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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 […]

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Men fall to Alcorn State

In a battle on the court this past Monday, the Florida A&M University (FAMU) men’s basketball team faced a tough defeat against the Alcorn State Braves, with a final score of 79-68.  According to SWAC (Southwestern Athletic Conference), the Rattlers’ (4-20, 2-11), despite their efforts, the team fell short of […]

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Nya Blocker: Breaking records and embracing growth

Nya Blocker, a freshman from nearby Bainbridge, Georgia, has swiftly made her mark on the track and field scene at Florida A&M University. With an invincible spirit and a dedication to her craft that began in the seventh grade, she has already shattered school records and set her sights on […]

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Women capture SWAC indoor track championship

The 2024 Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Men’s and Women’s Indoor Track and Field Championships witnessed a spectacular display of athleticism and determination at the Birmingham CrossPlex from Saturday, February 17, to Sunday, February 18.  Among the standout performances, the Florida A&M University Rattlers’ women’s team emerged as the champions, securing […]

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Rattlers win 2 of 3 to start season

Three-hundred and sixty-four days ago, the Panthers of Eastern Illinois University baseball team rolled into Tallahassee and completed a three-game sweep of the Florida A&M to open the 2023 season for both programs. The Rattlers returned the favor on Sunday, winning their first weekend series of the 2024 season against […]

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Men lose to Jackson State, 77-55

The Florida A&M men’s basketball team was defeated this previous weekend by the Jackson State Tigers at the Lee E. Williams Athletic and Assembly Center. The score of the game was 77-55. These two teams faced off recently at the Al Lawson Center, where the Rattlers came out victorious in […]

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Men fall to Prairie View, 61-58

FAMU held Prairie View A&M to shooting only 20 percent behind the three-point line in a 3-for-15 shooting performance, but still fell short to the Panthers 61-58 at home Monday. Coach Robert McCullum spoke about the disappointing conference loss. “Prairie View is a difficult team to prepare for from the […]