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Sunday, January 24, 2021

@BamaStateSports recognizes graduates and academic work from Fall 2020

Numbers don’t lie; and PROUD is an understatement‼️ Congrats to our @BamaStateSports SCHOLAR athletes on a wonderful fall semester. You all excelled despite the unique circumstances. Also, a special THANK YOU to @keviciasport, @LathanBennett and the entire @BamaStateSASS staff 🐝 pic.twitter.com/xkpBEy6LUn
— Jennifer Lynne Williams (@BamaStateAD_JT) January 22, 2021

Champions in competition, and in the classroom ❗

2️⃣5️⃣ student-athletes graduated from Alabama State during Fall 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣0️⃣

2️⃣3️⃣3️⃣ recorded a 3️⃣.0️⃣ or higher GPA, includes 2️⃣6️⃣ with a perfect 4️⃣.0️⃣#STATEofMind

📔 x https://t.co/62SIkou3B1 pic.twitter.com/WX7h0MP1hc
— ASU Athletics 😷 (@BamaStateSports) January 21, 2021

Rest peacefully, Dr. @HenryLouisAaron . Thank you for your support, wisdom and presence over many years. We are forever grateful!

Rest peacefully, Dr. @HenryLouisAaron. Thank you for your support, wisdom and presence over many years. We are forever grateful! We extend our sincerest condolences to your family, friends, and fans. The #Gramfam
1m pic.twitter.com/k2ktJv35zE
— Grambling State Univ (@Grambling1901) January 22, 2021

Tigers Battle Back To Defeat UAPB, Earn First Win In Pine Bluff Since 2017

@TSUmenshoops Battles Back To Defeat UAPB, Earns First Win In Pine Bluff Since 2017 https://t.co/38atLox2KC
— TSU Athletics (@TXSOTigers) January 24, 2021

The entire Morehouse College family mourns the transition of our hero, Henry ‘Hank’ Aaron (Hon. ‘09).

The entire Morehouse College family mourns the transition of our hero, Henry ‘Hank’ Aaron (Hon. ‘09).

Mr. Aaron was a true hero on and off the field and an unprecedented humanitarian, whose generosity impacted countless lives of students everywhere. pic.twitter.com/wfOzhKHLty
— Morehouse College (@Morehouse) January 22, 2021

Arnold showcases equal dominance on the gridiron and hardwood

Arnold showcases equal dominance on the gridiron and hardwood https://t.co/JvYmtZbVLi
— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) January 24, 2021

Alabama A&M Wins Fourth Straight, Defeat Southern 68-58 Behind Career-High from Garrett Hicks

Alabama A&M Wins Fourth Straight, Defeat Southern 68-58 Behind Career-High from Garrett Hicks https://t.co/c3qa44L4sK
— Ala. A&M Athletics (@AAMUBulldogs) January 24, 2021

Tigers Hand Grambling 14-Point Loss, 75-61

Tigers hand Grambling 14-point loss, 75-61, Saturday night in SWAC play. Read more about the win ⬇️

📖 | https://t.co/t66jFKQPlV #RetweetTheeW x #BleedTheeBlue x #WeBeatGrambling pic.twitter.com/3eGH4lNTNl
— Jackson State Athletics (@GoJSUTigers) January 24, 2021

Super Bowl spots at stake for state players on Sunday

Super Bowl spots at stake for state players on Sunday https://t.co/Eokm6qW7NX
— AL.com H.S. Sports (@aldotcomPreps) January 24, 2021

Saturday, January 23, 2021

Potts Triples Up as Blue Tigers Beat RiverHawks

RECAP: Potts Triples Up as @LincolnuMbb Beats Northeastern State - https://t.co/T0ryxcqE6q #TrueBlue #miaamb
— Lincoln (Missouri) Athletics (@GoBlueTigers) January 24, 2021

MBB: West Virginia State extends win streak to five games versus Davis & Elkins, 92-81.

MBB: West Virginia State extends win streak to five games versus Davis & Elkins, 92-81. https://t.co/9U58Rxi7h4
— WVSU Athletics (@WVSU_GoJackets) January 24, 2021

RECAP: @LincolnuWbb Falls in Double-OT Thriller -

RECAP: @LincolnuWbb Falls in Double-OT Thriller - https://t.co/dDLGfMw0Ke
— Lincoln (Missouri) Athletics (@GoBlueTigers) January 24, 2021

RECAP: Lincoln Men Turn in Six Top-5 Results at UCM Invite -

RECAP: Lincoln Men Turn in Six Top-5 Results at UCM Invite - https://t.co/FPD3L8ZqX9
— Lincoln (Missouri) Athletics (@GoBlueTigers) January 24, 2021

WBB: WVSU routs Davis & Elkins, 120-77

WBB: WVSU routs Davis & Elkins, 120-77. https://t.co/0mHkJfQV6K
— WVSU Athletics (@WVSU_GoJackets) January 23, 2021

WBB | Final: WVSU 120, D&E 77.

WVSU gets the win over Davis & Elkins behind five players scoring in double figures. Charity Shears led the team with 24 points. pic.twitter.com/RkkFzH3ZLs
— WVSU Athletics (@WVSU_GoJackets) January 23, 2021

Lions Set New Season High For Points, Routs Ave Maria 100-42

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL | RECAP
Lions Set New Season High For Points, Routs Ave Maria 100-42 https://t.co/4J9EE4YO4s
— FMU Lions 😷 (@GoFmuLions) January 24, 2021

Blue Tigers Win Four Events at UCM Invitational

RECAP: Blue Tigers Win Four Events at the UCM Invitational - https://t.co/XmbcflT3MQ #TrueBlue #miaatf
— Lincoln (Missouri) Athletics (@GoBlueTigers) January 24, 2021

Play volleyball! Conference-by-conference breakdown as NCAA women’s spring season begins

Play volleyball! Conference-by-conference breakdown as NCAA women’s spring season begins https://t.co/jB23yVTeCB via @Volleyballmag.com
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 24, 2021

UAPB readies for spring season

UAPB readies for spring season https://t.co/lg7vYoHbRy
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 24, 2021

Southern suffers first SWAC loss, falling 68-58 to Alabama A&M

Southern suffers first SWAC loss, falling 68-58 to Alabama A&M https://t.co/YEMdIhVbEJ
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 24, 2021

How a 22-year-old L.A. native became Biden’s inauguration poet

How a 22-year-old L.A. native became Biden’s inauguration poet https://t.co/xj84izrpY5
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 24, 2021

ICYMI: Amanda Gorman, 22, joined the ranks of previous inaugural poets Robert Frost, Maya Angelou and Elizabeth Alexander, with a powerful performance at the swearing-in of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris https://t.co/QmMLO6SlX2 pic.twitter.com/FQsE9QiA0x
— Reuters (@Reuters) January 23, 2021

Amanda Gorman captivated at President Joe Biden’s inauguration—and reminded the nation of the power of poetry. We’re rereading her poem, and some other timely works. The latest Atlantic Daily, by @mimbsy: https://t.co/ugjlVcEftC
— The Atlantic (@TheAtlantic) January 24, 2021

Spartans Control 2nd Half, Upend NCCU 69-64

RECAP: @NorfolkStateWBB Controls 2nd Half, Upends NCCU 69-64 for 1st MEAC Win Saturday

🗞️🔗 https://t.co/qkOkGPKgbn pic.twitter.com/Hwm9sS3feQ
— NSU Athletics (@NSUSpartans) January 23, 2021

GAME RECAP: @NCCUWBB drops close league opener in a seesaw affair at Norfolk State. Cherelle Washington (pictured by Kevin Dorsey) scored a season-high 13 points.

FULL STORY: https://t.co/J8pgZovq88

#EaglePride #EagleEra pic.twitter.com/Hysy9zEyqZ
— NCCU Athletics (@NCCUAthletics) January 23, 2021

Lady Tigers Fight Hard in Loss to Panthers

Great effort but didn’t quite pull it out today.
➡️ https://t.co/ZtGbu6lweP #BigBlueRising pic.twitter.com/WZQ2V3OfTt
— TSU Lady Tigers (@tsuladytigers) January 23, 2021

FAMU football ticket sales begin January 31. Go Rattlers!

FAMU football ticket sales begin January 31. Go Rattlers! https://t.co/2LL9qEtIiM
— FAMU Rattlers🐍🧡💚 (@RattlersDen) January 23, 2021

Coppin State men’s basketball takes lead in MEAC North with 81-71 victory over Norfolk State

Just like that, @coppinsports leads the @MEACSports North with a 4-1 record in conference play. They defeated Norfolk State 81-71, snapping a 14-game losing streak against the Spartans. Senior guard Dejuan Clayton led the way with 20 points. https://t.co/l0IYmR8ESl
— Kyle J. Andrews (@KyleJAndrews_) January 23, 2021

Faith comes first: Cox Mill's Raven Gray keeps Sabbath while recruiting, playoff participation affected

Really glad Raven Gray gets to play tonight for Cox Mill. Here’s my story, ICYMI, on how she was almost forced to miss this moment

But credit the @NCHSAA, they changed it.https://t.co/L3GZVApkYe
— J. Mike Blake (@JMBpreps) January 23, 2021

She turned down track and field offers to Oregon and Arizona State. Why a Clarke Central star chose an HBCU instead

Clarke Central runner @lashantikaniyaa has committed to North Carolina A&T. Williams chose North Carolina A&T over Oregon and Arizona State.

Here's what she had to say about why she decided to take the HBCU route. pic.twitter.com/zJjHK8ICOX
— Jeremy Johnson (@JeremyO_Johnson) January 23, 2021

She turned down track and field offers to Oregon and Arizona State. Why a Clarke Central star chose an HBCU instead https://t.co/wrilHWYhMl via @onlineathens
— Craig Turner (@cturner291) January 23, 2021