HBCU athletes are often overlooked when it comes to getting exposure and opportunities to perform at the next level. However there’s been a shift in the amount of attention that athletes at HBCUs have been getting of late. Now more than ever HBCU sports are in the spotlight on a […]
Sports
Softball team shines at HBCU Classic
Whether rain or shine, the electricity in the dugout or on the field, The Rattlers have made a name for themselves while competing at the HBCU Classic Tournament in Montgomery hosted by Alabama State softball this past weekend. On Friday, Feb. 24 FAMU’s softball team faced off against the Southern […]
Women win final home game
FAMU’s women’s basketball secured a victory over the Southern University Jaguars 57-50 at Al-Lawson. Dylan Horton led the team in points, dropping 19 points. Behind Horton was Ahriahna Grizzle with 11 points and Ivet Subirats with nine. Coach Pillow spoke about her excitement going into this last home game. “The […]
Women in athletics spotlight
There are new female members of Florida A&M’s athletic compliance office who are ready to serve and are fully committed to the success of the university’s student-athletes. Following the debacle last fall of 27 football players being ineligible for their first game against the University of North Carolina, FAMU President […]
Women eliminated from basketball tournament after loss
Senior day was lively and exciting for the Rattlers going into their matchup against the Grambling State Tigers as the seniors played one of their final games in the Lawson Center. The six seniors were honored at half-court before the game. Senior, Dylan Horton, has enjoyed her collegiate basketball career […]
Grambling topples FAMU men, 69-55
The Florida A&M men’s basketball team tipped off in the Lawson Center on Saturday as they faced the Grambling State University Tigers. The Rattlers, who hlost 69-55, are currently 7-19 on the season and sit in 11th place within the SWAC. With hopes of qualifying for the SWAC tournament, the […]
FAMU baseball falls to Mercer in tough loss
FAMU’s men’s baseball team fell short to the Mercer Bears in their second straight game Tuesday afternoon at Moore-Kittles field. Although FAMU lost the game 8-7, the Rattlers pushed through thirteen innings and had fans on the edge of their seats. The Rattlers came into this game looking to bounce […]
Outdoor season next for FAMU track
The Florida A&M track team has successfully closed out its indoor season and is preparing to transition into a winning outdoor season. The biggest difference between the two seasons is the number of meters on the track. On an indoor track, there are only 200 meters, while on an outdoor […]
Ken Riley becomes second Rattler in NFL Hall of Fame
Florida A&M University’s very own Kenneth ‘Ken’ Jerome Riley will officially be enshrined into the 2023 Pro Football Hall of Fame Class this upcoming Fall. During Riley’s time at FAMU as an undergrad, he was a four-year starter at quarterback. Under his leadership, Ken led the Rattlers to a 23-7 […]
Lamar Jackson looks to settle new deal
Lamar Jackson’s decision to bet on himself going into the ’22-23 season could cost him in his new deal. As we know, Lamar Jackson is one of the most talented quarterbacks to ever play in the NFL. As a quarterback, Jackson is undeniably the most elusive and electric player in […]