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Friday, February 18, 2022

WATCH | @FAMU_1887 broadcast journalism major Aschbel Lamarre shared his experience thus far

Another great day from the HBCU Legacy Bowl Career Fair presented by the @Saints w/ students from many HBCUs in attendance. @FAMU_1887 broadcast journalism major Aschbel Lamarre shared his experience thus far. @BuckyBrooks pic.twitter.com/Mlfrp6uKgp
— HBCU Legacy Bowl (@HBCULegacyBowl) February 18, 2022

SCSU SGA president creates 'HBCU Day' bill

Thanks to South Carolina State University’s Student Government Association President Javonni D. Ayers, every third Tuesday in February will now be known as HBCU Day in the state of South Carolina. https://t.co/Kf67etsKWD
— The T&D (@TheTandD) February 18, 2022

Todd Simmons | It's official: N.C. A&T will join Colonial Athletic Association

BREAKING: #NCAT Board of Trustees unanimously approves move to @CAASports, with all sports but football and bowling beginning competition in the CAA as of July 1. Football to move July 2023 and Bowling to remain in the @MEACSports conference.

Details coming....
— Todd Simmons (@tmsimmons) February 18, 2022

Wow: According to new data released today by @NACUBO and the #NCAT Board of Trustees, A&T had the most endowment growth among ALL higher ed campuses in NC in FY21

AND

has the largest endowment among public #HBCUs, now valued at $172.4 million.

AND

We're Nowhere. Near. Done.
— Todd Simmons (@tmsimmons) February 18, 2022

It's official: N.C. A&T will join Colonial Athletic Association https://t.co/e1BAVBrLBH via @NewsandRecord
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) February 18, 2022

SWAC Baseball Game Day: Feb. 18-20

SWAC Baseball Game Day: Feb. 18-20 #SWAC https://t.co/HimTYcMa1Q
— Southwestern Athletic Conference (@theswac) February 18, 2022

SWAC Softball Game Day: Feb. 18-20

SWAC Softball Game Day: Feb. 18-20 #SWACSB https://t.co/2txDvfG4Ih
— Southwestern Athletic Conference (@theswac) February 18, 2022

Ezekiel J. Walker | Deion Sanders Wants To Build New Stadium at Jackson State

"It is for the city. Our mayor is here. We are not paying for it. I'm letting you know. It's going to be free because we made a lot of money for this city and we want some of it back," Coach Sanders told Jackson City Council.https://t.co/ZOoITK0MQ2
— The Black Wall Street Times (@TheBWSTimes) February 18, 2022

Rod Walker | Inaugural HBCU Legacy Bowl would make late coaching legends Eddie Robinson, Jake Gaither proud

Walker: Inaugural HBCU Legacy Bowl would make late coaching legends Eddie Robinson, Jake Gaither proud https://t.co/X58gSokE0B via @nolanews
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) February 18, 2022

Bears to Host Senior Day Saturday

Bears to Host Senior Day Saturdayhttps://t.co/uKTKIVRUL1 pic.twitter.com/fascggHqGw
— Shaw Athletics (@ShawBears) February 18, 2022

OPENING NIGHT! Coppin State baseball opens the 2022 season at Cal Baptist tonight at 9pm. Watch Live on @ESPNPlus

OPENING NIGHT! @coppin_baseball opens the 2022 season at Cal Baptist tonight at 9pm. Watch Live on @ESPNPlus

📺- https://t.co/tzU2l8szcC
📊- https://t.co/ETnHPEtXYx pic.twitter.com/3IMCe216SB
— Coppin Sports (@coppinsports) February 18, 2022

Season 2 TOMORROW AT 12pm CST..Let's talk football and the HBCU Legacy Bowl with @CoachDancyVI @MVSUVClub

Season 2 TOMORROW AT 12pm CST..Let's talk football and the HBCU Legacy Bowl with @CoachDancyVI @MVSUVClub pic.twitter.com/L3FOgDf54L
— MVSU V Club (@MVSUVClub) February 17, 2022

Dominic Miranda | One-on-One with Florida A&M Baseball’s Jamey Shouppe | FULL INTERVIEW

OPENING DAY IS HERE: @FAMU_Baseball's 1st season in @theswac starts with the Andre Dawson Classic in NOLA. Check out my 1 on 1 interview with Jamey Shouppe ahead of the '22 season. We talk national exposure, new uni's, & so much more. #FAMU #Rattlers @WCTV https://t.co/iCO50pHdbw
— Dominic Miranda (@DomMirandaTV) February 18, 2022

FULL INTERVIEW: One-on-One with Florida A&M Baseball’s Jamey Shouppe https://t.co/ROTeWCV8cm
— WCTV Sports (@WCTVSports) February 18, 2022

John DeShazier | Southern's Ladarius Skelton willing to change, adapt to play in HBCU Legacy Bowl and beyond

Southern's Ladarius Skelton willing to change, adapt to play in HBCU Legacy Bowl and beyond https://t.co/GhlQeqfAoE
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) February 18, 2022

Last day of practice before the big game 👀 @HBCULegacyBowl pic.twitter.com/er2hf5WMb7
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) February 18, 2022

Bowie State Softball Set to Open Up 2022 Season at Washington Adventist

Bowie State Softball Set to Open Up 2022 Season at Washington Adventist https://t.co/QQw6jNQmWK
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) February 18, 2022

2022 CIAA Basketball Tournament to Tip-Off Week-Long Celebration with Community Events

2022 CIAA Basketball Tournament to Tip-Off Week-Long Celebration with Community Events #CIAATourney https://t.co/FKOrQswSGC
— CIAA (@CIAAForLife) February 17, 2022

Women's Tennis Opens In Charleston Saturday

Women's Tennis Opens In Charleston Saturday https://t.co/R3psxqLKQy
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) February 18, 2022

A&T Set to Play On Nexstar TV at 4:30 p.m., Saturday

A&T Set to Play On Nexstar TV at 4:30 p.m., Saturday https://t.co/d9o9Wmu33Q
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) February 18, 2022

Catchers Catapult Into Leadership Roles For Coppin State

Catchers Catapult Into Leadership Roles For Coppin State, Navy Baseball Entering 2022 Season - PressBox https://t.co/8NAmn6lq9r
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) February 18, 2022

NSU baseball ready to turn page to 2022 season

NSU baseball ready to turn page to 2022 season https://t.co/FgoCXnFN5M
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) February 18, 2022

Bowie State University’s Damon Wilson to Coach in Inaugural HBCU Legacy Bowl

Shout out to #BowieState alum and head football coach Damon Wilson ('00 & '21) & the 5 @bowiestatefb players who will be repping Bulldog Nation this Saturday during the first-ever @HBCULegacyBowl! 🏈 #BITEDOWN #BSU4LIFE https://t.co/KuLbb947xQ
— Bowie State University (@BowieState) February 18, 2022

Bowie State Football at the @HBCULegacyBowl in New Orleans! #BITEDOWN pic.twitter.com/uXVw4Zt3Qu
— BOWIE STATE FOOTBALL 🏈 (@bowiestatefb) February 16, 2022

Bowie State support staff participating in the @HBCULegacyBowl Career fair! #BITEDOWN https://t.co/l6AjAwftbK
— BOWIE STATE FOOTBALL 🏈 (@bowiestatefb) February 18, 2022

Softball Gears Up for CIAA/SIAC Challenge

Softball Gears Up for CIAA/SIAC Challenge https://t.co/1SXcDP7ACl
— Bowie State Athletics (@BSU_Sports_Info) February 18, 2022

Congrats FMU Coach @CoachGStanback! 💯 WINS!

💯 WINS!

Congrats Coach @CoachGStanback!#LeaveALegacy #OnePride pic.twitter.com/Bf4O2MAH5G
— FMU Lions 😷 (@GoFmuLions) February 17, 2022

PREVIEW | Florida Memorial Flag Football Looking To Rebound, Faces Midland University Friday

FLAG FOOTBALL | PREVIEW
Florida Memorial Flag Football Looking To Rebound, Faces Midland University Friday https://t.co/NiIWvPc6lz
— FMU Lions 😷 (@GoFmuLions) February 17, 2022

PREVIEW | FMU Baseball Set For Three-Game Weekend Road Series At Warner University

BASEBALL | PREVIEW
FMU Baseball Set For Three-Game Weekend Road Series At Warner University https://t.co/890dYNC5IJ
— FMU Lions 😷 (@GoFmuLions) February 17, 2022

Tshisumpa Stars, Lions MBB Cruise Past Johnson University 109-75 Thursday

MEN'S BASKETBALL | RECAP
Tshisumpa Stars, Lions MBB Cruise Past Johnson University 109-75 Thursday https://t.co/6OXio921ph
— FMU Lions 😷 (@GoFmuLions) February 18, 2022

FMU Beach Volleyball Opens 2022 Season With Tri-Duel Saturday

BEACH VOLLEYBALL | PREVIEW
FMU Beach Volleyball Opens 2022 Season With Tri-Duel Saturday https://t.co/NBTbSvq78i
— FMU Lions 😷 (@GoFmuLions) February 18, 2022