FMU's season comes to an end in 63-60 loss to Friends in the 1st round of #NAIA Tournament 🦁🏀#fmu #Lions #hbcu #mbb #BDBS #hoops #basketball #marchmadness #CoachThomas #Idaho #itsourtime#NAIATourney@FLMemorialUniv @CoachDThomas_ @NAIAHoopsReport https://t.co/hG3UEmCvgy
— FMU Lions Athletics (@GoFmuLions) March 16, 2025
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Sunday, March 16, 2025
FMU's season comes to an end in 63-60 loss to Friends in the 1st round of NAIA Tournament
What can they say now, Coach? 💪
What can they say now, Coach? 💪#GoldStandard🔰 | @NSUCoachJones pic.twitter.com/lRLTKT2Tui
— Norfolk State Men's Basketball (@NSU_BBALL) March 15, 2025
FINISHED IT OFF 🔥#GoldStandard🔰 pic.twitter.com/l0yjFuZgp4
— Norfolk State Men's Basketball (@NSU_BBALL) March 15, 2025
Spartans Overcome 11-Point Deficit to Secure 2025 MEAC Tournament Championship vs. SCSU
THAT CHAMPIONSHIP FEELING
— Norfolk State Men's Basketball (@NSU_BBALL) March 15, 2025
Recap 📝: https://t.co/goGCmyubFe#GoldStandard🔰 pic.twitter.com/z6ukpSlAv3
Got the one that mattered most 💪#GoldStandard🔰 | @brianmoore_2 pic.twitter.com/7PJQ9jddeT
— Norfolk State Men's Basketball (@NSU_BBALL) March 15, 2025
Right back at ya, Ings😉#GoldStandard🔰 pic.twitter.com/w9gtJKX4xo
— Norfolk State Men's Basketball (@NSU_BBALL) March 15, 2025
BOOOM 💣
— Norfolk State Men's Basketball (@NSU_BBALL) March 15, 2025
We're all tied up 💪#GoldStandard🔰 pic.twitter.com/tfDQasG1bq
Two point game. 😤#GoldStandard🔰 pic.twitter.com/5QEekcpb5e
— Norfolk State Men's Basketball (@NSU_BBALL) March 15, 2025
TOO STRONG 💪#GoldStandard🔰 pic.twitter.com/PWz41iBYep
— Norfolk State Men's Basketball (@NSU_BBALL) March 15, 2025
AND ONE ✅#GoldStandard🔰 | @brianmoore_2 pic.twitter.com/1XxbsHc7YE
— Norfolk State Men's Basketball (@NSU_BBALL) March 15, 2025
MOOD!! WE ARE GOING DANCING!!
MOOD!! WE ARE GOING DANCING!! pic.twitter.com/AegdH6dvPb
— Robert Jones (@NSUCoachJones) March 16, 2025
Toughest schedule we had. Toughest MEAC run we had. Salute to all those we faced and credit to all those coaches and players that have really improved all the teams in our league.
— Leonard Fairley (@CoachLenNSU) March 15, 2025
We truly earned this one and it’s one crazy feeling the win it the way we did. https://t.co/8dI9N8R16A
2025 MEAC Tournament Champions 👏#GoldStandard🔰 pic.twitter.com/Z2bPIvulr2
— Norfolk State Men's Basketball (@NSU_BBALL) March 15, 2025
BRING YOUR DANCING SHOES! 🏆💚💛 Norfolk State wins the 2025 MEAC Championship in a thrilling nail-biter to punch their ticket to March Madness! pic.twitter.com/M7d3m2B4DJ
— Norfolk State University (@Norfolkstate) March 15, 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 🌆
— Norfolk State Athletics (@NSUSpartans) March 16, 2025
Thank you to the best fans in the nation for taking OVER the Scope yesterday! 🙏#GoldStandard🔰| @NSU_BBALL @NorfolkStateWBB pic.twitter.com/C7irqomhgL
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!
— Florida A&M Men’s Basketball 🏀 (@FAMU_MBB) March 15, 2025
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
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 ❗
— Bama State Athletics (@BamaStateSports) March 16, 2025
The winner will play No. 1 Auburn in Lexington, Kentucky#SWARMAS1 x #MarchMadness pic.twitter.com/R8L1BKGzIt
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
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) March 16, 2025
story: https://t.co/GsXuMFws9Z#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIATennis #HBCU #XULA #XULACentennial pic.twitter.com/gU3jayGESy
Gold Rush defeat NAIA No. 11 SCAD Savannah
Gold Rush defeat NAIA No. 11 SCAD Savannah
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) March 16, 2025
story: https://t.co/fyLCLbtbkq#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIATennis #HBCU #XULA #XULACentennial pic.twitter.com/j0fJIR5Yxk
Wheeler is the 2025 MEAC Tournament Most Outstanding Player!!
Put on a show!! 🔥
— Norfolk State Women’s Basketball (@NorfolkStateWBB) March 15, 2025
Wheeler is the 2025 MEAC Tournament Most Outstanding Player!!#GoldStandard🔰 pic.twitter.com/yvxBYkS1xG
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
— Norfolk State Women’s Basketball (@NorfolkStateWBB) March 15, 2025
Spartans starting off strong!!💪#GoldStandard🔰 pic.twitter.com/i3lYbI1Thf
Larry Vickers is the 2025 MEAC Tournament Most Outstanding Coach!!
Best in the business!!
— Norfolk State Women’s Basketball (@NorfolkStateWBB) March 15, 2025
Larry Vickers is the 2025 MEAC Tournament Most Outstanding Coach!!#GoldStandard🔰 pic.twitter.com/qdfaPSXYnB
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! 💎
— Norfolk State Women’s Basketball (@NorfolkStateWBB) March 16, 2025
Diamond Johnson named to the 2025 MEAC All-Tournament team! #GoldStandard🔰 pic.twitter.com/jjmAvrFCNb
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 🌆
— Norfolk State Athletics (@NSUSpartans) March 16, 2025
Thank you to the best fans in the nation for taking OVER the Scope yesterday! 🙏#GoldStandard🔰| @NSU_BBALL @NorfolkStateWBB pic.twitter.com/C7irqomhgL
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 🔥
— Southwestern Athletic Conference (@theswac) March 16, 2025
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
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 ❗
— Bama State Athletics (@BamaStateSports) March 16, 2025
CJ Hines named SWAC Tournament MVP ❗
Read more about the win ➡️ https://t.co/xBMNIyYRti#SWARMAS1
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 🏆
— Southwestern Athletic Conference (@theswac) March 16, 2025
Congratulations to Alabama State on claiming the 2025 SWAC Men’s Basketball Championship!#SWACMBB | #BuildingChampionsForLife pic.twitter.com/2so5WymJ8y
ALABAMA STATE IS GOING DANCING 👏
— ESPN (@espn) March 16, 2025
The Hornets swarm Jackson State and punch their ticket to the NCAA tournament for the first time in 14 years 😤 pic.twitter.com/JFA35GPoH0
ALABAMA STATE IS IN 🕺
— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 16, 2025
For the first time since 2011 the Hornets will be in the NCAA Tournament ‼️ #MarchMadness pic.twitter.com/MLMyNfB2RS
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
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) March 16, 2025
story: https://t.co/44H4tKkpZq#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIAWBB #HBCU #XULA #XULACentennial pic.twitter.com/S7anHLgvE0
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
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) March 16, 2025
story: https://t.co/1CMtTRmIR9#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIAMBB #HBCU #XULACentennial@labball pic.twitter.com/oQGbkYClUn