After deliberating between pursuing skating or enrolling in a Historically Black College or University, two students at Howard University made a groundbreaking choice to establish the nation's inaugural HBCU skating team.https://t.co/eS2dRk5KEs
— U.S. Figure Skating (@USFigureSkating) October 25, 2023
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Friday, October 27, 2023
MAKING HISTORY: HOWARD UNIVERSITY FORMS NATION’S FIRST HBCU SKATING TEAM
TSU Volleyball Travels to Illinois to take on SIUE
Volleyball Travels to Illinois to take on SIUE https://t.co/VyhxrGFzbK
— Tennessee State Athletics (@TSU_Tigers) October 27, 2023
WATCH | ESPN's First Take Host Stephen A. Smith talks importance of HBCUs ahead of Magic City Classic
ESPN's First Take Host Stephen A. Smith talks importance of HBCUs ahead ... https://t.co/edJKbjR4ia via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 27, 2023
This Detroiter helped the Lions land Hall of Fame talent and is still talked about today | Scott Talley
Scott Talley has a great article on the first D1 black head basketball coach (Illinois State) and NFL scout, Will Robinson (WVSU/HBCU alum). #HBCU @HBCULegends @DHuntTrib https://t.co/ykdXKAgqe9
— Kyle T. Mosley (@ktmoze) October 26, 2023
McDowell: Panthers Are 'Locked In' For Clash With Rattlers | Kyle T. Mosley
McDowell: Panthers Are 'Locked In' For Clash With Rattlers#HBCU | #SWAC | #PVAMU | #FAMU | @HBCULegends | @ktmoze | @PVAMUPanthers | @FAMU_FB
— HBCU Legends (@hbculegends) October 27, 2023
π⬛vs.π https://t.co/wC1rwK0uw5https://t.co/wC1rwK0uw5
Former Wolves coach Theus now leads his Wildcats against the Gophers | Charles Hallman
Former Wolves coach Theus now leads his Wildcats against the Gophers https://t.co/TjupYsX9JT via @mnspokesman
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 27, 2023
Alabama State heads to Daytona for second SWAC Cluster
Alabama State heads to Daytona for second SWAC Cluster https://t.co/g8cEXBaACB
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 27, 2023
WATCH | Willie Simmons Reflects On Florida A&M 'FAMULY' And Culture | Kyle T. Mosley & Maya Ellison
Rattlers head coach Willie Simmons reflects on the "FAMULY" at FAMU!@HBCULegends | #HBCU | #FAMU | @kmtoze | #SWAC | @HCWillieSimmons | @themayaellison | @FAMU_FB
— HBCU Legends (@hbculegends) October 27, 2023
π https://t.co/L5t8wdacLHhttps://t.co/L5t8wdacLH
π πππππ π@themayaellison interviewed @FAMU_FB's Head Coach, @HCWillieSimmons, about Florida A&M's football culture and how the Rattlers embody this culture.#FCS pic.twitter.com/vsoBYeuuOm
— NCAA FCS Football (@NCAA_FCS) October 26, 2023
FAMU announces hall of famer, alum Andre Dawson as Homecoming Parade grand marshal | Andrew Skerritt
FAMU announces hall of famer, alum Andre Dawson as Homecoming Parade grand marshal https://t.co/AFT3nvvmmS
— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) October 27, 2023
FAMU enters Saturday driven not to be the latest SWAC, HBCU homecoming football game upset | Gerald Thomas III
There’s been a trend of #SWAC and #HBCU homecoming football game upsets. And #FAMU is making sure it’s not the latest one this weekend when #PVAMU comes to Bragg tomorrow. π
— G. Thomas III (@3peatgee) October 27, 2023
π: @HCWillieSimmons, @KamariYoung81, @gentlelh83
Via @TDOnline https://t.co/PfNTQRbo7m
North Carolina A&T coach Allen Johnson now has prep 300H list leader Isaiah Taylor on campus along with twin brother Xzaviah, No. 8 on the ’23 hurdles list
The son of a double gold medalist hurdler while being coached by two other medal-winning hurdlers, NCA&T prize recruit Isaiah Taylor says he doesn't feel any pressure. "I’ve just got to do the work."@michtrack @ashegreenephoto @NCATAGGIES @Angelo_Taylorhttps://t.co/pLHkyMhnnx pic.twitter.com/wotlcPrb3x
— Track & Field News (@tandfn) October 26, 2023
XULA Women's volleyball senior night is Friday
Women's volleyball senior night is Friday.
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) October 27, 2023
tickets: https://t.co/XsYSbLjAhF#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIAWVB #HBCU #XULA pic.twitter.com/0kExKVxmS1
Gold Nuggets shut out LSUA, move closer to RRAC title
Gold Nuggets shut out LSUA, move closer to RRAC title
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) October 26, 2023
• Story: https://t.co/LNXGnzHXfH
• Box score: https://t.co/oEIJnKbEI5
• RRAC standings: https://t.co/nB0sizokdc#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIASoccer #HBCU #XULA pic.twitter.com/q9woIPHLeX
Gold Rush, LSUA scoreless; XULA loses share of RRAC lead
Gold Rush, LSUA scoreless; #XULA loses share of RRAC lead
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) October 26, 2023
• Story: https://t.co/hBwVQLMhLd
• Box score: https://t.co/ZzrGhrC8EI
• RRAC standings: https://t.co/Ss9UDszQUp#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIASoccer #HBCU pic.twitter.com/5lsCeKWqkX
XULA women and men will visit city rival Dillard Saturday to open the 2023-24 basketball season
#XULA women and men will visit city rival Dillard Saturday to open the 2023-24 basketball season.
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) October 27, 2023
tickets: https://t.co/ri4WLhn2H4#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIAWBB #NAIAMBB #HBCU pic.twitter.com/3zRfrIE8NG
N.C. Central wins fifth straight game, crushes South Carolina St. 62-28 | Louis Fernandez | Full Highlights
— Louis Fernandez Jr (@LouFernandezJr) October 27, 2023
FUMBLE!!! Scoop & Score!
— NCCU Athletics (@NCCUAthletics) October 27, 2023
Huge hit by Kole Jones forces the fumble. Max U’Ren picks up the pigskin and takes it to the house! @NCCU_Football #EaglePride π¦ #BeGREAT
(photos by Doug Burt) pic.twitter.com/mjtl5lfZe6
South Carolina State Bulldogs vs. North Carolina Central Eagles: Full Highlights https://t.co/F8LnR94CWo
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 27, 2023
Davius Richard throws 30-yard touchdown pass to Twan Flip Jr. https://t.co/cd7DvL6vQ5
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 27, 2023
End Zone! Davius Richard scores 1-yard rushing rushing touchdown https://t.co/QabZJCVoWf
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 27, 2023
Jr. Fields throws 7-yard touchdown pass vs. North Carolina https://t.co/vjUvMZLz0G
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 27, 2023
Touchdown! Davius Richard scores vs. South Carolina https://t.co/pX8gkXMYBh
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 27, 2023
Picked! North Carolina throws interception https://t.co/8nzC3labq5
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 27, 2023
Thursday, October 26, 2023
F. Michelle Richardson, Ph.D. Appointed Faculty Athletic Representative
#Congratulations to F. Michelle Richardson, Ph.D. who is the newly appointed Faculty Athletic Representative to Coppin State University athletics! https://t.co/iu1EPEA15z#HBCU #BEMORE #CoppinStateUniversity #DivisionI #Athletics #Baltimore #Maryland @coppinsports @CoppinAllBiz pic.twitter.com/8HvxsfMIeA
— Coppin State University (@CoppinStateUniv) October 26, 2023
Norfolk State comes in at No. 2 in the MEAC men's basketball preseason poll.
JUST IN: #NorfolkState comes in at No. 2 in the MEAC men's basketball preseason poll.
— Michael Sauls (@mcsauls) October 26, 2023
π·: ESPN+ / MEAC pic.twitter.com/98B6WC0Hyo
Tymere Robinson making most of opportunity in wake of Hampton University’s injuries | Michael Sauls
#Hampton RB Tymere Robinson made the most of his shot last week with Darran Butts and Elijah Burris out.
— Michael Sauls (@mcsauls) October 26, 2023
If they're are out again, the HU coaching staff has all the confidence in the world in Robinson
Link below for @virginianpilot/@PilotSportsNow https://t.co/ESiN5S3r4a
Norfolk State looks to break losing streak in homecoming matchup with Morgan State | Michael Sauls
#NorfolkState is looking to snap a three-game losing streak against Morgan State during homecoming this weekend.
— Michael Sauls (@mcsauls) October 25, 2023
Quick rundown of the matchup and what NSU can carry from its loss to Howard into this game:https://t.co/N59lnXR9vm
Hampton University’s fall eligibility issues have been resolved, athletic director says | Michael Sauls
Great News: All of Hampton University's Fall Athletes Regain Eligibility, Confirms Athletic Director Anthony Henderson πππ
— VirginianPilotSports (@PilotSportsNow) October 25, 2023
Story per, @mcsauls https://t.co/p9ETxF6lpT
Footnotes:
— Michael Sauls (@mcsauls) October 25, 2023
-Athletes on fall sports teams that were dealing with eligibility issues now haven’t been for a “couple of weeks"
-Asst AD for Compliance Alexis Avery is no longer employed by HU but Henderson clarified it is NOT due to eligibility issues
Hall Announces Promotion, New Pitching Coaching
Hall Announces Promotion, New Pitching Coaching https://t.co/lZoYbxVh7y
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 26, 2023
Johnson Adds Aniia Hopkins to A&T's Track and Field Staff
Johnson Adds Aniia Hopkins to A&T's Track and Field Staff https://t.co/Q5rXGq27YD
— N.C. A&T Athletics (@NCATAGGIES) October 25, 2023
MEAC Announces 2023-24 Women’s Basketball Preseason Honors, presented by TowneBank
MEAC Announces 2023-24 Women’s Basketball Preseason Honors, presented by TowneBank https://t.co/BP8G98EoUq
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 26, 2023
The rest of the All-MEAC Preseason Teams were just announced:#NorfolkState's Niya Fields makes second team, Makoye Diawara and Da'naijah Williams both make third team. https://t.co/5Wp3c6RQ30
— Michael Sauls (@mcsauls) October 26, 2023
MEAC partners with AthleteTalk for the 2023 Cross Country Championships
MEAC partners with AthleteTalk for the 2023 Cross Country Championships https://t.co/rORjFTVe4P
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 26, 2023