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Friday, March 3, 2023

WATCH | 'It's amazing and astounding': Cornelius (N.C.) gymnast commits to the first HBCU gymnastics team | Courtney Davis

'It's amazing and astounding': Cornelius gymnast commits to the first HBCU gymnastics team https://t.co/SQ43qe5xL8
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 3, 2023

The Official Website of Aniyah Taylor - Gym-Style.com

DII Men's Basketball Rankings - Regional Ranking | NCAA.com

WSSU has crept into the Top 10 in the Atlantic Region poll. Rams are No. 10 and Va. Union stayed at No. 4. The Rams are in the region tournament thanks to winning the CIAA. The region parings will come out on Sunday night at 11 p.m.....https://t.co/hIgvxEkGvH
— John Dell (@johndellWSJ) March 3, 2023

Steve Joyner wants to return as Golden Bulls coach | Herbert L. White

Coach says he's not in a retiring mood. Ageism is showing itself among some Golden Bulls fans/alumni who want change in men's basketball. President gets the final word. My reporting. https://t.co/ZpaKkiZm71
— Herbert L. White (@HerbLWhite1) March 2, 2023

Jaylen Alston's journey from working at PTI Airport to most outstanding player in the CIAA Tournament | John Dell

Alston's arrival at WSSU after a two-year absence helped fuel the run to the championship https://t.co/iMDS2tGSs4
— Winston-Salem Journal (@JournalNow) March 2, 2023

The Semifinals are today! Lane, Miles, Edward Waters and Tuskegee will compete to advance to the Championship Game! 🏆

The Semifinals are today! Lane, Miles, Edward Waters and Tuskegee will compete to advance to the Championship Game! 🏆

Catch SIAC Men’s and Women’s Hoops in action today! Watch live now on ESPN+
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. #SIAC #SIAC23 #SIACMBB #SIACWBB @cricketnation @TIAA pic.twitter.com/3XdnU8PeAk
— The SIAC (@TheSIAC) March 3, 2023

The Semifinals are today! Morehouse, Miles, Benedict and Kentucky State will compete to advance to the Championship Game! 🏆

The Semifinals are today! Morehouse, Miles, Benedict and Kentucky State will compete to advance to the Championship Game! 🏆

Catch SIAC Men’s and Women’s Hoops in action today! Watch live now on ESPN+
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. #SIAC #SIAC23 #SIACMBB #SIACWBB @cricketnation @TIAA pic.twitter.com/cILyavqMRY
— The SIAC (@TheSIAC) March 3, 2023

It's GAMETIME! Tuskegee and Edward Waters will compete for their spot to advance in the tournament TODAY @ 12pm!

It's GAMETIME! Tuskegee and Edward Waters will compete for their spot to advance in the tournament TODAY @ 12pm!

Catch SIAC Women’s Hoops in action today! Watch live now on ESPN+ .
. #SIAC #SIAC23 #SIACBasketballTournament2023 #SIACMBB #SIACWBB @cricketnation @TIAA pic.twitter.com/jGZNDasH0K
— The SIAC (@TheSIAC) March 3, 2023

Women’s Bracket Set for 2023 @MEACSports Basketball Tournament

#MEACWBB Women’s Bracket Set for 2023 @MEACSports Basketball Tournament #MEACPride https://t.co/GnKKc7U8cS
— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) (@MEACSports) March 3, 2023

MEAC Women's Basketball Recap, March 2

#MEACWBB @MEACSports Women's Basketball Recap, March 2 #MEACPride https://t.co/i0tAX61Cfn
— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) (@MEACSports) March 3, 2023

MEAC Men’s Basketball Recap, March 2

#MEACMBB @MEACSports Men’s Basketball Recap, March 2 #MEACPride https://t.co/uR10qE1joc
— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) (@MEACSports) March 3, 2023

Official | Isaiah Land was moving yesterday as he ran an official 4.62 forty at the NFL Scouting Combine.

Top 10 performer among Edge defenders in 4 of 5 categories! #FAMULY #NFLCombine2023 #FreakAthlete #WhoIsNext
🐍🐍🐍 https://t.co/oGgNDl3tGI
— Coach Willie Simmons (@HCWillieSimmons) March 3, 2023

Isaiah Land (@IsaiahLand716) runs an unofficial 4.66 40 in his 2nd attempt!!

Watch the #NFLCombine March 2-5 on @NFLNetwork. #FAMU | #Rattlers | #LeaveNoDoubt pic.twitter.com/Im9bV7Tq66
— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) March 2, 2023

Photo Gallery & Video | A look at how FAMU football's Isaiah Land performed at the NFL Scouting Combine | Gerald Thomas III

FAMU football's Isaiah Land at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine https://t.co/TDBJOVaqdT via @tdonline
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 3, 2023

Isaiah Land (@IsaiahLand716) showing his versatility with his backpedaling.

Watch the #NFLCombine March 2-5 on @NFLNetwork. #FAMU | #Rattlers | #LeaveNoDoubt pic.twitter.com/K8ZRVn4oKK
— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) March 2, 2023

Isaiah Land (@IsaiahLand716) in the pass rush drill.

Watch the #NFLCombine March 2-5 on @NFLNetwork. #FAMU | #Rattlers | #LeaveNoDoubt pic.twitter.com/8WUufYF9dv
— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) March 2, 2023

Head Coach Willie Simmons (@HCWillieSimmons) on Isaiah Land participating in the NFL Combine:#FAMU | #Rattlers | #LeaveNoDoubt pic.twitter.com/Jp9p9X0BBX
— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) March 2, 2023

Here’s the numbers that @FAMU_FB’s @IsaiahLand716 racked up from his measurements, 40-time, and jumping ability during the @NFL Scouting Combine. Also included is what Land said about his weight gain and HBCU pride ahead of his workout. 🏈 https://t.co/oBgk2CEcTK
— G. Thomas III (@3peatgee) March 2, 2023

Rattlers are in Douglasville, Georgia for the HBCU National Tournament

TOURNAMENT WEEKEND!

Rattlers are in Douglasville, Georgia for the HBCU National Tournament.

📍 Southern Lanes
📆 3/3-5#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/lK0w4d2CJi
— Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) March 3, 2023

'A godsend': Tallahassee native, FAMU student who drowned at Miramar Beach remembered at vigil | Tarah Jean

Friends and family members held a candlelight vigil Wednesday evening in honor of Alexander Boyd, a 20-year-old FAMU sophomore who died Saturday after he was caught in the waves at Miramar Beach.

Wednesday would have been Boyd’s 21st birthday.https://t.co/eCD1PklydY pic.twitter.com/4fKa8zLNXR
— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) March 2, 2023

FAMU student, Rickards High grad, who drowned in Miramar Beach, brought 'joy to everyone' https://t.co/pnVt4QktO2
— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) March 1, 2023

The Rattlers Will Face Grambling State In The Ralph Garr-Bill Lucas HBCU Classic This Weekend

THE RATTLERS WILL FACE GRAMBLING STATE IN THE RALPH GARR-BILL LUCAS HBCU CLASSIC THIS WEEKEND https://t.co/MbjxN4jMiM
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 3, 2023

Rattlers tally 8 runs in loss to Auburn

Rattlers tally 8 runs in loss to Auburn https://t.co/6avsyp87ey
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 3, 2023

Isaiah Land Has Productive Results at NFL Scouting Combine | Kyle T. Mosley

Isaiah Land Has Productive Results at NFL Scouting Combine#HBCU #NFL @HBCULegend @IsaiahLand716 #FAMU #NFLCombine @ktmoze @HCWillieSimmons https://t.co/qDqupOcM7n
— HBCU Legends (@hbculegends) March 3, 2023

🚨 𝗦𝗪𝗔𝗖 𝗕𝗢𝗪𝗟𝗘𝗥 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗥 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 🚨

🚨 𝗦𝗪𝗔𝗖 𝗕𝗢𝗪𝗟𝗘𝗥 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗥 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 🚨

Rattlers sweep SWAC honors for the second time in three weeks!

The Rattlers are in Atlanta to compete in the HBCU National Tournament this weekend. #FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/PWIpKPqOtm
— Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) March 3, 2023

🚨 𝗦𝗪𝗔𝗖 𝗚𝗢𝗟𝗙𝗘𝗥 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 🚨 Jacob Uyesato, FAMU

🚨 𝗦𝗪𝗔𝗖 𝗚𝗢𝗟𝗙𝗘𝗥 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 🚨

Jacob Uyesato won golfer of the week after his performance in the Mickey Mouse Intercollegiate, shooting a 220 (+4) in three rounds. #FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/75IGf8ujcw
— Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) March 3, 2023

WATCH | All-SWAC Second Team bowler Francesca Olay is mic’d up ahead of this weekends HBCU National Tournament

“She’s really dirty, I need to clean my bowling balls more for real.”

All-SWAC Second Team bowler Francesca Olay is mic’d up ahead of this weekends HBCU National Tournament. #FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/rqq87soHg5
— Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) March 3, 2023

Road gets rougher for Southern baseball in Mobile this weekend | Jim Kleinpeter

Road gets rougher for Southern baseball in Mobile this weekend https://t.co/re1s8ViF1s via @theadvocatebr
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 3, 2023

Southern women turn on the scoring as they take down Alabama State | Charles Salzer & Michael Johnson

Photos: Southern host Alabama State in Basketball Doubleheader https://t.co/vw4nMSpCoO via @theadvocatebr
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 3, 2023

Southern women turn on the scoring as they take down Alabama State https://t.co/F0KiZEK7H4 via @theadvocatebr
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 3, 2023

Southern men get going early to eventually take down Alabama State | Charles Salzer

Southern men get going early to eventually take down Alabama State https://t.co/s5HE9bD1Ze via @theadvocatebr
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 3, 2023

GSU (21-8/14-3 SWAC) Pushes Win Streak to Eight, Defeats AAMU 60-48

GSU Pushes Win Streak to Eight, Defeats AAMU 60-48#GramFam | #ThisIsTheG https://t.co/MTsW3auT56
— Grambling State Athletics (@GSU_TIGERS) March 3, 2023

GSU Runs Out of Steam In Second Half, Falls to AAMU

GSU Runs Out of Steam In Second Half, Falls to AAMU #GramFam https://t.co/jhPlviGhaa
— Grambling State Athletics (@GSU_TIGERS) March 3, 2023