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Tuesday, May 7, 2024

WATCH | Florida A&M walks off UAPB 2-1 in 8 innings

Florida A&M walks off UAPB 2-1 in 8 innings.#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍https://t.co/y2xtb1pxeQ
— Florida A&M Softball 🥎 (@FAMU_Softball) May 7, 2024

#ICYMI Watch @FAMU_Softball "steal" their first win of the #SWAC 🥎 Tournament with some great baserunning to defeat UAPB 2-1 in Bottom of 8th inning.

The Rattlers advance to Semifinal game vs Texas Southern, Wed May 8.

📹 @theswac / https://t.co/irnENCtBRs
🎙️ @TallManRadio pic.twitter.com/p1tAySF3w7
— The O&G StrikeZone (@OandGStrikezone) May 7, 2024

RECAP: @LUMO_MGolf Remains in First at the @PGAWORKS Championship

RECAP: @LUMO_MGolf Remains in First at the @PGAWORKS Championship - https://t.co/qEFhhNJwVC #miaamg
— Lincoln University (Missouri) Athletics (@GoBlueTigers) May 8, 2024

Good luck to @LUMO_MGolf this week at the @PGAWORKS Championship! #miaamg pic.twitter.com/MthRn9PqSq
— Lincoln University (Missouri) Athletics (@GoBlueTigers) May 6, 2024

Rattlers are still in first after day two at PGA Works

Rattlers are still in first after day two at PGA Works.#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍https://t.co/Hbx0ocZlbL
— Florida A&M Golf 🏌🏾🏌🏻 (@FAMU_Golf) May 8, 2024

𝙊𝙉 𝙏𝙊 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙉𝙀𝙓𝙏! After defeating UAPB in the first round of the SWAC Tournament, the Rattlers are set to play Texas Southern tomorrow at 4:30 ET.

𝙊𝙉 𝙏𝙊 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙉𝙀𝙓𝙏!

After defeating UAPB in the first round of the SWAC Tournament, the Rattlers are set to play Texas Southern tomorrow at 4:30 ET.#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/wy3PiW1Vmi
— Florida A&M Softball 🥎 (@FAMU_Softball) May 7, 2024

SURVIVE AND ADVANCE ➡️@TXSOTigers advances to the next round of the 2024 SWAC Softball Tournament. They will play the winner of the Florida A&M and Arkansas-Pine Bluff game.#SWACSB | #BuildingChampionsForLife pic.twitter.com/nVBaNLE2Jy
— Southwestern Athletic Conference (@theswac) May 7, 2024

Tigers take care of business! @txsotigers gets the win against No. 3 Bethune-Cookman to advance to the next round of the 2024 SWAC Softball Tournament! #SWACSB | #BuildingChampionsForLife pic.twitter.com/7ScnbJtV8m
— Southwestern Athletic Conference (@theswac) May 7, 2024

MEAC 𝑨𝒍𝒍 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒇𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝑭𝒊𝒓𝒔𝒕 𝑻𝒆𝒂𝒎🥎

MEAC 𝑨𝒍𝒍 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒇𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝑭𝒊𝒓𝒔𝒕 𝑻𝒆𝒂𝒎🥎#MEACPride | #StrikingOutTheCompetition pic.twitter.com/xiautbyPxk
— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (@MEACSports) May 8, 2024

WATCH | 2024 SWAC Softball Tournament: Prairie View vs Alabama State | 7:30 PM

2024 SWAC Softball Tournament: Prairie View vs Alabama State https://t.co/2DPC3PxXhM via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) May 7, 2024

WATCH | JSU WBB Leaning into the Margaret Richards Era | Neutral Site Classics Need Marquee Schools

JSU WBB Leaning into the Margaret Richards Era| Neutral Site Classics Ne... https://t.co/xBubQDzGOM via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) May 7, 2024

WATCH | Dr. Cavil's Inside The HBCU Sports Lab | Episode 506 | 5-7-2024

Dr. Cavil's Inside The HBCU Sports Lab | Episode 506 | 5-7-2024 https://t.co/Oo4fsmxZYj
— Black College Sports Network (@MyBCSN1) May 7, 2024

🏴‍☠️Congratulations to Antoine Spencer on being named the CAA Track Athlete of the Week‼️

🏴‍☠️Congratulations to Antoine Spencer on being named the CAA Track Athlete of the Week‼️#WeAreHamptonU https://t.co/T86U66CZgo pic.twitter.com/mXTdOJPxIO
— Hampton University Track & Field Official (@HamptonUTrack) May 7, 2024

MEC Baseball Tournament Field Set, Tickets On Sale Now

MEC Baseball Tournament Field Set, Tickets On Sale Now https://t.co/VAfJ2Bv78X
— WVSU Athletics (@WVSU_GoJackets) May 7, 2024

LIVE: Coaches Lounge With Special Guest Rasheeda Liberty (CEO Of Lady Lib Sports & Entertainment) | The Bluebloods | Zach McKinnell

LIVE: Coaches Lounge With Special Guest Rasheeda Liberty (CEO Of Lady Lib Sports & Entertainment) | The Bluebloods https://t.co/0Kf3LV7waa
— Zach McKinnell (@zachmckinnell) May 7, 2024

Dorell Little (PG) from Dover High School DE has committed to Florida Memorial University

Dorell Little (PG) from Dover High School DE has committed to Florida Memorial University
* Named state Player of the Year by Gatorade pic.twitter.com/x9xlrhRMGM
— HBCU Premier Sports & More (@HBCUSports1) May 7, 2024

Former UTEP TE Kheagian Heckaman has committed to Tennessee State

Former UTEP TE Kheagian Heckaman has committed to Tennessee State, per his social media. 🐅🔥#RoarCity @kheagian pic.twitter.com/c9NdFhRI4g
— LIGHT ON COLLEGE SPORTS (@LightOnSports) May 7, 2024

Boddie 12th after Second Round at PGA Works Championship

Boddie 12th after Second Round at PGA Works Championship#BeADawg24 https://t.co/5GthpHaECP
— Alabama A&M Athletics (@_AAMUAthletics) May 7, 2024

AAMU Volleyball Adds Williams to 2024 Class

Bulldogs @AlabamaAmvb adds Williams to 2024 Signing Class#BeADawg24 https://t.co/5pg6SFh3RP
— Alabama A&M Athletics (@_AAMUAthletics) May 7, 2024

RATTLERS STRIKE BACK! 🐍

RATTLERS STRIKE BACK! 🐍 @famuathletics gets the win against Arkansas-Pine Bluff in a nail-biter ! #SWACSB | #BuildingChampionsForLife pic.twitter.com/L2nd3F32Qd
— Southwestern Athletic Conference (@theswac) May 7, 2024

We have a tight one in Game 3! Bottom of the 8th

Florida A&M and Arkansas-Pine Bluff are tied at 1-1.#SWACSB | #BuildingChampionsForLife pic.twitter.com/Az4ARYJhq8
— Southwestern Athletic Conference (@theswac) May 7, 2024

3️⃣ MORE TO GO ➡️🥎🏆@FAMUAthletics advances to the next round of the 2024 SWAC Softball Tournament! They will face off against Texas Southern tomorrow at 3:30 PM CST. #SWACSB | #BuildingChampionsForLife pic.twitter.com/mWNulmYGmH
— Southwestern Athletic Conference (@theswac) May 7, 2024

𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙍𝘼𝙏𝙏𝙇𝙀𝙍𝙎 𝙂𝙀𝙏 𝙄𝙏 𝘿𝙊𝙉𝙀 𝙄𝙉 8!

The Rattlers win their first SWAC Tournament game beating UAPB 2-1. Tomorrow, the Rattlers will face Texas Southern at 4:30 ET.#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/SKfmYV6cdn
— Florida A&M Softball 🥎 (@FAMU_Softball) May 7, 2024

Barkhimer, Moss Earn Postseason CAA Honors

Congratulations to @NCATSOFTBALL!! @JoeyBarkhimer is named second-team All-CAA, and Jamari Moss earned a spot on the CAA All-Rookie Team. https://t.co/r6ey6ER4nE pic.twitter.com/R6SvMGGcgV
— N.C. A&T Athletics (@NCATAGGIES) May 7, 2024

Johnson grabs MVP honors as Women finish 3rd, Men finish 4th at @CIAAForLife Outdoor Track & Field Championships

Johnson grabs MVP honors as Women finish 3rd, Men finish 4th at @CIAAForLife Outdoor Track & Field Championshipshttps://t.co/UbKXzqNBEa #GoFalcons @HBCUGameday @ChrisClark_ @GameDayCharlie @WRALSportsFan @tritribune @SAUFalconsXCTF
— SAU Athletics (@SAUFalcons) May 7, 2024

HISTORY MADE! @StillmanCollege is the first HBCU to receive an at-large to the @NAIA Softball Opening Round, May 13-16!

𝙎𝙊𝙁𝙏𝘽𝘼𝙇𝙇
HISTORY MADE! @StillmanCollege is the first HBCU to receive an at-large to the @NAIA Softball Opening Round, May 13-16!@GoStillmanSB (35-13) is the #5 seed in the Hattiesburg bracket and will face Indiana Southeast on Monday, May 13! pic.twitter.com/qMRvD3En1s
— Stillman Tigers Athletics (@GoStillman) May 7, 2024

Congratulations to Dakota Danner for being honored with First Team All-Conference recognition, and cheers to Pollito Perez for receiving Second Team All-Conference honors!

Dakota and Pollito 🔥🔥

Congratulations to Dakota Danner for being honored with First Team All-Conference recognition, and cheers to Pollito Perez for receiving Second Team All-Conference honors! #GoDragons🐉 pic.twitter.com/rlROzdTaex
— Lane College Dragons (@LaneAthletics) May 7, 2024

Kennedy Spears is the winner of the Women’s High

𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭 🥇

Kennedy Spears is the winner of the Women’s High Jump! Spears claims the title with a mark of 1.68m! #MEACPride | #RaceToTheFinish pic.twitter.com/7bVMhZQGcL
— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (@MEACSports) May 7, 2024

⚾️ | Congrats to Kyle Waters for earning All-MEC First Team honors!

⚾️ | Congrats to Kyle Waters for earning All-MEC First Team honors!

📰 https://t.co/tgq6MBCezj #GoSTATE 🐝 pic.twitter.com/aUtrqbyoF0
— WVSU Athletics (@WVSU_GoJackets) May 7, 2024

Alabama State CB Mikey Victor has officially signed 3-year $2,835,000 UDFA Rookie contract with the New England Patriots

Alabama State CB Mikey Victor has officially signed 3-year $2,835,000 UDFA Rookie contract with the New England Patriots pic.twitter.com/3BKwkDnHjo
— HBCU Premier Sports & More (@HBCUSports1) May 7, 2024

Thornton Adds Sisk to AAMU Women’s Basketball Coaching Staff

Welcome to The Hill @ErikaSisk5 #BIGENERGY https://t.co/MCvhWSX9rw
— Alabama A&M Athletics (@_AAMUAthletics) May 7, 2024

MEAC Completes Day 1 of 2024 Outdoor Track & Field Championships

MEAC Completes Day 1 of 2024 Outdoor Track & Field Championships https://t.co/8x0W3fv4de
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) May 7, 2024