Author: Jeffrey Hood Jr. | Staff Writer

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FAMU takes on rival BCU

It’s Florida Classic time for Florida A&M football. The Rattlers are ready to take on Bethune Cookman University after coming off a loss to the winless Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils last Saturday.  The loss ended one of the longest home game-winning streaks in FCS history and gave the Delta […]

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Rattlers fall at home in season opener

The Howard Bisons defeated the Lady Rattlers in the season opener 78 to 66.  Both teams showcased their fast-paced offense early with both tossing threes and lay-ups. Junior Guard D’Mya Griffin came off the bench hot, shooting three of four from three early to force a Bison timeout midway in […]

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FAMU heads to Jackson State

The Florida A&M football team is in Jackson, Mississippi, ready to take on the Jackson State Tigers. Coming into this heated SWAC rivalry game, the Jackson State Tigers sit at 4-2, while the Rattlers are coming into this game at 3-2.  In addition to being among the top […]

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The Crarey interlude

After a challenging season in which the team finished with alosing record both against SWAC and non-conference opponents, Florida A&M University is turning a new page with the appointment of Patrick Crarey II as the new men’s head basketball coach. Crarey, who recently signed a one-year deal, is tasked with […]

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Women take down Alabama State, 49-40

Entering this game, Alabama State was fresh from a two-game winning streak, and Florida A&M and Alabama State were tied for 5th place in the SWAC standings. The Rattlers ended their two-game losing streak!  Coach Gordon spoke about her message to the team before the game and what she expected her […]

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Southern edges FAMU men

Famu men’s basketball team lost shockingly to Southern University 60-58 at Al-Lawson. Dimingus Stevens led the team in points with 16. Noah Meren tacked six points, and Jordan Tillmon finished the contest with eight.  Jaylon Bates started the game off with an electrifying dunk! Bates’s dunk brought energy early for […]

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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 […]