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Saturday, March 14, 2020

2019-20 SWAC Men’s Basketball Coach of the Year @PVAMUPanthers Byron Smith

2019-20 SWAC Men’s Basketball Coach of the Year @PVAMUPanthers Byron Smith #SWACMBB pic.twitter.com/xgw3fV9oSB
— Southwestern Athletic Conference (@theswac) March 14, 2020

Central State freshman Darweshi Hunter named to D2CCA All-Region First Team

🏀Darweshi Hunter named to @d2cca All-Region First Team🏀

Hunter's 2019-20 accolades include:
- All-Region honors
- All-SIAC honors
- SIAC Newcomer of the Year
- SIAC Freshman of the Year
- 5x SIAC Newcomer of the Week
- 2x SIAC Player of the Weekhttps://t.co/R8dJk3dH0m pic.twitter.com/pqzfZLP7G1
— Central State Athletics (@GO_MARAUDERS) March 14, 2020

Well, while we’re in this holding pattern because of this pesky virus, we figured we’d give you a video update on the work going on at the EWC Community Field and Stadium

Well, while we’re in this holding pattern because of this pesky virus, we figured we’d give you a video update on the work going on at the Community Field and Stadium. #EWCFootball2020 #TigerPride!🐅🏈 pic.twitter.com/BwC0cbive0
— Edward Waters Athletics (@EWCAthletics) March 14, 2020

Friday, March 13, 2020

NCAA To Grant Another Year Of Eligibility To Spring Athletes

Great news: the NCAA reportedly will give all spring athletes another year of eligibility https://t.co/Swrlt8fVdG
— FloTrack (@FloTrack) March 13, 2020

Southern cancels all remaining winter and spring sports events, practices amid coronavirus threat

Staying in line with college athletic departments across the country in response to the coronavirus pandemic, Southern announced Friday it has canceled all winter and spring sports events and practice for the remainder of the semester.

DETAILS:https://t.co/27F8afWnBL
— The Advocate (@theadvocatebr) March 14, 2020

Last Chance NCAA is suspending all recruiting on and off campus for all sports until at least April 15th

Last Chance:NCAA is suspending all recruiting on and off campus for all sports until at least April 15th https://t.co/zv66nqgEgL #NFL #NFLDraftNews pic.twitter.com/FxggL07W1h
— NFL Draft Diamonds (@DraftDiamonds) March 14, 2020

Head Golf Coach Ryan McManus and Associate AD James DuBose present Chancellor Robinson with his very own golf bag and set of golf balls!

Head Golf Coach Ryan McManus and Associate AD James DuBose present Chancellor Robinson with his very own golf bag and set of golf balls! pic.twitter.com/ApeNNGtLGa
— WSSU Athletics (@WSSU_Athletics) March 13, 2020

WATCH: Athletic Director Roman Banks message regarding COVID-19 and its impact on the department of athletics, winter/spring sports and our student-athletes.

Athletic Director Roman Banks message regarding COVID-19 and its impact on the department of athletics, winter/spring sports and our student-athletes. pic.twitter.com/BQechxHcZQ
— Southern U. Sports (@SouthernUsports) March 13, 2020

WATCH: MIC’D UP: @FMULionsFB HC Tim “Ice” Harris (part 2) #SpringFootball

MIC’D UP: @FMULionsFB HC Tim “Ice” Harris (part 2) #SpringFootball #RespectTheDen pic.twitter.com/TfuE1JWLQy
— Florida Memorial Lions (@GoFmuLions) March 13, 2020

Attention recruits, we are in a temporary Recruiting Dead Period at least until April 15, per the NCAA. During this time, coaches cannot have in-person contact or evaluations on or off-campus with PSAs or parents. We will still be in contact via calls and messaging.

Attention recruits, we are in a temporary Recruiting Dead Period at least until April 15, per the NCAA. During this time, coaches cannot have in-person contact or evaluations on or off-campus with PSAs or parents. We will still be in contact via calls and messaging. pic.twitter.com/Z3PqHddATg
— TSU Lady Tigers (@tsuladytigers) March 13, 2020

3rd-ranked Gold Nuggets beat Lewis-Clark State for 8th straight victory

3rd-ranked Gold Nuggets beat Lewis-Clark State for 8th straight victory
story: https://t.co/T8fdUD1LXq #TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIATennis pic.twitter.com/1LB4vybzNs
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) March 14, 2020

Our @NAIA 3rd-ranked women won doubles point and 5-of-6 singles matches at home against Lewis-Clark State.
• Saturday: women at Southern Miss canceled.
• Sunday: men at Nicholls postponed.
• Next competition: TBA.#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIATennis pic.twitter.com/Jwm2CrRG4a
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) March 13, 2020

CIAA Announces Bowling Championship Cancellation Due to COVID-19 Concerns

CIAA Announces Bowling Championship Cancellation Due to COVID-19 Concerns - Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association https://t.co/N7zIyGoL1k
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 14, 2020

Lincoln's Murray, Bowie State's Williams Named to D2CCA All-Atlantic Region Women's Basketball Team

Lincoln's Murray, Bowie State's Williams Named to D2CCA All-Atlantic Region Women's Basketball Team - Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association https://t.co/OCIFJTcg4z
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 14, 2020

CIAA Announces Suspension of All Spring Competition

CIAA Announces Suspension of All Spring Competition - Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association https://t.co/ZLjqHuRquq
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 14, 2020

Livingstone's Ray, Lincoln's Williams Named to D2CCA All-Atlantic Region Men's Basketball Team

Livingstone's Ray, Lincoln's Williams Named to D2CCA All-Atlantic Region Men's Basketball Team - Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association https://t.co/bJi6N50mlb
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 14, 2020

Week 1: Track and Field Performers of the Week

Week 1: Track and Field Performers of the Week https://t.co/T8K4YzUzSD
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 14, 2020

Badgers finish tied for third at Carey Classic

Badgers finish tied for third at Carey Classic https://t.co/R4hvS7rGJT
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 14, 2020

Week 5: Tennis Players of the Week

Week 5: Tennis Players of the Week https://t.co/GRi8hAlSVb
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 14, 2020

Benedict's Bey Named To All-Region Team

Benedict's Bey Named To All-Region Team https://t.co/ZYn2AAr2eW
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 14, 2020

SIAC Cancels All Spring Athletic and Championship Events

SIAC CANCELS ALL SPRING ATHLETIC AND CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS https://t.co/s4ai0pNVzc
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 14, 2020

Impact of Delaware State Coronavirus Action on Hornet Athletics

Impact of Delaware State Coronavirus Action on Hornet Athletics https://t.co/QpsG8yGOGi
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 14, 2020

Tournament Ends With Morgan Women Defeating Delaware State

Tournament Ends With Morgan Women Defeating Delaware State https://t.co/xDg8mCsEjk
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 14, 2020

MEAC Announces Suspension Of All Sports Competitions

#MEACNews @MEACSports ANNOUNCES SUSPENSION OF ALL SPORTS COMPETITIONS #RespectTheMEAC https://t.co/Tvadjve65U
— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (@MEACSports) March 12, 2020

Division I Council Coordination Committee agrees eligibility relief is appropriate for spring sports:

Division I Council Coordination Committee agrees eligibility relief is appropriate for spring sports: pic.twitter.com/u7hwYOyTDV
— Inside the NCAA (@InsidetheNCAA) March 13, 2020

A statement regarding the HBCU and Regional Combine Invitational:

A statement regarding the HBCU and Regional Combine Invitational: pic.twitter.com/viEGIjKDMs
— NFL Football Operations (@NFLFootballOps) March 12, 2020