Category: SWAC

Grambling State Track has several great performances at Mize Invitational

Brandon King

Courtesy of Grambling State University Sports Communications: The Grambling State University men’s and women’s outdoor track and field team turned in several highlighted performances during Saturday’s Jim Mize Invitational at the Jim Mize Track and Field Complex at Louisiana Tech.  On the women’s side in field events, Dior Nicholson placed second in the discus and third in the shot put, while Sascha Greene was third in the high jump. On the track, Sharon Labich won the 1,500m and placed second in the 3,000m, while Mercy Kwambai took third in the…

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March 9, 2022 SWAC Baseball Weekly Player Honourees

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Courtesy of the Southwestern Athletic Conference The Southwestern Athletic Conference has tabbed Texas Southern’s Gabe Vasquez and Bethune-Cookman’s Nolan Santos for SWAC Baseball Weekly Honors for their outstanding performances during this past week of non-conference play. Hitter of the Week – Gabe Vasquez, Texas Southern University Vasquez batted .556 (10-of-18) in four games with 8 RBIs. He finished the week with 10 hits, five runs, four doubles, three triples and a home run. Vasquez had a 1.278 slugging percentage with his best outing a 4-for-6 performance with three runs and…

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Florida A&M defeats Bethune-Cookman 84-73 on senior night

Brandon King

Team 1 2 F Bethune-Cookman 31  42  73 Florida A&M 39  45  84 It was senior night at FAMU and the Rattlers sent the senior class off right in their last game at Lawson Center with a 84-73 win over Bethune-Cookman. The first half was a back-and forth affair that saw the lead change hands 10 times. FAMU would claim the lead at 28-27 off a D.J. Jones dunk with 4:55 remaining in the half. Florida A&M would end up taking a 39-31 advantage at the half. Try as they…

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Grambling’s Monfries sweeps 200 and 400 at SWAC Track Championships

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Courtesy of Grambling State Athletic Communications Alexavier Monfries did what he has been doing all season… Dominating!  The St. James, Jamaica native has been one of the best freshmen in all of NCAA Division I on the track this season and the absolute best in the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC).  Monfires captured the 200m and 400m title on Friday at the SWAC Indoor Track and Field Championships at the Birmingham Crossplex and has an opportunity to advance to the NCAA Division I Indoor Track & Field Championships March 11-12 in Birmingham.   WOMEN’S TEAM RESULTS  – Grambling State finished with 24…

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Jackson State AD Ashley Robinson signs contract extension

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Courtesy of the Jackson State Newsroom Jackson State University President Thomas K. Hudson, J.D., today announced the contract extension of Vice President and Athletic Director Ashley Robinson through 2026. “Ashley Robinson has been a tremendous asset to Jackson State University, and his innovative ideas and vision for the division of athletics aligns with our plans to elevate the student-athlete experience,” said President Hudson. “I look forward to working with him for many more seasons to come.” Robinson said he is thrilled to continue to build on traditions and blaze new trails at Jackson…

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Who is, Who ain’t and Who might: February 13, 2022

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Atlanta Hawks NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT John Collins PF Feb 12 Out Collins (heel) will not play again until after the All-Star break, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. Delon Wright SG Feb 12 Day-To-Day Wright (hip) is probable for Sunday’s matchup against the Celtics, Brad Rowland of PeachtreeHoops.com reports. Trae Young PG Feb 12 Day-To-Day Young is probable for Sunday’s game against the Celtics with right hip discomfort, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports. Boston Celtics NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Daniel Theis C Feb 12 Day-To-Day Theis (recently…

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Jackson State releases statement on Southern Heritage Classic

Brandon King

The Southern Heritage Classic, as we have largely known it, will exist for at least one more season. Jackson State releases a statement regarding the 2022 Southern Heritage Classic: Last week, confidential legal correspondence between Jackson State University and Summitt Management Corporation was leaked, which did not reflect the ongoing communication between the parties. We understand how football fans plan to attend games months in advance, and it was never our intent to abruptly cancel participation during the 2022 season. The 2022 Southern Heritage Classic game between JSU and Tennessee…

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Prairie View A&M 2022 Football Schedule

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From Prairie View Athletics: The 2022 football schedule features five home games and six on the road for the season, announced by new head coach Bubba McDowell and Director of Athletics Dr. Donald Reed. The Western Division defending Champions will open the season on Sept. 3, with a visit from Texas Southern for a traditional Labor Day Classic. The Panthers will follow up the opener with their first road trip against WAC Conference School Abilene Christian on Sept. 10 on Anthony Field at Wildcat Stadium in Abilene, Texas.  PVAMU will return home to…

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SWAC Football National Signing Day

Brandon King

February 2 was National Signing Day for HS and college footballers to officially announce where they would continue the next phase of their playing careers. Below are recaps of the moving and shakings of SWAC teams on 2022 Signing Day. From the Southwestern Athletic Conference: National Signing Day Updates Alabama A&M Recap Alabama State Recap Alcorn State Recap Bethune-Cookman Recap Florida A&M Recap Grambling State Recap Jackson State Recap Mississippi Valley State  Recap Prairie View A&M Recap Southern  Recap Texas Southern  Recap Univ. Arkansas-Pine Bluff  Recap

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Jackson State out of Southern Heritage Classic

Brandon King

Since its inception in 1990, Jackson State has competed in the Southern Heritage Classic 28 times. However it appears that is coming to an end. Wednesday Jackson State announced its cessation of its participation in the Southern Heritage Classic, stating that their governing athletic conference, the Southwestern Athletic Conference has entered an agreement that is in conflict with that of the Southern Heritage Classic, which was not set to end until 2024. The annual matchup in Memphis, Tennessee was one of the most anticipated and well attended HBCU Classic, with…

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