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Cross country back on the trail

The women’s cross-country team has a lot to prove this year.  The team is only looking to advance this season after Coming off of a SWAC championship in 2023.  The women’s cross-country team ran their first meet of the season on Sept. 14 in Jacksonville at the UNF Invitational. They […]

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FAMU travels to take on Troy University

Following a bye week, the Florida A&M football team is gearing up to take on Troy University on Saturday. The Troy Trojans are winless following losses to Nevada, Memphis and Iowa. The Rattlers have their sights set on a solid performance against another FBS opponent. The team should feel fresh […]

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Rattlers shine in HU/USF tournament

The Florida A&M golf team, which secured its first HBCU national championship this summer, was back in action last week in Maryland at the Howard/San Francisco Intercollegiate tournament. The tournament would feature a top five finisher in last year’s national championship, Taylor Bell. The team would go on to finish […]

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FAMU volleyball goes 2-1 at Cowgirl Invitational

The Florida A&M volleyball team went 2-1 in McNeese State’s Cowgirl Invitational, improving its overall record to 7-3. The Rattlers (7-3) defeated New Orleans 3-0, marking their second victory over the Privateers this season. Sunday’s scores were 25-21, 25-12, 25-21. Jada Rhodes led the team with a double-double, recording 10 […]

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The real cost of playing in money games

On Saturday, Sept. 7, the Florida A&M football team traveled to Miami Gardens to face the Miami Hurricanes, a game often referred to as a “money game.”  Such games involve a smaller school playing against a major program in exchange for a financial payout. The implications extend beyond the financials, […]

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Washington, Scroggins help volleyball team thrive

Florida A&M volleyball is back and off to a hot start, along some familiar faces. Florida A&M University’s volleyball team recently welcomed two former players, Dominique Washington and Kaitlyn Scroggins, to the staff as assistant coaches. Washington, a former standout outside hitter, transferred to FAMU from Georgia Tech as a […]

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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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FAMU volleyball finishes week undefeated

The Florida A&M volleyball team is now 5-2 following a midweek win against North Florida and a sweep at their FAMU Tournament. After a preseason loss to West Florida on Aug. 23 and a 1-2 finish in the Georgia State tournament the previous weekend, FAMU turned things around. The Rattlers […]

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FAMU falls to Miami

The Florida A&M Rattlers traveled to Miami to face the juggernaut that is the Hurricanes.  The first quarter was all Miami as star quarterback for the Canes, Cam Ward carved the Rattler defense apart with multiple crucial third conversions between the numbers.  Ward completed seven passes on eight attempts in […]

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FAMU hopes to upset Miami

The Florida A&M football team is off to a good start. Under the new direction of head coach James Colzie III, the Rattlers are undefeated after wins over Norfolk State and South Carolina State. The Rattlers are now ranked 24th in the American Football Coaches Association Poll after beginning the […]