— Mississippi Valley State Athletics (@MVSUDevilSports) January 2, 2026
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Friday, January 2, 2026
MVSU Men's Basketball Preview vs. Alabama State (SWAC Opener)
Bulldogs begin SWAC play by dropping overtime thriller at MVSU
Bulldogs begin SWAC play by dropping overtime thriller at MVSU#BIGENERGYhttps://t.co/WBwAxAhAnA
— Alabama A&M Athletics (@_AAMUAthletics) January 2, 2026
HU Women’s Basketball Opens MEAC Play at South Carolina State
Women’s Basketball Opens MEAC Play at South Carolina State https://t.co/m7PfL5s0DB
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 2, 2026
See how late surge determined outcome of Southern-Prairie View women's game | Charles Salzer
See how late surge determined outcome of Southern-Prairie View women's game https://t.co/46ZNNBGJNW via @theadvocatebr
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 2, 2026
Photos: Southern Women open SWAC play with win over Prairie View A&M https://t.co/U9xVCC5JME via @theadvocatebr
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 2, 2026
Thursday, January 1, 2026
Morgan State University Magnificent Marching Machine (M3) Band Performance @ 2026 Tournament of Roses Parade
Morgan State University Marching Band - Tournament of Roses Parade 🌹 (20... https://t.co/kBdwa3u0N8 via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 1, 2026
Dr. Jorim E. Reid
Director of Bands, Assistant Professor, and Coordinator of Instrumental Music, Fine and Performing Arts. Dr. ReidDr. Jorim E. Reid, the Director of Bands at Morgan State University and its Magnificent Marching Machine, holds a Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) from Boston University, a Master of Music Education (MME) in Oboe from Florida State University, and a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Music (Piano) from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (Class of 1997) (FAMU). His talents as a composer, arranger, instructor, and director have provided a lasting impact on HBCU marching band programs at North Carolina Central University (Sound Machine), UNC - Fayetteville State University (Broncos Xpress) and Morgan State University (Magnificent Marching Machine). Dr. Reid's Dissertation: Marching Sound Machines: An Autoethnography of A Director of Bands at An Historically Black College And University.
Eugene Diggs
Assistant Band Director
Christopher Gee
Assistant to the Director
Damien Walker
Percussion Coordinator
Charise Byers
Dance Coordinator
Angela Pope
MSU Band Trainer
Pamela Bennett
Flag Coordinator
A&T's Freshmen Play Big In Win Over Newberry
A&T's Freshmen Play Big In Win Over Newberry https://t.co/x4izy2O8Z4
— Lady Aggie Ball (@LadyAggieBall) January 1, 2026
FAMU Women's Hoops Opens Conference Play at Rival Bethune-Cookman
Florida A&M opens SWAC play at rival Bethune-Cookman
— Florida A&M Women’s Basketball 🏀 (@FAMU_WBB) January 1, 2026
Read more ➡️ https://t.co/mHOPSYKjeE#FAMU | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍
Florida A&M visits Bethune-Cookman in SWAC rivalry showdown
Florida A&M visits Bethune-Cookman in SWAC rivalry showdown
— Florida A&M Men’s Basketball 🏀 (@FAMU_MBB) January 1, 2026
Read more ➡️ https://t.co/5xGEaK37M6 #FAMU | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍
Jermaine “BigJerm” Dale from Monroe University (D1 JUCO) Committed To Morgan State University
COMMITTED ✞ @MSUBearsFB #AGTG #Staydowntilyoucomeup pic.twitter.com/OUqkWTPrXb
— Jermaine “BigJerm” Dale (@DaleJermaine_) January 1, 2026
Week 1-6 Highlights
— Jermaine “BigJerm” Dale (@DaleJermaine_) October 16, 2025
6’7 320 OT #1 in NY
Monroe University (D1 JUCO)https://t.co/Qkq3Jpa9bp pic.twitter.com/VQBkRkKASf
Doug Williams and James ' Shack' Harris in the first @hbculegends interview! | Kyle T. Mosley
Doug Williams and James ' Shack' Harris in the first @hbculegends interview!https://t.co/ourOjUmRKL
— Kyle T. Mosley (@ktmoze) January 1, 2026
Lady Bears To Open New Year, MEAC Slate At UMES
Lady Bears To Open New Year, MEAC Slate At UMES https://t.co/sezUqoRRss
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 1, 2026
Where to Watch: MBB (Jan. 1-7)🏀 📷: SIAC Network
Where to Watch: MBB (Jan. 1-7)🏀
— The SIAC (@TheSIAC) January 1, 2026
📷: SIAC Network#SIAC | #SIACMBB | #LeadersRiseHere pic.twitter.com/TStVd6cn46
As LSU and Southern’s men’s and women’s basketball teams begin conference play, we preview the rest of their seasons and beyond | Mark Clements
As LSU and Southern’s men’s and women’s basketball teams begin conference play, we preview the rest of their seasons and beyond https://t.co/xSovJIsUT9 via @[225]
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 1, 2026
New FAMU football coach Quinn Gray calls on Rattlers to go 'ALL IN' | Jim Henry
New FAMU football coach Quinn Gray calls on Rattlers to go 'ALL IN' https://t.co/bhLpOCStMv
— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) January 1, 2026
Albany State athletics director remembers student killed in wrong-way crash
Albany State athletics director remembers student killed in wrong-way crash https://t.co/Z9osvLygZ8
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 1, 2026
The Standard … Will Always Be … The Standard!!!| @RSmittyRock
Come be coached by #SmittyRock! https://t.co/vn1RJCdIqJ
— Coach Willie Simmons (@HCWillieSimmons) December 31, 2025
Golden Rams Ring in the New Year with Gritty 91–86 Overtime Win at Shorter
The Golden Rams' winning streak continues with a thrilling overtime win over the Hawks. Albany State heads back into conference play on Saturday, January 3, with a matchup against LeMoyne-Owen.#CreatingLegacies pic.twitter.com/19BE70le6A
— Golden Ram Athletics (@ASUGoldenRams) January 1, 2026
Golden Rams Ring in the New Year with Gritty 91–86 Overtime Win at Shorter https://t.co/oJfI11WotK
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 1, 2026
SWAC play starts TODAY 🏁
SWAC play starts TODAY 🏁
— Southwestern Athletic Conference (@theswac) January 1, 2026
Here’s a look at this week’s conference schedule. @starry#SWACMBB | #BuildingChampionsForLife pic.twitter.com/QVpiy85Mxz
Happy New Year from Bennett College! 🎉
Happy New Year from Bennett College! 🎉 As we step into 2026, we proudly enter our 100th year as a women’s college, honoring our legacy while shaping the future. Here’s to a historic year ahead!
— Bennett College (@BennettCollege) January 1, 2026
#BennettCollege #BennettBelles #HBCU #HBCULove #WeAreBennett #bennettbellesdoitwell pic.twitter.com/LRXO0ieGYf
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Morgan State marching band to appear in Rose Bowl parade for the first time | Darreonna Davis
Morgan State marching band to appear in Rose Bowl parade for the first time https://t.co/AU9NrJC3Md
— The Baltimore Banner (@BaltimoreBanner) December 31, 2025
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 31, 2025
Harper’s Nine Three Pointers Lead TSU Men’s Basketball Over Tennessee Tech 88-76
Travis Harper’s Nine Three Pointers Lead Men’s Basketball Over Tennessee Tech 88-76https://t.co/UVJqBMg30x
— Tennessee State Men's Basketball (@TSUTigersMBB) December 31, 2025
In 2025, Florida A&M University continued to define what excellence looks like in real time
In 2025, Florida A&M University continued to define what excellence looks like in real time. From alumni greats whose impact reaches far beyond the campus, to leadership with vision and purpose, to students creating moments of joy.
— Florida A&M University (@FAMU_1887) December 31, 2025
Thank you! See you in 2026 Rattlers! pic.twitter.com/6xs0egWaFn
Six Post Double Figures as AAMU Rolls Past Fisk
𝗘𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗼𝗻-𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆#BeADawg25https://t.co/IGIsMZ1jTe
— Alabama A&M Athletics (@_AAMUAthletics) December 31, 2025
FCS Football Review: 10 Things to Remember About the 2025 Season | Craig Haley
Happy New Year! But let's look back as well because it's been quite the 2025 FCS season.https://t.co/LMKn2z4Gbm
— Opta FCS Football (@OptaAnalystFCS) December 31, 2025
Eagles force 40 turnovers in 111-48 win over Averett to close out 2025!
Eagles force 40 turnovers in 111-48 win over Averett to close out 2025! @nccuwbb @MEACSports #EaglePride
— NCCU Athletics (@NCCUAthletics) December 31, 2025
Recap/Final Stats: https://t.co/7JGcFVeiZt pic.twitter.com/HXUCvElhgY