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Saturday, March 23, 2024

An emotional Ivan Thomas returns to his roots as Hampton University men’s basketball coach | Michael Sauls

Ivan Thomas made his return home to the 757 official today.

Story for @virginianpilot/@PilotSportsNow from the new Hampton head men’s basketball coach’s introductory presser: https://t.co/vNYbfQ6LMZ
— Michael Sauls (@mcsauls) March 20, 2024

HBCUs get my vote for most beautiful athletes. Delaware St., Hampton U, FAMU, U Maryland Eastern Shore. Young guys relationships are important.

HBCUs get my vote for most beautiful athletes. Delaware St., Hampton U, FAMU, U Maryland Eastern Shore. Young guys relationships are important. pic.twitter.com/08RFytwMg2
— Dr. Jackson-Edwards (@Harvarddoc32) March 22, 2024

NAIA No. 1 Saints sweep Gold Nuggets

#NAIA No. 1 Saints sweep Gold Nuggets
story: https://t.co/aNN4JgXZO8 #TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIASoftball #HBCU #XULA pic.twitter.com/eCN2EQFisr
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) March 23, 2024

HBCU president reinstated after investigation following administrator's suicide | Kiara Alfonseca and Jade Lawson

HBCU president reinstated after investigation following administrator's suicide https://t.co/yCWAbIiTbg
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 23, 2024

LU: Independent investigation finds no evidence of bullying in administrator's suicide https://t.co/48dcTAODSo via @komunews
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 23, 2024

Durham could host CIAA Football Championship at the Memorial Stadium for multiple years

Durham could host CIAA Football Championship at the Memorial Stadium for multiple years https://t.co/YuAqgiSQTQ
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 23, 2024

INTERIM TAG REMOVED: Richardson III named Head Basketball Coach at Elizabeth City State

INTERIM TAG REMOVED: Richardson III named Head Basketball Coach at Elizabeth City Statehttps://t.co/uFiIx9Ytvs
— HoopDirt.com (@HoopDirt) March 22, 2024

End of the road: Steve Joyner, JCSU agree to part ways

“I will miss basketball more than anything:” @JCSUSports basketball coach Steve Joyner, who won 600 games and three CIAA titles with the Golden Bulls, is stepping down after 37 years. Details from @HerbLWhite1. https://t.co/PCIeeZSFzg pic.twitter.com/pAjF7E4ymv
— The Charlotte Post (@thecharpost) March 23, 2024

Johnson C. Smith’s Joyner announces retirementhttps://t.co/pZJIVrsGR4
— HoopDirt.com (@HoopDirt) March 22, 2024

𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗪! Rattlers improve their record to 5-1 after beating Southern 4-1

𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗪!

Rattlers improve their record to 5-1 after beating Southern 4-1.#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/DhPwOu5ZmD
— Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) March 23, 2024

@hubisonbowl advances in #MEAC Championship with 2-1 Mega Match win over UAB

RECAP: @hubisonbowl advances in #MEAC Championship with 2-1 Mega Match win over UAB https://t.co/IgQpZsrlAG pic.twitter.com/KHe8pdz2oZ
— Howard Athletics (@HUBisonSports) March 23, 2024

Williams and Tucker Break School Records at Phoenix Invitational

Williams and Tucker Break School Records at Phoenix Invitational#WeAreHamptonU https://t.co/nMBsfDiLcX
— Hampton University Track & Field Official (@HamptonUTrack) March 23, 2024

32 teams remain and @GSU_WBK & @LadyAggieBall are two of them!

32 teams remain and @GSU_WBK & @LadyAggieBall are two of them!

NCAT plays Sunday, GSU plays Monday. Let’s cheer both teams on to the Sweet 16! https://t.co/hw1u513Zb3
— Liv (@livforhoops) March 23, 2024

Players of the game for tonight’s Round One win: 𝐉𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐲𝐧 & 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬 🤧⁣
⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣#AggieWBB💙💛 #Commit2Grit #WeAboveMe #LevelUp #BeUncommon⁣ pic.twitter.com/8UeAhIDxwW
— Lady Aggie Ball (@LadyAggieBall) March 23, 2024

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks defeated the North Carolina A&T Aggies to advance to Sunday's @meacsports Final!

🎳ROLLING INTO THE MEAC FINAL🎳

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks defeated the North Carolina A&T Aggies to advance to Sunday's @meacsports Final!

UMES faces the winner of Sunday morning's match between North Carolina A&T & Howard.#HawkPride | #SoarAboveAndBeyond pic.twitter.com/oUTGDPgm9j
— Maryland Eastern Shore Hawk Athletics (@UMESHawkSports) March 23, 2024

WATCH | The @FAMU_FB team held their Pro Day on Thursday, with nearly 20 professional scouts in attendance | Alison Posey

ICYMI: The @FAMU_FB team held their Pro Day on Thursday, with nearly 20 professional scouts in attendance.

For everyone that participated, it's another big step in making a dream come true. pic.twitter.com/Iei8m9WsYH
— Alison Posey (@AlisonPosey14) March 23, 2024

Hampton Softball Scores Late in the 11th to Defeat the Cougars

Recap: Hampton Softball Scores Late in the 11th to Defeat the Cougars#WeAreHamptonU https://t.co/UQXcfi3qdC
— Hampton Softball (@Hampton_SB) March 22, 2024

WATCH | Coach Geno Auriemma's comments on Coach Reed and JSU | Kyle T. Mosley

Coach Geno Auriemma's comments on Coach Reed and JSU. @HBCULegends @GoJSUTigersWBB pic.twitter.com/DokLl7rTlH
— Kyle T. Mosley (@ktmoze) March 23, 2024

UConn's Geno Auriemma has strong praise for Jackson State's Tomekia Reed following the Tigers losing to the Huskies in the NCAA Tournament. @HBCULegends | @BlackSportsInc | @ktmoze | @GoJSUTigersWBB | @CoachTReed

Read: https://t.co/e0QKPsbTjr
— Black Sports Insiders (@blacksportsinc) March 23, 2024

HU Women’s Tennis Edges Out North Carolina Central

🎾 | BISON WIN! The ladies of @HUBisonTennis bounce back with a 4-3 win over NC Central!

The Bison are back in action tomorrow March 24th at 12 PM when they close out the MEAC Round Up with a match against Norfolk State!
📰: https://t.co/b6e5YxzpIv #BleedBlue pic.twitter.com/xO1wAV1wf6
— Howard Athletics (@HUBisonSports) March 23, 2024

The Rattlers dominate JSU to win the series

“𝙋𝙐𝙏 𝘼 ‘𝙆’ 𝙊𝙉 𝙄𝙏”

Victory vibes from the Rattlers after shutting down the Tigers going 2-0 on the day.#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/WdgQjIEv9H
— Florida A&M Softball 🥎 (@FAMU_Softball) March 23, 2024

FINAL.

The Rattlers dominate JSU to win the series.

📸 @shotsbybryant_ #FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/uZgjSMcrgC
— Florida A&M Softball 🥎 (@FAMU_Softball) March 23, 2024

𝘼𝙉𝙊𝙏𝙃𝙀𝙍 𝙊𝙉𝙀 𝙁𝙊𝙍 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙍𝘼𝙏𝙏𝙇𝙀𝙍𝙎!

Nyah Morgan with an RBI-single to send Amaya Gainer home. The Rattlers are up 4-0 at the top of the third.

📊 https://t.co/RjhTR1Ame5
📸 @shotsbybryant_/IG#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/WWegKyZZo1
— Florida A&M Softball 🥎 (@FAMU_Softball) March 23, 2024

𝙆𝙀𝙀𝙋 𝙄𝙏 𝙂𝙊𝙄𝙉𝙂!

Nyomi Jones gets to first base and sends Mia Blasingane and Neriah Lee home. The Rattlers are up 6-0 at the top of the fourth

📊 https://t.co/RjhTR1Ame5
📸 @shotsbybryant_/IG#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/thPshU8mIc
— Florida A&M Softball 🥎 (@FAMU_Softball) March 23, 2024

𝙏𝙃𝘼𝙏’𝙎 𝙂𝙊𝙉𝙉𝘼 𝘾𝙊𝙎𝙏 𝙔𝘼!

Kiauna Watson steals home after an error from the Tigers. The Rattlers are up 3-0 at the top of the third inning.

📊 https://t.co/RjhTR1Ame5
📸 @shotsbybryant_/IG#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/1eT8nWlQOw
— Florida A&M Softball 🥎 (@FAMU_Softball) March 23, 2024

Interim Tag Removed, Jazmone Turner has been named Head Women’s Basketball Coach!

Interim Tag Removed, Jazmone Turner has been named Head Women’s Basketball Coach! #GoHornets #MakeAStatement #LegacyandPride pic.twitter.com/roLqPDMTe0
— Delaware St. Hornets (@DSUHornets) March 23, 2024

Full Game Highlights | Jackson State women's basketball falls to UConn in first round of the NCAA Tournament | J. T. Keith

Jackson State women's basketball falls to UConn in first round of the NCAA Tournament https://t.co/56dV6zwltX via @clarionledger
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 23, 2024

Connecticut Huskies vs. Jackson State Tigers | Full Game Highlights | NC... https://t.co/QOIgx9QyPo via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 23, 2024

Aggies Start Well as They Seek Fourth Straight MEAC Bowling Title

Aggies Start Well as They Seek Fourth Straight MEAC Bowling Title https://t.co/qbgmwMgfJn
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 23, 2024

A&T Men's Tennis Wins Again, Improves to 11-1

Men's Tennis Wins Again, Improves to 11-1 https://t.co/mYgIPLCXPP
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 23, 2024

B-CU Receives $1.4 Million Gift From Local Entrepreneur L. Gale Lemerand

B-CU announced a $1.4 million gift from philanthropist L. Gale Lemerand today. The donation will be used to renovate two buildings on campus to be known as the L. Gale Lemerand Academic Multiplex and the L. Gale Lemerand Football Complex.

Read more: https://t.co/73mRIoD6kW pic.twitter.com/cCXbRZjOhl
— Bethune-Cookman (@bethunecookman) March 22, 2024

RATTLERS WIN. The Rattlers take game 2 beating the Tigers 7-2. Game two of the day is starting NOW.

RATTLERS WIN.

The Rattlers take game 2 beating the Tigers 7-2. Game two of the day is starting NOW.

📊 https://t.co/RjhTR1Ame5
📸 @shotsbybryant_/IG#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/Qw1aq34AW7
— Florida A&M Softball 🥎 (@FAMU_Softball) March 23, 2024

Historic Night at #ClubCorbett Results in WNIT Win for A&T

Historic Night at #ClubCorbett Results in WNIT Win for A&T https://t.co/Z8bR6AmbXF
— Lady Aggie Ball (@LadyAggieBall) March 23, 2024