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Sunday, February 19, 2023

Tristan Harper Named to 2023 Bevo Francis Top 50 Watch List

Tristan Harper Named to 2023 Bevo Francis Top 50 Watch List https://t.co/GXRGB7ta7F
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) February 19, 2023

Six Yellow Jackets finish in double-figures in win over NDC

Six Yellow Jackets finish in double-figures in win over NDC https://t.co/Sht6nbbEM3
— WVSU Athletics (@WVSU_GoJackets) February 19, 2023

W-🏀 | FINAL: #22 WVSU 115, NDC 67

⚫ WIN NO. 2️⃣1️⃣ 🎊
🟡 9️⃣TH 💯-POINT GAME
⚫ 5️⃣TH-STRAIGHT W‼
🟡 JORDAN: 29 PTS, 12 REB#GoSTATE 🐝 pic.twitter.com/nbVoMvPaxs
— WVSU Athletics (@WVSU_GoJackets) February 18, 2023

W-🏀 | HT: #22 WVSU 54, NDC 36

Second half coming up...

💻 https://t.co/oZDMdIaCYb
📊 https://t.co/J7DzqyAGx2 pic.twitter.com/6ToyDc28Sb
— WVSU Athletics (@WVSU_GoJackets) February 18, 2023

Baseball drops two in season opener👇

Baseball drops two in season opener👇 https://t.co/QFMRbakvwD
— WVSU Athletics (@WVSU_GoJackets) February 19, 2023

⚾ | FINAL: G1 (L, 2-3) G2 (L, 3-7)

⚫ GLICK: HR, 2 RBI (G2)
🟡 WATERS: 3B, RBI (G2)
⚫ BITTINGER: 2-3 (G1)
🟡 BRYANT: 3 IP, 0 H, 2 SO (G1)

UP NEXT: 2/25 Lake Erie (H) pic.twitter.com/qjc0w4bpKz
— WVSU Athletics (@WVSU_GoJackets) February 18, 2023

WVSU leads wire-to-wire in senior day victory over NDC

WVSU leads wire-to-wire in senior day victory over NDC https://t.co/3AnKYRLG8n
— WVSU Athletics (@WVSU_GoJackets) February 19, 2023

M-🏀 | FINAL: WVSU 86, NDC 78

⚫ KINSLER: 22 PTS, 4 3PT
🟡 WHITAKER: 18 PTS, 4 3PT
⚫ LOYAL: 14 PTS, 10 REB
🟡 TEAM: 55 FG%, 44 3P%#GoSTATE 🐝 pic.twitter.com/nIA1meDArY
— WVSU Athletics (@WVSU_GoJackets) February 18, 2023

Tigers strike late against Gold Rush; XULA ties for second in RRAC

Tigers strike late against Gold Rush; XULA ties for second in RRAC https://t.co/ZKSFB9feJk
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) February 19, 2023

Gold Rush split with Wildcats

Gold Rush split with Wildcats https://t.co/Ehsc1msdQ8
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) February 19, 2023

Second-ranked Grizzlies defeat fifth-ranked Gold Rush

Second-ranked Grizzlies defeat fifth-ranked Gold Rush https://t.co/HszhLv7XF7
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) February 19, 2023

Second-ranked Grizzlies defeat fifth-ranked Gold Nuggets

Second-ranked Grizzlies defeat fifth-ranked Gold Nuggets https://t.co/79hcokrpi2
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) February 19, 2023

Saturday, February 18, 2023

Five players in double figures as CSU cruises past Calumet College by 47

Five players in double figures as CSU cruises past Calumet College by 47.

Wesley Cardet leads all players with 24 points. pic.twitter.com/TsjowM7eUQ
— Chicago State Men's Basketball (@ChicagoStateMBB) February 18, 2023

Cougars Men’s Tennis Lose to Toledo 5-2

Cougars Men’s Tennis Lose to Toledo 5-2 https://t.co/b5nEahiLF8
— Chicago State Athletics (@ChiStateCougars) February 18, 2023

More records for CSU Track & Field today…

More records for CSU Track & Field today…

Brenda Jepkoech broke her own school record in the 1 mile run set just a week ago, knocking six seconds off her time, finishing 5:20.61

Meshack Kimutai broke a 19-year old school record in the 1-mile run with a time of 4:20.01 pic.twitter.com/KcfUbaNgd4
— Chicago State Athletics (@ChiStateCougars) February 18, 2023

Duquesne Sneaks Past Chicago State in Men’s Tennis 4-3

Duquesne Sneaks Past Chicago State in Men’s Tennis 4-3 https://t.co/QIrm9Uzciz
— Chicago State Athletics (@ChiStateCougars) February 18, 2023

TSU Women's Basketball Rallies From Second-Half Deficit to Beat SIUE, 87-83

.@TSUTigersWBB rallies in the second half to defeat SIUE.https://t.co/BXWALTSF6X
— Tennessee State Athletics (@TSU_Tigers) February 18, 2023

Fought to the end. Came out on top. #RoarCity x #PressPlay pic.twitter.com/ZfldsKYocm
— Tennessee State Women’s Basketball (@TSUTigersWBB) February 18, 2023

It’s a battle in Gentry.#RoarCity x #PressPlay pic.twitter.com/rAbjWtUkvc
— Tennessee State Women’s Basketball (@TSUTigersWBB) February 18, 2023

Florida A&M comes up 1 run short in loss to Eastern Illinois

Florida A&M comes up 1 run short in loss to Eastern Illinois https://t.co/pfAGewyr74
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) February 19, 2023

The Rattlers fall 65-54 to Alabama State. Dylan Horton had a team-high 19 points

The Rattlers fall 65-54 to Alabama State. Dylan Horton had a team-high 19 points.#FAMU | #Rattlers | #PACE pic.twitter.com/TlbUpnrQfG
— Florida A&M Women’s Basketball 🏀 (@FAMU_WBB) February 18, 2023

Rattlers head into the fourth down six.#FAMU | #Rattlers | #PACE pic.twitter.com/KQHypnlVjZ
— Florida A&M Women’s Basketball 🏀 (@FAMU_WBB) February 18, 2023

We're knotted up at the break. Dylan Horton has a team-high 8 points.#FAMU | #Rattlers | #PACE pic.twitter.com/XnhSDok0sw
— Florida A&M Women’s Basketball 🏀 (@FAMU_WBB) February 18, 2023

Rattlers down one after one.#FAMU | #Rattlers | #PACE pic.twitter.com/RRmzUPj35l
— Florida A&M Women’s Basketball 🏀 (@FAMU_WBB) February 18, 2023

WATCH LIVE @ 7 pm ET | FAMU Rattlers MBB at Alabama State Hornets| LINK ON YOUTUBE

📺 http://bit.ly/3S7Orqd

Alabama State MBB vs. Florida A&M https://t.co/Z0VEcAR07i via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) February 18, 2023

Seven HBCU Players Make Final Roster for XFL Orlando Guardians

PLAYERS FROM HBCUs

Deondre Francois 3 QB Hampton

Jah-Maine Martin 30 RB North Carolina A&T

Jordan Ighofose 65 OL Grambling State

David Moore 55 OL Grambling State

Jalen Spady 58 OL Florida A&M

Emmanuel Olenga 49 DL Tennessee State

RESERVE LIST

C.J. Holmes CB Jackson State

Dissecting the Orlando Guardians Week 1 Depth Chart - https://t.co/LuYut6HxrJ
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) February 18, 2023

FAMU's Jalen Spady remained dedicated in pursuit to achieve professional football dream | Gerald Thomas III

FAMU's Jalen Spady remained dedicated in pursuit to achieve professional football dream https://t.co/uT9PXIGxbN via @tdonline
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) February 18, 2023

ANOTHER W!! Rattlers complete their second straight sweep, beating Alcorn 4-0

ANOTHER W!!

Rattlers complete their second straight sweep, beating Alcorn 4-0. #FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/PDXovXBpgE
— Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) February 18, 2023

GAME DAY! Rattlers are in Montgomery looking to get a win versus the Hornets

GAME DAY!

Rattlers are in Montgomery looking to get a win versus the Hornets.

⌚️ 4:30 PM ET
📺 https://t.co/PW7caa7th5
📊 https://t.co/OhaIYz6TbP #FAMU | #Rattlers | #PACE pic.twitter.com/fuutCh15fv
— Florida A&M Women’s Basketball 🏀 (@FAMU_WBB) February 18, 2023

Rattlers host Eastern Illinois in the second game of the weekend series

GAME DAY MOOD!!

Rattlers host Eastern Illinois in the second game of the weekend series.

⌚️ 2 PM
🎟️ FREE
📊 https://t.co/DD1fSPulzR #FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/W3gNd2mle6
— Florida A&M Baseball ⚾️ (@FAMU_Baseball) February 18, 2023

Preview: FAMU basketball heads to Alabama State for SWAC doubleheader | Gerald Thomas III

We got hoops in Bama today. @FAMU_WBB | @FAMU_MBB will take on Alabama State on the front end of their road trip. Here’s some notes, quotes, and key players to watch for today’s doubleheader. 🏀 https://t.co/5f2hrMfS6p
— G. Thomas III (@3peatgee) February 18, 2023

6 highest-graded players from the Senior Bowl via @PFF

Comment when you see it!!! https://t.co/ng7nZPmdmR
— Coach Willie Simmons (@HCWillieSimmons) February 9, 2023

📈 @seniorbowl REPORT: Florida A&M’s Isaiah Land

🐍 Weighed-in at 226 lbs. 10+ pounds since season.
🐍 Played off-ball LB for first time. NFL will love willingness to embrace new role.
🐍 Clocked 20.12 mph (faster than many DBs!)
🐍 Big sack in game!#TheDraftStartsInMOBILE™️ pic.twitter.com/UPHd3KPtIH
— Jim Nagy (@JimNagy_SB) February 9, 2023

🐍🤞🏾 https://t.co/YXUqKzoJGL
— Isaiah Land🐺 (@IsaiahLand716) February 5, 2023

ZAY LAND DOING ZAY LAND THINGS!!#FAMU | #Rattlers | #LeaveNoDoubt pic.twitter.com/zRnpdBGjOb
— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) February 4, 2023

ISAIAH LAND MAKING PLAYS!!#FAMU | #Rattlers | #LeaveNoDoubt pic.twitter.com/j1L5JtVxFT
— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) February 4, 2023

Isaiah Land has been impressing all the scouts at the Reese’s Senior Bowl.

📸 Associated Press#FAMU | #Rattlers | #LeaveNoDoubt pic.twitter.com/P2vAxYcErR
— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) February 3, 2023

Albany State athletic director Tony Duckworth resigns | Joe Whitfield

Albany State athletic director Tony Duckworth resigns https://t.co/EhINd2vOwR via @albany_herald
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) February 18, 2023

FAMU Coach Willie Simmons is today's keynote speaker at Free Coaches Clinic in Panama City, FL

Come listen our keynote speaker @HCWillieSimmons today! He is one the best coaches in the country. A proven winner and a champion! We are honored to have him. JOIN US! pic.twitter.com/moJgveUl9t
— Willie Spears (@TWSE5) February 18, 2023

Dr. Irvin Clark will open up our free coaching clinic at 9:05 am Saturday morning on the campus of FSU PC. Clark played college and professional football and he was a division one college coach. pic.twitter.com/ym6Pu41aw0
— Willie Spears (@TWSE5) February 16, 2023

I bought some fake Jordan’s online. pic.twitter.com/38vQO9ACm8
— Willie Spears (@TWSE5) February 18, 2023