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Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Campbell, Winthrop Earn Top Spot in 2021-22 Men's Basketball Preseason Polls; A&T 3rd

𝙊𝙣𝙚 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙘𝙘𝙤𝙡𝙖𝙙𝙚 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙪𝙢𝙚.

Kam Langley @thekamlangley has been named to the @BigSouthSports Preseason 2nd Team. #𝐏𝐓𝐁 pic.twitter.com/4iCNi8tzDD
— NC A&T Men’s Basketball (@ncatmbb) October 20, 2021

JUST ANNOUNCED: The 2021-22 #BigSouthMBB🏀 Preseason Poll!

📝: https://t.co/sunoBWk6UO pic.twitter.com/iHDFK12w1K
— Big South Conference (@BigSouthSports) October 20, 2021

Distributors & Scorers! 💪

The 2021-22 Preseason #BigSouthMBB🏀 All-Conference Second Team! pic.twitter.com/lm8bMUUMFD
— Big South Conference (@BigSouthSports) October 20, 2021

Come see US !!!!

Come see US !!!! pic.twitter.com/ReNtBYZL7k
— Kevin herod (@Kevinherod2) October 19, 2021

Dean, Young Earn Preseason All-Conference Honors

DEAN, YOUNG EARN PRESEASON ALL-CONFERENCE HONORS #RespectTheH #BigSouthMade https://t.co/0QIrKEMy1k
— Hampton Athletics (@HUAthletics1868) October 20, 2021

Belmont Picked As 2021-22 OVC Men’s Basketball Favorite; Tennessee State projected to finish 5th

𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐥𝐥- 𝐎𝐕𝐂 𝐌𝐞𝐧'𝐬 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 🏀 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦

Here are all 10 members of the 2021-22 All-OVC Men's Basketball Preseason Team as voted on by the league head coaches and communications directors.

More: https://t.co/638CCNmNxI #OVCit pic.twitter.com/VPdA5w1agK
— OhioValleyConference (@OVCSports) October 19, 2021

KSU Men’s Basketball Announces 2021-22 Schedule

Men’s Basketball Announces 2021-22 Schedule https://t.co/Y7d6O0KQ7T
— KSU Thorobreds (@KYSUAthletics) October 17, 2021

Jags’ two award winners will be key in showdown versus SWAC’s best offense

Jags’ two award winners will be key in showdown versus SWAC’s best offense https://t.co/ZdVlqpyIFo
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 20, 2021

Jeremiah McCollum | Continuity of coaching staff a key to FAMU men's basketball success under McCullum

Continuity of coaching staff a key to FAMU men's basketball success under McCullum https://t.co/x6B77MeYQj via @tdonline
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 20, 2021

Tuesday, October 19, 2021

CIAA Reaches Multi-Year Agreement with ESPN to Broadcast Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments

CIAA Reaches Multi-Year Agreement with @espn to Broadcast Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments

📄 https://t.co/ySHulJmDdi pic.twitter.com/yBAMXyM8QE
— CIAA (@CIAAForLife) October 19, 2021

Southern returns home for crucial stretch against SWAC elites | Jim Kleinpeter

Southern returns home for crucial stretch against SWAC elites https://t.co/SyVRUnDkLA via @theadvocatebr
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 19, 2021

John Dell | Ram Ramblings: WSSU heads to homecoming game with a two-game win streak

Ram Ramblings: WSSU heads to homecoming game with a two-game win streak https://t.co/z6eXW3R85o via @JournalNow
— John Dell (@johndellWSJ) October 19, 2021

Women’s Volleyball to Host Dig Pink Thursday

Women’s Volleyball to Host Dig Pink Thursday https://t.co/uLnlR4ndOD
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 20, 2021

Multiple Events Scheduled Leading Up to Hogs' First Football Game With UAPB

Multiple Events Scheduled Leading Up to Hogs' First Football Game With UAPB https://t.co/pSXMh9dCWZ
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 20, 2021

Del State win 12 of 20 matches in Towson Tournament

HORNETS WIN 12 OF 20 MATCHES IN TOWSON TOURNAMENT https://t.co/BkYwQJSMW2
— Delaware St. Hornets (@DSUHornets) October 19, 2021

Leder, Smith Selected as DSU Athletes of the Week, Presented by Ticketsmarter

LEDER, SMITH SELECTED AS DSU ATHLETES OF THE WEEK, PRESENTED BY TICKETSMARTER https://t.co/6lu93cErQn
— Delaware St. Hornets (@DSUHornets) October 19, 2021

Wisconsin men’s basketball season preview: Morgan State

Wisconsin men’s basketball season preview: Morgan State https://t.co/HUJDWmmt18 via @B5Q
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 20, 2021

Congrats to Grambling State legend Willis Reed on being named to the NBA’s 75th Anniversary Team

Congrats to Grambling State legend Willis Reed on being named to the NBA’s 75th Anniversary Team #GramFam #ThisIsTheG https://t.co/GtvszbWsXt
— GSU_Tigers (@GSU_TIGERS) October 19, 2021

Perspective | The Sun Belt has a history-making commissioner — and some pretty good football teams | John Feinstein

"I remembered going to NCAA conventions and seeing men like [Ohio State Athletic Director] Gene Smith and [former Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference commissioner] Charles Harris and thinking, ‘I wonder if I can be like them someday?"

Perspective | The Sun Belt has a history-making commissioner — and some pretty good football teams https://t.co/YpxtpjZx1l
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 20, 2021

Long Beach Poly’s Moe, Turner Commit To HBCU Morgan State

Long Beach Poly’s Moe, Turner Commit to HBCU Morgan State https://t.co/d9f1ftI4Hu
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 19, 2021

Texas Southern Tops SWAC Men’s Basketball Preseason Poll

Texas Southern Tops SWAC Men’s Basketball Preseason Poll https://t.co/KvEOj0vQX4
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 19, 2021

2021 HBCU-Pro Sports Media Association Black College Football Rankings (Week Seven)

2021 HBCU-Pro Sports Media Association Black College Football Rankings (Week Seven) - https://t.co/y15HyIEf7u pic.twitter.com/14FkW2pmXO
— HBCU-Pro Sports Media Association (@HbcuPro) October 19, 2021

Tennessee State benefits from Hue Jackson’s NFL and college wisdom as offensive coordinator

“I just wanted the opportunity to go back and coach some ball. I didn’t care what it was. At Tennessee State, we have a great coaching staff."

Hue Jackson's football experience is benefitting both Tennessee State players and coaches.

https://t.co/sOZ4GU7R69
— The Undefeated (@TheUndefeated) October 17, 2021

CFBNETWORK FCS Special Teams Player of the Week | MVSU K/P Orlando Fernandez

CFBNETWORK FCS Special Teams Player of the Week

Mississippi Valley State K/P Orlando Fernandez

4/5 FG (41, 40, 50, 35; Missed: 42)
Long of 50
3 Punts
117 Yards
39.0 AVG
Long of 43
5 Kickoffs
277 Yards
2 TBs
55.4 AVG
12-24 Loss to Alcorn State pic.twitter.com/p1CxqgiQaa
— The College Football Network (@thecfbnetwork) October 18, 2021

Tigers are on the road today playing at D1 - Florida A&M University. First pitch is at 3:00 pm.

Your Tigers are on the road today playing at D1 - Florida A&M University. First pitch is at 3:00 pm. Another day to get better! pic.twitter.com/o9jMxUX3jp
— Andrew College Baseball (@AndrewTigersBSB) October 19, 2021

Howard Game Week Press Conference with Coach Odums

Howard Game Week Press Conference with Coach Odums https://t.co/1v9A7m8LPU via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 19, 2021

Norfolk State Football Full Game Highlights vs. VUL Homecoming 2021 https://t.co/0J7jBYJsfL via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 19, 2021

George Credits “T.I.G.E.R.” Mentality for Overtime Win Against Tennessee Tech

George Credits “T.I.G.E.R.” Mentality for Overtime Win Against Tennessee Tech https://t.co/RRmhL9HF7T
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 19, 2021