Tag: Florida A&M

FAMU Women’s basketball announces two signings

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From Florida A&M Sports Information: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. | Florida A&M University head women’s basketball coach Kevin Lynum announced a pair of signings on Monday. Lynum announced that Malerie Brooks and Tyshonne Tollie have signed with the program. Brooks, a 5-foot-11 guard, is a senior at Camden County High School in Kingsland, Ga.  “Brooks is the type of player that can make an immediate impact in our league,” Lynum said. “She has a high basketball IQ and has the ability to score the ball in a variety of ways. She is a…

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Bethune-Cookman wins 9th consecutive Florida Classic 31-27 over Florida A&M

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From Bethune-Cookman Athletics: ORLANDO, Fla. – During the pregame festivities of the 40th Annual Florida Blue Florida Classic Saturday, Florida A&M President Larry Robinson said to the massive  crowd, “Eight is enough” but Bethune-Cookman President Brent Chrite followed up by saying “”Nine is quite fine.”  Indeed it is as as a resilient Wildcat football team found another way to beat No. 12/13 Florida A&M and extend its Florida Blue Florida Classic winning streak with a 31-27 triumph before a Camping World Stadium crowd of 55,730 – the largest crowd since 2011, This 40th Annual…

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Seton Hall spanks FAMU 87-51

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From Florida A&M Sports Information: NEWARK, N.J. | Three Florida A&M University men’s basketball players reached double figures in scoring but it wasn’t enough as the Rattlers dropped an 87-51 decision to Seton Hall at the Prudential Center. Kamron Reaves and Rod Melton, Jr. each finished with 12 points to pace the Rattlers (0-5). MJ Randolph tallied 11 points and nine boards. Myles Powell paced Seton Hall (4-1) with 23 points, while Quincy McKnight added 14 points and five assists. Jared Rhoden registered a double-double of 12 rebounds and 10 points. Inside…

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Florida A&M introduces Kortne Gosha as VP and Director of Athletics

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From Florida A&M Sports Information: ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida A&M University (FAMU) President Larry Robinson, Ph.D., introduced Kortne Gosha as the new vice president and director of FAMU Athletics during the Future of FAMU Athletics Fundraising Breakfast, hosted by the FAMU National Alumni Association, on Saturday at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress hotel.  On Dec. 3, Gosha will assume the position held by John Eason, Ph.D., who announced on Friday that he would be retiring as athletic director, effective Dec. 2. Gosha’s family members and University supporters were among the audience that…

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FAMU prepares to take on Bethune-Cookman in 40th Annual Florida Classic

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From Florida A&M Sports Information: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. | The Florida A&M University football team, ranked No. 12 in the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) polls, will look to conclude the season on Saturday in the 40th Annual Florida Blue Florida Classic against rival Bethune-Cookman. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. from Camping World Stadium. The game will be broadcasted and streamed live on ESPN News as the crew of Tiffany Greene (play-by-play) and Jay Walker (color analyst), along with Lericia Harris (sideline) will call all the action. The broadcast crew of Keith Miles (play-by-play), Albert Chester…

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Florida A&M moves up in multiple FCS polls

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From Florida A&M Sports Information : TALLAHASSEE, Fla. | The Florida A&M University football team, once again, continued to inch closer to the top 10 in the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) polls on Monday. Despite having a bye week, the Rattlers jumped four spots in the STATS FCS Top 25 to land at No.12. In the FCS Coaches Poll, FAMU moved up one spot to No. 14.  The Rattlers are one of two Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) schools in the FCS Top 25 polls. North Carolina A&T State dropped to 25th in…

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Jacksonville State edges Florida A&M 72-67

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From FAMUAthletics: JACKSONVILLE, Ala. (Nov. 9) – The FAMU Women’s Basketball team lost a heartbreaking 70-66 decision to Jacksonville State at the Pete Matthews Colisieum Saturday afternoon. FAMU (0-2) rode an 18-10 second quarter scoring flurry to take a 33-32 halftime lead, led by six points from Keziah Dilworth and four points from Alaina Rice. In the third period, the tide changed a bit as the Gamecocks (1-1) grabbed the lead for good, with a 22-12 scoring jag, vaulting in front, 54-45 with 10 minutes left. The Rattlers battled back…

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FAMU falls 65-52 in Outriggers Resort Rainbow Classic

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From Florida A&M Sports Information : HONOLULU, Hawai’i | Kameron Reaves and Rod Melton, Jr. each recorded 11 points as the Florida A&M University men’s basketball team started slow, but finished strong in a 65-52 loss to Hawai’i  to open play in the 55th Annual Outriggers Resorts Rainbow Classic at the Stan Sheriff Center early Saturday morning. Florida A&M (0-2) could not get much going offensively in the first half as Hawai’i took advantage and led 32-12 at the half. The Rattlers finished strong down the stretch and will look to carry that…

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FAMU’s Ryan Staley named to Walter Payton Award watch list

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From Florida A&M Sports Information: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. | Florida A&M University redshirt senior quarterback Ryan Stanley was named to the STATS FCS Walter Payton Award Watch List on Monday. Stanley, who was named to the College Football Performance Award (CFPA) Midseason FCS Watch List on Monday, has set numerous records this season. The Pembroke Pines, Fla. native owns four career school passing records and surpassed Quinn Gray in those categories, which include passing completions (675), passing attempts (1,117), passing yards (8,252) and touchdowns (60). In addition, he owns the Mid-Eastern Athletic…

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Second half powers USC to 77-48 win over Florida A&M

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From Florida A&M Sports Information: LOS ANGELES | The Florida A&M University men’s basketball team trailed by one at the end of the first half, but could not slow down USC in a 77-48 loss to the Trojans to open the season on Tuesday night at the Galen Center. The Rattlers (0-1) trailed, 24-23, at the break, but the Trojans (1-0) outscored FAMU in the second half, 53-25. DJ Jones paced Florida A&M with 12 points, four rebounds and two steals. Bryce Moragne chipped in 11 points, four rebounds and two assists, while…

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