The Florida A&M volleyball team won two games this weekend against the Jacksonville University Dolphins and the Bethune-Cookman University Wildcats. The Lady Rattlers have improved their record to 10-13 and 6-1 in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference, and they have won 10 of their last 12 games. Florida A&M defeated the […]
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Sylvester determined for success
Philip Sylvester is a 22-year-old civil engineering student and running back from Marianna, Fla. He has been involved in football for 13 years. In his hometown of Marianna, he attended Marianna High School and he played junior varsity football under the direction of coach Travis Ephraim. He later played […]
Johnson makes improvements on the court
Ashley Johnson, native of Tallahassee, has made significant improvements on the volleyball court this season. Johnson is a 20 year-old sophomore and outside hitter on the Florida A&M volleyball team. Having a year to get acclimated with the team after her transfer last year, Johnson is working hard to get […]
Rattler Football: Third quarter report card
Pass Offense: C Limiting mistakes to ensure victories, the passing attack has turned heads with the deep-threat ability of transfer receiver TJ Lawrence. He caught a 52-yard bomb against Morgan State University and quarterback Martin Ukpai threw his first touchdown pass in four games. Better pass play has resulted because […]
Volleyball welcomes Jacksonville University
The Florida A&M Lady Rattlers will host the Jacksonville University Dolphins in a non-conference game Saturday at the Al Lawson Center. The Lady Rattlers come into the contest 8-13, 5-1 in the Mid- Eastern Athletic Conference, and the Dolphins have a record of 13-14, 3-4 in the Atlantic Sun Conference. […]
Rattlers aim to reduce mistakes
The Florida A&M Rattlers will look to remain one of the top teams in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference when they head to Greensboro, N.C., to take on the North Carolina A&T Aggies. After a critical homecoming win, FAMU is in position to take sole possession of second place in the […]
Flag football team competes in Orlando
The women’s flag football team, Simply Marvelous, starts NIRSA play this weekend in Orlando. NIRSA stands for National Intramural Recreational Sports Association. This is one of the two leagues that the team plays in. The tournament will be played Friday through Sunday, and the team looks to continue its dominance […]
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Buchanan OK with secondary role
Lamere Buchanan has become a primary pillar in the already sound foundation of the future of the Florida A&M track and cross country teams. The sophomore from Glassboro, N.J., has been running cross country since his junior year at Glassboro high. His start came from being recruited by his high […]
Senior back provides spark
The Rattlers are on a three-game win streak and the play of senior running back Philip Sylvester has been a significant factor for the team’s success. Sylvester rushed for 192 yards and two touchdowns in the 31-17 homecoming victory over the Morgan State Bears Saturday, including an 88-yard touchdown with […]