As men’s track and field head coach Wayne Angel strode away from the Stephen C. O’Connell Center on Sunday night, he described his team’s performance as a “huge breakthrough.” Led by impressive performances across the board, Florida A&M secured one victory, 15 top-10 finishes and six Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Indoor […]
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Men’s Basketball Team Loses to Delaware State
The Florida A&M men’s basketball team lost 51-65 to the Hornets of Delaware State in Memorial Hall on Monday. The Rattlers fall to a 5-16 overall and 3-4 in conference play, ending a two-game winning streak. The Rattlers had no answer for Delaware’s 13 block shots as the Hornets excelled […]
FAMU Trumps Maryland Eastern Shore 68-63
Even with senior Yannick Crowder sidelined with an injury, the Florida A&M men’s basketball team would not be denied, as it defeated the Hawks of Maryland Eastern Shore 68-63, Saturday afternoon. Junior Amin Stevens secured 25 points, 15 rebounds and four blocks, while sophomore Reggie Lewis added 12 points to […]
Trainor Transfers to West Georgia as Starting QB
As Florida A&M prepares to make waves during the 2012 football recruiting season, it will now be doing so without quarterback Austin Trainor, as he has decided to transfer his services. Trainor announced Monday to the Tallahassee Democrat that he has chosen to transfer to the University of West Georgia […]
Women’s Track Looks to Keep Up the Pace in Gainesville
The Florida A&M track and field team is preparing for its next dose of competition, which will take place at the Gator Invitational in Gainesville, Fla. on Sunday. FAMU is coming off a successful performance during the University of Alabama at Birmingham Invitational last week, earning top-10 finishes in […]
Rec Center Starts Table Tennis Club
The campus recreation center is looking to start a table tennis club this semester. Operators of Hansel E. Tookes Recreation Center have already selected a team captain and look forward to competing in tournaments later in the semester. Eric Spears, a third-year professional pharmacy student from Tampa, is the team […]
Men’s Track Is Mentally Prepared For Gator Invite
As far as the Florida A&M men’s track and field team is concerned, the University of Florida’s L. Gale Lemerand Athletic Center is nothing to fear. Mental preparation is a priority for FAMU, according to head coach Wayne Angel, as the team prepares to travel to Gainesville, Fla. to […]
Baseball Team Comes To the Rescue
In light of the negative press Florida A&M has received over the last two months, the baseball program is seeking to rejuvenate the university’s reputation by promoting renovations to its field. Since September, on a $4,000 budget, FAMU baseball head coach Willie Brown and his players have been working collectively […]
FAMU Beats South Carolina State in Home Game
The Florida A&M men’s basketball team dominated South Carolina State in the Alfred Lawson Center on Monday, posting an 86-69 victory. FAMU displayed an offensive clinic, shooting 49.3 percent with 32 points in the paint. Head coach Clemon Johnson was pleased with his team’s performance. “Tonight’s performance was great, we […]
Nine Games and Counting: Lady Rattlers Keep the Streak Going at Home
One game removed from offensive struggles, the Florida A&M women’s basketball team entered Monday’s contest against the South Carolina State looking to redeem itself. By the end of regulation time, it had done exactly that. Senior Antonia Bennett scored 27 points and added five rebounds as the Lady Rattlers defeated […]