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Monday, March 20, 2023

Congratulations to @WileyAthletics Men’s Track & Field Athlete Reshaun Fridie on earning GCAC Men’s Field Athlete of the Week honors!

Congratulations to @WileyAthletics Men’s Track & Field Athlete Reshaun Fridie on earning GCAC Men’s Field Athlete of the Week honors!

Reshaun Fridie finished sixth in the long jump at the Ice Breaker Classic. He leaped 6.44 meters competing against 20 athletes. pic.twitter.com/dLgSRjXua2
— Gulf Coast Athletic Conference (@GCACSports) March 21, 2023

Former Hornet Brooks Parker Signs With CFL's BC Lions

FORMER HORNET BROOKS PARKER SIGNS WITH CFL’S BRITISH COLUMBIA LIONS https://t.co/enOn9g6co9
— Delaware St. Hornets (@DSUHornets) March 21, 2023

Norfolk State’s first-round exit in the women’s NCAA Tournament won’t dampen season that Spartans hope is ‘only the beginning’ | Michael Sauls

Norfolk State’s first-round exit in the women’s NCAA Tournament won’t dampen season that Spartans hope is ‘only the beginning’ https://t.co/07d3gh3C24
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 21, 2023

SC STATE FOOTBALL: Bulldogs open spring practice | Travis Boland

SC STATE FOOTBALL: Bulldogs open spring practice https://t.co/A4E5xFr86B via @thetandd
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 21, 2023

Pat Kendrick is in the spotlight for #WomensHistoryMont

Pat Kendrick is in the spotlight for #WomensHistoryMonth. Her #XULA history includes six automatic bids in six seasons to #NAIAWVB nationals and a 133-39 (.773) record. In January she was named interim executive director of athletics and recreation.#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #HBCU https://t.co/9doDyrqAjP
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) March 20, 2023

Nuggets have won 11 straight, tied for second longest streak in program history

Sweet homecoming for freshman McKenna Wheatley, who won in doubles and singles. Nuggets have won 11 straight, tied for second longest streak in program history. Tuesday: 1 p.m. at home vs. Millsaps. Come check out our can-do women.#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIATennis #HBCU #XULA pic.twitter.com/80QOfedg1P
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) March 20, 2023

Gold Rush were soooo close to victory at #NCAA Division I Jackson State

Gold Rush were soooo close to victory at #NCAA Division I Jackson State. Tigers won a pair of third-set tiebreakers in singles to rally from a 3-1 deficit. Tuesday: 1 p.m. at home vs. Millsaps.#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIATennis #HBCU #XULA pic.twitter.com/nxAZDtfgtS
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) March 20, 2023

XULA, Oakwood postpone doubleheader

#XULA, Oakwood postpone doubleheader
story: https://t.co/6fxBm4QFds #TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIABaseball #HBCU #RYSXULA pic.twitter.com/Tw22V0OifO
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) March 20, 2023

IUPUI gets past Chicago State in Men’s Tennis 4-3

IUPUI gets past Chicago State in Men’s Tennis 4-3 https://t.co/OAW7nDd2u8
— Chicago State Athletics (@ChiStateCougars) March 20, 2023

This Week in Chicago State Athletics

This Week in Chicago State Athletics https://t.co/5SnN5WekUd
— Chicago State Athletics (@ChiStateCougars) March 20, 2023

Sunday, March 19, 2023

Our hearts are heavy as we heard our good brother @Believe365 has been called home to glory!

#FAMULY,
If you'd like to support the family of our friend and brother @Believe365 at this time, his wife ask that you send your love donations for the family to the cash app address below. More to come.
Thank you. 🧡💚🕊 pic.twitter.com/WwZBJaDC1A
— The O&G StrikeZone (@OandGStrikezone) March 17, 2023

Our hearts are heavy as we heard our good brother @Believe365 has been called home to glory! From being one of my biggest supporters to our kid’s tennis instructor, he was always a phone call away! May God’s grace, mercy & comfort be with his wife, daughter and loved ones! RIH pic.twitter.com/h0CcNZVeFm
— Coach Willie Simmons (@HCWillieSimmons) March 17, 2023

Our Voice, Your Voice, The Voice! Great tribute. Thank you Vaughn. https://t.co/U5J9Noz21V
— The O&G StrikeZone (@OandGStrikezone) March 19, 2023

It is with heavy hearts and tears on our cheek that we share the news that our friend, Kofi Hemmingway (@Believe365), was called home to be with God yesterday.

Kofi LOVED God, his family, and #FAMU with every ounce of his heart, mind, and soul. pic.twitter.com/w9MaPsKWlm
— The O&G StrikeZone (@OandGStrikezone) March 17, 2023

Alabama HBCU enrollment is increasing. And some tuition is frozen. See where | Rebecca Griesbach

Alabama HBCU enrollment is increasing. And some tuition is frozen. See where. https://t.co/pSDCnLzfrg
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 19, 2023

Virginia Union University to Host First Annual E. Lee Coble Golf Tournament

Virginia Union to Host First Annual E. Lee Coble Golf Tournament | Virginia Union University https://t.co/WKUeBLrU80
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 19, 2023

GCAC Baseball Schedule⚾ (3.19)

GCAC Baseball Schedule⚾ (3.19) pic.twitter.com/NSVDBY1u9T
— Gulf Coast Athletic Conference (@GCACSports) March 19, 2023

The Rattlers came away with W's in their doubleheader against Mississippi Valley State

The Rattlers came away with W's in their doubleheader against Mississippi Valley State. Taking game one 8-0 and game two 18-2.

The Rattlers and Diamond Devils will face-off tomorrow at 1 PM ET. #FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/KkoVuCBxRQ
— Florida A&M Baseball ⚾️ (@FAMU_Baseball) March 19, 2023

Susan Salinas earned SWAC Co-Player of the Week

𝗦𝗪𝗔𝗖 𝗖𝗢-𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗬𝗘𝗥 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞

Susan Salinas earned SWAC Co-Player of the Week after going 2-0 in both singles and doubles as the Rattlers beat previously undefeated JSU and AAMU to claim first play in the SWAC as the lone undefeated team. #FAMU | #Rattlers pic.twitter.com/UUT0o7sfdP
— Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) March 17, 2023

Caden Cannon earned SWAC Golfer of the Week after his performance in the Daytona Beach Spring Invitational

𝗦𝗪𝗔𝗖 𝗚𝗢𝗟𝗙𝗘𝗥 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞

Caden Cannon earned SWAC Golfer of the Week after his performance in the Daytona Beach Spring Invitational. #FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/3DHBmpyVhs
— Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) March 17, 2023

Florida A&M never trails in 9-1 victory over Bethune-Cookman

Florida A&M never trails in 9-1 victory over Bethune-Cookman.#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 https://t.co/np7ctWDF9k
— Florida A&M Softball 🥎 (@FAMU_Softball) March 18, 2023

𝗛𝗢𝗠𝗘 𝗥𝗨𝗡!

Nyah Morgan with a solo 💣!

FAMU - 7
bcu - 1
📊 https://t.co/eOtvffmesL #FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/p7GC3OiHA9
— Florida A&M Softball 🥎 (@FAMU_Softball) March 18, 2023

Rattlers add two more runs off an Amaya Gainer double and a cats error!

FAMU - 5
bcu - 1
📊 https://t.co/eOtvffmesL #FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/njLm1KycGn
— Florida A&M Softball 🥎 (@FAMU_Softball) March 18, 2023

𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗪!

Destiny Cuevas drives in two to give the Rattlers an eight run lead to run rule the cats.

FAMU - 9
bcu - 1#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/q28lFYvCPt
— Florida A&M Softball 🥎 (@FAMU_Softball) March 18, 2023

Rattlers strike first!

FAMU - 3
bcu - 0
📊 https://t.co/eOtvffmesL #FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/uSJ49ALCx0
— Florida A&M Softball 🥎 (@FAMU_Softball) March 18, 2023

𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝗰𝗮𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪!#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/70Pet2NNpY
— Florida A&M Softball 🥎 (@FAMU_Softball) March 18, 2023

Our softball team > yours #FAMU | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 | @FAMU_Softball pic.twitter.com/4mLMjG7xbW
— Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) March 18, 2023

Rattlers had three first-place finishes on day two at the River City Classic

𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗦𝗧-𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗖𝗘 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗦𝗛𝗘𝗦!

Rattlers had three first-place finishes on day two at the River City Classic. #FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/j4ttbnJKio
— Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) March 19, 2023

Dajon Clark continued his long jump winning ways and set a new collegiate beat in day one of the River City Classic with a long jump of 7.65m!#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/bIlIwUV5Kq
— Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) March 17, 2023

𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛 𝗗𝗔𝗬! Rattlers are back in Montgomery to play Alabama State as they look to improve to 6-0 in the SWAC

𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛 𝗗𝗔𝗬!

Rattlers are back in Montgomery to play Alabama State as they look to improve to 6-0 in the SWAC.

⌚️ 11 AM ET#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/gMMKMrEton
— Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) March 19, 2023

𝗚𝗔𝗠𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗬! Rattlers host the Wildcats as they look to win the series

𝗚𝗔𝗠𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗬!

Rattlers host the Wildcats as they look to win the series.

⌚️ 1 PM
🎟️ FREE
📊 https://t.co/eOtvffmesL #FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/IorKnVtNgw
— Florida A&M Softball 🥎 (@FAMU_Softball) March 19, 2023

Texas Southern: John Walker III, Joirdon Karl Nicholas Praise Coach Johnny Jones | Kyle T. Mosley

Texas Southern's John Walker III, Joirdon Karl Nicholas praise and appreciate head coach Johnny Jones's wisdom and mentorship.
🏀@HBCULegends @CoachJohnnyJ12 @TSUMensHoops @TXSOTigers https://t.co/fCkSSsbj8b
— HBCU Legends (@hbculegends) March 16, 2023

FAMU Tennis continues to dominate the SWAC, and this is how | Germanie Bozeman

FAMU Tennis continues to dominate the SWAC, and this is how.#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 https://t.co/uz0yJIsVe7
— Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) March 18, 2023

Pair of 5-run innings for Bulldogs dooms Jackson State in SWAC opener | Garrett Busby

Pair of 5-run innings for Bulldogs dooms Jackson State in SWAC opener https://t.co/11RxQwN545
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 19, 2023

Gold Rush split with Mustangs on road

Gold Rush split with Mustangs on road https://t.co/b39uNC9rf7
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 19, 2023