9️⃣ days until we crown a tennis champion! ๐
— The SIAC (@TheSIAC) April 6, 2023
Join us in Peachtree City for the 2023 @cricketnation SIAC Men's and Women's Tennis Championship Tournament as four teams compete for the title. ๐พ#SIACMTE #SIACWTE #SIAC23 #LeadersRiseHere pic.twitter.com/k3cXIgzmjp
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Thursday, April 6, 2023
9️⃣ days until we crown a tennis champion! ๐
N.C. A&T cheerleaders pursue win as HBCU presence grows at national competition | Alexis Black
N.C. A&T cheerleaders pursue win as HBCU presence grows at national competition https://t.co/zM3PypRbBn
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 6, 2023
From Amazon to NFL hopeful: How FAMU's Xavier Smith turned dreams to reality | Turron Davenport ESPN
God Did ๐๐พ๐ซ
— Xavier Smith (@Shinetime_863) March 1, 2023
-@thenrbvisions pic.twitter.com/ESAlBZxMpf
Before staring at @FAMU_FB WR Xavier Smith worked at Amazon. He walked on at FAMU and is now on the verge of becoming an NFL WR. @Shinetime_863https://t.co/ZB26NUFQtI
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) April 6, 2023
ProDay2023 ✅ pic.twitter.com/pHtl6MOJLz
— Xavier Smith (@Shinetime_863) April 2, 2023
. @TNStateSoftball Travels to SIUE in Search of Needed Wins
.@TNStateSoftball Travels to SIUE in Search of Needed Winshttps://t.co/JJuhIZHzfS
— Tennessee State Athletics (@TSU_Tigers) April 6, 2023
Before the #orangeblossomclassic, we catch a vibe at the FanFest๐๐๐ฅ!
Before the #orangeblossomclassic, we catch a vibe at the FanFest๐๐๐ฅ! #orangeblossomclassic #obc23#onebighbcucommunity #itsthereunion pic.twitter.com/ecXyUdHwz0
— orangeblossomfc (@orangeblossomfc) April 6, 2023
SWAC Baseball Upcoming Games and Scores: Apr. 6 presented by Rocket Mortgage
SWAC Baseball Upcoming Games and Scores: Apr. 6 presented by Rocket Mortgage #SWACBSB
— Southwestern Athletic Conference (@theswac) April 6, 2023
Schedule and Results: https://t.co/BXBHWuUIlG pic.twitter.com/z3HlHMXZnb
SWAC Softball Upcoming Games and Scores: Apr. 6 presented by TIAA
SWAC Softball Upcoming Games and Scores: Apr. 6 presented by TIAA #SWACSB
— Southwestern Athletic Conference (@theswac) April 6, 2023
Schedule and Results: https://t.co/LUzHmmgDLi pic.twitter.com/Fq0s2k8R4u
Bears Set to Compete at the 2023 Duke Invitational
๐ปBears Set to Compete at the 2023 Duke Invitational
— Morgan State Bears (@MorganStBears) April 6, 2023
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๐https://t.co/EhFMKvHjld@MEACSports | @UnderArmour #GoBears๐ท๐ถ
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Spring Practice Day 11: FAMU football display mental fortitude before unique Friday practice | Gerald Thomas III
Day Lem 1️⃣1️⃣๐ pic.twitter.com/j6CVsSjai6
— G. Thomas III (@3peatgee) April 6, 2023
The @FAMU_FB Rattlers are still on a continued quest to preserve the team’s physical condition. Today, they took it back to the basics and emphasized on-field awareness. ๐
— G. Thomas III (@3peatgee) April 6, 2023
๐ค: @HCWillieSimmons, @JUICE_KDOT, @k3ndallbohler https://t.co/9nbznEc5QQ
Commissioner @KikiBakerBarnes will be interviewed Thursday morning on Shreveport’s KRMD 101.1 FM to discuss #GCACSports upcoming track and field championship and inaugural HBCU Admission Fair
Commissioner @KikiBakerBarnes will be interviewed Thursday morning on Shreveport’s KRMD 101.1 FM to discuss #GCACSports upcoming track and field championship and inaugural HBCU Admission Fair. If you’re near Shreveport, make sure you tune in at 11 AM CT!#GCACRising pic.twitter.com/BPWcBzdhsd
— Gulf Coast Athletic Conference (@GCACSports) April 6, 2023
NSU Women's Basketball ranked 24th in final College Insider national poll
The @NorfolkStateWBB team ranked 24th in final @collegeinsider national coaches poll!#SpartanStrong๐ช #Behold๐ฐhttps://t.co/ARZuQrUa4Z
— Norfolk State Athletics (@NSUSpartans) April 5, 2023
Track and Field: N.C. A&T's Reheem Hayles earns CAA athlete of the week award | David Horton
Track and Field: N.C. A&T's Reheem Hayles earns CAA athlete of the week award #ncat #hbcus #CAASports #247Sports #AggiePride https://t.co/HiWn7DSffX
— Supa Dave (@ThatguySupaDave) April 6, 2023
NAIA No. 11 Bobcats defeat No. 4 Gold Nuggets 4-3
NAIA No. 11 Bobcats defeat No. 4 Gold Nuggets 4-3
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) April 6, 2023
• Story: https://t.co/xYEZ9mL5yu
• Results: https://t.co/nq21AJgCsk#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIATennis #HBCU #XULA pic.twitter.com/656rQWE9ys
Gold Rush beat Bobcats, improve home streak to 30
Gold Rush beat Bobcats, improve home streak to 30
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) April 6, 2023
• Story: https://t.co/y0xnwzFJr2
• Results: https://t.co/Uok7p0MhGJ#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIATennis #HBCU #XULA pic.twitter.com/tZV6yb0pRJ
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Chris Barnette, a former offensive coordinator for N.C. A&T, joins WSSU as its next offensive coordinator | ed.campbell
Chris Barnette, a former offensive coordinator for N.C. A&T, joins WSSU as its next offensive coordinator https://t.co/uYTXRgh6Zc via @NewsandRecord
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 6, 2023
EWU Releases 2023 Football Schedule
AT LONG LAST! Here is our 2023 @EdwardWatersFB Schedule! We are super excited about the upcoming season and are looking to make a bunch of noise in @thesiac! Season and single game info will be released soon! #EarnedAccess #ComeBallInDUVAL #TigerPride!๐ ๐ pic.twitter.com/YguaNhlhlB
— A. Zachary Faison, Jr. (@MillennialPrez1) April 5, 2023
Aggies in the Pros: N.C. A&T's Jah-Maine Martin powers the Orlando Guardians to their first XFL win | David Horton
Aggies in the Pros: N.C. A https://t.co/Glx4Ut5Ohw via @247sports
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 6, 2023
Recap of N.C. A&T's Blue and Gold Scrimmage | David Horton
Recap of N.C. A&T's Blue and Gold Scrimmage #ncat #hbcus #CAASports #247Sports #aggiepridehttps://t.co/8BRgI2AZlk
— Supa Dave (@ThatguySupaDave) April 5, 2023
Congratulations to @HUBison_Golf 's Kendall Jackson and Everett Whiten Jr. on sweeping this week's @NECsports weekly awards!
๐ฐ | Congratulations to @HUBison_Golf's Kendall Jackson and Everett Whiten Jr. on sweeping this week's @NECsports weekly awards!#BleedBlue https://t.co/5GnmkvlZ0e
— Howard Athletics (@HUBisonSports) April 5, 2023
FAMU ROTC Alumni Donate $46K For Rattler Battalion Scholarships
#FAMU #ROTC Alumni Donate $46K For Rattler Battalion Scholarships https://t.co/rbh98PG1DA
— Florida A&M University (@FAMU_1887) April 5, 2023
Howard University Appoints Stacey Abrams, Esq. As Inaugural Ronald W. Walters Endowed Chair for Race and Black Politics | Misha Cornelius
We are pleased to welcome @StaceyAbrams, Esq. to Howard University as the inaugural Ronald W. Walters Endowed Chair for Race and Black Politics!
— Howard University (@HowardU) April 5, 2023
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PLAYER OF THE WEEK – Natalya Ogunwale, Albany State Freshman | Epsom, UK
Women’s Tennis
— Golden Ram Athletics (@ASUGoldenRams) April 5, 2023
PLAYER OF THE WEEK – Natalya Ogunwale, Albany State
Freshman | Epsom, UK
Natalya Ogunwale was undefeated in singles play against 5 conference opponents at the SIAC Round-Up II in Columbia, S.C.
The freshman claimed all her victories at the No. 1 position. pic.twitter.com/eU3NNSmr1P
Ep 379, Dr. Cavil's Inside the HBCU Sports Lab w/ Mike Washington & Charles Bishop radio show
Ep 379, Dr. Cavil's Inside the HBCU Sports Lab w/ Mike Washington & Charles Bishop radio show. Today’s show will be a good one as @DrKenyattaCavil, @charlesbish1953 & @MyBCSN1 SportsWrap's @BcsnDrew discuss the latest in HBCU news and sports.https://t.co/OTrVPpIQFP
— Inside the HBCU Sports Lab (@HBCUSportsLab1) April 5, 2023
Grab your tickets today to meet us in Shreveport, La. for the 2023 GCAC Outdoor Track & Field Championship
Grab your tickets today to meet us in Shreveport, La. for the 2023 GCAC Outdoor Track & Field Championship.
— Gulf Coast Athletic Conference (@GCACSports) April 6, 2023
Click the link in our bio to purchase your tickets for Friday & Saturday's events. ๐ฅ๐ pic.twitter.com/LFD0vEdSLN
Big round of applause for the #3 hurdler IN THE NATION, @HUBisonTFXC 's Jessica Wright!
๐ฐ | Big round of applause for the #3 hurdler IN THE NATION, @HUBisonTFXC's Jessica Wright! The senior earns her second consecutive conference honor after her performance at the Texas Relays!#BleedBluehttps://t.co/hgW5mHczvz
— Howard Athletics (@HUBisonSports) April 5, 2023