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Sunday, March 16, 2025

Spartans Earn No. 16 Seed; Draw Florida in NCAA Tournament First Round

The work paid off 👏💪#GoldStandard🔰 pic.twitter.com/sBosCzOeiD
— Norfolk State Men's Basketball (@NSU_BBALL) March 15, 2025

𝐆𝐎𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐃𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐍𝐆 🏆 🕺#GoldStandard🔰 pic.twitter.com/G0EbpKSoZk
— Norfolk State Men's Basketball (@NSU_BBALL) March 15, 2025

For the city 🌆

Thank you to the best fans in the nation for taking OVER the Scope yesterday! 🙏#GoldStandard🔰| @NSU_BBALL @NorfolkStateWBB pic.twitter.com/C7irqomhgL
— Norfolk State Athletics (@NSUSpartans) March 16, 2025

All we do is win. 🏆 #GoldStandard🔰 pic.twitter.com/1VT4S7otZc
— Norfolk State Men's Basketball (@NSU_BBALL) March 16, 2025

The work paid off 👏💪#GoldStandard🔰 pic.twitter.com/sBosCzOeiD
— Norfolk State Men's Basketball (@NSU_BBALL) March 15, 2025

𝗦𝗛𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗠𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗛𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗬!

𝗦𝗛𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗠𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗛𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗬!

Here’s to our SWAC journey! Coach Patrick Crarey II and our FAMU Rattlers have secured their 1st SWAC Tournament win in FAMU history. The beginning of a new era. #FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/2zmEg5OAsf
— Florida A&M Men’s Basketball 🏀 (@FAMU_MBB) March 15, 2025

Alabama State will play St. Francis in a First Four Match-Up in Dayton, Ohio

We will play St. Francis in a First Four Match-Up in Dayton, Ohio ❗

The winner will play No. 1 Auburn in Lexington, Kentucky#SWARMAS1 x #MarchMadness pic.twitter.com/R8L1BKGzIt
— Bama State Athletics (@BamaStateSports) March 16, 2025

Hazing runs deep in Greek Life. Southern student's death is a painful reminder it's hard to stop | Quinn Coffman

Hazing runs deep in Greek Life. Southern student's death is a painful reminder it's hard to stop. https://t.co/jdbCGJ64Z5 via @theadvocatebr
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 16, 2025

Southern women's basketball team puts dancing shoes on after winning SWAC Tournament | Charles Salzer

YOUR 2025 SWAC WOMEN'S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS! 🏆 #SWACWBB | #BuildingChampionsForLife pic.twitter.com/X6G09N3uDv
— Southwestern Athletic Conference (@theswac) March 15, 2025

Congratulations to our @JaguarsWBB on winning the @theswac championship. #wearesouthern #ticketpunched @GeauxJagsNation @SouthernU_BR pic.twitter.com/XqcAQE2StV
— Herman Brister lll (@hermanbrister3) March 16, 2025

Southern women's basketball team puts dancing shoes on after winning SWAC Tournament https://t.co/zETYZvUtBU via @theadvocatebr
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 16, 2025

Bees end Gold Nuggets' 4-match win streak

Bees end Gold Nuggets' 4-match win streak
story: https://t.co/GsXuMFws9Z #TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIATennis #HBCU #XULA #XULACentennial pic.twitter.com/gU3jayGESy
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) March 16, 2025

Gold Rush defeat NAIA No. 11 SCAD Savannah

Gold Rush defeat NAIA No. 11 SCAD Savannah
story: https://t.co/fyLCLbtbkq #TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIATennis #HBCU #XULA #XULACentennial pic.twitter.com/j0fJIR5Yxk
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) March 16, 2025

Wheeler is the 2025 MEAC Tournament Most Outstanding Player!!

Put on a show!! 🔥

Wheeler is the 2025 MEAC Tournament Most Outstanding Player!!#GoldStandard🔰 pic.twitter.com/yvxBYkS1xG
— Norfolk State Women’s Basketball (@NorfolkStateWBB) March 15, 2025

MEME💪💪#GoldStandard🔰 pic.twitter.com/ZlhSIHCExF
— Norfolk State Women’s Basketball (@NorfolkStateWBB) March 15, 2025

AND-1 🔥🔥#GoldStandard🔰 pic.twitter.com/VeS92fR8SL
— Norfolk State Women’s Basketball (@NorfolkStateWBB) March 15, 2025

Fields 🤝 Wheeler

Spartans starting off strong!!💪#GoldStandard🔰 pic.twitter.com/i3lYbI1Thf
— Norfolk State Women’s Basketball (@NorfolkStateWBB) March 15, 2025

Larry Vickers is the 2025 MEAC Tournament Most Outstanding Coach!!

Best in the business!!

Larry Vickers is the 2025 MEAC Tournament Most Outstanding Coach!!#GoldStandard🔰 pic.twitter.com/qdfaPSXYnB
— Norfolk State Women’s Basketball (@NorfolkStateWBB) March 15, 2025

GOING DANCING!! 🎉🎉#GoldStandard🔰 pic.twitter.com/qC91dW57a3
— Norfolk State Women’s Basketball (@NorfolkStateWBB) March 15, 2025

BOOM💣#GoldStandard🔰 pic.twitter.com/zluLOLVupq
— Norfolk State Women’s Basketball (@NorfolkStateWBB) March 15, 2025

Letting it fly 👌#GoldStandard🔰 pic.twitter.com/tuEeq5bi0s
— Norfolk State Women’s Basketball (@NorfolkStateWBB) March 15, 2025

From way downtown!! 🔥#GoldStandard🔰 pic.twitter.com/UPMOMJXZZS
— Norfolk State Women’s Basketball (@NorfolkStateWBB) March 15, 2025

WE’RE NOT CRYING, YOU’RE CRYING 🥺

Yearly championship post. #GoldStandard🔰 pic.twitter.com/vPQ4xnSxcr
— Norfolk State Women’s Basketball (@NorfolkStateWBB) March 15, 2025

WE’RE NOT CRYING, YOU’RE CRYING 🥺#GoldStandard🔰 pic.twitter.com/nkTIGBChe0
— Norfolk State Women’s Basketball (@NorfolkStateWBB) March 16, 2025

We. Love. Dancing. #GoldStandard🔰 pic.twitter.com/2oXNzlAh5r
— Norfolk State Women’s Basketball (@NorfolkStateWBB) March 15, 2025

Three-peat. Believe That.🏆#GoldStandard🔰 pic.twitter.com/Zy06KACZ9Q
— Norfolk State Women’s Basketball (@NorfolkStateWBB) March 16, 2025

Just as special the third time 😀👏#GoldStandard🔰 pic.twitter.com/FAkmakKy06
— Norfolk State Women’s Basketball (@NorfolkStateWBB) March 15, 2025

Diamond Johnson named to the 2025 MEAC All-Tournament team!

Showed up on the big stage! 💎

Diamond Johnson named to the 2025 MEAC All-Tournament team! #GoldStandard🔰 pic.twitter.com/jjmAvrFCNb
— Norfolk State Women’s Basketball (@NorfolkStateWBB) March 16, 2025

2025 MEAC Tournament Champions!! 🙌#GoldStandard🔰 pic.twitter.com/GTImfSjxw6
— Norfolk State Women’s Basketball (@NorfolkStateWBB) March 16, 2025

Spartans Win Third Consecutive MEAC Tournament Title, Defeating Howard 68-56

Behold. 🏆🏆🏆#GoldStandard🔰 pic.twitter.com/ZM6NAhSHaG
— Norfolk State Women’s Basketball (@NorfolkStateWBB) March 16, 2025

𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐑𝐃 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐏 𝐓𝐎 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐁𝐈𝐆 𝐃𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄!! 🏆🏆🏆#GoldStandard🔰 pic.twitter.com/GJ18VRuugZ
— Norfolk State Women’s Basketball (@NorfolkStateWBB) March 15, 2025

Spartans Win Third Consecutive MEAC Tournament Title, Defeating Howard 68-56#GoldStandard🔰https://t.co/Udg6GfUc1w
— Norfolk State Women’s Basketball (@NorfolkStateWBB) March 16, 2025

For the city 🌆

Thank you to the best fans in the nation for taking OVER the Scope yesterday! 🙏#GoldStandard🔰| @NSU_BBALL @NorfolkStateWBB pic.twitter.com/C7irqomhgL
— Norfolk State Athletics (@NSUSpartans) March 16, 2025

Heroics in Sixth Inning Garners Win Over Bulldogs

Heroics in Sixth Inning Garners Win Over Bulldogs https://t.co/8MdmulCQRz
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 16, 2025

Jackson State basketball loses to Alabama State in SWAC final, NCAA tournament drought continues | Michael Chavez

Jackson State basketball loses to Alabama State in SWAC final, NCAA tournament drought continues https://t.co/PWVeE9RbJT via @clarionledger
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 16, 2025

Alabama State basketball learns where they’re headed for March Madness 2025 | Andrew Hammond

Alabama State basketball learns where they’re headed for March Madness 2025 https://t.co/Rf7iSBAwwn
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 16, 2025

Curz, McIntosh Help Bama State Sweep Doubleheader Sweep From Southern

Curz, McIntosh Help Bama State Sweep Doubleheader Sweep From Southern https://t.co/a2H1Qn2gyc
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 16, 2025

CJ Hines is your 2025 SWAC Men's Basketball Tournament @BuickUSA Most Valuable Player!

#𝟑 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟑 🔥

CJ Hines is your 2025 SWAC Men's Basketball Tournament @BuickUSA Most Valuable Player! He finished the game 8-15 FG% and 4-6 3P% 🔥 #SWACMBB | #BuildingChampionsForLife pic.twitter.com/6JB9pOEf2Y
— Southwestern Athletic Conference (@theswac) March 16, 2025

𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐠𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐚 𝐩𝐨𝐩 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰#SWARMAS1 pic.twitter.com/Msibek4IyW
— Bama State Athletics (@BamaStateSports) March 16, 2025

SWAC CHAMPS ! Alabama State Men's Hoops Downs Jackson State in Instant Classic

Alabama State downs Jackson State to win the SWAC Championship ❗

CJ Hines named SWAC Tournament MVP ❗

Read more about the win ➡️ https://t.co/xBMNIyYRti #SWARMAS1
— Bama State Athletics (@BamaStateSports) March 16, 2025

Congratulations to Alabama State on claiming the 2025 SWAC Men’s Basketball Championship!

YOUR 2025 SWAC MEN'S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS!!!! #SWACMBB | #BuildingChampionsForLife pic.twitter.com/czRfIwlKQm
— Southwestern Athletic Conference (@theswac) March 16, 2025

𝙎𝙒𝘼𝘾 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙨 🏆

Congratulations to Alabama State on claiming the 2025 SWAC Men’s Basketball Championship!#SWACMBB | #BuildingChampionsForLife pic.twitter.com/2so5WymJ8y
— Southwestern Athletic Conference (@theswac) March 16, 2025

ALABAMA STATE IS GOING DANCING 👏

The Hornets swarm Jackson State and punch their ticket to the NCAA tournament for the first time in 14 years 😤 pic.twitter.com/JFA35GPoH0
— ESPN (@espn) March 16, 2025

ALABAMA STATE IS IN 🕺

For the first time since 2011 the Hornets will be in the NCAA Tournament ‼️ #MarchMadness pic.twitter.com/MLMyNfB2RS
— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 16, 2025

For your viewing pleasure!#SWARMAS1 pic.twitter.com/TEi5CIbuiq
— Bama State Athletics (@BamaStateSports) March 16, 2025

We're going to Sioux — Gold Nuggets thump Carey, advance past 2nd round of NAIA nationals for 1st time

W🏀@xulagold is headed to Sioux City!#collegebasketball #NAIAWBB #BattleForTheRedBanner pic.twitter.com/WbAQwgowwC
— NAIA (@NAIA) March 15, 2025

We're going to Sioux — Gold Nuggets thump Carey, advance past 2nd round of NAIA nationals for 1st time
story: https://t.co/44H4tKkpZq #TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIAWBB #HBCU #XULA #XULACentennial pic.twitter.com/S7anHLgvE0
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) March 16, 2025

XULA Athletic Hall of Fame member Donald "Slick" Watts dies at age 73

#XULA Athletic Hall of Fame member Donald "Slick" Watts dies at age 73
story: https://t.co/1CMtTRmIR9 #TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIAMBB #HBCU #XULACentennial @labball pic.twitter.com/oQGbkYClUn
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) March 16, 2025

Friday, March 14, 2025

See you in the 'Ship!🏆

Defense wins championships 🏆#GoldStandard🔰 pic.twitter.com/Qgdu47FzDD
— Norfolk State Women’s Basketball (@NorfolkStateWBB) March 14, 2025

See you in the 'Ship!🏆#GoldStandard🔰 pic.twitter.com/zduggnlxWI
— Norfolk State Women’s Basketball (@NorfolkStateWBB) March 14, 2025

Right to work 😤#GoldStandard🔰 pic.twitter.com/MPcQ3dEDZg
— Norfolk State Women’s Basketball (@NorfolkStateWBB) March 14, 2025

Grambling State | Former Alabama prep standout staying with Washington Commanders | Mark Inabinett

Former Alabama prep standout staying with Washington Commanders https://t.co/GDAZPyaEry
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 14, 2025

Updated: N.C. A&T Football's 2025 signing class keeps growing | David Horton

Updated: N.C. A&T Football's 2025 signing class keeps growing #ayantee #ncat #aggiepride #hbcus #CAASports #247Sports https://t.co/QYkuD2GKNz
— Supa Dave (@ThatguySupaDave) March 13, 2025

Game day vibes are in full swing! 🎉 Our women’s basketball team is ready to take on the challenge in the first round of the NCAA D2 tournament!

Game day vibes are in full swing! 🎉 Our women’s basketball team is ready to take on the challenge in the first round of the NCAA D2 tournament! Let’s show our support and cheer them on to victory! 🏀#GameDay #WomensBasketball #NCAATournament
Watch Live: https://t.co/DgzHMh54V7. pic.twitter.com/bkzY41Nrcf
— VSU Athletics (@VSUsports) March 14, 2025