Bulldogs Use Six-Run First in Defeating Faulkner

Bulldogs Use Six-Run First in Defeating Faulkner#BeADawg24https://t.co/CDDLjBGvwX

— Alabama A&M Athletics (@_AAMUAthletics) April 16, 2024

The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference announces its Men's Volleyball Defensive Player of the Week!

The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference announces its Men's Volleyball Defensive Player of the Week! 🏐 🏆 #SIAC #SIACMVB #LeadersRiseHere

Visit https://t.co/1yEQpsuhGN to learn more! ✅ pic.twitter.com/s97LTz1f51

— The SIAC (@TheSIAC) April 16, 2024

Apr. 16 | SWAC Baseball Players of the Week ⚾️

Apr. 16 | SWAC Baseball Players of the Week ⚾️@Gatorade

HITTER: @bamastatesports Ali LaPread

PITCHER: @bamastatesports Caio Araujo#SWACBSB | #BuildingChampionsForLife pic.twitter.com/onzwZYZiL9

— Southwestern Athletic Conference (@theswac) April 16, 2024

Patrick Jean-Pierre is leading the way for the Rattlers at the SWAC Championship

Patrick Jean-Pierre is leading the way for the Rattlers at the SWAC Championship.

Jean-Pierre is tied for fourth with a 145 (+1). #FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/S3zocKCN5e

— Florida A&M Golf 🏌🏾🏌🏻 (@FAMU_Golf) April 16, 2024

Zoryana Hughes named Pitcher of the Week for the fifth time this season after dominating Jackson State

🚨 𝗦𝗪𝗔𝗖 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝘀 🚨

Zoryana Hughes named Pitcher of the Week for the fifth time this season after dominating Jackson State.

📰 https://t.co/C5JnNenTyB#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/hcIFdXAxVA

— Florida A&M Softball 🥎 (@FAMU_Softball) April 16, 2024

Former Georgia State 3⭐R-s Freshman LB Ali Abdul-Hakeem has received an offer from 2024 SWAC and Celebration Bowl Champions, Florida A&M University

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— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) April 16, 2024

AGTG .. Florida A&M Offered!@CoachPatt_212 @FAMU_FB pic.twitter.com/GpHBmGafo6

— Ali Abdul-Hakeem (@AliAbdul_1) April 16, 2024

Blessed to be a 3 Star LB 🙏🏽..@BenMoore247 @Mansell247 pic.twitter.com/vfYaO9tJ4Y

— Ali Abdul-Hakeem (@AliAbdul_1) October 25, 2022

Officially in the Portal!
6’0 220 Redshirt Freshman ILB pic.twitter.com/dDYfCW9ISa

— Ali Abdul-Hakeem (@AliAbdul_1) February 26, 2024

Ball State 3⭐transfer QB Kiael Kelly has received an offer from HBCU National Champions - Florida A&M University, per his social media | Tampa, FL Gaither H.S.

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— Kiael Kelly (@kiael_kelly) April 16, 2024

Huge news for Ball State football. Kelly started six of 12 games last season and started in three of the Cardinals four wins. The Florida native is a dual-threat quarterback who rushed for more than 700 yards last season in addition to 500+ passing yards. @dn_sports https://t.co/0jb6mhTJxf

— Kyle Smedley (@KyleSmedley_) April 15, 2024

Notable MAC Transfer:
Ball State QB Kiael Kelly is in the transfer portal.

Passed for 577 yards, 2 TDs and 3 picks. Ran 135 times for 724 yards and 7 more TDs

Started the final 6 games of 2023, went 9/19 for 66 yards, 19 carries for 90 yards and 2 TDs against BGSU on Nov. 1.

— Rhys Patrykus (@RhysPatrykus) April 15, 2024 

Recently Added FCS-to-FCS Transfers | Sam Herder

During their FCS eras, Jackson State and HBCUs lead the way with the most selections in the NFL Draft.https://t.co/unWoSeemLd

— FCS Football (@FCS_STATS) April 16, 2024

🐶🥎Women’s Tennis Host Bluefield State Thursday

🐶🥎Women’s Tennis Host Bluefield State Thursday https://t.co/t0CV68VHyd

— Bowie State Athletics (@BSU_Sports_Info) April 16, 2024

Preview: Hampton Softball Hosts North Carolina Central in Mid-Week Doubleheader

Preview: Hampton Softball Hosts North Carolina Central in Mid-Week Doubleheader#WeAreHamptonUhttps://t.co/UWqROTXO6P

— Hampton Softball (@Hampton_SB) April 16, 2024

Zachery Drake 6ft/185/DB from Tennessee State enters the transfer portal as a grad-transfer with 2 more years of eligibility

Zachery Drake 6ft/185/DB from Tennessee State enters the transfer portal as a grad-transfer with 2 more years of eligibility pic.twitter.com/N6nA8Kf5d4

— HBCU Premier Sports & More (@HBCUSports1) April 15, 2024

FAMU DB Lovie Jenkins has officially entered the transfer portal as grad transfer

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— Lovie Jenkins (@Lovie1k) February 8, 2024

Officially in the transfer portal

— Lovie Jenkins (@Lovie1k) April 16, 2024

Thank you Famu❤️ pic.twitter.com/gNMxu3IKku

— Lovie Jenkins (@Lovie1k) January 30, 2024

Florida A&M DB Lovie Jenkins, who transferred in from Louisville, re-entered the portal as a grad transfer; in 3 seasons with the Rattlers he totaled 98 tackles, 8 TFL, 2 INT and 4 PD @Lovie1k pic.twitter.com/TskA7LYy1c

— FarrellPortal (@farrellportal) January 30, 2024

Dominique Rogers-Cromartie, Robert Covington highlight Tennessee State Hall of Fame class | Mike Organ

Dominique Rogers-Cromartie, Robert Covington highlight Tennessee State Hall of Fame class https://t.co/HdczdG4eEB via @tennessean @TSU_Tigers @Holla_At_Rob33 @TSUTigersFB @TSUTigersMBB @TSUTigersWBB #RoarCity

— Mike Organ (@MikeOrganWriter) April 16, 2024

FMU Athletics recognizes student-athletes on AD Honor Roll 🦁📘📒🎓

FMU Athletics recognizes student-athletes on AD Honor Roll 🦁📘📒🎓#fmu #Lions #hbcu #FloridaMemorial #ADHonorRoll #honorroll #academics #studentathlete@flmemorialunivhttps://t.co/npxgV9A9F8

— FMU Lions Athletics (@GoFmuLions) April 16, 2024

WATCH | Walker Harris is NCCU Secret Weapon| HBCU Gymnastics Make a Statement at National Championship | Locked On HBCU

Walker Harris is NCCU Secret Weapon| HBCU Gymnastics Make a Statement at... https://t.co/6sdKhp4x26 via @YouTube

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 16, 2024

Bowie State Athletics Selects MOGL as Their Exclusive NIL Solution to Connect Athletes to Brands and Fans

Bowie State Athletics Selects MOGL as Their Exclusive NIL Solution to Connect Athletes to Brands and Fans https://t.co/ziJ0EMAoB0

— Bowie State Athletics (@BSU_Sports_Info) April 16, 2024

Mullins Named to CSC Academic All-District Team

Performing on the court and in the classroom!! 📚

Paris Mullins has been named to the CSC Academic All-District Team!

🔗⤵️https://t.co/7O0EyvgqNB#GoldStandard🔰 pic.twitter.com/qHAiCOqo2O

— Norfolk State Women’s Basketball (@NorfolkStateWBB) April 16, 2024

Baseball — winner of 5 straight and 7 of its last 8 — is in Laurel, Miss., for a noon non-conference doubleheader

Baseball — winner of 5 straight and 7 of its last 8 — is in Laurel, Miss., for a noon non-conference doubleheader.
• Watch: https://t.co/YITzm90dHv
• Stats: https://t.co/G4SdtUkDnK#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIABaseball #HBCU #XULA pic.twitter.com/VgSbGm5KLo

— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) April 16, 2024

First pitch at noon. Free admission. #XULA softball plays host to Texas A&M-Texarkana in a conference doubleheader at Regala Park in Reserve, La.

First pitch at noon. Free admission. #XULA softball plays host to Texas A&M-Texarkana in a conference doubleheader at Regala Park in Reserve, La.
• Game 1 stats: https://t.co/2V6ni0E2F9
• Game 2 stats: https://t.co/EpzrZBNurK#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIASoftball #HBCU pic.twitter.com/hb5FGhpfks

— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) April 16, 2024

Fayetteville State and Virginia Union Golf Head into CIAA Championship Final Round Tied for the Lead

Fayetteville State and Virginia Union Golf Head into CIAA Championship Final Round Tied for the Lead https://t.co/XckhrIROp2

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 16, 2024

Putting it all on the green 💪🏽⛳️#CIAAGolf 🏌️ pic.twitter.com/QhE8bYIVjs

— CIAA (@CIAAForLife) April 16, 2024

Here's every 2024 HBCU football homecoming and classic in the FCS | Stan Becton

https://t.co/cwtqXizLpR

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 16, 2024

WATCH | Hall of Fame Jackson State baseball coach Bob Braddy speaks to HBCU sports editor J.T. Keith.

Hall of Fame coach Bob Braddy talks of reaching the youth of Jackson https://t.co/DJHQnP73au via @clarionledger

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 16, 2024

Here are 3 positions that Jackson State football needs to bolster in the transfer portal | J.T. Keith

Here are 3 positions that Jackson State football needs to bolster in the transfer portal https://t.co/IclPsxx13n via @clarionledger

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 16, 2024

Honestly, y’all should be embarrassed for even posting this salary. Women deserve better. | Ida Bae Wells

Honestly, y’all should be embarrassed for even posting this salary. Women deserve better. https://t.co/LqNH88NxTm

— Ida Bae Wells (@nhannahjones) April 16, 2024

Rookie Paydays (Men vs. Women comparison)

Projected salaries of the first-round picks in the 2023 NBA Draft.

MISSING: summary MISSING: current-rows.

1	Victor Wembanyama	San Antonio Spurs	$12,200,000	$55,200,000
2	Brandon Miller	Charlotte Hornets	$10,900,000	$49,400,000
3	Scoot Henderson	Portland Trail Blazers	$9,800,000	$44,400,000
4	Amen Thompson	Houston Rockets	$8,800,000	$40,000,000
5	Ausar Thompson	Detroit Pistons	$8,000,000	$36,200,000
6	Anthony Black	Orlando Magic	$7,200,000	$32,900,000
7	Bilal Coulibaly	Indiana Pacers	$6,600,000	$30,100,000
8	Jarace Walker	Washington Wizards	$6,100,000	$27,600,000
9	Taylor Hendricks	Utah Jazz	$5,600,000	$25,300,000
10	Cason Wallace	Dallas Mavericks	$5,300,000	$24,100,000
11	Jett Howard	Orlando Magic	$5,000,000	$23,200,000
12	Dereck Lively II	Oklahoma City Thunder	$4,800,000	$22,300,000
13	Gradey Dick	Toronto Raptors	$4,500,000	$21,400,000
14	Jordan Hawkins	New Orleans Pelicans	$4,300,000	$20,600,000
15	Kobe Bufkin	Atlanta Hawks	$4,100,000	$19,800,000

 The figures listed are base on a projected salary cap of $136 million and assume the maximum allowable value (120%) of the rookie scale. The four-year contract column includes two team options.

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— Spotrac (@spotrac) April 16, 2024

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— Spotrac (@spotrac) April 16, 2024

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— Spotrac (@spotrac) April 16, 2024

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— Spotrac (@spotrac) April 16, 2024

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— Spotrac (@spotrac) April 16, 2024

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— Spotrac (@spotrac) April 16, 2024

2024 WNBA Draft begins at 7:30est

Follow all of the drafted players and their projected contracts as they happen: https://t.co/hqF3Oq155B pic.twitter.com/3aRjGVRQ4c

— Spotrac (@spotrac) April 15, 2024

Jackson State’s Angel Jackson (@hooper_angel15) has been drafted 36th overall by the Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA draft

Heading back out West ⬅️

With the 36th pick in the 2024 #WNBADraft, the Las Vegas Aces select @hooper_angel15 from @GoJSUTigersWBB!#ALLINLV pic.twitter.com/tivXrwaU4X

— Las Vegas Aces (@LVAces) April 16, 2024

NEW: @GoJSUTigersWBB center and 2X SWAC Defensive Player of the Year @hooper_angel15 was selected 36th overall by the defending WNBA Champion Las Vegas Aces @CoachTReed @theswac #HBCU #WNBADraft pic.twitter.com/gDmctLDYjb

— Joe Cook (@JoeCookSports) April 16, 2024

🏆 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞-𝗧𝗢-𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞 🏆

The Las Vegas Aces are your 2023 @WNBA Champions!#RaiseTheStakes pic.twitter.com/jobnzWovzM

— Las Vegas Aces (@LVAces) October 19, 2023