Tag: Florida A&M Basketball

Check out the ”FAMU” Nike LeBron XXI

Brandon King

These LeBron XXI is the latest team exclusive footwear coming to the Highest of Seven Hills. They sport a green upper with a white-bordered Swoosh on the lateral side with striped branding present on the lateral side. The left tongue is adorned with a Rattler logo, while the left is home for the standard LeBron signature. Orange can also be seen at the inner as well as the rear heel. Underneath resides a green midsole with an orange-dipped heel and a white rubber outsole. At this juncture there is no…

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Florida A&M’s late rally comes up short, falls 68-65 to South Florida

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title image via FAMU Athletics Courtesy of Florida A&M Athletics 68 Winner USA 65 FAMU Team 1 2 3 4 F USA 16  16  20  16  68 FAMU 17  16  13  19  65 The Florida A&M women’s basketball team pieced together a rally late in Friday’s game, outscoring South Alabama 16-7 in the final five minutes, but ultimately came up short, falling to the Jaguars 68-65. The Rattlers (1-7) had two players score in double figures, led by Ahriahna Grizzle, who had 26 points, seven rebounds, four assists and three steals. Olivia Delancy tacked…

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FAMU Basketball to take on Blue Hose Wednesday night

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title image via FAMU Athletics Courtesy of Florida A&M Athletics The Rattlers traveled to South Carolina to play Presbyterian College Wednesday night as they look to pick up their first win of the season. When, Where, How to Watch:  When: Wednesday, December 6, 7 p.m. EasternWhere: Clinton, South Carolina Watch: ESPN+ Coaches in the gameRobert McCullum (Birmingham Southern, 1976) Career Record: 145-236 (14th season)Record at FAMU: 61-115 (7th season) Quinton Ferrell Career Record: 40-87 (5th season) Record at Presbyterian: 40-87 (5th season) Florida A&M RattlersThe Rattlers come into the game after a difficult double-overtime loss to Albany State at home last…

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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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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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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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Florida A&M defeats Jacksonville 59-54 for first win of the season

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Title image via Florida A&M Athletics Courtesy of FAMU Athletics 54 Jacksonville 2-2,0-0 ASUN 59  Florida A&M 1-4,0-0 SWAC Team 1 2 3 4 F Jacksonville 12  12  12  18  54 Florida A&M 13  16  18  12  59 Ahriahna Grizzle and Nashani Gilbert combined to score 36 points in the Florida A&M Rattlers’ 59-54 win against the Jacksonville Dolphins at home Saturday. Grizzle led the Rattlers (1-4) with 21 points and four steals. Gilbert added 15 points, five assists, and four steals and Peryonna Sylvester chipped in as well with 11 points off the bench. Florida A&M…

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Florida A&M punched in the fangs by Nebraska, 81-54

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Courtesy of Florida A&M Athletics 54 Florida A&M 0-2,0-0 SWAC 81  Nebraska 2-0,0-0 Big Ten Team 1 2 F Florida A&M 25  29  54 Nebraska 41  40  81 The Florida A&M men’s basketball team got a 24-point performance from the bench, but fell 81-54 to the Nebraska Cornhuskers on the road Thursday. The Rattlers (0-2) had two players score in double figures, led by K’Jei Parker, who had 13 points and six rebounds. Morrell Schramm tacked on 10 points from the bench and Hantz Louis-Jeune added eight points and two blocks. ed by Ja’Derryus Eatmon’s three offensive rebounds, Florida…

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FAMU Women’s Hoops Coach Shalon Pillow resigns

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Courtesy of Florida A&M Athletics TALLAHASSEE, Fla. –– Florida A&M Women’s Basketball Head Coach Shalon Pillow resigned after three years and two seasons leading the Rattlers. “I am very thankful for the opportunity to lead the women’s basketball program over the last three years,” said Pillow. “I am more than grateful to have had the opportunity of working with the young women on the team and be part of their development on and off the court.”   Coach Pillow and the Rattlers went 4-14 in SWAC play in both seasons and defeated Georgia State…

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“FAMU” Nike LeBron 7 coming January 7

Brandon King

The “FAMU” Lebron 7 is a sneaker I have been fawnling over since the since the first images emerged. Even amongst a fleet of team exclusive footwear that have no duds amongst them, these stand out. It was thought we may have to admire these from afar, but it was announced by FAMU Athletics these would see a retail release in early 2023. We now know exactly how early they will begin their retail voyage- the “FAMU” Nike Lebron 7 will release January 7. They will carry a 200 USD…

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