UAPB’s Wieder showcases versatility on football, baseball fields | Tanner Spearman

"We need to be having a Zach Wieder banner around this place."

Not many athletes play two sports in college. Even fewer can be an every game starter in both.

Meet the UAPB starting infielder who went on a side quest to also become the starting punter.https://t.co/BweS2BPsJd

— Tanner Spearman (@tannerspearman) April 17, 2026

Professor Douglas Jackson’s Smooth Jazz Track Climbs National Charts | Ganelle Z. Sutton

Professor of Music Douglas A. Jackson’s smooth jazz single, “Elizabeth City Grooves,” debuted in March on three national smooth jazz charts.

Click here to read more: https://t.co/xWmdTUZ98E pic.twitter.com/1DoUE9XB0I

— Elizabeth City State University (@ECSU) April 17, 2026

𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐒𝐖𝐀𝐂 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧'𝐬 𝐓𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐬 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 🎾

𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐒𝐖𝐀𝐂 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧'𝐬 𝐓𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐬 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 🎾 @cadillac

🐅 Paula Corbalan #SWACWTEN | #BuildingChampionsForLife pic.twitter.com/GeLet9enMI

— Southwestern Athletic Conference (@theswac) April 16, 2026

New faces, same dominant Prairie View softball team | Terrance Harris

The names of the players change, but the Prairie View softball program continues to dominate the SWAC. That's a testament to what coach Vernon Bland assistant coach Joseph Lane have built. @defendernetwork@107Panther57195@12thFan1876@pvamusoftballhttps://t.co/s3rl2FljnS

— Terrance Harris (@TerranceHarris) April 17, 2026

Grambling State Blasts PVAMU 12-2 in Mercy Rule Win

BALL GAME! @cam13hill ends this one early with this walk-off homer🚀

Grambling State wins it 12-2 in 8 innings over PVAMU!#GramFam | #ThisIsTheG🐯 pic.twitter.com/OkOvw0orZd

— Grambling State Baseball (@GramSt_Bsb) April 18, 2026

Grambling State Blasts PVAMU 12-2 in Mercy Rule Win#GramFam | #ThisIsTheG🐯https://t.co/1SNuOmAR0v

— Grambling State Athletics (@GSU_TIGERS) April 18, 2026

It’s showtime! The annual Blue & Gold Spring Game has arrived. Catch the action at the ASU Coliseum, kickoff is at 2:00 PM

It’s showtime! The annual Blue & Gold Spring Game has arrived. Catch the action at the ASU Coliseum, kickoff is at 2:00 PM. Get a sneak peek at the upcoming season.#creatinglegacies | #gratefulnotentitled pic.twitter.com/AHtraWHUE9

— Golden Ram Athletics (@ASUGoldenRams) April 18, 2026

FAMU baseball's Jamey Shouppe pays respect for Jackie Robinson Day | Gerald Thomas III

FAMU baseball's Jamey Shouppe pays respect for Jackie Robinson Day https://t.co/PwSbfAWygp

— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) April 18, 2026

Norfolk State Capitalizes on Five-Run Eighth Inning in 9-7 Win Against New Haven

Norfolk State Capitalizes on Five-Run Eighth Inning in 9-7 Win Against New Haven#GoldStandard🔰https://t.co/8SUte5GUHn

— Norfolk State Baseball (@SpartanBSB) April 18, 2026

GAME DAY: Eagles begin key series this weekend!

GAME DAY: Eagles begin key series this weekend!
🗓️Saturday, April 18
🆚Maryland Eastern Shore
⏰1 p.m. | 3 p.m.
📌Princess Anne, Md. | Hawk Stadium
Watch: https://t.co/KWk47nU1zr
Live Stats: https://t.co/EeOy5dVuCE@NccuSoftball #EaglePride pic.twitter.com/cAEyFWAzMS

— NCCU Athletics (@NCCUAthletics) April 18, 2026

Catch all the action today live on SWAC TV!

BRACKET UPDATE 🚨

Catch all the action tomorrow live on SWAC TV! #SWACMTEN | #BuildingChampionsForLife pic.twitter.com/dOT0D4ubOL

— Southwestern Athletic Conference (@theswac) April 18, 2026

Wildcats Rout Hornets Behind Gonzalez' Two-Hit Shutout

Alabama State and Bethune Cookman softball teams strolling during pregame might be one of the best things you see today pic.twitter.com/3US2Zuk3zj

— Kalan Hooks (@KalanHookstv) April 18, 2026

Wildcats Rout Hornets Behind Gonzalez' Two-Hit Shutout https://t.co/6zfNHla6zT

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 18, 2026

Alabama State Softball Drops Game One To Bethune-Cookman https://t.co/2Ygah9rlOg

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 18, 2026

Prairie View Panthers receive SWAC championship rings after annual spring game | Nick Kuzma

Prairie View Panthers receive SWAC championship rings after annual spring game https://t.co/KSiF1dytWR

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 18, 2026

Braves End Season in SWAC Quarterfinals

Braves End Season in SWAC Quarterfinals https://t.co/rWZeMZPTXF

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 18, 2026

TCU to host North Texas, Alcorn State in 2027 following Stanford cancellation | Kevin Kelley

TCU to host North Texas, Alcorn State in 2027 following Stanford cancellation https://t.co/FmgMNlcKvS

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 18, 2026

FAMU Crushes MVSU in Friday Doubleheader

FAMU Crushes MVSU in Friday Doubleheader https://t.co/hkA6OC8Ily

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 18, 2026

Walker Slams Door, Clutch Ninth Lifts FAMU Baseball Past Mississippi Valley, 6-5

Walker Slams Door, Clutch Ninth Lifts FAMU Baseball Past Mississippi Valley, 6-5 https://t.co/qQRwiJ0lMZ

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 18, 2026

FAMU Eliminates Southern and Advances to SWAC Semifinals

FAMU Eliminates Southern and Advances to SWAC Semifinals https://t.co/8UIzX2XrwW

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 18, 2026

Jackson State names new president after national search. See who

The Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning has selected Dr. Denise Jones Gregory as the 14th President of Jackson State University.

We congratulate Dr. Gregory and look forward to this new chapter for JSU. pic.twitter.com/bI5zfMrA4M

— Jackson State U. (@JacksonStateU) April 17, 2026

Jackson State names new president after national search. See who https://t.co/437c2guo2z

— Clarion Ledger (@clarionledger) April 17, 2026

Alabama A&M band director Carlton Wright stepping down in June | Kalan Hooks

Alabama A&M Marching Maroon and White band members launched a petition to retain their associate director of bands after being told he would no longer be with the program https://t.co/9CoKhljuoa

— Kalan Hooks (@KalanHookstv) April 17, 2026

Oakwood University is proud to be a partner and the host site for the HBCU STEM Education Run on Sunday at 8:30 a.m. There is still time to register!

Oakwood University is proud to be a partner and the host site for the HBCU STEM Education Run on Sunday at 8:30 a.m. There is still time to register!
https://t.co/so5dgtLDBy pic.twitter.com/XHtbqBRywJ

— Oakwood University (@OakwoodU) April 17, 2026

🐝| All of Yellow Jacket Nation mourns the loss of Robert "Gill" Heasley. Your wisdom in and beyond our institution through your many roles at the collegiate, high school, and middle school levels will be deeply missed.

🐝| All of Yellow Jacket Nation mourns the loss of Robert "Gill" Heasley. Your wisdom in and beyond our institution through your many roles at the collegiate, high school, and middle school levels will be deeply missed.#GoState pic.twitter.com/M9B40dIt5r

— WVSU Athletics (@wvsuathletics) April 18, 2026

No. 2 Central State takes down No. 3 Benedict to advance to the championship round! 🏐🏆

No. 2 Central State takes down No. 3 Benedict to advance to the championship round! 🏐🏆

𝗡𝗘𝗫𝗧 𝗨𝗣
The Marauders will face No. 1 Fort Valley State in the 2026 SIAC Men’s Volleyball Championship tomorrow at 1 p.m. ET.

𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛
SIAC Network… pic.twitter.com/NLsvZBtfp9

— The SIAC (@TheSIAC) April 18, 2026

FINAL : FAMU 12-1

FINAL : 12-1 pic.twitter.com/6fFfDWxLn0

— Florida A&M Softball 🥎 (@FAMU_Softball) April 17, 2026

🥎 Final (Game 2) / 5 Innings 🥎

Mississippi Valley - 1
Florida A&M - 12

Notables:

Hailey Akers - 1-1 / 2B / R
Sheridan Kynard - 1-2 / SB
Marika Bonner - RBI
Jadyn Braxton - BB

Next:

Saturday vs. Florida A&M (11 a.m.) / Senior Day#ValleyInMotion pic.twitter.com/Yxr6hguPyx

— Mississippi Valley State Athletics (@MVSUDevilSports) April 17, 2026

SWAC's McClelland Reveals 2027 Football Overhaul, SWAC TV Surge | Byron Dobson

SWAC's McClelland Reveals 2027 Football Overhaul, SWAC TV Surge https://t.co/eYYPR0YtiS

— Byron Dobson (@byrondobson) April 17, 2026

Jags move on‼️

Jags move on‼️ #SWACMTEN | #BuildingChampionsForLife pic.twitter.com/3u1nJagmoZ

— Southwestern Athletic Conference (@theswac) April 17, 2026