Oldest African American Olympic medalist Herb Douglas celebrates 99th birthday @GT6135 @HBCUBuzz @TheYardHBCU @theHBCUAlum @HBCUGameday @HBCUSports @HBCUToday @NABJSports @Boxtorow @Onnidan @ColemanESPN @CBSThisMorning @JerickaDuncanhttps://t.co/lF3quu3B1r via @phillytrib
— Donald Hunt (@DHuntTrib) March 9, 2021
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Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Oldest African American Olympic medalist Herb Douglas celebrates 99th birthday
Spartan Women Open MEAC Tourney Thursday Against Coppin State
PREVIEW: @NorfolkStateWBB opens MEAC Tournament Play Thursday vs. Coppin State
— NSU Athletics (@NSUSpartans) March 9, 2021
📰 https://t.co/FPWgR16E0p pic.twitter.com/dVLtgZKs3R
Asheika Alexander is the BCSN WBB Small School Player of the Week
Despite losing the @SSACsports WBB championship, Asheika Alexander is the WBB Small School POW. 30 pts & 11 reb in title game. @BcsnDrew @DrB365 @DrKenyattaCavil @MikeWash88 @charlesbish1953 @NAIAHoopsReport @NAIA @NAIABall @PlayNAIA@smcollegehoops @UMTsportsreport pic.twitter.com/Ho9a0djtKh
— Black College Sports Network (@MyBCSN1) March 9, 2021
Daniels named BOXTOROW National Player of the Week
MBB: @PVAMU_MBB's @Underated_Waun named BOXTOROW National Player of the Week https://t.co/Nlz6sq5PzH
— PVAMU Panthers (@PVAMUPanthers) March 9, 2021
Antonio Zita is Your Ohio Valley Conference Specialist of the Week after a 10 Point, Three Field Goal Performance on Sunday!
Antonio Zita is Your Ohio Valley Conference Specialist of the Week after a 10 Point, Three Field Goal Performance on Sunday!#BigBlueRising #SundaysInTheSpring pic.twitter.com/eIBgMDSdon
— Tennessee State Football (@TennStateFB) March 9, 2021
MEAC Bowling Recap, March 5-7
#MEACBWL @MEACSports Bowling Recap, March 5-7 #IBackTheMEACAt50 #IBackTheMEAC https://t.co/6Gkeusf9Oi
— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) (@MEACSports) March 9, 2021
Diamond Dawg Gameday: host Grambling/Louisiana Lafayette
#GRAMFAM! It's GameDay in #Starkville!
— GSU_Tigers (@GSU_TIGERS) March 9, 2021
⚾️: @GramSt_Bsb
🆚: @HailStateBB
⏲️: 6 p.m.
📍: Dudy Noble Field
📈: https://t.co/5lUmaFa6XM
📺: SECN+ https://t.co/ub0s4BbDQV#Grambling #hbcu #baseball @theswac 🐯⚾️ pic.twitter.com/ymJso5Ujic
Diamond Dawg Gameday: host Grambling/Louisiana Lafayette https://t.co/381sb9sSHw
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 9, 2021
#UAPBVolleyball Tallies Their Second Consecutive Sweep in a Revenge Victory Over Grambling State
#UAPBVolleyball Tallies Their Second Consecutive Sweep in a Revenge Victory Over Grambling State https://t.co/miXwxftLl1
— GoldenLionsAthletics (@UAPBLionsRoar) March 9, 2021
NSU Faces Nemesis N.C. Central in MEAC Quarterfinal Round
🚨 MEAC Preview Alert 🚨@NSU_BBALL begins its quest for a @MEACSports title on Thursday 🆚 N.C. Central in the quarterfinal round at Scope Arena
— NSU Athletics (@NSUSpartans) March 9, 2021
📰 https://t.co/zf9YpWT3Hj pic.twitter.com/3ZMHlh9FHm
HBCUs produce 46% of Black women engineers and 42% of Black engineers. HBCUs are key to workforce diversity.
.@RepAdams happy to join you in welcoming my alma mater @CAU to the Hill for HBCU STEAM Day. HBCUs produce 46% of Black women engineers and 42% of Black engineers. HBCUs are key to workforce diversity. #HBCUStrong #HBCUSTEAM https://t.co/YEMeBGJEOF pic.twitter.com/9rqyP7l5KK
— Rep. Hank Johnson (@RepHankJohnson) March 9, 2021
The 2021 @TheSIAC Youth Sports Symposium Kicks Off
The 2021 @TheSIAC Youth Sports Symposium Kicks Off #DoItBig https://t.co/Fq2kQ7HDp6
— Spring Hill Badgers (@SHCBADGERS) March 9, 2021
Three Eagles Named to MEAC Men’s Basketball 50th Anniversary All-Time Team
Three #NCCUMBB Eagles Named to MEAC Men’s Basketball 50th Anniversary All-Time Team#EaglePride | #EagleEra https://t.co/Dxu8E9t8jN pic.twitter.com/XAmIbD6yhd
— NCCU Athletics (@NCCUAthletics) March 9, 2021
Broadus Named Finalist for Ben Jobe Award
🐻🏀Broadus Named Finalist for Ben Jobe Award, announced by @collegeinsider👏
— Morgan State Bears (@MorganStBears) March 9, 2021
Read🆙👉https://t.co/4f1hSM6nLl#TheMorganWay | #MEAC | @UAbasketball #GoBears🔷🔶 pic.twitter.com/DHBRBszKIJ
MEAC Announces Weekly Bowling Honors, presented by Coca-Cola
#MEACBWL @MEACSports Announces Weekly Bowling Honors, presented by @CocaCola #IBackTheMEACAt50 #IBackTheMEAC https://t.co/I0fqLukIWO
— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) (@MEACSports) March 9, 2021
Lady Bears Defeat Howard In Return, 3-2; Riley-Bozier Earns Win No. 475
Lady Bears Defeat Howard In Return, 3-2; Riley-Bozier Earns Win No. 475 https://t.co/tVZ04J0fIl
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 9, 2021
Congratulations to @MorganStVB🐻🏐 head coach Ramona-Riley-Bozier, who earned her 4️⃣7️⃣5️⃣th career coaching victory with a 3-2 win over @HUBisonVB🐃.#MorganState #TheMorganWay #TeamUA #Baltimore #CharmCity @UnderArmour @MEACSports @MorganStVB #GoBears🔶🔷 pic.twitter.com/hOtkZl2QWL
— Morgan State Bears (@MorganStBears) March 9, 2021
.@HUBisonVB Come Up Short At Morgan State #BleedBlue #Howard_RYS21 #MEACVB https://t.co/omdH0fyzv7
— Howard Athletics (@HUBisonSports) March 9, 2021
Vaughn Shoots A Two-Over-Par Second Round At UTRGV Invitational
Vaughn Shoots A Two-Over-Par Second Round At UTRGV Invitational https://t.co/h1m8dxFnvH
— TSU Athletics (@TXSOTigers) March 9, 2021
Deion Sanders on JSU WBB and MBB SWAC championships: 'That challenges all of us to go get it'
Deion Sanders on JSU WBB and MBB SWAC championships: 'That challenges all of us to go get it' https://t.co/by7wPLjYYW
— CL Sports (@CLSports) March 9, 2021
Alcorn State Pata & Dini Pick Up Wins Versus Nicholls
Pata & Dini Pick Up Wins Versus Nichollshttps://t.co/trKVG9OvmC
— Alcorn Sports (@BRAVESSPORTS) March 9, 2021
Late Surge Not Enough As Tigers Fall On The Road Monday Night
Late Surge Not Enough As Tigers Fall On The Road Monday Night https://t.co/HuUd3zzlNu
— TSU Athletics (@TXSOTigers) March 9, 2021
10 MEAC Student-Athletes Set to Compete in NCAA Indoor Championships
#MEACTF 10 @MEACSports Student-Athletes Set to Compete in @NCAA Indoor Championships #IBackTheMEACAt50 #IBackTheMEAC https://t.co/NfLh5rogrt
— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) (@MEACSports) March 9, 2021
SWAC football notebook: Southern will use two quarterbacks going forward
SWAC football notebook: Southern will use two quarterbacks going forward https://t.co/93VF8vxSeq via @theadvocatebr
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 9, 2021
Monday, March 8, 2021
FAMU spring sports return to full operations while maintaining COVID safety guidelines
FAMU spring sports return to full operations while maintaining COVID safety guidelines https://t.co/68jCs4E7zP
— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) March 9, 2021
SCSU athletics seeks additional $1 million; AD says money needed for scholarships, positions, Title IX
SCSU athletics seeks additional $1 million; AD says money needed for scholarships, positions, Title IX https://t.co/Xcq5pvnhrQ via @thetandd
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 9, 2021
Maia Chaka, NFL's first Black female official, is a teacher whose conflict-resolution skills will be key on field
Totally enjoyed chatting with Maia Chaka, the first Black woman tapped as an @NFL game official. Her career path in alternative education says something about her heart, but I'm guessing she knows pass interference when she sees it, too. Column:https://t.co/txjV2dI7qb
— Jarrett Bell (@JarrettBell) March 8, 2021
Meet The Family That Has Reigned At FAMU For Generations | Video
Meet The Family That Has Reigned At FAMU For Generations | HBCU Buzz https://t.co/vJVTOGNbHI
— FAMU Rattlers🐍🧡💚 (@RattlersDen) March 9, 2021
You are cordially invited to experience the coronation of Miss FAMU Erika Johnson and Mister FAMU Kimani Jackson on Sunday, March 7 at 6 p.m. EST at: https://t.co/lZxiXsy7OM.
— FloridaA&MUniversity (@FAMU_1887) March 6, 2021