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Saturday, January 15, 2022

WATCH | Recap of last night's historic first official match for Edward Waters Men's Volleyball against #1 Hawaii

Recap of last night's historic first official match for #EWUMVB against #1 @HawaiiMensVB. #TunnelVision #TigerPride!🐅🏐 https://t.co/pgEMxb53Q0 pic.twitter.com/EZbUA1ZlPl
— Edward Waters Athletics (@EWU_Athletics) January 15, 2022

Local players (Kana'i Akana & Alaka'i Todd) doin' work tonight 🔥🔥🔥#HawaiiMVB 🏐🏐🏐 pic.twitter.com/NbFLbCDyPf
— Spectrum Sports HI (@specsportshi) January 15, 2022

Leave it to the #MānoaRoofingCo to finish out Set2️⃣!#WarriorBall22 pic.twitter.com/Hrjcwhn01F
— Hawaii Men’s Volleyball (@HawaiiMensVB) January 15, 2022

UH had a Friday feast versus the Tigers. The teams run it back this Sunday.#WarriorBall22 pic.twitter.com/gkQgem2K0D
— Hawaii Men’s Volleyball (@HawaiiMensVB) January 15, 2022

Final stats📊 pic.twitter.com/4EpQ4wa7K7
— Hawaii Men’s Volleyball (@HawaiiMensVB) January 15, 2022

UAPB Track And Field John and Snowden Secure Golds against Top-Tier Competition at Arkansas Invite

#UAPBTrackAndField John and Snowden Secure Golds against Top-Tier Competition at Arkansas Invite https://t.co/9bYi69xNmD
— Golden Lions Athletics 😷🦁 (@UAPBLionsRoar) January 15, 2022

Caleb Snowden secured the second 🥇of 2022 in the high jump with a mark of 2.05m (6-8 3/4) at the Arkansas Invitational.#1Team1Roar🏅
— Golden Lions Athletics 😷🦁 (@UAPBLionsRoar) January 15, 2022

WATCH | Congratulations to UAPB Mark Evans II for winning the 2021 Willie Roaf Award, awarded to the best offensive lineman in the great state of Arkansas!

The @LRTouchdownClub’s eighth annual @Willie_Roaf award for top offensive lineman in Arkansas goes to…

College: @EvansII_78, UAPB 🦁
HS: @EMarionHarris1, Robinson 🐗

Full Story: https://t.co/xua7Y6UZIh pic.twitter.com/zR0c0s4tGv
— Nick Walters (@nickwalt) January 14, 2022

This guy is like that! One of the reasons NFL Scouts came to our building every week. Can't wait to watch him complete an extraordinary collegiate career this fall. A MUST WATCH TALENT!! #Leaguebound Take Notice. https://t.co/z5Co2BO6dz
— Spencer Treadwell (@CoachSTreadwell) January 14, 2022

Hampton University marching band to not participate in Youngkin inauguration parade amid COVID concerns

.@_HamptonU Marching Force to not participate in Youngkin inauguration parade amid COVID concerns https://t.co/2whbGQpLis pic.twitter.com/kBTmtlI2Og
— WTKR News 3 (@WTKR3) January 14, 2022

FAMU Maintains Carnegie R2 Designation, Sets 2030 R1 Goal

FAMUNews: FAMU has maintained its Carnegie R2 – High Research Activity – designation for the third consecutive year. FAMU attained the R2 designation in 2018 and is one of 10 HBCUs to hold the classification. Read more: https://t.co/2UqqflJKfA pic.twitter.com/gLn1GY8txD
— Florida A&M University (@FAMU_1887) January 15, 2022

Bob Dandridge Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Basketball Challenge moved to Norfolk State

Bob Dandridge Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Basketball Challenge moved to Norfolk State because of the water main break at Scope.https://t.co/iWq94B6gkM
— The Virginian-Pilot (@virginianpilot) January 14, 2022

Water main break forces cancellations and delays at Chrysler Hall and Scope.https://t.co/tBiQVLjg51
— The Virginian-Pilot (@virginianpilot) January 14, 2022

Jon Rothstein | The CAA is expected to add Hampton as a member on July 1st and is also targeting both Stony Brook and Monmouth

NEWS: The CAA is expected to add Hampton as a member on July 1st and is also targeting both Stony Brook and Monmouth as potential members, according to multiple sources.https://t.co/WuV8hNrLJP
— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) January 15, 2022

Howard Men’s Basketball Battles Norfolk State in MEAC Opener

.@HUMensBB Battles Norfolk State in @MEACSports Opener #BleedBlue #MEACMBB https://t.co/hrhQMfbZ1x
— Howard Athletics (@HUBisonSports) January 15, 2022

🚨Reminder 🚨

Before entering The Burr, be sure to wear a mask AT ALL TIMES and bring one of the following:

👇🏾😷🦬💙❤💪🏾 #BleedBlue #HowardForward pic.twitter.com/Y10jkpcVOz
— Howard Athletics (@HUBisonSports) January 14, 2022

CO '22 | State Champion WR Jason “JB” Barnes Jr. (Showtime) Receives Offer from Grambling State

I am extremely blessed to have received an offer from Grambling State University. #THENEWERA #HUEDAT #ThisistheG #GramFam #Gmen #4D pic.twitter.com/EEKDDJJYTL
— Jason “JB” Barnes Jr. SHOWTIME🚦🎥🎬 (@JasonBarnesJr23) January 14, 2022

Jason Barnes Jr. @JasonBarnesJr23 was a human highlight reel this season!!!! @trey_spann2 put together an incredible mix tape!!!

Check it out!!!

Shoutout to Black House Sports for the footage!!!

Somebody better offer JB!!! pic.twitter.com/k0yDfLDBuY
— JK Lee Sportz (@jkleesportz) December 19, 2021

MR. ALL STATE
Philippians 4:13@RealJSibley @AndyBryson225 @jkleesportz @samspiegs @JasonBarnesJr1 @mikescarborough @PrepRedzoneLA @lagridiron1 @EPS_Scout1 @Lemmingscouting @FambroughAdv @RecruitLouisian @LAFootballMagTV @JeritRoser @LAvsAllYall pic.twitter.com/iRHukZiUjV
— Jason “JB” Barnes Jr. SHOWTIME🚦🎥🎬 (@JasonBarnesJr23) January 9, 2022

CO '22, 3.8 GPA | Catholic High School (BR) Scholar/WR Lloyd Benson III Earns Offer From Grambling State Tigers

I am very blessed to have EARNED an offer from @GSUFootball01! #TheNewEra #HueDat #ThisistheG #GramFam #Gmen22 #4D @CurDogFootball @coachsimoneaux pic.twitter.com/kl4v5l84Co
— Lloyd Benson III (@tre_thereal) January 14, 2022

It’s been a great 5 years of Catholic High football! @CurDogFootball @coachsimoneaux @RealJSibley @CHSRadioBear @JeritRoser https://t.co/cSz1tqx44H
— Lloyd Benson III (@tre_thereal) December 10, 2021

Albany State University Football Coach to Participate in 2022 HBCU Legacy Bowl

#AlbanyState Football Coach Gabe Giardina has been selected to serve as co-head coach in the 2022 HBCU Legacy Bowl that will be held in New Orleans, Louisiana on Saturday, February 19.

Read more:https://t.co/rKtZiRLZ19 pic.twitter.com/83RU5iv2Ku
— Albany State University (@AlbanyStateUniv) January 13, 2022

A&T's Tamyra and Taliya Council Are McDonald's All-American Nominees!!

Congrats to @sixfoottaliya & @versatiletamyra on being named McDonald’s All-American Nominee’s!!#AggieWBB #Commit2Grit #LevelUp #WeAboveMe #BeUNCOMMON pic.twitter.com/jESz1m05vz
— Lady Aggie Ball (@LadyAggieBall) January 14, 2022

WATCH | N.C. A&T's Olympic gold medalist Randolph Ross Jr. ran the fastest indoor 2022 400-meter time in the world on Friday

After a strong Friday ⁦@ncattfxc⁩ is back in action again at the Clemson Invite. ⁦@NCATAGGIES⁩ ⁦@BigSouthSports⁩ #aggiepride pic.twitter.com/BXKWpKVjb6
— N.C. A&T Athletics (@NCATAGGIES) January 15, 2022

Olympic gold medalist @jun1or_77 is up to his old antics. Making history. There were also other great performances for the @ncattfxc at the Clemson Invite on Friday. @NCATAGGIES @BigSouthSports https://t.co/52PkI2tUuy
— N.C. A&T Athletics (@NCATAGGIES) January 15, 2022

Clemson Invitational - Randolph Ross,Jr. wins 400M pic.twitter.com/K8ulnccnp5
— N.C. A&T Athletics (@NCATAGGIES) January 15, 2022

WATCH | Salmon Returned to AggieLand For Hurdle Glory

Clemson Invitational - Paula Salmon post one the top collegiate 60M Hurdles times pic.twitter.com/6w1MnpO331
— N.C. A&T Athletics (@NCATAGGIES) January 15, 2022

Salmon Returned to AggieLand For Hurdle Glory https://t.co/NQ2TW6iF1h
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 15, 2022

A&T Women's Basketball Finally Gets to Compete Again

Women's Basketball Finally Gets to Compete Again https://t.co/gNl3l0hOPO
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 15, 2022

Aggies vs. HPU Panthers MBB Game Returns After 17-Year Hiatus

Aggies vs. HPU Panthers MBB Game Returns After 17-Year Hiatus https://t.co/Qe6uhYFk7p
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 15, 2022

Different colored shoes working well for Southern guard Genovea Johnson | Charles Salzer

Different colored shoes working well for Southern guard Genovea Johnson https://t.co/hjk0Ffry11 via @theadvocatebr
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 15, 2022

Charles Salzer | Southern leaning on consistent defense as it travels to face rival Grambling

Southern leaning on consistent defense as it travels to face rival Grambling https://t.co/7cgKM7yHC8 via @theadvocatebr
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 15, 2022

Friday, January 14, 2022

Rory Sharrock | FAMU teams to rely on prolific scorers to overcome shorthanded roster vs UAPB

FAMU teams to rely on prolific scorers to overcome shorthanded roster vs UAPB https://t.co/QnACEpBnRc via @tdonline
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 14, 2022

Devon POV Mason | HBCU Legacy Bowl Evens Playing Field For Black College Players With Pro Talent | Honoring The Legendary Jake Gaither and Eddie Robinson

“The HBCU Legacy Bowl means opportunity and exposure for HBCU players and coaches. We’re excited to have this in New Orleans especially during Black History Month.” https://t.co/IvRq1ITTAW
— The Shadow League (@ShadowLeague) January 13, 2022

Deion Sanders Continues To Add Power 5 Talent Via The Transfer Portal | Coach Prime Knows Recruiting Is Key To Building A Powerhouse | Devon POV Mason

In November, Coach Prime let it be known Jackson State is a great place to be for transfers and he “ain’t hard to find.” https://t.co/PamwGnley1
— The Shadow League (@ShadowLeague) January 14, 2022

Ramon Alexander finds call to action in dream of equality at Florida A&M MLK Convocation | James Call

"Lost faith in self-proclaimed leaders? Don't give up. No money in your pocket, no gas in your car, naysayers, backstabbers squashing your dreams, liars and deceivers trying to trip you up? Don't give up. Don't ever, ever, ever give up," Alexander said. https://t.co/SiTa3z9AS3
— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) January 14, 2022

CO '23 | 4-Star Jacksonsonville Westside DT Jordan “BigBaby” Hall receives offer from Alabama A&M

Thankful and honored to receive My First HBCU offer from Alabama A&M University 🙏@AamufbR @coachdubose11 @CoachStylesJr @CoachRandall41 @COACH355 @KIENUS49 pic.twitter.com/Ff80MzXBm3
— Jordan “BigBaby” Hall (@bigjay77) January 14, 2022

🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/O2Ln5L531H
— Jordan “BigBaby” Hall (@bigjay77) August 13, 2021

‼️Full Junior Szn Highlights‼️ https://t.co/MbO9WqzbO2
— Jordan “BigBaby” Hall (@bigjay77) November 11, 2021

Four FCS Teams Make Class Of 2022 3-Star Qb Te’sean Smoot Top 5. Eyes

Four FCS Teams Make Class Of 2022 3-Star Qb Te’sean Smoot Top 5. 👀
• Tennessee State
• Jacksonville State
• NC A&T
• UT Martin
📸: @spadeditz @SmootTeSean pic.twitter.com/m0YxpYp82T
— LIGHT ON S🅿️ORTS (@LightOnSports) January 14, 2022

Herbert L. White | D2 independent Bluefield State College applies for CIAA membership; Big Blues left the conference in 1955

D2 independent Bluefield State College applies for CIAA membership https://t.co/IbUX0A4JjC
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 14, 2022