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FAMU women still seeking first MEAC win

FAMU's Dy’Manee Royal goes up for the shot during Saturday’s game against UMES.  Sydne Vigille | The Famuan The Florida A&M women’s basketball team fell short yet again on Saturday, suffering a 68-36 loss to No. 3 ranked University of Maryland Eastern Shore. The Hawks improved to 8-10 while FAMU is 2-14 […]

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MEAC round-up

Your weekly news from around the MEAC! Sydne Vigille | The Famuan The year 2018 ended with MEAC excellency as North Carolina A&T University won their second consecutive title after their victory over Alcorn State in the Celebration Bowl.  The Aggies despite an early upset loss to Florida A&M were […]

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FAMU holds off Savannah State, 69-65

Justin Ravenel goes up for 2 of his team-high 19 points in FAMU's win over Savannah State on Saturday. Sydne Vigille | The Famuan   The Florida A&M men’s basketball team pulled out a close 69-65 win over the Tigers of Savannah State on Saturday, improving the Rattlers’ conference record […]

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Rattlers fall to Tigers, lose seventh straight

FAMU junior forward Jhakya Dilworth gets ready to play defense against Savannah State on Jan. 12. Sydne Vigille | The Famuan   The Florida A&M women’s basketball team (2-13) set out to defend their home territory on Saturday afternoon. Heading into the game, the Rattlers were dead last in their conference, […]

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FAMU football legend Al Frazier dies

FAMU legend played football for the Rattlers from 1953 to 1956. Courtesy of FAMU Athletics. This past Sunday, Florida A&M University lost an important member of the Rattler family. Legendary halfback Adolphus “AL” Frazier, who played for the Rattlers from 1953 to 1956 passed away in Lawrenceville, GA. During his time at […]

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FAMU’s Hollins selected for MEAC Hall of Fame

Alvin Hollins jr., FAMU's director of sports information. Photo courtesy of Alvin Hollin's Facebook page. On Nov. 13, 2018, the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference announced its hall of fame class for 2019, and it included Florida A&M sports information director Alvin Hollins Jr. “I would like to congratulate the 2019 Hall […]

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Column: Two Willies, but only one is winning

Willie Simmons at FAMU game against North Carolina Central Photo courtesy of FAMU Athletics Department Another season of college football is in the books in Tallahassee. The 2018 season ended without a postseason berth for either of the city’s prestigious programs, but the sharp contrast in the direction of both […]