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Trouble in the second and third quarter sinks TSU against Cincinnati, 76-52

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title image via Tennessee State Athletics Courtesy of TSU Athletics 52 Tennessee St. 2-5,0-0 OVC 76 Cincinnati 4-3,0-0 Big 12 Team 1 2 3 4 F Tennessee St. 17  4  15  16  52 Cincinnati 19  19  25  13  76 Zyion Shannon, Sanaa’ St. Andre and Caitlin Anderson combined to score 42 of Tennessee State’s 52 total points, but the Tigers fell to the Cincinnati Bearcats 76-52 on the road Friday. The Tigers (2-5) had three players score in double figures, led by Shannon, who had 14 points and two steals. St. Andre and Anderson also tacked…

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Tennessee State hoops hosting Austin Peay Saturday night

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title image via Tennessee State Athletics Courtesy of Stephen Featherston, Assistant Director of Communications, Tennessee State Athletics The Tennessee State men’s basketball team returns home as they will face Austin Peay in the Battle of I-24. Tomorrow’s contest marks the first time the Tigers have hosted a DI team this season as the Governors come to town.   The Matchup: Tennessee State Tigers (5-3, 0-0 OVC) vs. Austin Peay (3-5, 0-0 ASUN)Date/Time: Saturday, December 2 at 6:00 PM CTLocation: Gentry Center || Nashville, Tenn.TV: ESPN+Radio: WNSR — Greg Pogue (play-by-play), Albert Dawson (analyst)LIVE STATS WHERE TO WATCH &…

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Florida A&M Lady Rattlers come up short against Sam Houston, 65-62

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title image via FAMU Athletics Courtesy of 62 Florida A&M 1-5,0-0 SWAC 65 Winner Sam Houston 4-2,0-0 CUSA Team 1 2 3 4 F Florida A&M 16  21  11  14  62 Sam Houston 22  15  11  17  65 The Florida A&M women’s basketball team went into the fourth quarter tied 48-48 with Sam Houston, but could not take control and fell 65-62 to the Bearkats on the road Friday. The Rattlers (1-5) had three players score in double figures, led by Ahriahna Grizzle, who had 22 points. Sydney Hendrix tacked on a double-double from the bench…

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Florida A&M seeks first SWAC Championship in Saturday clash with Prairie View

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title image via Florida A&M Athletics Courtesy of FAMU Athletics Rattlers prepare to play in their first SWAC Championship Game after going undefeated in the regular season. The Rattlers enter the game with the nation’s second-longest winning streak at nine games and home game winning streak at 19. When, Where, How to Watch/Listen, Digital Program:  When: Saturday, December 2, 4:00 p.m. EasternWhere: Ken Riley Field at Bragg Memorial StadiumWatch: ESPN2Listen: Florida A&M Rattlers app or Rattlers+Digital Program Coaches in the gameWillie Simmons (Clemson, 2002 | The Citadel, 2003) Career Record: 64-24 (9th season, 2020 canceled due to COVID-19)Record at…

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Albany State hoops hits the road for a pair of conference matchups

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title image via Albany State Athletics Courtesy of Dr Earnest Brown, Albany State Athletics The Golden Rams men’s basketball team will put their undefeated SIAC record on the line when they travel to Tennessee to play Lane College and LeMoyne-Owen College.  The Golden Rams are (4-1) overall and (2-0) in the SIAC.  The Golden Rams are averaging 69.4 points per game.  Shakur Poteat lead the Golden Rams with 14.6 points per game.  Blaise Wallace averages 13.2 points and 10 rebounds per game.  The Golden Rams will play Lane College in the J F Lane Gymnasium at…

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Making A Difference: Members of Bowie State Football give back during time of Thanks

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Courtesy of Bowie State Athletics BOWIE, MD — Just days before Thanksgiving, Miles Griswoldand Ke’Yon Torain of the Bowie State football team volunteered with the Bowie State University Nutrition Lounge by supporting the Washington Commanders Harvest Feast at FedEx Field. The partnership was through the Bowie State Nutrition Lounge and Cigna Healthcare.  Both Griswold and Torain volunteered by helping hand out out meals at FedEx Field which was apart of FedEx, the Washington Commanders, and Cigna Healthcare’s generous donation of 25 Thanksgiving meals to the BSU community. The initiative was to help Prince George’s residents who need meals…

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Albany State stuns FAMU in double OT, 92-85

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title image via Albany State Athletics Courtesy of Dr. Earnest Brown, Albany State Athletics The Albany State Golden Rams defeated the Florida A&M Rattlers (92-85) in double overtime in the Lawson Center on Wednesday evening, in Tallahassee, Florida.     After a back and forth 1st half, the Golden Rams trailed the Rattlers (36-37) at halftime.  The Golden Rams continued to play with confidence and led most of the 2ndhalf.  But, a late rally by the Rattlers led to a (73-73) tie at the end of regulation. After the 1st overtime period expired, the teams…

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Tennessee State comes up short in overtime against Alabama A&M, 85-83

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title image via Tennessee State Athletics Courtesy of Tennessee State Athletics 83 TSU 85 Winner AAMU Team 1 2 OT 1 F TSU 37  38  8  83 AAMU 29  46  10  85 HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – The Tennessee State men’s basketball team out-rebounded the Alabama A&M Bulldogs 42-41, but fell 85-83 on the road Wednesday. The Tigers (5-3) had four players score in double figures, led by Kinyon Hodges, who had 19 points, six rebounds, four assists and five steals. Ej Bellinger added 19 points and Christian Brown helped out with 17 points and seven rebounds…

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Tennessee State’s Eric George and Jordan Gant named to FCS Football Central Freshman All-American Team

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title image Tennessee State Athletics Courtesy of Stephen Featherston, Assistant Director of Communications The Tennessee State football program had two players named to the 2023 FCS Football Central Freshman All-American Team. Jordan Gant was selected on the offensive side as a running back, while Eriq George got the nod as a defensive lineman. George, recently named the Big South-OVC Defensive Freshman of the Year, was one of six defensive linemen named to the All-American team. Playing in nine games a true freshman, the son of head coach Eddie George finished the season with 25 tackles (13…

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Florida A&M hoops to take on Albany State Wednesday night

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Courtesy of FAMU Athletics TALLAHASSEE, Fla. –– The Rattlers are set to host Albany State for their second straight home game Wednesday night as they look for their first win of the season. When, Where, How to Watch:  When: Wednesday, November 29, 7 p.m. EasternWhere: Tallahassee, Florida | Al Lawson CenterWatch: Rattlers+ Coaches in the gameRobert McCullum (Birmingham Southern, 1976) Career Record: 145-235 (14th season)Record at FAMU: 61-114 (7th season) Patrick Gayle Career Record: 56-79 (6th season) Record at Albany State: 56-79 (6th season)  Florida A&M RattlersThe Rattlers enter the game after playing Pac-12’s Oregon…

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