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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

WATCH | SWAC Media Call | Nov. 6, 2023

SWAC Media Call | Nov. 6, 2023 https://t.co/RwRVPLvkSD via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) November 7, 2023

WATCH | Jawarn Howell Goes Ballistic on Howard| Tennessee State Suffers Devastating Loss

Jawarn Howell Goes Ballistic on Howard| Tennessee State Suffers Devastat... https://t.co/fuKzBI5wNX via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) November 7, 2023

Saturday’s Ag-(PRO)ductive Play of the Game presented by @AgProCo .

Saturday’s Ag-(PRO)ductive Play of the Game presented by @AgProCo.

Lovie Jenkins takes the partially blocked punt back for a Rattlers touchdown!#FAMU | #Rattlers | #OurTime | #WearGreenRideGreen pic.twitter.com/Hsnx0jnWrf
— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) November 7, 2023

Rattlers open up new season at #8 Creighton

Rattlers open up new season at #8 Creighton#FAMU | #Rattlers | #ThinkBig https://t.co/BN6qqXJ6lv
— Florida A&M Men’s Basketball 🏀 (@FAMU_MBB) November 7, 2023

FAMU basketball begins tonight. What to know about this season's teams before tipoff | Gerald Thomas III

#FAMU basketball is back on the hardwood tonight. Here’s a quick rundown of both teams before tonight’s tip-off. 🏀

Via @TDOnline https://t.co/5BSZgkyPzA
— G. Thomas III (@3peatgee) November 7, 2023

𝗚𝗔𝗠𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗬

The Rattlers season opener is here as they take on #11 Tennessee in Knoxville.

⌚️ 6:30 PM ET
📺 https://t.co/ZrgNe0bK2B
📊 https://t.co/hwmOS6OZpo #FAMU | #Rattlers | #PRESSURE pic.twitter.com/ekfHDY5eV7
— Florida A&M Women’s Basketball 🏀 (@FAMU_WBB) November 7, 2023

𝗚𝗔𝗠𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗬

The Rattlers season opener is here as they take on #8 Creighton in Omaha.

⌚️ 9 PM ET
📺 https://t.co/lol0sagJFl
📊 https://t.co/eBb4N4NfYN #FAMU | #Rattlers | #ThinkBig pic.twitter.com/DKHj4yoS5G
— Florida A&M Men’s Basketball 🏀 (@FAMU_MBB) November 7, 2023

SWAC notebook: Grambling fades out of contention in West division | Jim Kleinpeter

SWAC notebook: Grambling fades out of contention in West division https://t.co/bO5gAeFYfp via @theadvocatebr
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) November 7, 2023

Jackson says the Tigers need to come out with a winning season |

Jackson says the Tigers need to come out with a winning season https://t.co/a1KNINEcGh
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) November 7, 2023

No. 1 Talladega Tornadoes, No. 3 Fisk Bulldogs Set for Championship Clash in Final Match of GCAC Volleyball Tournament

We’re ready. Are you?

Purchase your tickets from the link in our bio or tune in to GCAC Channel 02 on the @hbcu_plus app. #OneGCAC #GCACRising #hbcuvolleyball pic.twitter.com/unVg4PZPVf
— Gulf Coast Athletic Conference (@GCACSports) November 7, 2023

No. 1 Talladega Tornadoes @degawvb, No. 3 Fisk Bulldogs @fiskathletics Set for Championship Clash in Final Match of GCAC Volleyball Tournament
https://t.co/gYlkOLUxUp
— Gulf Coast Athletic Conference (@GCACSports) November 7, 2023

Take a look at the 2023 GCAC Volleyball Championship Bracket! Don’t miss any of the action and download the @HBCU_Plus app! #onegcac #gcacrising #hbcuvolleyball pic.twitter.com/ykEQrBdZr8
— Gulf Coast Athletic Conference (@GCACSports) November 6, 2023

WATCH on TV: FS1 | #8 Creighton Men's Basketball Opens Regular-Season Tuesday vs. FAMU | Rob Anderson

Ready for the regular-season!

It all starts on Tuesday night.https://t.co/FpUJYCknt3
— Creighton Men’s Basketball (@BluejayMBB) November 4, 2023

CO '24 OF | Westlake High School (ATL, GA) Korey Fortson Announces Plan to Sign NLI with SWAC Champion Florida A&M University on Nov. 9 | 6'-2/225

I will be signing my National Letter of intent to Florida A&M Thursday, November 9th at 4:30 in the Westlake High School Media center. Everyone is welcome to attend! #Fangsup pic.twitter.com/GDsjCXhrUv
— Korey Fortson (@KoreyFortson) November 7, 2023

My son has decided to take his academic and athletic talents to Florida A&M University! Welcome to the FAMUly KoreyD! 🐍🐍🐍⚾️⚾️⚾️ https://t.co/27kMpmF7aZ
— N Fortson (@KoKoFort) August 5, 2023

Korey Fortson ('24, GA) up to 92 from the OF #PGNational @PG_Georgia pic.twitter.com/0i1xCXlqeR
— PG Showcases (@PGShowcases) July 14, 2023

Korey Fortson ('24, GA). Physical RH bat with some present power. #PGNational @PG_Georgia pic.twitter.com/2yXrXRKxNw
— PG Showcases (@PGShowcases) July 14, 2023

Numbers from @PerfectGameUSA National pic.twitter.com/6tQtO2sY5X
— Korey Fortson (@KoreyFortson) July 14, 2023

Korey Fortson (‘24 GA) hits a missile of a 2B that went off the CF wall in a HURRY. Super explosive/tooled up, ran 6.77 & was 91 from OF, big bat speed/juice, @PG_Uncommitted still as a ‘24 too. #SunshineSE @PG_Georgia pic.twitter.com/LMt97jUnLS
— PG Showcases (@PGShowcases) May 14, 2023

NSU Catches Fire in Season Opener; Routs Penn State Wilkes-Barre 102-55

NSU Catches Fire in Season Opener; Routs Penn State Wilkes-Barre 102-55#GoldStandard🔰https://t.co/IhSQah3vDA
— Norfolk State University Men's Basketball (@NSU_BBALL) November 7, 2023

Grambling's nursing program obtains 100 percent NCLEX pass rate two years in a row | Ian Robinson

Here's how Grambling's nursing program obtained 100 percent pass rate ⁦@Grambling1901⁩ https://t.co/5ByMJZ7CqS
— Rick Gallot (@RickGallot) November 6, 2023

Big First-Half Run Key in Alabama A&M’s Rout of Oakwood

𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲#NoBarkAllBite https://t.co/gJQCWwtcJl
— Alabama A&M Athletics (@_AAMUAthletics) November 7, 2023

MEAC Women's Basketball Roundup, Nov. 6

MEAC Women's Basketball Roundup, Nov. 6https://t.co/vuks4DwVsX
— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) (@MEACSports) November 7, 2023

Monday, November 6, 2023

Recap: Pirates Open the 2023-24 Season With a Loss to Howard 92-80

Recap: Pirates Open the 2023-24 Season With a Loss to Howard 92-80#WeAreHamptonU https://t.co/uopwllFrJo
— Hampton Men’s Basketball (@Hampton_MBB) November 7, 2023

Stinks when you lose to Howard. Thoughts: Pirates are a deep talented team. They are 2 deep. Joyner has to figure out the rotation quickly. Giving up 92 points is concerning. Wilcox, J Nesbitt and Maxwell will be a problem offensively. Refs were not in our favor. pic.twitter.com/WIBx0oApnW
— The HU Pirate Ship (@TheHUPirateShip) November 7, 2023

Spartans Erase 20-Point Deficit, Stun William & Mary in Season-Opener

Spartans Erase 20-Point Deficit, Stun William & Mary in Season-Opener#GoldStandard🔰https://t.co/U6vUmIuJkV
— Norfolk State Women’s Basketball (@NorfolkStateWBB) November 7, 2023

Ball game ✌️ 🔰 #BEHOLD #TheSpartanWay pic.twitter.com/rsEi3Zk65y
— Kevin Lynum (@CoachKevinLynum) November 7, 2023

Clark Atlanta basketball upsets Mercer on opening night | Randall Barnes

Clark Atlanta basketball upsets Mercer on opening night - ClutchPoints https://t.co/ssXFlYhXw6 via @GoogleNews
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) November 7, 2023

Three Braves Selected for Player of the Week Honors

Three Braves Selected for Player of the Week Honorshttps://t.co/Gepwy9RRaA
— Alcorn Braves Athletics (@BRAVESSPORTS) November 6, 2023

Jones, Lawrence Shine in CSU Debuts; Women’s Hoops Falls to La Salle in Season Opener

RECAP: Jones, Lawrence Both Go for 20+ Points. @CoppinState_WBB Falls to La Salle in Season Openerhttps://t.co/sr0bKXF5PY
— Coppin Sports (@coppinsports) November 7, 2023

OFFICIAL | Road to ESPN Inaugural HBCU Band of the Year National Championships | Alcorn State University Sounds of Dyn-O-Mite Marching Band | Field Show 11/4/23

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.