Category: SWAC

Southern Jaguars Dominate Louisiana Christian in 93-48 Rout

Brandon King

Southern University women’s basketball delivered a dominant performance, rolling past Louisiana Christian University, 93-48. The Jaguars put together a 45-point victory, showcasing their offensive firepower and defensive dominance in the matchup. Southern controlled the game from the opening tip, jumping out to a 22-12 first-quarter advantage before exploding for 27 points in the second quarter. The Jaguars carried a commanding 49-18 lead into halftime. The offensive attack continued after the break, with Southern adding 25 points in the third quarter and 19 in the fourth to secure the convincing victory.…

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Alabama A&M Holds Off West Florida in Overtime Thriller, Wins 85-83

Brandon King

83 Final Nov. 12, 2026 85 Winner Team 1 2 OT 1 F UWF 32  38  13  83 AAMU 44  26  15  85 HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Alabama A&M men’s basketball escaped with an 85-83 overtime victory over West Florida on Thursday night, November 12, during the Bulldog Bash at the AAMU Event Center. James Graham led all scorers with 28 points, including eight in overtime, as the Bulldogs improved to 3-1 on the season. Bilal Abdur-Rahman also delivered when it mattered most, scoring five points in the final 1:23 to…

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FAMU Storms Back From 19-Point Deficit to Defeat Albany State 74-67 in Home Opener

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image via FAMU Athletics/Jordan Fitzpatrick 1 2 3 4 T Albany State 20 18 16 13 67 Florida A&M 13 12 22 27 74 Florida A&M saved its best basketball for the fourth quarter. The Rattlers erased a 19-point deficit and delivered a furious second-half comeback to defeat Albany State 74-67 in their 2026-27 home opener Thursday at the Al Lawson Jr. Multipurpose Center. FAMU trailed by as many as 19 points in the second quarter and entered halftime facing a 38-25 deficit. Albany State controlled the opening half, building…

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Grambling State Survives Northern Illinois Rally, Wins 89-87 in 3 A.M. Season Opener

Brandon King

Grambling State men’s basketball didn’t need a traditional tipoff time to get its season started on the right foot. The Tigers opened their 2026-27 campaign with an exciting 89-87 victory over Northern Illinois in the Field of 68 Opening Day Marathon on Monday morning, November 2, at the Rock Hill Sports & Event Center in Rock Hill, South Carolina. The 3 a.m. ET matchup delivered plenty of excitement, with Grambling building an early advantage before holding off a late Northern Illinois rally to secure the two-point win. Isaiah Miranda Delivers…

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SWAC Basketball Season Tips Off November 2: Full Opening Week Schedule and TV Listings

Brandon King

The wait is over for Southwestern Athletic Conference basketball fans. The 2026-27 SWAC basketball season officially gets underway Monday, November 2, with men’s and women’s programs taking the court for the start of a new season. Opening week features several intriguing matchups against Power Four opponents, including Jackson State visiting Texas Tech, Southern traveling to SMU, Alabama A&M facing Alabama, and Texas Southern taking on LSU. With games scheduled across multiple platforms, SWAC fans will have several opportunities to follow their favorite programs throughout the opening week. SWAC Women’s Basketball:…

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UAPB Star Indiya Bowen Lands NIL Deal With AND1

Brandon King

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) women’s basketball star Indiya Bowen is adding a new partnership to her growing résumé after landing a name, image and likeness (NIL) deal with basketball apparel brand AND1. The announcement comes as her latest achievement, which includes Bowen being named the 2026-27 Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Preseason Player of the Year, recognizing her standing among the conference’s top players entering the upcoming season. The partnership gives Bowen another opportunity to build her personal brand while representing UAPB and bringing additional visibility to HBCU…

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Dominique Wilkins Named Alabama State Men’s Basketball General Manager

Brandon King

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — NBA Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins is bringing his basketball experience and professional connections to the HBCU level after being named general manager of Alabama State’s men’s basketball program. Alabama State University announced the appointment Tuesday, October 27, during its annual Basketball Tip-Off Reception, where athletics director Jason Cable introduced Wilkins to Hornet supporters. The move gives the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) program a prominent basketball figure as it prepares for the 2026-27 season. What Will Dominique Wilkins Do at Alabama State? Wilkins will work with Alabama…

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2026 SWAC Men’s Basketball Preseason Poll: Bethune-Cookman Leads the Way

Brandon King

image via the Southwestern Athletic Conference The 2026-27 SWAC men’s basketball season is approaching, and the conference’s preseason poll has officially set the expectations. The votes are in. Bethune-Cookman has been selected as the 2026-27 Southwestern Athletic Conference Men’s Basketball preseason favorite, but the Wildcats aren’t the only team generating plenty of attention. The conference’s annual predicted order of finish features several familiar programs near the top, while a few of last season’s results make some of the preseason placements particularly interesting. 🏀 2026 SWACMBB Preseason Poll Rank Team Points…

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SWAC Women’s Basketball Preseason Poll Is Out: Southern Picked No. 1, But Alabama A&M Is Right Behind Them

Brandon King

image via Alexis Blue/SWAC The votes are officially in. The Southwestern Athletic Conference has released its 2026-27 Women’s Basketball Predicted Order of Finish, and the preseason race already has plenty of intrigue. Southern has been picked to finish first, but the reigning SWAC regular-season champion Alabama A&M is right on its heels. The Lady Jaguars received 234 points and 10 first-place votes, while Alabama A&M collected 229 points and eight first-place votes — just a five-point difference between the top two teams. That sets up an intriguing season between the…

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Daeshun Ruffin Is BACK at Jackson State

Brandon King

Reigning SWAC Player of the Year Daeshun Ruffin will return to Jackson State for the 2026–27 season, the school announced Thursday. Ruffin is coming off one of the most productive individual seasons in the country, averaging 23.3 points, 5.3 assists, 2.8 rebounds and 1.6 steals per game while shooting 42.6% from the field and 84.3% from the free-throw line. His 23.3 points per game ranked fourth nationally during the 2025–26 season. He also scored at least 30 points eight times and became one of only three Division I players nationally…

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