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Friday, April 17, 2026

SB | Bowie State Hosts Lincoln (PA) in CIAA Doubleheader Action

SB | Bowie State Hosts Lincoln (PA) in CIAA Doubleheader Action#BulldogNation | #BiteDown https://t.co/S4lfFTV2MR
— Bowie State Athletics (@BSU_Sports_Info) April 17, 2026

SWAC Women's Outdoor Track & Field Athletes: Apr. 17

SWAC Women's Outdoor Track & Field Athletes: Apr. 17@gatorade

🐆 Tashina Alase, Track
🐆 Ariyonna Edmond, Field
🐅 Malayna Mallory, Newcomer#SWACOTF | #BuildingChampionsForLife pic.twitter.com/LS8v3zD2Bo
— Southwestern Athletic Conference (@theswac) April 17, 2026

Don't forget, due to scheduling conflicts with the Daytona Tortugas, this weekend's games against Alabama A&M will be played at Sliwa Stadium on the campus of Embry-Riddle

VENUE CHANGE!

Don't forget, due to scheduling conflicts with the Daytona Tortugas, this weekend's games against Alabama A&M will be played at Sliwa Stadium on the campus of Embry-Riddle.

Admission is still FREE!#𝙃𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙒𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙨 | #𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙮𝙏𝙤𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 pic.twitter.com/AjZycdyTNo
— ⚾️Bethune-Cookman Baseball (@BCUDiamondCats) April 17, 2026

Dr. Charles McClelland Reveals SWAC's New Football Scheduling Model, SWAC TV Surge, NCAA Tourney Financials! | Kyle Mosley

Dr. Charles McClelland Reveals SWAC's New Football Scheduling Model, SWAC TV Surge, NCAA Tourney Financials!@theswac | @hbculegends | #SWAC

The rundown: https://t.co/4pavivApFy pic.twitter.com/9Of62rC3Pq
— Kyle T. Mosley (@ktmoze) April 17, 2026

No. 1 Fort Valley State outlasts No. 4 Edward Waters in a five-set battle to punch its ticket to the championship round!

No. 1 Fort Valley State outlasts No. 4 Edward Waters in a five-set battle to punch its ticket to the championship round!

𝗡𝗘𝗫𝗧 𝗨𝗣
The Wildcats will meet the winner of No. 3 Benedict College vs. No. 2 Central State University tomorrow at 1 p.m. ET.

𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘 𝗧𝗢… pic.twitter.com/XkFwn7ooOz
— The SIAC (@TheSIAC) April 17, 2026

Hornets advance!

Hornets advance! #SWACWTEN | #BuildingChampionsForLife pic.twitter.com/7Qk0gslgOO
— Southwestern Athletic Conference (@theswac) April 17, 2026

Hazel Green’s Kristen Johnson signs with Florida A&M | Josiah Elmore

Hazel Green’s Kristen Johnson signs with Florida A&M https://t.co/bJpdTsfIqP
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 17, 2026

Bulldogs move on‼️

Bulldogs move on‼️ #SWACWTEN | #BuildingChampionsForLife pic.twitter.com/eEdUhypJ8v
— Southwestern Athletic Conference (@theswac) April 17, 2026

FINAL | FAMU drops Valley!

Final: 19-2#FangsUp pic.twitter.com/abZF83hzlT
— Florida A&M Softball 🥎 (@FAMU_Softball) April 17, 2026

🥎 Final (Game 1) / 5 Innings 🥎

Mississippi Valley - 2
Florida A&M - 19

Notables:

Ashtyn Clark - 1-1 / BB / R
Jamiyah Gary - 1-2 / 2 RBI
Hailey Akers - 1-2 / R
Madison Wesley - 1-2
Devyn Dotson - 1-2
Taniya Partee - 1B
Sheridan Kynard - 1B

Next:

Game 2 vs. Florida A&M pic.twitter.com/jxc84sloW5
— Mississippi Valley State Athletics (@MVSUDevilSports) April 17, 2026

Golf Wins High GPA Award at CIAA Championships

Golf Wins High GPA Award at CIAA Championships https://t.co/gGNuF8zrsN
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 17, 2026

VUU A.J. English Named Head Men's Basketball Coach

Here is the video of former #VUU (@vuupanthersmbb) standout and 1990 Division II National Player of the Year AJ English being officially introduced as the Panthers new Head Men's Basketball Coach!@CBS6 @VAUnion1865 @VUUPanthers pic.twitter.com/zCGIzaLe7Z
— Sean Robertson (@CBS6SportsSean) April 17, 2026

A new era begins as we proudly introduce our new Head Men’s Basketball Coach, A.J. English—Panther legend, leader, and champion.#PantherPride #VUU #Excellence #VUUAthletics #vuumensbasketball pic.twitter.com/upHVUtufHZ
— Virginia Union (@VAUnion1865) April 17, 2026

A.J. English Named Head Men's Basketball Coach https://t.co/PrsJYixToc
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 17, 2026

6 days until the 2026 MEAC Tennis Championships 🎾🏆

6 days until the 2026 MEAC Tennis Championships 🎾🏆#MEACTennis pic.twitter.com/f88RSZJRnn
— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (@MEACSports) April 17, 2026

Text FAMUATHLETICS21 to 71777 to donate to FAMU ATHLETICS today

The department that is working behind the scenes to bring you the full Rattler experience is asking for your help as we continue to uplift our student athletes and build champions, together.

Text FAMUATHLETICS21 to 71777 to donate to FAMU ATHLETICS today.#1887Strikes pic.twitter.com/dBuOVJ3yyt
— Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) April 17, 2026

Eagles begin pivotal stretch run at UMES this weekend!

Eagles begin pivotal stretch run at UMES this weekend! @NccuSoftball #EaglePride

Preview: https://t.co/dAB4hSzLxR pic.twitter.com/NYUnNC7qZz
— NCCU Athletics (@NCCUAthletics) April 17, 2026

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗺𝗮 𝗔&𝗠 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸/𝗥𝘂𝗻

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗺𝗮 𝗔&𝗠 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸/𝗥𝘂𝗻#𝗗𝗮𝘄𝗴𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 https://t.co/uRa1RJAIGS
— Alabama A&M Athletics (@_AAMUAthletics) April 17, 2026

How FAMU athletics can benefit from the 'OneFAMU' DSO project | Gerald Thomas III

How FAMU athletics can benefit from the 'OneFAMU' DSO project https://t.co/8yHFa65E5o
— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) April 17, 2026

Softball Adds SEC Foe South Carolina To Schedule

Softball Adds SEC Foe South Carolina To Schedule. For more information visit https://t.co/YX4lKZdx7J #Bulldogtenacity #wearescstate @scstatesb @scstate1896 pic.twitter.com/WZrthvNXxo
— SC State Athletics (@SCStateAthletic) April 17, 2026

Jackson State advances ✅

Jackson State advances ✅ #SWACWTEN | #BuildingChampionsForLife pic.twitter.com/D8z3pZbb3a
— Southwestern Athletic Conference (@theswac) April 17, 2026

The Rattlers take down Southern 4-1 and punch their ticket to the semis !

Rattlers advance! #SWACWTEN | #BuildingChampionsForLife pic.twitter.com/lo673KwoMu
— Southwestern Athletic Conference (@theswac) April 17, 2026

The Rattlers take down Southern 4-1 and punch their ticket to the semis !

Next up: Jackson State | Saturday, April 18 | 11 AM EST#FangsUp pic.twitter.com/lbtKBA2IhK
— Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) April 17, 2026

Thursday, April 16, 2026

𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐒𝐖𝐀𝐂 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧'𝐬 𝐓𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 🎾 @Cadillac

𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐒𝐖𝐀𝐂 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧'𝐬 𝐓𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 🎾 @Cadillac

🐅 Stas Smirnov #SWACWTEN | #BuildingChampionsForLife pic.twitter.com/9THzYbzXlR
— Southwestern Athletic Conference (@theswac) April 16, 2026

Mid Major Division Baseball Poll - Week 5

Mid Major Division Baseball Poll - Week 5 pic.twitter.com/j3zHoHnGmQ
— Inside the HBCU Sports Lab (@HBCUSportsLab1) April 16, 2026

FBS Oversight Committee recommends standardized start to regular season.

FBS Oversight Committee recommends standardized start to regular season.https://t.co/vcbqMMiOTT
— NCAA News (@NCAA_PR) April 16, 2026

Tremaine Jackson, Prairie View staff earn raises, $200K NIL boost | Terrance Harris

Prairie View invests significantly in football after historic season, giving Tremaine Jackson a 35% pay raise, substantially boosting the salary pool for his assistant coaches, and commits at least $200K in NIL money. @defendernetwork https://t.co/2Ky9ztYdME
— Terrance Harris (@TerranceCFB) April 16, 2026

2026 Softball Senior Spotlight

https://t.co/3bIL7OxFPs
— Mississippi Valley State Athletics (@MVSUDevilSports) April 16, 2026

𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐒𝐖𝐀𝐂 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧'𝐬 𝐓𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 🎾

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

🐅 Victoria Linkovski #SWACWTEN | #BuildingChampionsForLife pic.twitter.com/hkVx6R62Q7
— Southwestern Athletic Conference (@theswac) April 16, 2026