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MEAC round-Up

Your weekly news from around the MEAC!    Sydne Vigille | The Famuan History has been made yet again in the MEAC conference. This week, it comes from the diamond as Bethune Cookman head softball coach Laura Watten secured her 700th career win. It came after a 3-1 victory over non-conference opponent Kansas […]

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FAMU releases football schedule for 2019 season

FAMU football's official 2019 schedule. Photo courtesy of FAMU Athletics. The Rattlers 2019 football schedule was announced on Friday afternoon during an interview on 96.1 Jamz with Joe Bullard. FAMU’s schedule is highlighted with six home games, including matchups against North Carolina Central on Oct. 5, which will serve as […]

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FAMU baseball hungry for a MEAC championship

FAMU baseball coach Jamey Shouppe coaching from the dugout in a game against Jacksonville University. Sydne Vigille | The Famuan The Florida A&M baseball team is gearing up to start the season Friday, Feb. 15 at the 12th annual Andre Dawson Classic. This year, despite a disappointing end to last season […]

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FAMU dismisses coach LeDawn Gibson

FAMU Athletics introducing Kevin Lynum as the interim women's basketball coach following the release of coach LeDawn Gibson. Robert Rimpson I The Famuan With the Florida A&M women’s basketball team currently on a six-game losing skid and sitting at last place within the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC), FAMU Athletics has […]

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FAMU women losing streak lingers

The Rattler bench getting excited during a game against NC A&T.  Sydne Vigille | The Famuan The Florida A&M wome’s basketball team dropped the ball on Monday night, failing drastically against conference opponent Norfolk State 69-45; their sixth loss in a row. “We don’t like losing, and we don’t always expect […]

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FAMUAN Player of the Week: Justin Ravenel

FAMU senior guard Justin Ravenel going up for a tough layup against Norfolk State on Feb. 11. Sydne Vigille | The Famuan Despite the Florida A&M Rattlers losing in Monday night’s game 54-66 to the Norfolk State Spartans, senior guard Justin Ravenel managed to land player of the week yet again […]

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FAMU Athletics: 4 teams ineligible for post-season play

AMU Associate director of intercollegiate athletics Vaughn Wilson (left), athletic director John Eason (middle) and associate athletic director for academics and compliance services Kendra Greene (right) addressing the media about FAMU athletics APR sanctions.  Robert Rimpson | The Famuan Late last month, Avery Jacobs of the Famuan reported that the Florida A&M men’s […]

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FAMU loses to Norfolk State, 66-54

Sophomore guard Kamron Reaves (left) and redshirt junior  Ifeanyi Umezurike (right) after a dissapointing loss. Sydne Vigille | The Famuan The FAMU men’s basketball team lost its second straight game against the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) leaders Norfolk State at home Monday. Since going on a five game win streak […]

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MEAC round-Up

Your weekly news from around the MEAC!  Sydne Vigille | The Famuan North Carolina A&T continues to make headlines in the world of MEAC sports. This past week NC A&T’s own Kayla White made history. White, a senior from Miami, FL. ran the fastest 200-meter time of the year. With a […]

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FAMU falls to Howard at home, 70-66

FAMU coach Robert McCullum gives his players instructions during Saturday's game against Howard. Photo Courtesy of Sydne Vigille. The Rattlers’ five-game winning streak came to a screeching halt Saturday when they fell to Howard 70-66 at home. FAMU’s men’s team is in third place in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC), […]