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Sunday, February 20, 2022

Andre Dawson Classic shines light on MLB's diversity efforts

The Andre Dawson Classic is LIVE now on @MLBNetwork, https://t.co/7b16TAwzW0 and HBCU League Pass+. @MLB-affiliated youth baseball diversity efforts are having an impact on this tournament. https://t.co/6fp4oVFSIe
— MLB Communications (@MLB_PR) February 19, 2022

.@MLB and @FAMUAthletics Hall of Famer, throws out the first pitch before tonight’s game versus Alabama State.

📺 https://t.co/MWLxCD7Sof
📊 https://t.co/3HrZMMBNem #FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/4fVLVVJgGd
— Florida A&M Baseball ⚾️ (@FAMU_Baseball) February 20, 2022

There's a special @FAMU_1887 alum in attendance 😃

Andre Dawson spends some time with @FAMU_Baseball before the game! pic.twitter.com/whgBxgBHx0
— MLBDevelops (@MLBDevelops) February 20, 2022

Some familiar faces here at The Andre Dawson Classic! 😎 #MLBDEVELOPS pic.twitter.com/Q5g3dF93QY
— MLBDevelops (@MLBDevelops) February 20, 2022

The official game schedule of the 2022 Andre Dawson Classic 🦅⚾️

*All times listed in CT pic.twitter.com/b6UjgOwfMM
— MLBDevelops (@MLBDevelops) February 18, 2022

WATCH | Former Dallas Cowboys guard and FAMU FB alum Nate Newton joined Cameron Wolfe from the HBCU Legacy Bowl!

"For everybody to pitch in and make this happen, it's a great thing."

Former @dallascowboys guard and @FAMU_FB alum Nate Newton joined @CameronWolfe from the @HBCULegacyBowl! pic.twitter.com/5eQmczWSQb
— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) February 19, 2022

Tennessee State Tigers | Hickbottom Named HBCU Legacy Bowl Offensive MVP

"It's a big deal. I go down in history, so I appreciate it. I appreciate the Black College Football Hall of Fame for putting this together for us, and I just hope my career can go from here." - @ghick19 https://t.co/XY4A0xpsCw
— Tennessee State Football (@TSUTigersFB) February 20, 2022

A little shake-n-bake from Geremy Hickbottom. @TSUTigersFB

📺: @HBCULegacyBowl on @NFLNetwork pic.twitter.com/KvOmkC7xQx
— NFL (@NFL) February 19, 2022

Presenting the honorary coin toss:

Doug Williams@PatrickMahomes
James Harris

📺: @HBCULegacyBowl on @NFLNetwork pic.twitter.com/FbP5w7QXfc
— NFL (@NFL) February 19, 2022

Hickbottom finishes off the drive! @TSUTigersFB

📺: @HBCULegacyBowl on @NFLNetwork pic.twitter.com/KNTBENdyHr
— NFL (@NFL) February 20, 2022

Bradshaw Records Career Afternoon at Home - Florida A&M

Bradshaw Records Career Afternoon at Home https://t.co/HhWRJ9TPIv
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) February 20, 2022

FINAL

➖ Tia Bradshaw (career-high 21 points with eight boards and five dimes)

➖ Anisja Harris (17 points with six rebounds)

➖ Staysha Allen (game-high 11 rebounds with six points)#FAMU x #Rattlers🐍 pic.twitter.com/vyGqt0kOwl
— Florida A&M Women’s Basketball 🏀 (@FAMU_WBB) February 19, 2022

Alabama State used a 10-0 run in the final two minutes of the third quarter to jump out in front. What will the fourth quarter bring?#FAMU x #Rattlers🐍 pic.twitter.com/cSwhOpSJOm
— Florida A&M Women’s Basketball 🏀 (@FAMU_WBB) February 19, 2022

The Rattlers outscored Alabama State 19-9 in the second quarter and will enter the locker room 🆙🔝

Tia Bradshaw leads all scorers with 11 points and Staysha Allen is a rebound shy of reaching double-digits. #FAMU x #Rattlers🐍 pic.twitter.com/4Dhc6Qw7xX
— Florida A&M Women’s Basketball 🏀 (@FAMU_WBB) February 19, 2022

WATCH Highlights | The Rattlers fall short to Alabama State

No. Doubter.@FAMU_Baseball might have fallen short in the end, but Ethan Jenkins made sure he supplied a little late thunder in the Andre Dawson Classic. pic.twitter.com/TLfw9PlBNp
— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) February 20, 2022

The Rattlers fall short to Alabama State https://t.co/TeOxWVvvOn
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) February 20, 2022

Chalk up another RBI for Ian Matos, who puts @BamaStateBB back on top in the third.@MLBDevelops | Watch live: https://t.co/TA1KcbNoSz pic.twitter.com/zvBcuJWZqk
— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) February 20, 2022

Never gets old pic.twitter.com/BSh4m22iV8
— William Boor (@wboor) February 20, 2022

On the board!

Zeddric Burhnam ignites a three-run frame for @FAMU_Baseball with an RBI single. Would @BamaStateBB respond?@MLBDevelops | Watch live: https://t.co/TA1KcbNoSz pic.twitter.com/UCXQBSIjNU
— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) February 20, 2022

The Hornets are buzzing...@BamaStateBB's Ian Matos opens the scoring with a single to right in the Andre Dawson Classic.@MLBDevelops | Watch live: https://t.co/TA1KcbNoSz pic.twitter.com/TLi0nMtitI
— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) February 20, 2022

Jayden Sloan and Alabama State look to get in the win column against Florida A&M as the Andre Dawson Classic rolls on.

Tune in live: https://t.co/GV2n8ZLa1y pic.twitter.com/6BKWFXK1Mz
— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) February 19, 2022

The Rattlers come out on top in overtime

MJ is a 𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗥!

MJ had his third 30+ point game of the season in tonight’s win versus Alabama State. #FAMU | #Rattlers | #ThinkBig pic.twitter.com/KSuFoArAJm
— Florida A&M Men’s Basketball 🏀 (@FAMU_MBB) February 20, 2022

The Rattlers come out on top in overtime https://t.co/vlLcNWxSdG
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) February 20, 2022

𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗧’𝗦 𝗔 𝗪!

Rattlers sweep the Hornets on the regular season with this win.#FAMU | #Rattlers | #ThinkBig pic.twitter.com/khKh9alBJJ
— Florida A&M Men’s Basketball 🏀 (@FAMU_MBB) February 19, 2022

Rattlers up at the half!#FAMU | #Rattlers | #ThinkBig pic.twitter.com/KfEIha9SiV
— Florida A&M Men’s Basketball 🏀 (@FAMU_MBB) February 19, 2022

𝗚𝗔𝗠𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗬! Rattlers are in Gainesville playing two top-15 teams today.

𝗚𝗔𝗠𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗬!

Rattlers are in Gainesville playing two top-15 teams today.

• #14 Duke - 11:30 AM
📊 https://t.co/SuNDytNQn8

• #4 Florida - 2 PM
📊 https://t.co/fBfjhLFPPX #FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/b9mBWbdpY7
— Florida A&M Softball 🥎 (@FAMU_Softball) February 20, 2022

A&T Loses Second Straight to Dayton

A&T Loses Second Straight to Dayton https://t.co/6ax4czNFSe
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) February 20, 2022

.@NCAT_Baseball’s comeback falls just short. The series finale is tomorrow at 12 p.m. inside #TheWar pic.twitter.com/bO4K7aKL7W
— N.C. A&T Athletics (@NCATAGGIES) February 19, 2022

N.C. A&T Bowling Remains Undefeated In Conference Play

Bowling Remains Undefeated In Conference Play https://t.co/VahPMXhkWB
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) February 20, 2022

Aggies Softball Rallies Late to Beat FDU

Softball Rallies Late to Beat FDU https://t.co/saovBQDsmH
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) February 20, 2022

Final: @NCATSOFTBALL scored six runs in the bottom of the sixth inning and held off a FDU charge in the seventh inning to defeat the Knights 8-7 Saturday in Aggie Softball Complex. pic.twitter.com/bHD5f2odvX
— N.C. A&T Athletics (@NCATAGGIES) February 19, 2022

Powerful Second Half Leads A&T Women to Victory Over Hampton

Powerful Second Half Leads A&T Women to Victory Over Hampton https://t.co/CGgARnpi0U
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) February 20, 2022

Final: @LadyAggieBall outscored Hampton 48-20 in the second half to take home the 68-51 win.

Kiana Adderton recorded a double-double with a season-high and a game-high 25 points and a season-high and a game-high 11 rebounds, while Chanin Scott scored 12 points. pic.twitter.com/z13L2QS7Mf
— N.C. A&T Athletics (@NCATAGGIES) February 20, 2022

WBB I NCAT 20 - Hampton 31 I Halftime pic.twitter.com/ycs1KTHFK9
— N.C. A&T Athletics (@NCATAGGIES) February 19, 2022

A&T Loses On Controversial Decision

Just get it right!! That’s all we ask. I can live with it if it’s right. I can’t accept mistakes that cost. Great things coming for the Aggies in March. #Lastmanstanding
— Will Jones (@ATKoachJones) February 20, 2022

That was a tough one. We will continue to fight every time we step out. Proud of my guys effort all the way until the buzzer sounded. #ProtecTheBrand
— Will Jones (@ATKoachJones) February 20, 2022

Ricky Clemons (@rjc__13) hit the Game Winning Layup AFTER THE BUZZER but it still counts because he was fouled prior to the buzzer and the rest of the play was just extra. An extremely odd ending but Campbell wins 64-63 over NC A&T (Video via @MrMatthewCFB)pic.twitter.com/Pgi2M0LqJT
— NCAA Buzzer Beaters & Game Winners (@NCAABuzzerBters) February 20, 2022

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— N.C. A&T Athletics (@NCATAGGIES) February 19, 2022

A&T Loses On Controversial Decision https://t.co/ujsqMZUDBR
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) February 20, 2022

.@ncatmbb ahead at the half in Buies Creek 💪 pic.twitter.com/0xzVILK610
— N.C. A&T Athletics (@NCATAGGIES) February 19, 2022

Eagles Defeat Delaware State for Second Straight Home Win

RECAP: @NCCUWBB picks up its second straight home win after defeating Delaware State on Saturday. Sophomore Tianna Carter (pictured by Doug Burt) led all players with 17 points and 13 rebounds.

FULL STORY & BOX SCORE:https://t.co/lvC6CgJGbI #EaglePride pic.twitter.com/evqWBveX3A
— NCCU Athletics (@NCCUAthletics) February 20, 2022

WATCH | Wright, Eagles Mount Improbable Charge to Topple Delaware State in Overtime

Wright, #NCCUMBB Mount Improbable Charge to Topple Delaware State in Overtime#EaglePride https://t.co/1GFtPbmkZ5 pic.twitter.com/e8GcnCvzSH
— NCCU Athletics (@NCCUAthletics) February 20, 2022

Please Make this go viral!! NC Central Just made one of the CRAZIEST COMEBACKS I’ve EVER SEEN. 7 points in 20 seconds to force OT vs Delaware State 3 Straight 3 pointers made to defy the 5.5% chance they were said to have of winning by getting the 84-79 W in OT (Also what a call) pic.twitter.com/nWvlfIexgt
— NCAA Buzzer Beaters & Game Winners (@NCAABuzzerBters) February 20, 2022

ARE YOU SERIOUS!!??

Take a look at all the angles of Justin Wright's game-tying three-pointer at the end of regulation. Wright finished with a career-high of 32 points!#SCTop10Nominee #EaglePride #EagleEra @SportsCenter pic.twitter.com/hplVpsibcC
— NCCU Athletics (@NCCUAthletics) February 20, 2022

Reminder: Justin Wright is a sophomore! #EaglePride 🦅 https://t.co/QL3PdgI4FK
— NCCU Athletics (@NCCUAthletics) February 20, 2022

#NCCUMBB defeated Del State with an AMAZING comeback in regulation to win in OT. Sophomore guard Justin Wright scored a career-high 32 points. Hear from head coach LeVelle Moton & Wright on the closing moments!

FULL VID:https://t.co/YIkTEaQZDp #EaglePride #EagleEra @NCCU_MBB pic.twitter.com/InJrtvXx0y
— NCCU Athletics (@NCCUAthletics) February 20, 2022

Charles Salzer | WATCH | Grambling's Tra’Michael Moton sinks off-balance 3 to take down rival Southern

Tra’Michael Moton (@tmikee4) gets the Game winning 3 pointer with 14.0 seconds left for Grambling to beat Southern 61-57 pic.twitter.com/F4RL1ol8Wc
— NCAA Buzzer Beaters & Game Winners (@NCAABuzzerBters) February 20, 2022

Grambling's Tra’Michael Moton sinks off-balance 3 to take down rival Southern https://t.co/gLBj7uZevY via @theadvocatebr
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) February 20, 2022

WATCH | Congratulations HBCU Legacy Bowl MVP’s Geremy Hickbottom (Tenn. State) and Antwan Collier (FAMU)

.@ghick19 and @9millyy_ac are the first ever MVPs of the @HBCULegacyBowl!

They spoke on what this opportunity meant to them with @CameronWolfe. pic.twitter.com/QrDm3S7294
— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) February 20, 2022

Blessings 🙏🏽💫 https://t.co/lEluo8AeEZ
— Antwan Collier (@9millyy_ac) February 20, 2022

This angle 🎥

📺: @HBCULegacyBowl on @NFLNetwork pic.twitter.com/U4qRBerwrS
— NFL (@NFL) February 19, 2022

A little shake-n-bake from Geremy Hickbottom. @TSUTigersFB

📺: @HBCULegacyBowl on @NFLNetwork pic.twitter.com/KvOmkC7xQx
— NFL (@NFL) February 19, 2022

#Southridge HS (FL) alum & #FAMU #Rattlers DB Antwan Collier (@9millyy_ac) named Defensive MVP of the @HBCULegacyBowl #FAMUly 🧡💚🐍 @FAMUAthletics @FAMU_FB @FAMU_1887 pic.twitter.com/TRcbZiz0JM
— IG: @SleeperAthletes (@SleeperAth1etes) February 20, 2022

𝗚𝗔𝗠𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗬!! Rattlers take on Southern in the final game of the Andre Dawson Classic | ⌚️ 12 PM ET

𝗚𝗔𝗠𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗬!!

Rattlers take on Southern in the final game of the Andre Dawson Classic.

⌚️ 12 PM ET
📊 https://t.co/kwW9gNVfRT #FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/w7SC748cHB
— Florida A&M Baseball ⚾️ (@FAMU_Baseball) February 20, 2022

XULA qualifies for NAIA nationals for second straight year | Ed Cassiere

XULA qualifies for NAIA nationals for second straight year
story: https://t.co/uDEmFTBVaf #TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIATogether #NAIACheer #HBCU pic.twitter.com/zq3VGkv7kY
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) February 20, 2022

Ed Cassiere | Fourth-quarter surge gives Gold Nuggets 13th consecutive victory

Fourth-quarter surge gives Gold Nuggets 13th consecutive victory
story: https://t.co/6vK632DPis #TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIATogether #NAIAWBB #HBCU pic.twitter.com/KHKBDHOMme
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) February 20, 2022

Gold Rush defeat NAIA No. 4 Lindsey Wilson 4-1 | Ed Cassiere

Gold Rush defeat NAIA No. 4 Lindsey Wilson 4-1
story: https://t.co/5xPOGQCjAn #TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIATogether #NAIATennis #HBCU pic.twitter.com/ti5fCelg1G
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) February 20, 2022

Ed Cassiere | Gold Rush win in double overtime, reach 20 victories again

Gold Rush win in double overtime, reach 20 victories again
story: https://t.co/t6EHBTLtEf #TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIATogether #NAIAMBB #HBCU @labball pic.twitter.com/bn6Wmxk3DK
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) February 20, 2022

Huston-Tillotson rallies to defeat XULA | Ed Cassiere

Huston-Tillotson rallies to defeat XULA
story: https://t.co/G8mC1lIXYn #TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIATogether #NAIABaseball #HBCU pic.twitter.com/qRKjWvoIwZ
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) February 20, 2022

Ed Cassiere | Gold Nuggets defeat Georgetown (Ky.) for second straight day

Gold Nuggets defeat Georgetown (Ky.) for second straight day
story: https://t.co/34G2SXfBt7 #TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIATogether #NAIASoftball #HBCU pic.twitter.com/sUCjKeleBP
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) February 20, 2022

Gold Nuggets lose to Lindsey Wilson, but Clarke plays well | Ed Cassiere

Gold Nuggets lose to Lindsey Wilson, but Clarke plays well
story: https://t.co/JCUxDKLmsi #TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIATogether #NAIATennis #HBCU pic.twitter.com/lo10KZgn5I
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) February 20, 2022

1st Annual HBCU Legacy Bowl Halftime Show! Grambling State University World Famed Marching Band

1st Annual HBCU Legacy Bowl Halftime Show! Grambling State World Famed https://t.co/lJ2AEeycvL via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) February 20, 2022