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Thursday, March 28, 2024

The Rattlers are back on the Highest of Seven Hills and are set to take on the Tigers of JSU today at 5pm. 🐍

B4| Jalen Niles brings in two runs on an RBI single!

FAMU - 3
JSU - 0

📊https://t.co/0b0Dv92soI
📻https://t.co/0b0Dv92soI #FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍
— Florida A&M Baseball ⚾️ (@FAMU_Baseball) March 28, 2024

𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁?! 😝

In case you missed it, take a look at Ty Jackson’s wicked catch that closed the top of the 3rd inning. ⚡️🐍⚾️😎#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/61CvsjeQyL
— Florida A&M Baseball ⚾️ (@FAMU_Baseball) March 28, 2024

⚡️ 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 ⚡️

The Rattlers are back on the Highest of Seven Hills and are set to take on the Tigers of JSU today at 5pm. 🐍#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/xatFTOkMNy
— Florida A&M Baseball ⚾️ (@FAMU_Baseball) March 28, 2024

Hampton Football Pro Day a Success

https://t.co/GDGBw1VTA9
— Hampton Football (@Hampton_FB) March 28, 2024

WATCH: FAMU WR Jamari Gassett on learning from former teammates, excited to scrimmage | G. Thomas III

WATCH: FAMU WR Gassett on learning from past teammates, ready to scrimmage https://t.co/K8NtDml2Tj via @tdonline
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 28, 2024

WATCH: FAMU DB Deco Wilson on last year's rise on depth chart, maintaining production | G. Thomas III

WATCH: FAMU DB Wilson on last year's rise, maintaining production https://t.co/rbHUfQuo7k via @tdonline
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 28, 2024

FAMU baseball and softball facing stiff competition in Easter Weekend SWAC matchups | Gerald Thomas III

Like an Easter egg hunt, #FAMU baseball and softball teams are looking to collect victories in some important ballgames this weekend. ⚾️🥎

Via @TDOnline https://t.co/wKuo8PmFX2
— G. Thomas III (@3peatgee) March 28, 2024

Softball Travels To Orangeburg To Face S.C. State In MEAC Series

🐻🥎Softball Travels To Orangeburg To Face S.C. State🐶 in MEAC Series
📝 https://t.co/otu8CQDcrn @MEACSports | @UnderArmour #GoBears🔷🔶 pic.twitter.com/QhPhfQTFa9
— Morgan State Bears (@MorganStBears) March 28, 2024

🚨 𝗦𝗪𝗔𝗖 𝗛𝗢𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗦 🚨 Sara Rakim is named SWAC Player of the Week

🚨 𝗦𝗪𝗔𝗖 𝗛𝗢𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗦 🚨

Sara Rakim is named SWAC Player of the Week after winning her match 6-2, 6-0 in the 4-1 win versus Southern this weekend.

📰 https://t.co/aQMlkyRpP3 #FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/1D1tQ2cI7z
— Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) March 27, 2024

HU Leo Davis Named CAA Men’s Indoor Rookie of the Year

🏴‍☠️Congratulations to Leo Davis for being named the CAA Indoor Rookie of the Year‼️ He is the first Pirate in school history to win a CAA major postseason award!

Read more about it here:https://t.co/lsWdHtshlE #WeAreHamptonU pic.twitter.com/hqRkb0W9xR
— Hampton University Track & Field Official (@HamptonUTrack) March 28, 2024

Good luck to our 11 Bison participating in today's Pro Day! 🗣️ 🦬

🏈 | Pro Day is underway!#BleedBlue #NFLProDay #STMDT pic.twitter.com/FzNval6tC4
— Howard Athletics (@HUBisonSports) March 28, 2024

Good luck to our 11 Bison participating in today's Pro Day! 🗣️ 🦬@HUBISONFOOTBALL #BleedBlue #STMDT #CompetitiveExcellence pic.twitter.com/HPmDrz5QH1
— Howard Athletics (@HUBisonSports) March 28, 2024

Join us for the TSU Athletics Hall of Fame Ceremony on April 12th, 2024, at 7:00 PM, at Grand Hyatt Nashville!

Join us for the TSU Athletics Hall of Fame Ceremony on April 12th, 2024, at 7:00 PM, at Grand Hyatt Nashville!

🎟️ $150 per person
🎟️ $1500 per table (seats 10)
🍸 Cocktail reception: 6-6:45 PM
🚪 Doors open: 6:45 PM

Reserve your spot now ⤵️

🎟️: https://t.co/ILEElKNxrB pic.twitter.com/Xzlt71v6sI
— Tennessee State Athletics (@TSU_Tigers) March 28, 2024

𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐞

𝘿𝙖𝙬𝙣 𝙂𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨-𝙃𝙞𝙡𝙡

Women’s Tennis (1997-00) #RoarCity pic.twitter.com/oioDoWF6d7
— Tennessee State Athletics (@TSU_Tigers) March 28, 2024

FAMU responding to 'adverse situations' as spring football practice crosses midpoint | Gerald Thomas III

#FAMU head football coach James Colzie III is constantly testing his team in game-like situations. However, it’s up to the Rattlers to respond. 🏈

🎙: @CoachColzie, @JamariGassett18, @Decowilson5

Via @TDOnline https://t.co/mdE4BAmeJu
— G. Thomas III (@3peatgee) March 28, 2024

𝗦𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗚𝗔𝗠𝗘 𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗧𝗦 𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗡𝗢𝗪

🚨 𝗦𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗚𝗔𝗠𝗘 𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗧𝗦 𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗡𝗢𝗪 🚨

Purchase your tickets for the Spring Game today.

📅 4/13
⌚️ 4 PM
🎟️ https://t.co/eLVyxgS6KR #FAMU | #Rattlers | #RELOAD | #REPEAT pic.twitter.com/RWknVrdYtx
— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) March 28, 2024

ULM Week One Jackson State Football Game to Be Played on Thursday, August 29 at 7 p.m.

Opening up the season on Thursday night under the lights 👀

Our week one matchup versus Jackson State will be played on Thursday, August 29 at 7 p.m. from Malone Stadium.

🏈📰: https://t.co/PZePNGFu7b pic.twitter.com/tfOdsvfV1m
— ULM Football (@ULM_FB) March 28, 2024

Mar. 27 | SWAC Women's Golfer of the Week ⛳

Mar. 27 | SWAC Women's Golfer of the Week ⛳@Gatorade

GOLFER: @txsotigers Ashlie Hobbs#SWACGOLF | #BuildingChampionsForLife pic.twitter.com/p3DCvdjENI
— Southwestern Athletic Conference (@theswac) March 27, 2024

Excited to announce our first-ever Community Day!

Excited to announce our first-ever Community Day! @sportxposurepod #WeAreHamptonU pic.twitter.com/vszIs4h6il
— Hampton Softball (@Hampton_SB) March 28, 2024

@LadyAggieBall will take on Troy TOMORROW NIGHT in #ClubCorbett at 7:00pm

The stage is set ✨ #WNIT Super 16!@LadyAggieBall will take on Troy TOMORROW NIGHT in #ClubCorbett at 7:00pm. PACK THE HOUSE! 💙💛@LadyAggieBall x #AggiePride pic.twitter.com/blHtYBV9yx
— N.C. A&T Athletics (@NCATAGGIES) March 28, 2024

Pair of MEAC Bowling teams earn trip to the NCAA Bowling Tournament

Pair of MEAC Bowling teams earn trip to the NCAA Bowling Tournament #MEACWB #MEACPride https://t.co/3NULmMMjvJ
— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (@MEACSports) March 28, 2024

🏈 | The MEC has released 2024 football schedules!

🏈 | The MEC has released 2024 football schedules!

📰 https://t.co/xEtBmj4kpC #GoSTATE 🐝 pic.twitter.com/sZ6jspOnLm
— WVSU Athletics (@WVSU_GoJackets) March 28, 2024

WATCH | Morgan State Hosting "Baltimore Day" Spring Practice| Coach Simmons Historic 1st Season at Grambling | Locked On HBCU

Morgan State Hosting "Baltimore Day" Spring Practice| Coach Simmons Hist... https://t.co/BC6tOXcLJI via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 28, 2024

2 hours of community service for #XULA men's and women's tennis with Son of a Saint

2 hours of community service for #XULA men's and women's tennis with Son of a Saint.https://t.co/78jSjNrrTo #TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIATennis #HBCU pic.twitter.com/P1NIiWgowQ
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) March 9, 2024

BRING OUT THAT TROPHY 🏆 Norfolk State rallies from 18-point deficit, wins CIT championship against Purdue Fort Wayne | Highlights | Michael Sauls

BRING OUT THAT TROPHY 🏆

The Spartans are CIT Champions! #GoldStandard🔰 pic.twitter.com/PbKWq02GDc
— Norfolk State Men's Basketball (@NSU_BBALL) March 28, 2024

Game changer! 🫡

Christian Ings is the CIT Championship MVP!#GoldStandard🔰 pic.twitter.com/0zh0LVG7ob
— Norfolk State Men's Basketball (@NSU_BBALL) March 28, 2024

RECAP: Norfolk State capped off its season with a massive comeback over Purdue Fort Wayne to win the CIT championship.

For @virginianpilot/@PilotSportsNow: https://t.co/ZcOW8tX9sa
— Michael Sauls (@mcsauls) March 28, 2024

Norfolk State rallies to win CIT championship https://t.co/5JgAARoC0u via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 28, 2024

Last six seasons for @NSU_BBALL under @NSUCoachJones:

* 4 First Place regular season MEAC finishes
* 2 NCAA Tournament selections
* 1 CIT championship
* 1 NIT victory
* 125-66 overall record (.654 record)

Winner. https://t.co/O7orUaj6IB
— Joe Budzelek (@stf_ncaa) March 28, 2024

Spartans Erase 18-Point Deficit to Take Down Purdue Fort Wayne, 75-67, in CIT Final#GoldStandard🔰https://t.co/EexQ0NanvB
— Norfolk State Men's Basketball (@NSU_BBALL) March 28, 2024

Despite NAIA title game loss, Langston University still has a lot to celebrate | Mia Berry

From 1-37 prior to @CoachCWRIGHT to two 30+ win seasons for @LangstonSports #HBCU

My latest for @andscape https://t.co/Ko7btVqqgV
— Mia Berry (@iammiaberry) March 27, 2024

Congrats to our LIONS on a HISTORIC RUN … 🦁🔥#goLions X #WeRoar pic.twitter.com/mHQazYUVW0
— Langston Athletics (@LangstonSports) March 27, 2024

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

WATCH | 220 Quarterback Club featuring FAMU VP/AD Tiffani-Dawn Sykes | Eddie Jackson

220 Quarterback Club featuring FAMU VP/AD Tiffani-Dawn Sykes https://t.co/drq8MacAYu via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 27, 2024

‘I Learned From Bill Nunn’: Omar Khan Foresees Steelers Presence At HBCU Combine Well Into Future

‘I Learned From Bill Nunn’: Omar Khan Foresees Steelers Presence At HBCU Combine Well Into Future https://t.co/u4ZtB4cynr #Steelers #Pittsburgh #NFL pic.twitter.com/24wGUDiMOM
— Steelers Depot 7⃣ (@Steelersdepot) March 27, 2024

After HBCU administrator's suicide, alumni have 'no confidence' in leadership | Kiara Alfonseca and Jade Lawson

Lincoln University's alumni association has issued a statement of "no confidence" in the HBCU's Board of Curators after it reinstated Pres. Moseley, who was on administrative leave while under investigation following the suicide of a school administrator. https://t.co/vCExIfBPib
— ABC News (@ABC) March 27, 2024