Day: January 20, 2026

Alabama A&M women’s hoops defeats Alabama State 50-41

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Image via AAMU sports Courtesy of Alabama A&M Athletics MOBILE, Ala. | The Alabama A&M University women’s basketball team used a strong fourth quarter to pull away for a 50-41 Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) victory over rival Alabama State in the Bridge Builder Classic on Monday afternoon at the Mitchell Center. The Bulldogs (8-9 overall, 4-1 SWAC) held the Hornets to just 36 percent shooting and forced timely stops down the stretch to complete the season sweep of their in-state rival. Kalia Walker led Alabama A&M with 15 points, two rebounds and two assists,…

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Alabama A&M rises late to beat Alabama State 73-69

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image via AAMU Basketball Courtesy of Alabama A&M Athletics MOBILE, Ala. | The Alabama A&M University men’s basketball team delivered a gritty performance on Monday night using late-game poise and clutch free-throw shooting to secure a 73–69 victory over Alabama State in a Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) game during the Bridge Builder Classic at the Mitchell Center. The Bulldogs (10-8 overall, 3-2 SWAC) overcame 17 lead changes and 11 ties, closing the final seconds at the foul line to seal the rivalry win. First Half – Back-and-Forth BattleAlabama State (5-13, 2-3)…

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Howard defeats Morehouse 78-69 in MLK Classic

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9mage via David Sierra Courtesy of Ed Hill, Jr., retired Howard University Sports Information Director 69 Morehouse 10-7,10-3 SIAC 78 Winner Howard 12-8,2-2 MEAC Team 1 2 F Morehouse 34  35  69 Howard 37  41  78 Senior guard Ose Okojie (Brampton, Canada) scored a career-high 21 points and junior guard Cedric Taylor III (Atlanta) and sophomore forward Travelle Bryson (Anderson, S.C.) had 16 points and 12 points, respectively, but it was some clutch free throw shooting and a strong defensive stand down the stretch that propelled the Howard University men’s basketball team to a 78-69 victory over Morehouse College…

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Albany State drops close one at Tuskegee, 87-81

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image via Albany State Basketball Courtesy of Albany State Athletics 81 Albany St. (GA) 7-10,6-7 SIAC 87 Winner Tuskegee 14-2,13-1 SIAC Team 1 2 F Albany St. (GA) 25  56  81 Tuskegee 37  50  87 Tuskegee, Ala. — In a hard-fought conference battle that featured multiple momentum swings and a dramatic finish, the Albany State men’s basketball team came up just short in an 87–81 loss to Tuskegee University on Monday night. From the opening tip, the two programs went toe-to-toe in the paint, trading baskets and battling for second-chance opportunities. Tuskegee was able…

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Albany State Lady Golden Rams fall to Tuskegee in overtime, 70-65

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Image via Albany State Athletics Despite Albany State Lady Golden Rams leading for over half the game (57.2%) and forcing 33 turnovers, it proved not enough, as ASU fell in overtime to Tuskegee, 70-65.  The first quarter was a close affair that saw four ties and 5 lead changes. After Erin Perry’s jumper tied the game at 12, a 6-0 burst put Albany State up 18-12 with 1:18 left in the quarter and the Lady Rams would take an 18-13 lead into the second quarter.  Tuskegee outscored Albany State 10-4…

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