Key storylines for all 32 D-I leagues midway through 2022-23 https://t.co/08At5YNowr
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 4, 2023
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Wednesday, January 4, 2023
Key storylines for all 32 D-I leagues midway through 2022-23 | Myron Medcalf via ESPN
Three Post Double Figures in Rout of Chicago State
Three Post Double Figures in Rout of Chicago State#SpartanStrong https://t.co/NCiUacbHlu
— NSU Athletics (@NSUSpartans) January 4, 2023
NSU starts off 2023 the right way!
— NSU Athletics (@NSUSpartans) January 4, 2023
Deja Francis led the Spartans with 21 points and five assists, while Da'naijah Williams added nine points off the bench!
FINAL | @NorfolkStateWBB 86, CSU 53#SpartanStrong๐ช #BEHOLD๐ pic.twitter.com/0q5523bsZ0
Two weeks from Thursday: the next chapter in an epic city rivalry. Join us.
Two weeks from Thursday: the next chapter in an epic city rivalry. Join us.
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) January 1, 2023
• Women's tickets: https://t.co/d1VH3oWbLS
• Men's tickets: https://t.co/L8yF1xyAPv#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIATogether #NAIAWBB #NAIAMBB #HBCU pic.twitter.com/O7KO1u9L5o
LSUA defeats Gold Nuggets 72-64
LSUA defeats Gold Nuggets 72-64 https://t.co/7td213DjmL
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 4, 2023
Next for Gold Nuggets: 5:30 p.m. Thursday against Texas College at #XULA Convocation Center
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) January 4, 2023
stats: https://t.co/bhoBNwy5XW#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIATogether #NAIAWBB #HBCU pic.twitter.com/pUYr1Z2IRL
Gold Rush win at LSUA for first time
Gold Rush win at LSUA for first time
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) January 4, 2023
story: https://t.co/OFxDUjML28#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIATogether #NAIAMBB #HBCU pic.twitter.com/xxJJxdZO7b
49-point second half rallies #XULA to its first-ever victory at #LSUA — and the Generals' largest-ever losing margin at The Fort.
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) January 4, 2023
stats: https://t.co/JBN4lZbXyo#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIATogether #NAIAMBB #HBCU @labball pic.twitter.com/JSuzOiKERa
Generals outscored the Gold Rush 11-0 in the final 3:20 of the first half. Tracy Steele, in his season debut, leads #XULA with eight points.
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) January 4, 2023
• Live video: https://t.co/hxTXov2D77
• Live stats: https://t.co/JBN4lZcvnW#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIATogether #NAIAMBB #HBCU pic.twitter.com/dLwBS9uxy2
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
Florida A&M Athletics announces Camise Patterson as the new Softball Head Coach
Florida A&M Athletics announces Camise Patterson as the new Softball Head Coach https://t.co/AU2iCiVgSX
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 4, 2023
MEC basketball: West Virginia State coach Bryan Poore earns 400th win as Yellow Jackets roll
MEC basketball: West Virginia State coach Bryan Poore earns 400th win as Yellow Jackets roll https://t.co/stXWY3M9w4 via @wvgazettemail
— WVSU Athletics (@WVSU_GoJackets) January 3, 2023
M-๐ | WVSU leaps to No. 1️⃣5️⃣ in the latest D2SIDA National Media Poll and falls one spot to No. 1️⃣7️⃣ in the NABC National Coaches Poll. State also remains in 3️⃣rd place in the Atlantic Region rankings!
— WVSU Athletics (@WVSU_GoJackets) January 3, 2023
๐ https://t.co/cJxnsvtaCI#GoSTATE ๐ pic.twitter.com/f6Z4ZWsDR2
WATCH | She said YES at the YES USVI Classic!
She said YES at the YES USVI Classic! Congrats to Assistant Men's Basketball Coach Marcus Reed and his fiancรฉe Maria Martinez on their engagement ๐ pic.twitter.com/ENtS5T1d2s
— WVSU Athletics (@WVSU_GoJackets) January 3, 2023
West Virginia State Wins the 2nd YES USVI Classic HBCU Tournament Championship https://t.co/wFVGJlA1Tp via @hbculegends
— WVSU Athletics (@WVSU_GoJackets) January 3, 2023
Johnson C. Smith president announces retirement in ‘bittersweet moment’ at the HBCU | Anna Maria Della Costa and DJ Simmons
Johnson C. Smith president announces retirement in ‘bittersweet moment’ at the HBCU https://t.co/q8gmCbccEs
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 3, 2023
BOGO Ticket Packages on Sale Now for the 2023 CIAA Basketball Championship Tournament in Baltimore
BOGO Ticket Packages on Sale Now for the 2023 CIAA Basketball Championship Tournament in Baltimore https://t.co/0eLl00Ul3p
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 3, 2023
CIAA Announces Men's & Women's Basketball Weekly Honors #8
First #CIAAHoops Weekly Honors in the new year ๐ฅ๐
— CIAA (@CIAAForLife) January 3, 2023
๐ https://t.co/2Qgejsmp0S pic.twitter.com/Ij7oPoLa5v
The Claflin Panthers Climb to #24 in the latest NABC Coaches Poll!
The Claflin Panthers Climb to #24 in the latest NABC Coaches Poll! #PAWSUp
— Claflin Athletics (@ClaflinPanthers) January 3, 2023
๐https://t.co/BWO2JL0bZB pic.twitter.com/IgS8Vd1kAV
Wilkins Named CIAA Food Lion Defensive Player of the Week
Wilkins Named CIAA Food Lion Defensive Player of the Week https://t.co/JFcRQdireU
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 3, 2023
Howard Men’s Basketball Announces Team Social Justice Project Centered Around Black Maternal Health Advocacy
๐ฐ | @HUMensBB announces team social justice project centered around black maternal health advocacy!#BleedBlue https://t.co/diF73hhBpx
— Howard Athletics (@HUBisonSports) January 3, 2023
Howard Sweeps Conference Weekly Honors
๐ฐ | Congrats to @Howard_WBB's Destiny Howell, Kaniyah Harris, and Nile Miller on sweeping @MEACSports weekly honors after a night of career-highs!#BleedBlue #cHampionshipcUlture https://t.co/HaknZIIcx3
— Howard Athletics (@HUBisonSports) January 3, 2023
Odom Claims Another MEAC Weekly Accolade
๐ฐ | Congrats to @HUMensBB first-year Shy Odom on earning his fourth Rookie of the Week honor this season!#BleedBlue https://t.co/QZQKoZyrH6
— Howard Athletics (@HUBisonSports) January 3, 2023
MEAC Announces Weekly Women’s Basketball Honors, presented by Coca-Cola
#MEACWBB @MEACSports Announces Weekly Women’s Basketball Honors, presented by @CocaCola #MEACPride https://t.co/57fqF2Iqfc
— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) (@MEACSports) January 3, 2023
MEAC Announces Weekly Men's Basketball Honors, presented by Coca-Cola
#MEACMBB @MEACSports Announces Weekly Men's Basketball Honors, presented by @CocaCola #MEACPride https://t.co/pHvUaGag2U
— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) (@MEACSports) January 3, 2023
President Adams-Gaston was invited to the cockpit to meet with the pilots. We are on our way back to NSU with the Mighty Spartan Legion!
President Adams-Gaston was invited to the cockpit to meet with the pilots. We are on our way back to NSU with the Mighty Spartan Legion!#SpartanLegion #NorfolkStateUniversity #RoadToPasadena #RoseParade #RoseParade2023 pic.twitter.com/ycw6g9uqwW
— Norfolk State University (@Norfolkstate) January 3, 2023
The Norfolk State University Spartan Legion Marching In the 2023 Pasaden... https://t.co/AXbx3LEOJM via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 3, 2023
WATCH | @NorfolkStateWBB ๐ Chicago State | ๐บ HBCU League Pass+
First matchup of the new year!@NorfolkStateWBB ๐ Chicago State
— NSU Athletics (@NSUSpartans) January 3, 2023
๐ 6 pm
๐ Norfolk, VA
๐️ Echols Hall
๐บ HBCU League Pass+ | https://t.co/Z7wlyBpZxh
๐ถ https://t.co/Afoq0M92Fy#SpartanStrong ๐ช pic.twitter.com/hWcXcLzZEa
AAMU Women’s Basketball earn home win to open 2023 SWAC play
Women’s Basketball earn home win to open 2023 SWAC play https://t.co/ZwLxFEhinF
— Ala. A&M Athletics (@AAMUBulldogs) January 3, 2023
#UAPBMensHoops Fall To Alabama A&M In Conference Opener
#UAPBMensHoops Fall To Alabama A&M In Conference Opener https://t.co/LVDW5b6DPN
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 3, 2023
GSU Drops Heartbreaker to Open SWAC Play
GSU Drops Heartbreaker to Open SWAC Play https://t.co/0HOjDBcE3U
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 3, 2023
Emmanuel Team-High 21 Points Pushes @BamaStateWBB to a 76-65 Victory over MVSU
Emmanuel Team-High 21 Points Pushes @BamaStateWBB to a 76-65 Victory over MVSU https://t.co/Asfc7ffY4L
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 3, 2023