easiest to toughest https://t.co/P55OGJ7jgc
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 22, 2019
Jaguars' defense swarms during camp
Jaguars' defense swarms during camp https://t.co/BIynIJdoLN via @theadvocatebr
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 22, 2019
SAC Volleyball Preseason Poll Announced
SAC Volleyball Preseason Poll Announced
— Langston Athletics (@LangstonSports) August 13, 2019
📰: https://t.co/GN7ntphmuD#goLions #FearTheRoar #LUFamily pic.twitter.com/1L2H8nG8FI
Big South Announces 2019-20 Women's Basketball Schedules
BIG SOUTH ANNOUNCES 2019-20 WOMEN'S BASKETBALL SCHEDULE - @Hampton_WBB starts on road Dec. 28 with home conference opener Dec. 31 #RespectTheH #BigSouthMade https://t.co/hm4j0c8zva— Hampton Athletics (@HUAthletics1868) August 21, 2019
WVSU 2019 Season Preview: Women’s Soccer
2019 Season Preview: Women’s Soccer https://t.co/eoFqCMTdFX
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 22, 2019
TSU Tiger Camp Day 14: Meet Offensive Line Coach Manny Martinez
TSU Tiger Camp Day 14: Meet Offensive Line Coach Manny Martinez - Texas Southern Tigers https://t.co/RjRBaRPtBh
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 22, 2019
TSU Volleyball Picks Up The Pace After Pair Of Scrimmages
Volleyball Picks Up The Pace After Pair Of Scrimmages https://t.co/5ZszAiQp6f
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 22, 2019
Panthers Locked In During Stretch Run of Preseason Camp
Panthers Locked In During Stretch Run of Preseason Camp https://t.co/WmltB5lDZt
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 22, 2019
Refreshed Valley Soccer looks to return to top of SWAC
Refreshed Valley Soccer looks to return to top of SWAC #ValleyInMotion https://t.co/LF8hfenAYP
— MVSU Athletics (@MVSUDevilSports) August 21, 2019
A Sit Down with @BamaStateVB Head Coach Penny Lucas-White
📰 | Prior to the 2019 season beginning on Aug. 30, head coach @plucaswhite talked about the team's preparation and her time here at Alabama State!😌
— ASU Volleyball (@BamaStateVB) August 21, 2019
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Hawks earn fourth straight AVCA Team Academic Award
Hawks earn fourth straight AVCA Team Academic Award https://t.co/1hlbFBl3A4
— Hawk Volleyball 🏐 (@ESHawksVBall) August 20, 2019