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Saturday, March 2, 2024

𝗚𝗔𝗠𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗬!! Rattlers host Jacksonville in a doubleheader on the renamed Veronica Wiggins Field.

𝗚𝗔𝗠𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗬!!

Rattlers host Jacksonville in a doubleheader on the renamed Veronica Wiggins Field.

⌚️ 3 PM (DH)
📺 https://t.co/QYQGpHxEac
📻 https://t.co/AKL33bIsL6
📊 https://t.co/eOtvffmesL #FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/Aw80xIcFK3
— Florida A&M Softball 🥎 (@FAMU_Softball) March 2, 2024

Rattlers host Jacksonville during Alumni Weekend on Veronica Wiggins Field.#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍https://t.co/HJNwJUvGNb
— Florida A&M Softball 🥎 (@FAMU_Softball) March 1, 2024

The 🐐 will be back as we rename the field after Coach Veronica Wiggins this Saturday.

📅 3/2
⌚️ 2 PM
📰 https://t.co/AD4EWKfYFD
🐐 https://t.co/X1HeM58n7c #FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/zGGEJ6rUnr
— Florida A&M Softball 🥎 (@FAMU_Softball) February 28, 2024

No points, no advances on day 2; Kynnedy Turner narrowly misses in women's 200

No points, no advances on day 2; Kynnedy Turner narrowly misses in women's 200
story: https://t.co/CTpQc1bagx #TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIATrack #HBCU #XULA pic.twitter.com/Um9tOud1mw
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) March 2, 2024

Mustangs stun Gold Rush in RRAC quarterfinals

Mustangs stun Gold Rush in RRAC quarterfinals
story: https://t.co/9nUBM0A6Tp #TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIAMBB #HBCU #XULA pic.twitter.com/tTx4dXvOrP
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) March 2, 2024

Hunter Viets 🖊️ #Cubs

Hunter Viets 🖊️ #Cubs @hviets_20 posted a 3.23 ERA with 44 strikeouts and a 51% ground-ball rate in 47.1 IP (8 starts) as a @FrederickKeys professional player last summer.

The @FAMU_Baseball product struck out 10 batters in back-to-back starts on 8/17 and 8/23. pic.twitter.com/nzDBgEnmdz
— MLB Draft League (@mlbdraftleague) March 1, 2024

The Rattlers are locked and loaded for Game One against the kitties. 🐍🔥

⚾️ 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗽 ⚾️

The Rattlers are locked and loaded for Game One against the kitties. 🐍🔥

T-Minus 50 minutes ⏰#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/327pvmJdSf
— Florida A&M Baseball ⚾️ (@FAMU_Baseball) March 2, 2024

The Rattlers will face off in a double header against Grambling today in the annual Ralph Garr-Bill Lucas HBCU Classic in Atlanta, Ga. 🐍💚🧡

Game 1 begins at 11 AM & Game 2 will begin 30 minutes after the conclusion of the first. #FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/v0r1a9qYWA
— Florida A&M Baseball ⚾️ (@FAMU_Baseball) March 2, 2024

FMU Lions earn trip to SUN MBB championship game with 92-87 victory over Ave Maria

FMU Lions earn trip to SUN MBB championship game with 92-87 victory over Ave Maria 🦁🏀#fmu #Lions #hbcu #MBB #basketball #BDBS #dfa #FloridaMemorial #naia #SUN #SUNconference #ship #championshipgame #MiamiGardens #Ave @fmu_mbb @FLMemorialUniv @NAIA https://t.co/jZlPjI6OWh pic.twitter.com/hta939RDOu
— FMU Lions Athletics (@GoFmuLions) March 2, 2024

Friday, March 1, 2024

All-GCAC Teams Announced, Rust Women Dominate, Dillard Men Bust the Bracket

All-GCAC Teams Announced, Rust Women Dominate, Dillard Men Bust the Bracket https://t.co/lKbOGcwb5v
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 2, 2024

Mississippi HBCUs facing shutdown incites community emotion in SC | Marsharia Adams

Mississippi HBCUs facing shutdown incites community emotion in SC https://t.co/oHx7c2dyqB
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 2, 2024

CIAA Unveils 2024 John B. McLendon Hall of Fame Class

CIAA Unveils 2024 John B. McLendon Hall of Fame Class https://t.co/yy7Dm54q1y
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 2, 2024

CIAA basketball tournament Friday roundup: Elizabeth City State women, Lincoln men return to title game

CIAA basketball tournament Friday roundup: Elizabeth City State women, Lincoln men return to title game https://t.co/YHDP9kevN0
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 2, 2024

Fayetteville State basketball in CIAA championship: Tip-off time, how to watch, TV channel | Monica Holland

Fayetteville State basketball in CIAA championship: Tip-off time, how to watch, TV channel https://t.co/bEIFFxILc9 via @fayobserver
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 2, 2024

Grambling State Football Announces Spring Football Schedule, Spring Game Set for April 20

Grambling State Football Announces Spring Football Schedule, Spring Game Set for April 20

➡️ https://t.co/Gbr7b38Eav #GramFam | #ThisIsTheG | #RestoreOrder🐯 pic.twitter.com/KlQWqvBDmj
— Grambling State Athletics (@GSU_TIGERS) March 1, 2024

Alabama A&M Partners with Yapit

Alabama A&M Athletics partners with Yapit#BeADawg24 https://t.co/s9xmwu2bE1
— Alabama A&M Athletics (@_AAMUAthletics) March 1, 2024

Upset at the #RRAC Tournament. ☹️

Upset at the #RRAC Tournament. ☹️ #XULA men will learn Thursday evening if they earned an at-large bid to #NAIA nationals.#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIAMBB #HBCU pic.twitter.com/An0Hk1g7jm
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) March 2, 2024

Former Georgia Tech Grad Transfer 3⭐ OL Wing Green Jr. committed to Bethune Cookman

After talking to @CoachWoodie I’m heading down to the beach 🔥🏝️@BCUGridiron @BCUAthletics @TWeston_@Coach_Wimbo @CoachColey35 @_TMJackson @tbarragan5 @COACHJDESSEIN pic.twitter.com/Qe73BInxgA
— Wing Green Jr (@WingGreenJr) March 1, 2024

As spring draws near and graduation approaches, I'm in search of a place to call home, I have film ready.
— Wing Green Jr (@WingGreenJr) February 2, 2024

WATCH | Meet FAMU's 19th Head Football Coach James Colzie |President's Point of View|

Meet FAMU's 19th Head Football Coach James Colzie |President's Point of ... https://t.co/r8kYlmGj2s via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 2, 2024

Virginia State’s Willie Drew looks to show his growth and versatility at NFL combine | Mia Berry

Virginia State's Willie Drew looks to show his growth and versatility at NFL combine https://t.co/KXf3eGh998
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 2, 2024

AAMU First in SWAC to Install Video Boards at All Athletic Venues

AAMU First in SWAC to Install Video Boards at All Athletic Venues https://t.co/akCkoq0iuf
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 2, 2024

HBCU Cornerback Willie Drew Opens Eyes With Both 40-Yard Dash Runs At The NFL Scouting Combine | Kyle T. Mosley

Solid runs by Virginia State's cornerback Willie Drew may have opened the eyes of a few NFL scouts and execs!#HBCU | @HBCULegends | #NFLCombine | #RAS | @_kingdrew11 | @VSUsports | @ktmoze | @blacksportsinc

Drew: https://t.co/LEKtLZX1ON https://t.co/LEKtLZX1ON
— HBCU Legends (@hbculegends) March 1, 2024

WATCH | Brookelynn Thomas sits down with Kaitlyn Scroggins to talk about what Rattler nation can expect from her this upcoming season.

“Rattler nation can expect some blocking experience, explosiveness, and leadership from me this season”.

Brookelynn Thomas sits down with Kaitlyn Scroggins to talk about what Rattler nation can expect from her this upcoming season.#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/NdOajUOKtK
— Florida A&M Volleyball 🏐 (@FAMU_VB) March 1, 2024

Rattlers host Jacksonville during Alumni Weekend on Veronica Wiggins Field

Rattlers host Jacksonville during Alumni Weekend on Veronica Wiggins Field.#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍https://t.co/HJNwJUvGNb
— Florida A&M Softball 🥎 (@FAMU_Softball) March 1, 2024

𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐞 𝘿𝙖𝙧𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙚 𝘾𝙧𝙖𝙬𝙡𝙚𝙮-𝙈𝙤𝙧𝙧𝙤𝙬

𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐞

𝘿𝙖𝙧𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙚 𝘾𝙧𝙖𝙬𝙡𝙚𝙮-𝙈𝙤𝙧𝙧𝙤𝙬

Volleyball (1991-94) #RoarCity pic.twitter.com/AvtKbKgIuo
— Tennessee State Athletics (@TSU_Tigers) March 1, 2024

Gold Nuggets advance to RRAC semifinals

Gold Nuggets advance to RRAC semifinals
story: https://t.co/jHVcp0qfRy #TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIAWBB #HBCU #XULA pic.twitter.com/v6c1AuBQkb
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) March 1, 2024

24th victory this season. Next: 1 p.m. Saturday vs. #LSUA in #RRAC Tournament semifinals.
• Stats: https://t.co/2pvkvhFXab
• Scoreboard: https://t.co/ee57DSOr4g #TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIAWBB #HBCU #XULA @yardtalkhbcu @livforhoops pic.twitter.com/jiJzYSLhb6
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) March 1, 2024

WATCH | College Gets SHUT DOWN, New Phone Who DIs? , Grambling "Recycle" Staff | OFFSCRIPT LIVE

College Gets SHUT DOWN, New Phone Who DIs? , Grambling "Recycle" Staff |... https://t.co/edz0JOabdh via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 2, 2024

WATCH | HBCU History: TSU v NCCU Historic March Madness Showdown| CAA #1 Seed On the Line for NCAT WBB | Locked On HBCU

HBCU History: TSU v NCCU Historic March Madness Showdown| CAA #1 Seed On... https://t.co/HhPv9HtiPd via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 2, 2024