Slow and Steady wins the race.-Multi-Media

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What a great way to start the season. On November 14th the FAMU men's basketball team took on the Stetson Hatters. And after patiently waiting for at least an hour, the game that was scheduled to start at 7 pm didn’t start till well after 8.

“I got to the gym around 7:35 expecting the game to be well on its way, but it wasn’t, said Bronte Laurent.”

Bronte Laurent, a fourth year Public Relation student from Richmond Virginia, was one fan that was turned off by the unprofessionalism displayed from our athletic department.

“I mean it’s a season opener, so how do you forget to hire someone, and on top of that FSU basketball team was in the building, said Laurent, “I was embarrassed for my school.”

A delay that occurred due to FAMU athletics not hiring referees for the season opener. And although there was a major set back, the Rattlers made sure to show up and show out.

Freshman, Jasmine Williams, was pleased with the performance put on by the men’s basketball team, but was impressed by one player in particular.

“That Jamie Adams, is something else I tell you, “said Williams.

Jamie Adams, the senior guard from Chicago, made a whopping 7 three pointers in the first half, which allowed the Rattlers to close out the first half 32-23.

In the second half, with a tied game of 60-60 it was up to Reggie Lewis to bring the team a win home. With three shots at the free throw line, Lewis made them all bringing the score to 63-60.

Late start early finish