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Sunday, March 24, 2024

Jackson State Vs. UConn Proves Huge Financial Disparity Affects Seeding And Outcomes At NCAA Women’s Tournament | Kyle T. Mosley

Take a look at the operating expenses Jackson State and Norfolk State had vs. UConn and Stanford to understand why seeding and victories are connected in the NCAA Women's BB Tourney!@HBCULegends | @blacksportsinc | #HBCUWBB

READ: https://t.co/SsxpiY7YeP pic.twitter.com/6KeFo4SVRl
— HBCU Legends (@hbculegends) March 24, 2024

Take a look at the operating expenses Jackson State and Norfolk State had vs. UConn and Stanford to understand why seeding and victories are connected in the NCAA Women's BB Tourney!@HBCULegends | @blacksportsinc | #HBCUWBB

READ: https://t.co/IbJsgCrqjd pic.twitter.com/GSS4PWB6gc
— Kyle T. Mosley (@ktmoze) March 24, 2024

Coach Tomekia Reed on what it means for HBCUs, representation, and the community to compete in the NCAA Tournament!

🎥 @MarchMadnessWBB pic.twitter.com/e3DZfgEM0b
— HBCUGO.TV (@HBCUGoTV) March 24, 2024

Davis, Peterson help Gold Rush win series opener

Davis, Peterson help Gold Rush win series opener
story: https://t.co/gZjz6d20a5 #TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIABaseball #HBCU #XULA pic.twitter.com/37CgUuSHPv
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) March 24, 2024

#NAIATennis No. 10 Gold Rush play No. 6 Fire in Boca Raton, Fla.

#NAIATennis No. 10 Gold Rush play No. 6 Fire in Boca Raton, Fla.
results: https://t.co/ZhZEOojjGR #TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #HBCU #XULA pic.twitter.com/zagvGs0OyP
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) March 24, 2024

#NAIATennis No. 5 Gold Nuggets play No. 3 Fire in Boca Raton, Fla.

#NAIATennis No. 5 Gold Nuggets play No. 3 Fire in Boca Raton, Fla.
results: https://t.co/Z9pWqpRUYo #TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #HBCU #XULA pic.twitter.com/Adm8hCsM27
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) March 24, 2024

Saturday, March 23, 2024

WATCH FREE | 2024 NAIA Men's Basketball National Championship - Langston vs. Indiana Wesleyan

2024 NAIA Men's Basketball National Championship - Langston vs. Indiana ... https://t.co/MaM6tf2Jsg via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 23, 2024

🏀 QUARTERFINALS 🏀

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📺 https://t.co/lI01jpp5MY (FREE)
📊 https://t.co/8SDXJUlA0q #goLions X #WeRoar X #BattleForTheRedBanner pic.twitter.com/q0p0ROEZL5
— Langston Athletics (@LangstonSports) 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