Melkayla Irvis has been a problem for opposing pitchers this year as she’s currently 8th in nation in triples!
— Florida A&M Softball π₯ (@FAMU_Softball) March 7, 2023
Irvis in the Rattlers begin SWAC play at home this weekend vs. Jackson State. #FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp π pic.twitter.com/vUvJ4R687D
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Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Melkayla Irvis has been a problem for opposing pitchers this year as she’s currently 8th in nation in triples!
WATCH | Head Coach Willie Simmons on the first spring practice:| Gerald Thomas III
Head Coach Willie Simmons on the first spring practice: #FAMU | #Rattlers | #LeaveNoDoubt pic.twitter.com/ZO1ki3A11N
— Florida A&M Football π (@FAMU_FB) March 7, 2023
WATCH | Head Coach Willie Simmons on the offense vs. defense competition during spring: | Gerald Thomas III
Head Coach Willie Simmons on the offense vs. defense competition during spring:#FAMU | #Rattlers | #LeaveNoDoubt pic.twitter.com/Dg4fif15ZF
— Florida A&M Football π (@FAMU_FB) March 7, 2023
Photo Gallery | Florida A&M football first day of spring practice 2023 | Gerald Thomas III
Florida A&M football first day of spring practice 2023 https://t.co/tboO1JufIU via @tdonline
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 7, 2023
WATCH | Head Coach Willie Simmons on what he’d like to see from the team this spring | Gerald Thomas III
Head Coach Willie Simmons on what he’d like to see from the team this spring:#FAMU | #Rattlers | #LeaveNoDoubt pic.twitter.com/1dSgQpRhOb
— Florida A&M Football π (@FAMU_FB) March 7, 2023
ππ’π’π§ππππ ππ¦ ππππ!#FAMU | #Rattlers | #LeaveNoDoubt pic.twitter.com/MIOaQkHgru
— Florida A&M Football π (@FAMU_FB) March 7, 2023
Here’s some early looks at @FAMU_FB’s first day of spring. Full gallery to drop following practice via @TDOnline.
— G. Thomas III (@3peatgee) March 7, 2023
πΈ: Me π€·πΏ♂️ https://t.co/VZofLk411Z pic.twitter.com/b0iRmPjKTK
WATCH | Linebacker Isaiah Major on the competition in spring| Gerald Thomas III
Linebacker Isaiah Major on the competition in spring:#FAMU | #Rattlers | #LeaveNoDoubt pic.twitter.com/en1XHfbcBo
— Florida A&M Football π (@FAMU_FB) March 7, 2023
WATCH | Quarterback Jeremy Moussa on coming into his second season at FAMU | Gerald Thomas III
Quarterback Jeremy Moussa on coming into his second season at FAMU:#FAMU | #Rattlers | #LeaveNoDoubt pic.twitter.com/W7AQehbTjP
— Florida A&M Football π (@FAMU_FB) March 7, 2023
Quarterback Jeremy Moussa on how exciting it is to be back for spring football:#FAMU | #Rattlers | #LeaveNoDoubt pic.twitter.com/HDyx0vBLoA
— Florida A&M Football π (@FAMU_FB) March 7, 2023
First Day Out: FAMU football brings energy and fire to initial spring practice | Takeaways | Gerald Thomas III
The @FAMU_FB Rattlers brought the noise between Wahnish Way and Perry Street this morning. Here’s what took place at the first day of spring practice; my photo gallery is also available in this story. π https://t.co/Kwt9lgGdio
— G. Thomas III (@3peatgee) March 7, 2023
#14 Florida Memorial faces #3 Marian in 1st Round of NAIA Women's Basketball Tournament
Florida Memorial AD Jason Horn is all smiles after another championship π#FMU #lions #hbcu #JasonHorn #athleticdirector #AD #Floridamemorial π¦ pic.twitter.com/wz3JCkpduU
— FMU Lions Athletics (@GoFmuLions) March 7, 2023
#14 Florida Memorial faces #3 Marian in 1st Round of NAIA Women's Basketball Tournament#fmu #lions #Naia #hbcu #naiafirstround #wbb https://t.co/CpaopfkfGl
— FMU Lions Athletics (@GoFmuLions) March 7, 2023
#LIONNNATION! It's GAME DAY!
— FMU Lions Athletics (@GoFmuLions) March 7, 2023
(@NAIA First Round)
π: #Lions WBB
π: @MarianUnivWBB (@MUKnights)
π: Indianapolis, Ind.
π️: PE Center
⏲️: 5 p.m.
πΊ: https://t.co/k2WgaaGg31
π: https://t.co/yDv1pD2MCs#wbb #hbcu #naia #naiafirstround #indianapolis #floridamemorial π¦π pic.twitter.com/Xs97RNmRVS
Tourney Time! #fmu #firstround #wbb #indianapolis #naia π¦π pic.twitter.com/4JaggeqNXp
— FMU Lions Athletics (@GoFmuLions) March 7, 2023
WATCH | Langston University to host NAIA men’s first, second round basketball games
π¦ PACK THE DEN π¦
— Langston Athletics (@LangstonSports) March 3, 2023
Tickets are LIVE! We need YOU in attendance as #LUMBB begins their journey to the NAIA Men's Basketball National Championship!
π Tuesday, March 7
π Southern Oregon
π C.F. Gayles Field House
π 6 pm
π️ https://t.co/xNN5E5IPbw pic.twitter.com/gyandDuUTa
Langston Lions Tristan Harper talks about his team and being the #2 seed in the NAIA national tournament. @LangstonLionMBB @LangstonSports @1tristanharper @CoachCWRIGHT pic.twitter.com/i90ihhmrig
— OKC CBS Sports 105.3FM (@OKCCBSSPORTS105) March 3, 2023
Langston Lions Torun Dean and Cortez Mosley talks about his team and being the #2 seed in the NAIA national tournament. @LangstonLionMBB @LangstonSports @CoachCWRIGHT pic.twitter.com/n6m2bZ28dO
— OKC CBS Sports 105.3FM (@OKCCBSSPORTS105) March 3, 2023
Langston University to host NAIA men’s first, second round basketball games - https://t.co/joJBym8AVm
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 7, 2023
π¦ BRACKET IS SET π¦
— Langston Athletics (@LangstonSports) March 3, 2023
π Southern Oregon
π C.F. Gayles Field House
π 6 pm
π️ On Sale Tomorrow#goLions #FeartheRoar #PacktheDen pic.twitter.com/K0tXZ5oCen
This Week in Chicago State Athletics
This Week in Chicago State Athletics https://t.co/r2PMr8qmuo
— Chicago State Athletics (@ChiStateCougars) March 6, 2023
CSU Men’s Golf Place Currently 16th at Daytona Beach Spring Invitational
CSU Men’s Golf Place Currently 16th at Daytona Beach Spring Invitational https://t.co/fL2bvkLyyK
— Chicago State Athletics (@ChiStateCougars) March 7, 2023
Chicago State Women’s Golfers in Second after First Day of The Starks Invite by Farmers
Chicago State Women’s Golfers in Second after First Day of The Starks Invite by Farmers https://t.co/ERWUJiLgoV
— Chicago State Athletics (@ChiStateCougars) March 7, 2023
Bowie State Football Announces Spring Practice Schedule
Bowie State Football Announces Spring Practice Schedule https://t.co/4dQoGmhLK0
— Bowie State Athletics (@BSU_Sports_Info) March 6, 2023
Bowie State to Host Bloomsburg in Softball Action Tuesday
Bowie State to Host Bloomsburg in Softball Action Tuesday https://t.co/HxyuttcJFu
— Bowie State Athletics (@BSU_Sports_Info) March 6, 2023
2 HBCUs Are Going Vegan With Help from Black-Owned Vegan Meat Brand Everything Legendary | Jocelyn Martinez
2 HBCUs Are Going Vegan With Help from Black-Owned Vegan Meat Brand Everything Legendary https://t.co/ItmI4z1t01 via @VegNews
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 7, 2023
WATCH | No. 2 UCLA Bruins Welcome Howard on HBCU Night at Easton Stadium
The No. 2-ranked UCLA softball team (22-1) hosts Howard on HBCU Night tomorrow evening at 6 p.m. (PT) in one final tune-up before Pac-12 play.
— UCLA Softball (@UCLASoftball) March 7, 2023
The game marks the first time UCLA has played a scheduled game against an HBCU at Easton Stadium.#GoBruins
π₯ | We're ready to put the bats to work! Tune in to cheer on @HUBisonSoftball TONIGHT as they battle it out with powerhouse UCLA!
— Howard Athletics (@HUBisonSports) March 7, 2023
πΊ: https://t.co/qtxeTAsX8X
π: https://t.co/AqJmhYmr5K#BleedBlue pic.twitter.com/816rNhAIdA
JSU acting president wants to move forward, not focus on what led to predecessor's ouster | Ross Reily
JSU acting president wants to move forward, not focus on what led to predecessor's ouster https://t.co/lrviQgnLD0
— Clarion Ledger (@clarionledger) March 7, 2023
National Football League returns as title sponsor of annual 2023 HBCU Battle of the Brains
"We remain inspired and empowered by the NFL's continued commitment to supporting HBCU students through its partnership and advocacy via the HBCU Battle of the Brains competition," said Gregory Gibson Jr., founder and executive director of the HBCU Battle of the Brains. "The NFL continues to be a valued partner in championing and amplifying HBCU institutions, and we are grateful for their collaboration."
"The NFL is excited to once again sponsor the HBCU Battle of the Brains competition," said David Jurenka, senior vice president, NFL Media and general manager, Los Angeles. "Year after year, this event has continued to spotlight the gifted and talented young minds that will one day change the world. We are proud to support HBCU BOTB and all that it inspires."
More than 30 NFL executives and staff across its league and media offices will be on hand during the five-day event, providing guidance and support for participants in a variety of roles including featured speakers, team mentors, and competition judges.
Hosted by HBCU Battle of the Brains LLC, the competition is designed to support the mission of HBCUs by promoting talented business and STEM students within the African American community, as well as the technology industry, in an engaging and dynamic way.
For more information, visit hbcubattleofthebrains.com and follow on Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram at @hbcubotbrains. #HBCUBotBrains #BattleTested
About HBCU Battle of the Brains
HBCU Battle of the Brains LLC's mission is to address inequities in industries in which Black and brown representation is severely lacking. This is accomplished by creating and delivering compelling programming that not only brings top students and industry leaders together, but allows each entity to showcase its best self through industry-specific skills challenges (HBCU Battle of the Brains Competition, hybrid-hackathon, business cases, etc.), mentoring (HBCU office hours), and professional development (#ReadyToWork, etc.). We excel at showcasing the top business and STEM students that our nation's HBCUs have to offer while introducing this highly regarded talent to amazing companies and career paths.
Florida A&M University (@FAMU_1887), our 2018 champion, will attend our 2023 competition as well! Can't wait to see the Rattlers! #BattleTested #HBCUBotBrains pic.twitter.com/YtkhclX5Le
— HBCU Battle of the Brains (@HBCUBotBrains) February 28, 2023
We can’t have over 40 HBCUs in the same city at once and not celebrate! π
— HBCU Battle of the Brains (@HBCUBotBrains) March 5, 2023
Austin’s own @DJHellaYella will get us hype for the week ahead during our annual Homecoming Celebration on Wednesday, March 8th! #BattleTested #HBCUBotBrains pic.twitter.com/Uhlzlh2u9v
Howard University, Spelman College, Morehouse College, and Fisk University have registered for the 2023 HBCU Battle of the Brains!
Howard University (@HowardU) has registered for the 2023 HBCU Battle of the Brains! Special thanks to @Boeing for sponsoring the HU team! #BattleTested #HBCUBotBrains pic.twitter.com/9ywsywkhs5
— HBCU Battle of the Brains (@HBCUBotBrains) February 28, 2023
The ladies from @SpelmanCollege are returning to the HBCU Battle of the Brains for the second year in a row! #BattleTested #HBCUBotBrains pic.twitter.com/3HM363ZNMe
— HBCU Battle of the Brains (@HBCUBotBrains) March 2, 2023
We're looking forward to hosting the men from @Morehouse College during this year's HBCU Battle of the Brains! #BattleTested #HBCUBotBrains pic.twitter.com/vXOcTCpyuj
— HBCU Battle of the Brains (@HBCUBotBrains) March 1, 2023
Our 2022 champion, Fisk University (@Fisk1866), is returning to the 2023 competition. Thank you to Dell Technologies (@DellTech) for sponsoring them this year! #BattleTested #HBCUBotBrains pic.twitter.com/6FVZ6dnboK
— HBCU Battle of the Brains (@HBCUBotBrains) February 28, 2023
7 Wins in a Row for Golden Rams | Dr. Earnest Brown
7 Wins in a Row for Golden Rams https://t.co/BlF8THOvy9
— Golden Ram Athletics (@ASUGoldenRams) March 5, 2023
Golden Rams Sweep Magicians to Remain Undefeated in the SIAC | Dr. Earnest Brown
Golden Rams Sweep Magicians to Remain Undefeated in the SIAC https://t.co/ZZHcKLCeNE
— Golden Ram Athletics (@ASUGoldenRams) March 6, 2023
The Golden Rams complete the sweep against the LeMoyne-Owen Magicians after winning Game #3 (18-1) #GoGoldBleedBlue pic.twitter.com/TFrA2aSuoP
— Golden Ram Athletics (@ASUGoldenRams) March 6, 2023
The π extend their win streak to 8 with a win in Game 1, 15-4. @DominicR2020 Picked up his first career HR with a drive to Left. @LAVO22_ and @LukeAddison4 both hit the longball as well to power the offense. @brad1ey_smith led the way with 4 RBI's. Reddell picked up his 4th win. pic.twitter.com/KX1YOfx9MI
— ASURamsBaseball (@ASURamsBaseball) March 6, 2023
The π slug their way to a 16-1 victory thanks to a pair of Grand Slams by @LAVO22_ and @Xanderlittle10 Little's Grand Slam came in his first collegiate at bat. @hillcorley chipped in with 3 RBI. @BradyDa04823134 picked up the win on the Mound. The π will look to complete the pic.twitter.com/rrrNHqjWKv
— ASURamsBaseball (@ASURamsBaseball) March 6, 2023
Rattlers return for a midweek home game versus Ball State on March 7th at 5 PM
Rattlers got the W last time at Moore-Kittles Field and look to get another one today vs. Ball State.
— Florida A&M Baseball ⚾️ (@FAMU_Baseball) March 7, 2023
π 3/7
⌚️ 5 PM
π️ FREE#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp π pic.twitter.com/7QfDMmvpUq
Will Brown couldn’t be stopped at the plate this week!
— Florida A&M Baseball ⚾️ (@FAMU_Baseball) March 6, 2023
Brown earned 9 hits, 8 runs, 5 RBIs and one home run in five games last week. Brown and the Rattlers return for a midweek home game versus Ball State on March 7th at 5 PM. #FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp π pic.twitter.com/O6tJd0F07W
Caleb Granger was on fire last week on the mound.
— Florida A&M Baseball ⚾️ (@FAMU_Baseball) March 6, 2023
Granger pitched 9 strikeouts in 7 innings, earning a 0.00 ERA and one win against Grambling.
The Rattlers return to action March 7 at 5 PM for a midweek home game vs. Ball State. #FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp π pic.twitter.com/XqUpPY0zAm
Rattlers Golf are in Daytona Beach for the Daytona Beach Spring Invitational
Rattlers are in Daytona Beach for the Daytona Beach Spring Invitational.
— Florida A&M Golf ππΎππ» (@FAMU_Golf) March 6, 2023
π https://t.co/6o5SbpQQKj#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp π pic.twitter.com/g84FvS6QKb