The Florida A&M Lady Rattlers look to finish their regular season conference play on a high note as they look to defeat their arch rival the Lady Wildcats of Bethune-Cookman. The Lady Rattlers haven’t had much trouble against the Lady Wildcats as they have never lost to them in […]
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Women’s Tennis Team Sharpens Strategy as Major Game Looms
Courtesy of FAMU Athletics The Florida A&M Lady Tennis team has worked to improve its game in preparation for a dominating spring season. With the UCF game coming up, the team has been honing its skills strategically. Nikki Goldthreate, head coach for the women's tennis team, said the team has […]
Rattlers Defy Eagles in Blowout Win after 37-year Wait
In the two teams’ first meeting since 1973, the Florida A&M rushing attack was more than enough to help the Rattlers garner a 31-10 victory over the North Carolina Central Eagles on Saturday. Lavante Page scored two touchdowns and Eddie Rocker ran for 128 yards in the teams’ fourth consecutive […]
Lady Rattlers Thirsty for Fresh Shot at NCAA Volleyball Crown
The Florida A&M Lady Rattlers volleyball team ended its streak of nine consecutive Mid-Eastern Conference Athletic championships last year. This year, the Lady Rattlers are looking to get back on top and earn a trip to the NCAA Tournament. The Lady Rattlers remember how last year ended well and have […]
Basketball Twins Stand Out
They may not be identical, but their uniqueness and strong personalities make them stand out. Kaylin and Jamie Foreman are twin sisters from South Carolina who have a type of togetherness and connection that has excelled them to the collegiate basketball level. In high school, Jamie averaged 19 points, 12.3 […]
Pay to Play: How Much of a Business is FAMU’s Non-Conference Games?
You’re watching a football player in a green and gold uniform continuously rush past the goal line into their end zone. You throw up your hands in frustration when your team’s defense isn’t defending as well as they should. You painfully watch the scoreboard as the opponent’s points steadily increase. […]
Rattlers Hope to Keep Momentum Going for Last of Football Season
The Florida A&M football team wants to ride its three-game winning streak to another victory against the North Carolina Central Eagles. The Rattlers will battle the Eagles at noon on Nov. 12 in Durham, N.C. FAMU is on a three-game winning streak since losing to Howard University on the Rattler’s […]
Set Friday Goes to Rec Center
Set Friday take place in the Hansel E. Tookes Recreation Center this Friday. This is the first time the school has had the traditional event in the recreation center. This Friday will have a horseshoe tournament and a Veteran’s Day bowl flag football game. The game will feature the Upsilon […]
FAMU Runners Plan to Make History at MEAC Regionals
One week ago, during the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Championship, the Florida A&M men’s cross-country team proved it was a power in the conference. This week, it plans to prove itself to the southern region. Saturday, FAMU will travel to the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Ala., to participate in the […]
Lady Rattlers Crush Argonauts in Exhibition
Consistency on defense was key for the Florida A&M women’s basketball team during its exhibition match-up against the University of West Florida. The Rattlers defeated the Argonauts 85-64 in the Al Lawson Center on Friday. “I’m very impressed with our defensive effort,” head coach LeDawn Gibson said. “I thought the […]