The stage is set! Be sure to tune in at 5:00 pm CST for the final day of competition at the 2024 SWAC Men’s and Women’s Outdoor Track and Field Championships.
— Southwestern Athletic Conference (@theswac) May 4, 2024
๐ฅ: https://t.co/OToZUzk9dY#SWACTF pic.twitter.com/5OjmiiNHlK
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Saturday, May 4, 2024
The stage is set! Be sure to tune in at 5:00 pm CST for the final day of competition at the 2024 SWAC Men’s and Women’s Outdoor Track and Field Championships
Florida A&M University Receives Historic $273 Million Donation For An HBCU, Nearly Doubling Its Current Endowment | Kyle T. Mosley
Florida A&M University Receives Historic $273 Million Donation For An HBCU, Nearly Doubling Its Current Endowment#FAMU | @HBCULegends | @BlackSportsInchttps://t.co/nOnOuY1q6G
— HBCU Legends (@hbculegends) May 4, 2024
Lord we thank you for the favor you’ve placed on @FAMU_1887 ๐๐พ. May we remain good stewards of your gifts. May God add a special blessing upon Mr. Gerami and his foundation! Just wow ๐คฏ https://t.co/9ATRvMRBxq
— Xavier E. Durden ๐ค๐พ (@JMcIntosh_1) May 4, 2024
Gold Nuggets' season ends in 2nd round of RRAC Tournament
Gold Nuggets' season ends in 2nd round of RRAC Tournament
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) May 4, 2024
story: https://t.co/44SfLTQmqY#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIASoftball #HBCU #XULA pic.twitter.com/LQrgyt59xa
Tennessee State men's tennis team wrapped up its season on Saturday after falling 4-3 top-seeded Cleveland State in the semifinals of the Horizon League Tournamen
The Tennessee State men's tennis team wrapped up its season on Saturday after falling 4-3 top-seeded Cleveland State in the semifinals of the Horizon League Tournament.https://t.co/ZTylwQVOna
— TSU_Alumni East TN (@TSU_NAAEastTN) May 4, 2024
MEAC Announces NCCU Outdoor T&F All-Academic Selections
EAGLE RECOGNITION! Several student-athletes from the NCCU men's and women's track and field teams were named 2024 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Outdoor Track & Field All-Academic selections. #EaglePride @NCCUTrack_Field
— NCCU Athletics (@NCCUAthletics) May 4, 2024
Story: https://t.co/qcRwC9a6kb pic.twitter.com/rCjrQjECQk
Damali Williams Wins Discus at Aggie Invite
Damali Williams Wins Discus at Aggie Invite #WeAreHamptonUhttps://t.co/8yke3TIJru
— Hampton University Track & Field Official (@HamptonUTrack) May 4, 2024
Rattlers drops tough 9-3 contest to Bethune-Cookman
Rattlers drops tough 9-3 contest to Bethune-Cookman https://t.co/IYEHe7o6xA
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) May 4, 2024
Lady Pirates Defeat Towson, 4-3 in the Final Contest of the 2024 Season
Recap: Lady Pirates Defeat Towson, 4-3 in the Final Contest of the 2024 Season#WeAreHamptonUhttps://t.co/ExCE4pDU0f
— Hampton Softball (@Hampton_SB) May 4, 2024
WATCH | PQC #classof2024 deserved a graduation gift! Each graduate received two roundtrip tickets to anywhere Southwest flies to kickstart their lives
Surprise! Paul Quinn's official airline, @SouthwestAir, felt the PQC #classof2024 deserved a graduation gift! Each graduate received two roundtrip tickets to anywhere Southwest flies to kickstart their lives #NationBuilding! #PQC24 pic.twitter.com/BQWP78lK3G
— Paul Quinn (@PaulQuinn1872) May 4, 2024
Additional Venom Acquired | MAJOR SIGNEE ! ๐๐
Additional Venom Acquired | MAJOR SIGNEE ! ๐๐ https://t.co/MVwy8tTdMT
— Jordan Harris (@Coach_JordanH) May 4, 2024
Cougars women’s tennis cap historic season with 4-0 loss to overall No. 3 seed Michigan
Cougars women’s tennis cap historic season with 4-0 loss to overall No. 3 seed Michigan
— Chicago State Athletics (@ChiStateCougars) May 4, 2024
Congrats to our WTEN team on a GREAT season
☑️ Horizon League Conference Champs
☑️ Horizon League Tournament Champs
☑️ First NCAA Tournament Berth
☑️ Women’s Head Coach of the Year pic.twitter.com/Fpdjz7JLHq
Florida A&M University Graduate Transfer Edge Cherif Seye has committed today to University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Last Chapter, Shock the World! @UCLAFootball pic.twitter.com/mRitIJGc7D
— Cherif Seye (@Cherif27_) May 4, 2024
This upcoming year = my best year stamp it๐ฏ https://t.co/xYzKnh9NOG
— Cherif Seye (@Cherif27_) March 22, 2024
Florida A&M EDGE Cherif Saye (@Cherif27_) will visit UCLA at the end of the month, @On3sports has learned.
— Pete Nakos (@PeteNakos_) April 24, 2024
Finished the 2023 season with 22 tackles and 9.5 TFL.
More: https://t.co/KzcDeI98BN pic.twitter.com/rWg4kQMRow
CSI’s Janke Pretorius to play volleyball at Tennessee State University
CSI’s Janke Pretorius to play volleyball at Tennessee State University
— TSU_Alumni East TN (@TSU_NAAEastTN) May 4, 2024
As a sophomore in the fall, she was a key factor in CSI’s first NJCAA National Tournament appearance since 2018, as she was one of the best setters in the nation.https://t.co/1jMUyDH8Is
NAIA No. 1 OLLU defeats Gold Nuggets in RRAC Tournament opener
NAIA No. 1 OLLU defeats Gold Nuggets in RRAC Tournament opener
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) May 4, 2024
story: https://t.co/J0438l4S4K#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIASoftball #HBCU #XULA pic.twitter.com/WdBK2fkSsR
Stillman Finishes Third in SSAC Softball Championships
Stillman Finishes Third in SSAC Softball Championships https://t.co/qhKG0SO1Rm
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) May 4, 2024
Schedule change for @GoJSUTigersBSB … series with MVSU moves to Jackson on Sunday with a doubleheader starting at 2 pm, followed by a single game at 3 pm on Monday
Schedule change for @GoJSUTigersBSB … series with MVSU moves to Jackson on Sunday with a doubleheader starting at 2 pm, followed by a single game at 3 pm on Monday #TheeILove | #BleedTheeBlue pic.twitter.com/N9RIhVPmnF
— Jackson State Athletics (@GoJSUTigers) May 4, 2024
WATCH | Congratulations to Sylvester, Tyrese, Gentle, Chris, Wu, JP, Rell, Aric & DayDay! (9 @FAMU_FB players in a row with๐ & ๐.)
My vision for @FAMUAthletics is for each student-athlete to graduate with a championship ring on one hand and a degree in the other. Congratulations to Sylvester, Tyrese, Gentle, Chris, Wu, JP, Rell, Aric & DayDay! (9 @FAMU_FB players in a row with๐ & ๐.) My ๐งก is FULL! pic.twitter.com/H9WLYXPHcU
— Tiffani-Dawn (@Tiffani_Sykes) May 4, 2024
History was made today at Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University!
History was made today at Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University!
— Florida A&M University (@FAMU_1887) May 4, 2024
Thank you Mr. Gerami ๐https://t.co/QGzl1N41S0
๐จ BREAKING NEWS ๐ Florida A&M University (FAMU) Receives $237 Million Gift from the Issac Batterson 7th Family Trust and CEO Gregory Gerami. #FAMU received a $237 million gift to support student success initiatives and athletics. Thank you Mr. Gerami for your generous donation. pic.twitter.com/dkdO0GnmTv
— Florida A&M University (@FAMU_1887) May 4, 2024
This is why “We Bragg Different” through hard work, and loving support we grow to improve the world by producing leaders. For those who can’t see the photo that 200 Million… pic.twitter.com/zN8tjxuxiT
— Golldenbear53 (@DexterM42499218) May 4, 2024
Now this is what I like to hear about!!!
— Truth (@Truth35672082) May 4, 2024
Investing in our athletic programs!!!#FAMU pic.twitter.com/KkWL5lfUof
Breaking generational curses and creating new trends ๐๐พ
That boy @thekelvindean fresh!! Congrats bro! Proud of you! https://t.co/4XeaJ9iLK2
— Coach Henry (@CoachHen501) May 4, 2024
The Philadelphia Eagles signed former New Orleans Saints WR Shaq Davis (South Carolina State) to a reserve/future contract
The Philadelphia Eagles signed former New Orleans Saints WR Shaq Davis (South Carolina State) to a reserve/future contract
— HBCU Premier Sports & More (@HBCUSports1) May 4, 2024
* 2 year, $1,855,000 contract including a $75,000 signing bonus, $225,000 guaranteed pic.twitter.com/bLlLhAJFNg
Men’s Discus Throw is in the books ๐
๐ฃ๐ผ๐ฑ๐ถ๐๐บ ๐๐น๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ ๐จ
— Southwestern Athletic Conference (@theswac) May 4, 2024
Men’s Discus Throw is in the books ๐
๐ฅDavieon Center - @gojsutigers | PR✅
๐ฅDaniel Bayeshea - @BamaStateSports
๐ฅJaden Brooks - @txsutfxc #SWACTF | #BuildingChampionsForLife pic.twitter.com/ooZKl1wG6c
๐Mood: #Reload #Repeat๐
#NewProfilePic pic.twitter.com/wcPossUtq3
— Antonio Carter (@CoachACCarter) May 4, 2024
Mood: pic.twitter.com/bfBND2uRyo
— Jordan moore (@Coach_Jmo_) May 4, 2024
Show me a SWAC school with a harder Football schedule than FAMU this year I'll wait ๐ค pic.twitter.com/4BexjE4q6l
— I Talk Rattler Football ๐๐ (@RattlerPit) May 4, 2024
USF Grad Transfer 3⭐LB Brian Norris Jr. has committed to Florida A&M University Rattlers | Chiefland H.S. FL
Blessed! Let’s Work ๐๐ #FAMUly #AGTG @CoachColzie @CoachPatt_212 @CoachPope_ pic.twitter.com/nVzo3sGAAC
— Brian Norris Jr (@BNorris_4_) May 4, 2024
Grad Transfer. 1 year of eligibility remaining. Ready to work! pic.twitter.com/kybKQ1fmjf
— Brian Norris Jr (@BNorris_4_) January 6, 2024
๐งฑ๐งฑ pic.twitter.com/XqXOu6DJX5
— Brian Norris Jr (@BNorris_4_) March 23, 2024
Thank you USF ๐ค๐ฝ pic.twitter.com/YNqLUcVDFQ
— Brian Norris Jr (@BNorris_4_) January 3, 2024
๐Florida A&M University (FAMU) received a $237.75 million gift from the Issac Batterson 7th Family Trust and CEO Gregory Gerami to support student success initiatives and athletics
๐จ BREAKING NEWS ๐ Florida A&M University (FAMU) Receives $237 Million Gift from the Issac Batterson 7th Family Trust and CEO Gregory Gerami. Thank you Mr. Gerami for your generous donation! Visit https://t.co/pYRTmF00uB for more info! pic.twitter.com/4SqfGiccVj
— Florida A&M University (@FAMU_1887) May 4, 2024
For the first time in program history, @EWUBaseball will play for an @TheSIAC championship!
For the first time in program history, @EWUBaseball will play for an @TheSIAC championship! The Tigers take down @SavStateTigers in shutout fashion to play for the title tomorrow at 1:00pm! #TigerPride!๐ ⚾️ pic.twitter.com/eVuUZsvyv2
— Edward Waters Athletics (@EWU_Athletics) May 4, 2024