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Sunday, February 19, 2023

The Virginia State University Trojan Explosion Pep Band will perform live during NBC's Today Show on Tuesday, February 21

Join us in supporting our Trojan Explosion Band on national television! Save the date! pic.twitter.com/GW2FuNpjsR
— Virginia State University (@VSU_1882) February 15, 2023

Our Trojans were interviewed this week in preparation for our appearance on The Today Show! Tune in to NBC on Tuesday, February 21st at 10 AM to watch LIVE!! pic.twitter.com/sGCqvd8zCp
— Virginia State University (@VSU_1882) February 17, 2023

Tri-Cities gems represent Virginia, appear on national TV https://t.co/wIZ0RFKmqO via @ProgressIndex
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) February 19, 2023

Virginia State Marching Band - Honda Battle of the Bands https://t.co/AzGYTMGema via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) February 19, 2023

Delaware State Announces Women's Basketball Coaching Move

DELAWARE STATE ANNOUNCES WOMEN’S BASKETBALL COACHING MOVE https://t.co/Yv2TXULDov
— Delaware St. Hornets (@DSUHornets) February 17, 2023

Delaware State Hornets Stun Akron in 4 Overtime Thriller

HORNETS STUN AKRON IN 4 OVERTIME THRILLER https://t.co/6hbtFOhswr
— Delaware St. Hornets (@DSUHornets) February 19, 2023

Akron Opens Campaign with Dominating 20-4 Win at Howard

.@ZipsWLAX Opens Campaign with Dominating 20-4 Win at Howard#GoZips | @ZipsWLAX

Recap 👉 https://t.co/FXMAtC03KJ pic.twitter.com/hRL71rwpeO
— Zips W Lacrosse (@ZipsWLAX) February 18, 2023

Taranique Alexander was named the SWAC Women's Most Outstanding Track Performer as she broke two school records and set four new personal bests

T&F | Taranique Alexander was named the SWAC Women's Most Outstanding Track Performer as she broke two school records and set four new personal bests. #SWARMAS1 | #IAMSWAC pic.twitter.com/wZZkO1BOlv
— ASU Athletics 😷 (@BamaStateSports) February 19, 2023

Shamia Jones was named the SWAC Women's Most Outstanding Field Performer as she medaled in every event at the SWAC Indoor Championships

T&F | Shamia Jones was named the SWAC Women's Most Outstanding Field Performer as she medaled in every event at the SWAC Indoor Championships. Jones walked away with three gold medals and two bronze.#SWARMAS1 | #IAMSWAC pic.twitter.com/wBz8x6DqRw
— ASU Athletics 😷 (@BamaStateSports) February 19, 2023

WATCH: FAMU baseball 3B Jared Weber reacts to opening series against Eastern Illinois | Gerald Thomas III

WATCH: FAMU baseball 3B Jared Weber reacts to opening series against Eastern Illinois https://t.co/fcxaZh2Imw via @tdonline
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) February 19, 2023

Rattlers sweep Grambling to sweep the weekend in Jackson!

Rattlers sweep Grambling to sweep the weekend in Jackson!#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/0BZ0KlVoIq
— Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) February 19, 2023

Florida A&M lose 9-0 to SE Louisiana

Florida A&M lose 9-0 to SE Louisiana https://t.co/YihURG3fjc
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) February 19, 2023

WATCH | Went to Montgomery and handled business!

Went to Montgomery and handled business!#FAMU | #Rattlers | #ThinkBig

pic.twitter.com/mBof0wdb10
— Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) February 19, 2023

Florida A&M shut out 3-0 by Eastern Illinois

Florida A&M shut out 3-0 by Eastern Illinois https://t.co/UQSurprgbN
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) February 19, 2023

HBCU band director of the year award is ‘badge of honor’ for Jackson State maestro 🎵 | Kalan Hooks

Sonic Boom of the South leader Roderick Little credits musicians for his win. https://t.co/99t9laDEwZ
— Andscape (@andscape) February 19, 2023

SU Football Legend Aeneas Williams To Have HBCU Award Named After Him

Let’s Go! The Southern University! @HBCULegacyBowl #HBCU #NCAA https://t.co/nd3AS6wETr
— Aeneas Williams (@aeneas35) February 17, 2023

Welcome to the 2023 HBCU LEGACY BOWL interns representing @XULA1925 , @du1869 , @Grambling1901 and @SouthernU_BR . Going to be a great week!

Welcome to the 2023 HBCU LEGACY BOWL interns representing @XULA1925, @du1869, @Grambling1901 and @SouthernU_BR. Going to be a great week! #LegacyBound @EliJordan55 @FlavorFaith1 pic.twitter.com/HpvbKcA29J
— HBCU LEGACY BOWL (@HBCULegacyBowl) February 19, 2023

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— Sherman Wilson (@iRecruitDaBoot) February 18, 2023

Our Football Development staff has been working diligently with @HBCULegacyBowl Committee to host our #HBCUCombine this Monday 2/20. Article: https://t.co/Rk8woZUWvD pic.twitter.com/ZYIk8QLv3U
— NFL PlayFootball (@nflplayfootball) February 18, 2023

WATCH | Combine players have arrived. HBCU @NFL Combine set to go off tomorrow

Combine players have arrived. HBCU @NFL Combine set to go off tomorrow 🎬 @BCFHOF @RiddellSports pic.twitter.com/P3duYqnCzM
— HBCU LEGACY BOWL (@HBCULegacyBowl) February 19, 2023

WATCH | Mississippi Valley State vs Jackson State | HBCU Classic at Minute Maid Park | 2023 College Baseball Highlights

Mississippi Valley State vs Jackson State | HBCU Classic at Minute Maid ... https://t.co/RfcU3iaBEW via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) February 19, 2023

Full Highlights | Grambling tops Southern in Salt Lake City, handing the Jaguars their 4th loss in 5 games | Charles Salzer

Southern vs Grambling St | #NBAHBCUClassic Presented by AT&T | 2023 #NBA... https://t.co/kgym9TzWlu via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) February 19, 2023

Grambling tops Southern in Salt Lake City, handing the Jaguars their 4th loss in 5 games https://t.co/U7MapfSrXK via @theadvocatebr
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) February 19, 2023

.@gsuworldfamed is here as well 😊 pic.twitter.com/xk9ZwEu6S5
— Andscape (@andscape) February 18, 2023

The Southern women's basketball team swept Grambling, and its win streak is now at three

The Southern women's basketball team swept Grambling, and its win streak is now at three https://t.co/0y9rYwDIlr via @theadvocatebr
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) February 19, 2023

'Sky is the limit': Southern opens Esports Innovation Lab with gaming, production equipment | James Wilkins

'Sky is the limit': Southern opens Esports Innovation Lab with gaming, production equipment https://t.co/c4TOAaWGe7 via @theadvocatebr
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) February 19, 2023

The Steelers 2023 NFL Draft Could Revive A Magnificent Tradition Of HBCU Success In Pittsburgh With Aubrey Miller Jr. | Bob Quinn

The #Steelers have a rich history of finding Hall of Fame players from HBCU schools -- And now they could find themselves another stud with Aubrey Miller https://t.co/RSkHU8buP3
— SteelerNation (@SteeIerNation) February 19, 2023

You definitely belonged, Aubrey. NFL is going to love how you competed all week.
— Jim Nagy (@JimNagy_SB) February 5, 2023

#HBCU stars Isaiah Land & Aubrey Miller Jr. not only had strong @seniorbowl week practice but nailed it in game.
Land lined up at both DE & LB tallying a sack & 1.5 TFL while Miller led all w/ 7-tackles - Game clips from @nflnetwork @Loose_Qannon @IsaiahLand716 #NFLDraft #NFL pic.twitter.com/8MG8UdQkEx
— Scott Pioli (@scottpioli51) February 6, 2023

Miller Jr. Named To AFCA FCS All-American Team

Read More Here - https://t.co/PZxYiYibn6 #TheeILove #GuardTHEEYard pic.twitter.com/rLY4lejUkW
— Jackson State Football (@GoJSUTigersFB) December 23, 2022

How 20-year-old HBCU student Rajah Caruth went from virtual racing to NASCAR | Michelle R. Martinelli

How 20-year-old HBCU student Rajah Caruth went from virtual racing to NASCAR https://t.co/8vBNhQQUh8 via @usatoday
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) February 19, 2023

Women's Tennis Tripped up by Chattanooga

Women's Tennis Tripped up by Chattanooga https://t.co/krSLDQIK48
— Tennessee State Athletics (@TSU_Tigers) February 18, 2023

Clay Scores 40 points in TSU's 100-85 win over SIUE

Mr. 4️⃣0️⃣‼️ @j_clay4 reaches the 40-point plateau and is the first player since Darryl Brooks had 42 points vs. Eastern Kentucky on 1/23/89
CC: @ovcsports, @ESPNAssignDesk pic.twitter.com/IuMSWthuVe
— Tennessee State Men's Basketball (@TSUTigersMBB) February 19, 2023

.@TSUTigersMBB picks up its 10th @OVCSports win of the season thanks to 40 points from Jr. Clay in a 100-85 win over SIUE.

📖https://t.co/6i2NdbihOx
— Tennessee State Athletics (@TSU_Tigers) February 19, 2023

Postgame Presser

🆚 | SIUE
ℹ️ | W, 100-85
🗣️ | @coachpenny1
🗣️ | @j_clay4
📺 | https://t.co/7oU3CxdOaY #D2W
— Tennessee State Men's Basketball (@TSUTigersMBB) February 19, 2023

Tigers Softball Split on Opening Day of Roar City Classic

.@TNStateSoftball Uses late-inning magic to defeat Alabama A&M 12-4 in five innings to salvage a split on the first day of the Roar City Classic

📰 https://t.co/oMoBGxTEAx #RoarCity x #OnTheHunt
— Tennessee State Athletics (@TSU_Tigers) February 19, 2023

Building from 1800s burns on HBCU campus in Atlanta

Building from 1800s burns on HBCU campus in Atlanta https://t.co/NhvDNOSvBn via @11AliveNews
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) February 19, 2023