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Men bow to Southern, 58-44

In their last battle on the road, the Florida A&M University (FAMU) men’s basketball (6-22, 4-13) faced off against the Southern Jaguars (17-12, 11-5), but despite a commendable defensive performance, they fell short with a final score of 58-44. Despite the loss, there were several positive takeaways for Florida A&M, […]

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Women fall to Southern, 67-61

The Florida A&M women’s basketball team rallied hard against the Jaguars of Southern University for their final road game this season but fell 67-61 late in the fourth quarter.  The Rattlers led the first quarter but could not keep the lead in the second, going into halftime down one point, […]

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New era underway for FAMU football

The Rattlers concluded their first official spring practice of the 2024 season Tuesday morning at Ken Riley Field at Bragg Memorial Stadium. Under the new leadership of FAMU coach James Colzie III, the team has a fiery energy. Colzie previously served as the assistant head coach under Willie Simmons, who […]

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Black runners and 26.2 miles

Despite the dominance of African runners in long-distance races such as the 5,000-meter, 10,000-meter, half-marathons, and marathons, African Americans who enjoy long-distance running are few and far between. According to a 2020 survey conducted by Running USA, only three percent of long-distance runners in the United States were Black. Representation […]

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Men blow out Alabama A&M, 76-58

The Florida A&M men’s basketball team put on a show Monday night, beating the Alabama A&M Bulldogs 76-58. This was the biggest win all season for the Rattlers, as they won by an 18-point blow out. The team shot 58.3 percent from three, and everything seemed to be clicking on […]

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Men down Alabama State, 73-65

With an impressive display of determination and strategy this past Saturday, the Florida A&M University (FAMU) men’s basketball (5-20, 3-11) team emerged victorious against the Alabama State Hornets, securing a notable win with a final score of 73-65. Three Rattlers players particularly stood out, each contributing significantly to the team’s […]

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FAMU baseball loses 13-2 to Troy

In a test of resilience, the Florida A&M University baseball team demonstrated unwavering determination as they squared off against Troy University on Tuesday. Although facing formidable opposition, the Rattlers showcased their grit and commitment throughout the game, refusing to falter in the face of adversity. Despite the final score reflecting […]

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Women win a nail-biter, 70-66

Coming into this game, FAMU has a home record of 4-2, seeking to protect the snake pit, improve their home record over Alabama State, and sweep the Hornets in this season series! The first quarter was an aggressive and fast-paced game. Both teams defensively swarmed the ball and made shots […]

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7 Rattlers take part in HBCU Legacy Bowl

Saturday was an eventful day for Rattler Nation as there were events taking place all around the Tallahassee area. From the annual Harambee Festival put on by the university to the annual Black Business Expo put on by FAMU alumnus Vaughn Wilson and even the Black History Parade in neighboring […]

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Softball at HBCU tournament searching for first win

The Florida A&M softball team is looking to turn things around this weekend at the HBCU Classic Tournament in Montgomery, Alabama. The Rattlers are 0-10 this season after competing in two tournaments in Tallahassee and at Troy University in Alabama. This weekend’s tournament includes Tennessee State, Alcorn State, Grambling State […]