Note: This story was written on a previous date. Florida A & M men’s basketball team added another win to its record Saturday, against the Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks 63-55. The Rattlers were led by senior forward Larry Jackson having 18 points, 14 of which were at the free-throw line. […]
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Bennett Joins the 1,000-point Club
Ten Minutes into a slow scoring contest between the Lady Rattlers and Maryland Eastern Shore, the game intensified when senior guard Antonia Bennett knocked down two consecutive three pointers to score her 1,000th points of her career. “It was a big accomplishment, I was just going out and playing with […]
Rattlers Win Again
Florida A&M’s men’s basketball team added another win to its record Saturday against the Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks 63-55. The Rattlers were led by senior forward Larry Jackson scoring 18 points, 14 of which were at the free-throw line. “I’ve been putting a lot of practice at the free-throw line, which […]
Allen Grant: An Underclassman and a Leader
Florida A&M baseball player Allen Grant lives by his childhood motto “Always be relaxed, loose and think about the future.” Grant, 19, a sophomore from Marietta, Ga., is the shortstop for the Rattler baseball team. Grant’s baseball career started when he was six years old. He competed on a local […]
FAMU Athletes to Go Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness
Florida A&M wants to “Think Pink” for Breast Cancer Awareness. Saturday, the FAMU Athletics department, along with the men’s and women’s basketball teams, paid tribute to those who are victims of breast cancer by wearing pink. “It was perfect timing to have this event,” Marketing Assistant and Promotions Coordinator Geremy […]
FAMUAN Face-off: Jordan vs. Keenan on Valentine’s Day
Valentines Day might just be one of the most evil things in existence. Known as Singles Awareness Day to about 56 percent of the planet (just a guess), Feb. 14 is a day no one, not even those in relationships, completely enjoys. Why is Valentine’s Day synonymous with “execution day” […]
Tameka McKelton: FAMU Basketball’s Rising Star
The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conferences (MEAC) leading scorer, Tameka McKelton, had an unusual route to not only the top of the conference, but to the top of Florida A&M women’s basketball as well. McKelton is a native of West Palm Beach. Being from the state made learning about the Rattlers an easy […]
FAMU Loses to Tulane in Men’s Tennis
Florida A & M University (FAMU) men’s tennis team experienced a humbling 5-2 defeat to Tulane University on Saturday afternoon in New Orleans, Louisiana. “This season the team has been matched up with some competitive contenders who have giving us a great challenge,” said coach Carl Goodman. “These challenges have […]
FAMU Signs Deal for Website
Florida A&M Department of Athletics announced Tuesday a new partnership with multi-platform technology and digital media services company NeuLion. The new website is expected to launch in late February or early March. “We are very excited to partner with a company with a rock-solid reputation for athletic website development,” said […]
Rattlers Strike Twice in Double Header: Men Win
Florida A&M men’s basketball Coach Eugene Harris was delighted with Monday’s two-point nail-biter win over the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference’s fourth ranked Coppin State Eagles. “I like the way our guys played, we won’t let teams come into our house and walk away with a win,” Harris said. The Rattlers started […]