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Thursday, September 7, 2023

FAMU vs. USF 2023: 5 Keys to a Bulls Win | Brandon Eisenman

𝗚𝗔𝗠𝗘 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞

The Rattlers travel to Tampa Bay to face the USF Bulls Saturday night in Raymond James Stadium.

⌚️ 7 PM
📺 ESPN+
📻 Rattlers+#FAMU | #Rattlers | #OurTime pic.twitter.com/azxoOdYpSe
— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) September 6, 2023

FAMU has been in the SWAC for three years but they might be the first SWAC school to defeat an FBS opponent since 1985
— Stan Becton (@stan_becton) September 7, 2023

FAMU vs. USF 2023: 5 Keys to a Bulls Win https://t.co/LOt2usZVu9 via @SoFloBulls
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) September 7, 2023

Jackson State football coach T.C. Taylor pushing the Tigers to show Southern they're not soft | J.T. Keith

Jackson State football coach T.C. Taylor pushing the Tigers to show Southern they're not soft https://t.co/zS6ndEmVJj via @clarionledger
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) September 7, 2023

WATCH | Southern Heritage Classic Preview | HBCU Huddle

Southern Heritage Classic Preview | HBCU Huddle https://t.co/gwV4C8ffN2 via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) September 7, 2023

Pepsi SWAC Football Game Day Week Two

Pepsi SWAC Football Game Day Week Two https://t.co/5OHwvcwbFV
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) September 7, 2023

WATCH | HBCU Football Daily Podcast: Morgan State Coach Damon Wilson | BOXTOROW

HBCU Football Daily Podcast: Damon Wilson https://t.co/tQeajhYtcM via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) September 7, 2023

Bowie State Football Moves Up to No. 4 in HBCU D2 Coaches Poll

Football Moves Up to No. 4 in HBCU D2 Coaches Poll https://t.co/U0XsQGdl9D
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) September 7, 2023

OFFICIAL | Road to ESPN Inaugural HBCU Band of the Year National Championships | Benedict College "Band of Distinction" || Field Show || Charlotte Labor Day Classic BOTB 2023

ESPN Events will host the inaugural Band Of The Year Championship. The event is scheduled for December 15th at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. The Band Of The Year Championship will be a part of Cricket Celebration Bowl weekend, with the traditional football game featuring the MEAC & SWAC champion set to take place after the conclusion of the event. The event will be broadcasted on an ESPN platform unspecified at this time.

MEAC/SWAC SPORTS MAIN STREET and YOU will review the 'pool of potential Division I and Division II finalists' (in our expert opinion) over the coming weeks and during the 2023 Football Season.

2023 Benedict College "Band of Distinction" || Field Show || Charlotte ... https://t.co/t61qqHhNt2 via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) September 7, 2023

GAME DAY | West Virginia State🏈 vs. UNC Pembroke

🏈 vs. UNC Pembroke
📍 Institute, WV
⏰ 6:00 PM
💻 https://t.co/emu00aKz2o
📊 https://t.co/FzYmBlFYLw
🎟️ https://t.co/Uq0tnaFLIW
📄 https://t.co/O4il0I43A5 pic.twitter.com/iZucZYFTvG
— WVSU Athletics (@WVSU_GoJackets) September 7, 2023

West Virginia State's Joel Felder earns MEC Offensive Player of the Week Award

🏈 | Congrats to Joel Felder for earning @TheMountainEast Offensive Player of the Week Award, presented by @TheHealthPlanHQ!

📰 https://t.co/BgNjoLlYJg #GoSTATE 🐝 pic.twitter.com/OECPJu9Nyv
— WVSU Athletics (@WVSU_GoJackets) September 4, 2023

Congrats to our Athletes of the Week!

🏐 Diamond'Nique Young: 41 K, .300 H%
🏈 Joel Felder: 163 YDS, 2 TD#GoSTATE 🐝 pic.twitter.com/nhy3JMgXRa
— WVSU Athletics (@WVSU_GoJackets) September 4, 2023

Jai’que Hart Lights Up CIAA Week One with Dual Honors

Jai’que Hart Lights Up CIAA Week One with Dual Honors https://t.co/fDFDheCaPr
— Big Blue Athletics (@bstatesports) September 4, 2023

#CIAAFB Week 1️⃣ Honors 🏈

📄 https://t.co/pyJOEmfvob

📸 @HBCUGameday pic.twitter.com/V6U2udAByY
— CIAA (@CIAAForLife) September 4, 2023

Kateryna Dashevska takes #CIAAVB Setter of the Week! 🏐

Kateryna Dashevska takes #CIAAVB Setter of the Week! 🏐💥

Kate scored 19 points on her own as a setter while also hitting a .098 on 61 attacks for the weekend. She recorded a total of 110 assists, 13 kills, 5 service aces, 44 digs, and 2 blocks.

📄 https://t.co/Vjw2kMfiIc pic.twitter.com/KZg7Ri5Vh4
— CIAA (@CIAAForLife) September 5, 2023

Allyson Martin takes #CIAAVB Offensive Player of the Week! 🏐

Allyson Martin takes #CIAAVB Offensive Player of the Week! 🏐💥

Allyson started in all four matches last week with 41 Kills, .169 hitting percentage, 2 aces, 35 digs, 3 blocks. Martin was dynamic in her offense, which made her hard to defend.

📄 https://t.co/Vjw2kMfiIc pic.twitter.com/I92SiObcOu
— CIAA (@CIAAForLife) September 5, 2023

Dashevska and Martin Claim CIAA Volleyball Weekly Honors

Dashevska and Martin Claim CIAA Volleyball Weekly Honors https://t.co/1ObvsJoBe6
— Big Blue Athletics (@bstatesports) September 6, 2023

Next step for Bill Hayes statue is its location at Winston-Salem State | John Dell

Next step for Bill Hayes statue is its location at Winston-Salem State https://t.co/rUU2zdDbiS via @JournalNow
— John Dell (@johndellWSJ) September 7, 2023

GAME NOTES: #18 NCCU Football at NC A&T (Sept. 9, 7 p.m.)

GAME NOTES: #18 NCCU Football at NC A&T (Sept. 9, 7 p.m.) https://t.co/oHtPtkKUQi
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) September 7, 2023

Another Aggie-Eagle Clash Comes to Truist Stadium

Another Aggie-Eagle Clash Comes to Truist Stadium https://t.co/r8w8lQoow5
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) September 7, 2023

FAMU enters USF, Tampa with goal to replicate the 'most important' game in HBCU history | Gerald Thomas III

#FAMU football historians know Tampa’s importance. This weekend, the Rattlers return to where they broke the color barrier for a chance to repeat history. 🏈

🎙: @HCWillieSimmons, Steve Scruggs, @SelvinCobb, Jake Gaither (via Eddie Jackson)

Via @TDOnline https://t.co/Ktt7nQCFmV
— G. Thomas III (@3peatgee) September 6, 2023

Gold Rush defeat NCAA Division II Spring Hill 3-2 in program's first regular-season victory

Gold Rush defeat NCAA Division II Spring Hill 3-2 in program's first regular-season victory https://t.co/DLd9qnUnQi
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) September 7, 2023

NCAA Division II Spring Hill defeats Gold Nuggets 4-1

NCAA Division II Spring Hill defeats Gold Nuggets 4-1 https://t.co/ZA5NkdJjIm
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) September 7, 2023

Wednesday, September 6, 2023

CAU Sweeps Fort Valley to Open Home Slate!

CAU Sweeps Fort Valley to Open Home Slate! 🧹🏐🐾

Story 🔗👇🏽#GoPanthers🐾 | #WeAreCAU https://t.co/3ilBZ8ERk1
— Clark Atlanta Panthers 🐾 (@caupanthers) September 7, 2023

Eagles Go Five Sets Again in Tuesday’s Match at Campbell

Eagles Go Five Sets Again in Tuesday’s Match at Campbell https://t.co/7O4386kAIy
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) September 7, 2023

Shumate Tabs Mays and Morris to Baseball Staff

Shumate Tabs Mays and Morris to Baseball Staff https://t.co/Y0GgpGkXG3
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) September 7, 2023

Hunte Invited to Inaugural HBCU All-Star Softball Game

Hunte Invited to Inaugural HBCU All-Star Softball Game https://t.co/0UAsSqF9TF
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) September 7, 2023

Hawk men's basketball adds veteran coach Keith Coutreyer to staff

Hawk men's basketball adds veteran coach Keith Coutreyer to staff https://t.co/ptNwPZv6Pc
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) September 7, 2023

Pair of Rivalry Games Highlight MEAC Football Week 2

Pair of Rivalry Games Highlight MEAC Football Week 2 https://t.co/q0yKIFQqA1
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) September 7, 2023