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FAMU women snap 5-game losing streak

Rattlers face off against NCCU | Photo credit: Sydne Vigille Florida A&M University’s women’s basketball team overcame much adversity in its 84-81 overtime win against North Carolina Central University Saturday at the Al Lawson Center. The Rattlers (5-19, 3-8 MEAC) were down a key player and had lost five in […]

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FAMU men lose nail-biter to Maryland-Eastern

The Rattlers only got four points from their bench Monday night Photo credit: Sydne Vigille​   The Florida A&M men’s basketball team fell short 62-61 to Maryland Eastern Shore Monday night at the Hytche Athletic Center. The Rattlers lost a very close game despite a late floater in the paint by senior […]

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Florida A&M defeated by Howard in OT

Senior forward Desmond Williams was the top scorer against Howard with a total of 33 points and 13 rebounds | Photo credit: Ahmon Lott​ The Rattlers played an intense game on Saturday evening, but the Howard Bison defeated Florida A&M 83-80 in overtime. FAMU started the game strong with minimal offensive errors […]

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The Lady Rattlers lose despite second half comeback

Ecenur Yurdakul contributed 14 points in the loss against Howard  Photo credit: Sydne Vigille  The Florida A&M Lady Rattlers (4-18, 2-7 MEAC) came up short to the Howard Lady Bison (8-13, 4-4 MEAC) 76-65 at Burr Gymnasium on Saturday despite a valiant second half effort. The loss marks their fourth […]

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Rattlers fall short to Norfolk again

Coach McCollum coaching his team during a timeout Photo credit: Sydne Vigille   Florida A&M men’s basketball team aimed to beat Norfolk, yet, again, they did not quite hit the target. While the Rattlers put up a tough fight, several careless mistakes caused them an 80-71 loss on Monday night. […]

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Rattlers lose high paced shoot-out

Senior forward Desmond Williams talking his team up in a huddle Photo credit: Ahmon Lott   The Florida A&M Men’s basketball team (4-20) suffered a nail-biting loss at their home against Savannah State (9-13)  in a 107-100 defeat.  Coming off a pretty productive road trip, the Rattlers were looking forward to […]

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Lady Rattlers are playing. Where are the fans?

Photo credit: FAMU Athletics  It’s basketball season on the highest of seven hills but the chill from the outside seems to have made it into the Al Lawson Center. Sadly, this chill has been the norm for the FAMU women’s basketball team. It’s been a challenge to get the student […]

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Mayes and Ravenel step it up against the MEAC

Photo cutline: Senior guard Elijah Mayes (left) and junior guard Justin Ravenel (right) have shot 50% or better for the past seven games | Photo credits: FAMU athletics For the Florida A&M men’s basketball team there is no question who the dominant players are this season: senior guard Marcus Barham […]

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FAMU Football Looks for New Beginning in New Head Coach

FAMU introduces Willie Simmons as their new head coach | Photo credit: FAMU Athletics    Florida A&M University (FAMU) football is seeking out a new start with newly announced head coach Willie Simmons. Simmons was officially announced as the new head coach in the Al Lawson Multipurpose Center at a […]

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Athletics Department releases FAMU’s 2018 football schedule

FAMU football's 2018 MEAC conference schedule  | Photo credit: Photo: FAMU athletics Florida A&M’s Athletic Department released the 2018 football schedule for its Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference opponents on Tuesday. The schedule, while seemingly normal at first glance, raises some important questions about the upcoming season. FAMU’s 2018 matchups in the MEAC […]