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Sunday, April 23, 2023

2x @SunConference Champion Andreana Graham! ✌🏾

2x @SunConference Champion Andreana Graham! ✌🏾

She is the SUN Champ in both the women's long jump and women's triple jump!

Way to dominate!#fmu #floridamemorial #hbcu #trackandfield #sunconference #conferencechampion #AndreanaGraham 🦁🏃🏾‍♀️ pic.twitter.com/SyhRTNMNVE
— FMU Lions Athletics (@GoFmuLions) April 23, 2023

FMU finishes runner-up at SUN Women's Outdoor Track and Field Championshipshttps://t.co/xDo1jSji1v #fmu #lions #hbcu #floridamemorial #Trackandfield #SUNchampionships #SUNtrack #DaytonaBeach #trackmeet 🦁🏃🏾‍♂️ pic.twitter.com/ATwrW0GrLt
— FMU Lions Athletics (@GoFmuLions) April 23, 2023

FMU women's 4x1 relay team finishes 2nd at the 2023 @SunConference Track and Field Championships!!

Way to go ladies!!#fmu #lions #hbcu #trackandfield #sunconference 🦁🏃🏾‍♀️ pic.twitter.com/Aqp7FC0MOQ
— FMU Lions Athletics (@GoFmuLions) April 23, 2023

Cougars Women’s Tennis Earn Three Seed Following 5-2 Win Over Northern Kentucky

Cougars Women’s Tennis Earn Three Seed Following 5-2 Win Over Northern Kentucky https://t.co/PB9HF7U0aD
— Chicago State Athletics (@ChiStateCougars) April 23, 2023

Congratulations to our 2023 SWAC Women’s Tennis All-Tournament Selections

Congratulations to our 2023 SWAC Women’s Tennis All-Tournament Selections #BuildingChampionsForLife pic.twitter.com/zijgqs6wl3
— Southwestern Athletic Conference (@theswac) April 23, 2023

With a total of 117 points, the FMU Lions are @SunConference Outdoor Track and Field Runner Up!

With a total of 117 points, the FMU Lions are @SunConference Outdoor Track and Field Runner Up!#lions #fmu #track #trackandfield #DaytonaBeach #speed #SUN #conferencemeet #conference #hbcu #SUNconference 🦁🏃🏾‍♀️ pic.twitter.com/jpso90nUKQ
— FMU Lions Athletics (@GoFmuLions) April 23, 2023

9.97 seconds (+2.6) in the men's 100 meters, Saminu Abdul-Rasheed 💨💨@rasheed_saminu @SunConference @NAIA #fmu #lions #Saminuabdulrasheed #AbdulRasheed #SUNconference #100meterchampion #Saminu #mr100 #floridamemorial #Ghana 🦁🏃🏾‍♂️🇬🇭💨 pic.twitter.com/fJbtIbvPX5
— FMU Lions Athletics (@GoFmuLions) April 23, 2023

The Lady Bears earn their 5️⃣th Straight #CIAATennis Championship‼️🎾

The Lady Bears earn their 5️⃣th Straight #CIAATennis Championship‼️🎾 pic.twitter.com/ebDQe2WvFJ
— CIAA (@CIAAForLife) April 22, 2023

Congratulations to ⁦ @NCATSOFTBALL ⁩ on their first-ever 3-game sweep in the ⁦ @CAASports ⁩ conference

Congratulations to ⁦@NCATSOFTBALL⁩ on their first-ever 3-game sweep in the ⁦@CAASports⁩ conference.

Also congrats on scoring 7 runs in the fourth inning. Impressive! ⁦@NCATAGGIES⁩ pic.twitter.com/30pv6I2ZVQ
— N.C. A&T Athletics (@NCATAGGIES) April 23, 2023

Golden Rams Win Series Against Arch-Rival Wildcats

https://t.co/ZPhizkahKO
— Golden Ram Athletics (@ASUGoldenRams) April 23, 2023

The Golden Rams baseball team improved to (30-8) overall and (27-2) in the SIAC after sweeping the Kentucky State Thorobreds on this weekend!

https://t.co/zby9IbboIO
— Golden Ram Athletics (@ASUGoldenRams) April 23, 2023

The Golden Rams baseball team improved to (30-8) overall and (27-2) in the SIAC after sweeping the Kentucky State Thorobreds on this weekend! #GoGoldBleedBlue pic.twitter.com/9ZG26Dao0T
— Golden Ram Athletics (@ASUGoldenRams) April 23, 2023

WATCH | DL @IsaiahLand716 knows his work ethic has prepared him for the league

DL @IsaiahLand716 knows his work ethic has prepared him for the league 😤

📺: 2023 #NFLDraft -- Starts Thursday, April 27 on NFLN/ESPN/ABC
📱: Stream on NFL+ pic.twitter.com/0X6PFG4NPK
— NFL (@NFL) April 23, 2023

The Rattlers defeat Mississippi Valley State 11-4 to sweep the series! The Rattlers improve to 21-18 (15-3 SWAC).

RATTLERS SWEEP!!!

The Rattlers defeat Mississippi Valley State 11-4 to sweep the series! The Rattlers improve to 21-18 (15-3 SWAC).

The Rattlers return to action Friday for a weekend series at Alabama State. #FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/gLSb3Hl2TQ
— Florida A&M Baseball ⚾️ (@FAMU_Baseball) April 23, 2023

Size up the rings! FAMU women's tennis claims the SWAC championship, first title since 1997 | Gerald Thomas III

It’s time to start collecting ring sizes and producing a banner. Because @FAMU_Tennis are @theswac champions! 🎾 https://t.co/HLMHTSDMof
— G. Thomas III (@3peatgee) April 23, 2023

“Walk like a champion!” -Buju Banton

Congratulations to @FAMU_Tennis on winning the 2023 @theswac Tournament! 💃🏽💍🐍 pic.twitter.com/z9KMLjBbLm
— Tiffani-Dawn (@Tiffani_Sykes) April 23, 2023

𝗦𝗪𝗔𝗖 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦! Rattlers defeated Jackson State to win SWAC Championship

Rattlers defeated Jackson State to win SWAC Championship https://t.co/2du5UiYkf1
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 23, 2023

𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗘 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦!!

Reagan with the championship clinching point!#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/VhAXKMuFiH
— Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) April 23, 2023

𝗦𝗪𝗔𝗖 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦!#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/qfujifcuu3
— Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) April 23, 2023

𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗣 𝗚𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗗𝗬#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/xfpoW2HKOS
— Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) April 23, 2023

Tennis Championship Update

FAMU - 3
JSU - 2

1️⃣ Gaines (2) - JSU (0) ✅
2️⃣ Rodriguez (1) - JSU (0)
3️⃣ Rakim (0) - JSU (2) ❌
4️⃣ Sandy (2) - JSU (0) ✅
5️⃣ Whitelock (0) - JSU (2) ❌
6️⃣ Harris (1) - JSU (1)#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/AcjGI813l3
— Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) April 23, 2023

Tennis Championship Update

FAMU - 2
JSU - 1

1️⃣ Gaines (1) - JSU (0)
2️⃣ Rodriguez (1) - JSU (0)
3️⃣ Rakim (0) - JSU (2) ❌
4️⃣ Sandy (2) - JSU (0) ✅
5️⃣ Whitelock (0) - JSU (1)
6️⃣ Harris (1) - JSU (1)#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/UMBD0cJmgT
— Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) April 23, 2023

Tennis Championship Update

FAMU - 1
JSU - 0

1️⃣ Gaines (1) - JSU (0)
2️⃣ Rodriguez (1) - JSU (0)
3️⃣ Rakim (0) - JSU (1)
4️⃣ Sandy (1) - JSU (0)
5️⃣ Whitelock (0) - JSU (1)
6️⃣ Gaines (0) - JSU (1)#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/KiDaEa9xLX
— Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) April 23, 2023

Congratulations to the Alabama State Hornets ( @BamaStateSports ) for claiming the 2023 SWAC Men’s Tennis Tournament Championship Title

Congratulations to the Alabama State Hornets (@BamaStateSports) for claiming the 2023 SWAC Men’s Tennis Tournament Championship Title #SWACTennis #BuildingChampionsForLife pic.twitter.com/snyoyTm9DJ
— Southwestern Athletic Conference (@theswac) April 23, 2023

Stetson University Grad Transfer Kicker Cameron Gillis Signed With Florida A&M University and Coach Willie Simmons

Excited to be Rattler 🐍 @HCWillieSimmons @CoachChiliDavis @Coach2Bless pic.twitter.com/YZLAvqFd1B
— Cameron Gillis (@cam14g) April 22, 2023

Had an amazing time at @FAMU_FB on my official visit! Thank you too all the coaches, especially @CoachChiliDavis and @Coach2Bless, for making me feel at home! pic.twitter.com/xswC3ZxJub
— Cameron Gillis (@cam14g) April 16, 2023

Officially in the transfer portal as a Graduate Transfer with 2 years of eligibility! Thank you to @StetsonFootball for an amazing 4 years!

Career Highlights: https://t.co/VW1pS69rJa
— Cameron Gillis (@cam14g) December 1, 2022

Long field goal work with @4thDownU! 55, 53, 47 yards with a strong cross wind. #transferportal #specialteams #kicking pic.twitter.com/vX1R0oPl5p
— Cameron Gillis (@cam14g) April 6, 2023

End of session charting with @4thDownU! 50, 46, 42, 38, 37 yards with a strong cross wind. #transferportal #specialteams #kicking #kicker pic.twitter.com/yWzBEwezZ2
— Cameron Gillis (@cam14g) April 5, 2023

Arkansas-Pine Bluff HC Alonzo Hampton Reflects On His First Spring | Mason Smith

New Golden Lions head coach Alonzo Hampton (@CoachAHampton) talks with Mason Smith (@Masont_Smith) of HBCU Legends (@HBCULegends) and reflects on his first spring at UAPB. https://t.co/3fz9IFyORz
— HBCU Legends (@hbculegends) April 21, 2023

Mark Evans II On Mentorship of Former Saints Willie Roaf, Terron Armstead | Kyle T. Mosley

2023 NFL Draft prospect Mark Evans II (@EvansII_78) talks about his draft interview and connection with past NFL great linemen Terron Armstead and Willie Roaf. @HBCULegends @ktmoze https://t.co/J37mlVIVJ9
— HBCU Legends (@hbculegends) April 23, 2023

Purvis, 4x100m Lead Bears at MSU Legacy Track Meet

Purvis, 4x100m Lead Bears at MSU Legacy Track Meet https://t.co/sRT0ftRXe3
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 23, 2023

South Carolina State Holds Off Morgan State In Series Opener, 5-3

South Carolina State Holds Off Morgan State In Series Opener, 5-3 https://t.co/Lwf0AtCScp
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 23, 2023

Rattler Women Win with Fastest 4x1 of the Season

Rattler Women Win with Fastest 4x1 of the Season https://t.co/NGNeixpKv4
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 23, 2023

RATTLERS DUB!!

RATTLERS DUB!!

The Rattlers defeat the Delta Devils 16-12! Ty Hanchey and Jordan Brown had key home runs for the Rattlers.

The Rattlers and Delta Devils return to action tomorrow for the series finale at 1 PM.#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/AT0dnmSAJm
— Florida A&M Baseball ⚾️ (@FAMU_Baseball) April 22, 2023

Rattlers take on JSU for the SWAC Championship

𝗗𝗢𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗘𝗦 𝗣𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗧 𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗗!!

Rattlers clinch the doubles after a tie-breaking win from Sierra and Sara (7-6 (10-8)).

FAMU - 1
JSU - 0#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/nqaDINbtQO
— Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) April 23, 2023

𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗣 𝗦𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗬

Rattlers take on JSU for the SWAC Championship. #FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/6f4hXnVpe1
— Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) April 23, 2023

SWAC Softball Upcoming Games and Scores: Apr. 22 presented by @TIAA

SWAC Softball Upcoming Games and Scores: Apr. 22 presented by @TIAA #SWACSB

Schedule and Results: https://t.co/LUzHmmhbAQ pic.twitter.com/KKk3HirOdF
— Southwestern Athletic Conference (@theswac) April 22, 2023

SWAC Baseball Upcoming Games and Scores: Apr. 22 presented by @RocketMortgage

SWAC Baseball Upcoming Games and Scores: Apr. 22 presented by @RocketMortgage #SWACBSB

Schedule and Results: https://t.co/DBYdNWsmJX pic.twitter.com/O5PbESWcnJ
— Southwestern Athletic Conference (@theswac) April 22, 2023

Southern can't find walk-off magic, falls to Grambling as Tigers even weekend series | Jim Kleinpeter

Southern can't find walk-off magic, falls to Grambling as Tigers even weekend series https://t.co/3xmdf3E737 via @theadvocatebr
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 23, 2023

2023 Hall Of Fame Inductees

2023 Hall Of Fame Inductees https://t.co/p59rn1IX0B
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 23, 2023