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Monday, April 19, 2021

FMU’s women’s beach volleyball team makes strides for HBCUs in the sport

Be sure to tune into @7SportsXtra tonight at 11:30pm to see the story on our conference champion #BeachVolleyball team!@FLMemorialUniv @JaffusHardrick @official_strada pic.twitter.com/XEbLYosNSA
— FMU Lions 😷 (@GoFmuLions) April 19, 2021

MIAMI GARDENS, FLA. (WSVN) - History has been made at Florida Memorial University in Miami Gardens.

After winning an indoor beach volleyball conference title, the Lady Lions are destined to spike some more history.

Being the only Historically Black College and University with a beach volleyball team, FMU is in a class by itself.

“Most of us, since we’re Hispanic, we actually have Black roots,” said Azmabeth Infante, from the Dominican Republic.

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Alabama State football ready to rebuild in 2021

Alabama State football ready to rebuild in 2021 https://t.co/OFWZ8xnUHU
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 19, 2021

Deion Sanders challenges players in recruiting pitch for Jackson State

Deion Sanders challenges players in recruiting pitch for Jackson State https://t.co/DJnt8khdCO via @247sports
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 19, 2021

XULA wins SSAC Tournament, automatic bid to NAIA nationals

XULA wins SSAC Tournament, automatic bid to NAIA nationals
story: https://t.co/MXiXVArPlH #TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIATogether #NAIATennis pic.twitter.com/kygVIh1DCM
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) April 19, 2021

Middle Georgia wins twice in 3 sets to edge XULA 4-3 in SSAC final

Middle Georgia wins twice in 3 sets to edge XULA 4-3 in SSAC final
story: https://t.co/1ENpo3cKKP #TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIATogether #NAIATennis @xula1925 ⁦@DanMartinTennis⁩ ⁦@ITA_Tennis⁩ ⁦@TheYardHBCU⁩ ⁦@HBCUGameday⁩ pic.twitter.com/jJN56Y1VSr
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) April 19, 2021

XULA splits doubleheader at MUW

XULA splits doubleheader at MUW
story: https://t.co/SRNTAYuvCz #TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIATogether #NAIASoftball pic.twitter.com/iiqIDFUMoZ
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) April 19, 2021

Fayetteville State football returns after COVID-19 sacked the season

Fayetteville State football returns after COVID-19 sacked the season https://t.co/OUKDVxGsLy
— CBS 17 (@WNCN) April 19, 2021

Republican leaders say they will address Tennessee State University's underfunding problem — but not right away

Tennessee GOP leaders said the chronic underfunding of @TSUedu's land-grant program is an important issue to look at.

But it won't be fixed right away.https://t.co/K5n47HrazH
— Yue Stella Yu (@bystellayu_tnsn) April 19, 2021

Aggies Use Defense, Pitching to Take Down Del State

Aggies Use Defense, Pitching to Take Down Del State https://t.co/7EuRG7UYaC
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 19, 2021

Baber Plays Big For Aggies, A&T Wins Series Over FAMU

Baber Plays Big For Aggies, A&T Wins Series Over FAMU https://t.co/QQEkcQ1h3n
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 19, 2021

Aggies Lose Heartbreaker to Howard In 11 Innings

Aggies Lose Heartbreaker to Howard In 11 Innings https://t.co/w48fozQhMT
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 19, 2021

Morgan Softball Ends MEAC Round-Up With 5-2 Victory Over N.C. Central

Softball Ends MEAC Round-Up With 5-2 Victory Over N.C. Central https://t.co/ctws1A750W
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 19, 2021

Grambling's offense gets nowhere in Bayou Classic loss to Southern

Grambling's offense gets nowhere in Bayou Classic loss to Southern https://t.co/CVic9aDHp9 via @theadvocatebr
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 19, 2021

Southern's spring season takes its toll, and Jaguars already thinking about fall

Southern's spring season takes its toll, and Jaguars already thinking about fall https://t.co/8wTsSVjRQ6 via @theadvocatebr
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 19, 2021

@CAU has officially launched their HBCU Executive Leadership Institute!

SIAC Family! Do you aspire to join the next generation of great HBCU leaders? @CAU has officially launched their HBCU Executive Leadership Institute!

Apply Today and visit https://t.co/GrxS9GFNdH for more information! #LeadersRiseHere pic.twitter.com/o8OOBLl8Gh
— The SIAC (@TheSIAC) April 16, 2021

JSU Softball Completes Weekend Sweep Over Alabama A&M

The Jackson State softball program completed the weekend sweep over Alabama A&M on Sunday afternoon, winning by finals of 3-1 and 3-2 in games two and three of the series. Recap the wins ⬇️

📖 | https://t.co/WcJonCHwll #BleedTheeBlue x #ProtectTheeBlock
— Jackson State Athletics (@GoJSUTigers) April 18, 2021

Jackson State Completes Regular Season Sweep of Alcorn; 18-0 in SWAC

Behind a one-hitter from Nikelle Galatas, Jackson State rolled past Alcorn State 11-0 and improved to 18-0 in the SWAC ⚾

Read more ➡️ https://t.co/wXmFQZu3Rc #BleedTheeBlue x #ProtectTheeBlock x #RetweetTheeW
— Jackson State Athletics (@GoJSUTigers) April 18, 2021

RIVALRY WEEKEND: @GoJSUTigersBSB completes another impressive sweep over Alcorn. Several web gems today, including one by an assistant coach in the dugout! @WJTV @GoJSUTigers pic.twitter.com/houYKFA1LB
— Noah Newman (@NoahNewmanWJTV) April 19, 2021

Tigers Fall In Extra Innings In Rubber Match

Tigers Fall In Extra Innings In Rubber Match https://t.co/XRpTMQMNhJ
— TSU Athletics (@TXSOTigers) April 19, 2021

Spartans Succumb to JMU, 6-1, to End Regular Season

📰 RECAP: The regular season is done for the @nsu_tennis men after a loss on Sunday at home to JMU

Up next, @MEACSports Tournament next weekend

Story 🔗 https://t.co/hnT0UJEVQ8 pic.twitter.com/Xv3f71C9jp
— NSU Athletics (@NSUSpartans) April 19, 2021

FVSU Miller and Wildcats Women's Track & Field Garner Second at Running Eagles Open

RUNNING EAGLES OPEN RESULTS (PDF)

Miller and Wildcats Women's Track & Field Garner Second at Running Eagles Open https://t.co/uMyt3TidpP pic.twitter.com/GGCDuwDikr
— FVSU Sports (@FVSUATHLETICS) April 19, 2021

Women's Track & Field Clinches First Place at Running Eagles Open https://t.co/vAO9SuBNKd
— Life Running Eagles (@LifeUAthletics) April 18, 2021

Howard Men’s Tennis Clinches MEAC Berth

#MEACTEN @HUBisonSports Men’s Tennis Clinches @MEACSports Berth #IBackTheMEACAt50 #IBackTheMEAC https://t.co/odnLmASEeS
— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) (@MEACSports) April 18, 2021

Sunday, April 18, 2021

Ex-Ohio State RB Pepe Pearson expected to join Eddie George's staff at Tennessee State, per report

Ex-Ohio State RB Pepe Pearson expected to join Eddie George's staff at Tennessee State, per report https://t.co/NCtK8nGe2b
— Tennessean (@Tennessean) April 17, 2021

Eddie George is built to win at TSU. Just ask his Titans teammates.

Those close to Eddie George say the trust factor from his players will be the key in helping him win at Tennessee State. ⁦@EddieGeorge2727⁩ ⁦@deemason85⁩ ⁦@chrissanders88⁩ ⁦@TSU_Tigers⁩ ⁦@Titans⁩ https://t.co/oGxsC2gWAZ
— Mike Organ (@MikeOrganWriter) April 18, 2021

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Benedict College To Participate In SIAC Youth Sports Symposium Presented By Academy Sports + Outdoors

Benedict College To Participate In SIAC Youth Sports Symposium Presented By Academy Sports + Outdoors https://t.co/3E2SNOpyzN
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 18, 2021