Category: SWAC

Deion Sanders era at Jackson State begins with 53-0 victory

Brandon King

From the Southwestern Athletic Conference: JACKSON, Miss. – The Jackson State Tigers defeated Edwards Waters 53-0 as the program officially started the Deion Sanders era. “We had a blast out there,” said junior linebacker Keonte Hampton, who recorded a team-high seven tackles. “It was fun to get the win with this group guys and this team. We open conference play next week against Mississippi Valley State and excited to open conference play.” “We were really excited to play this football game. It’s a game we all love.” The Tigers defense allowed just 104 yards…

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Deion Sanders’ belongings thought to be stolen during Jackson’s State opening game.

Brandon King

Jackson State opened up the SWAC spring football with a 53-0 shellacking of Edward Waters College but all was not well in Jackson this Sunday. During the game , some scamp broke into the Jackson State locker room and helped themselves to the coaches personal items, including his watch, wallet and cellular phone. Before slamming his hand down in frustration and aggravation Sanders said, We’re going to find out who did it.” But wait there’s a twist to this story. According to further reporting from Ross Dellenger of SINow the…

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Jackson State blanks Edward Waters College 53-0

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From gojsutigers.com: JACKSON, Miss. – The first words written on the first page of significant novel started on Sunday, February 21 and the Jackson State Tigers routed Edwards Waters 53-0 as the program officially started the Deion Sanders era. “We had a blast out there,” said junior linebacker Keonte Hampton, who recorded a team-high seven tackles. “It was fun to get the win with this group guys and this team. We open conference play next week against Mississippi Valley State and excited to open conference play.” “We were really excited to play this football game. It’s…

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SWAC announces ESPN televised Spring 2021 Football games

Brandon King

From the Southwestern Athletic Conference: The Southwestern Athletic Conference has announced its Spring 2021 Football telecast schedule highlighted by a record number of games slated to be carried on ESPN’s linear and digital platforms. “We’re extremely excited to release our upcoming slate of games set to be carried by ESPN for our Spring 2021 Football season,” said SWAC Commissioner Dr. Charles McClelland. “This lineup is highlighted by multiple intriguing matchups that will feature all of our member institutions competing in the sport of football during this highly unique spring season.”…

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SWAC reveals updated formats for men’s and women’s basketball tournaments

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From the Southwestern Athletic Conference : The Southwestern Athletic Conference has announced updated formats for the upcoming Cricket Wireless SWAC Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments. The quarterfinal round schedule of games initially slated to be held at the home facility of the respective higher seeded teams have been moved to Bartow Arena located in Downtown Birmingham. “Over the course of the past several weeks we’ve had extensive discussion with our membership related to the hosting of our upcoming SWAC Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments,” said SWAC Commissioner Dr. Charles McClelland.…

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Jackson State alum, NBA analyst and reporter Sekou Smith passes at 48

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From Tim Bontemps of ESPN : Sekou Smith, a longtime NBA reporter and television analyst, died Tuesday after a battle with COVID-19. He was 48. A native of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Smith went to college at Jackson State in Mississippi before starting his career at the Clarion-Ledger in Jackson. He then went on to become a fixture in the NBA universe — first as a beat writer covering the Indiana Pacers for the Indianapolis Star and the Atlanta Hawks for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution before joining Turner Sports in 2009. For more than a decade,…

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January 16, 2021 SWAC Women’s Basketball Recap

Brandon King

From the Southwestern Athletic Conference: SWAC Women’s Basketball Final Scores Saturday, January 16Southern 67, Arkansas-Pine Bluff 57 – Box Score I RecapAlcorn State 68, Mississippi Valley State 53 – Box Score I RecapJackson State 63, Prairie View A&M 45 – Box Score I RecapGrambling State 68, Texas Southern 47- Box Score I RecapAlabama State at Alabama A&M – Postponed About the SWACThe Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) is considered one of the premier HBCU conferences in the country and currently ranks among the elite in the nation in terms of HBCU alumni playing with professional sports teams. Current championship competition offered by the league includes…

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January 16,2021 SWAC Mens Basketball Recap

Brandon King

From the Southwestern Athletic Conference: SWAC Men’s Basketball Final Scores Saturday, January 16Southern 88, Arkansas-Pine Bluff 53- Box Score I RecapAlcorn State 71, Mississippi Valley State 59 – Box Score I RecapGrambling State 78, Texas Southern 72- Box Score I RecapAlabama A&M 70, Alabama State 63 – Box Score I RecapJackson State at Prairie View A&M – Postponed  About the SWACThe Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) is considered one of the premier HBCU conferences in the country and currently ranks among the elite in the nation in terms of HBCU alumni playing with professional sports teams. Current championship competition offered by the league…

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Jackson State halts men’s basketball activities

Brandon King

From the Southwestern Athletic Conference: BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- The men’s basketball game scheduled between Alcorn State and Jackson State slated to be played on Saturday, January 9 has been postponed due to a positive COVID-19 test and subsequent quarantining of student-athletes among the JSU program. This action follows the guidelines and protocols set by the league and its COVID-19 Advisory Committee. A make up date for the game has not been determined at this time. About the SWACThe Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) is considered one of the premier HBCU conferences in the…

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January 9, 2021 2021 SWAC men’s basketball recap

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From the Southwestern Athletic Conference: SWAC Men’s Basketball Final Scores Saturday, January 9Alabama A&M, Mississippi Valley State- PostponedUAPB 91, Alabama State 82 – Box Score I RecapAlcorn State, Jackson State- PostponedSouthern 61, Grambling State 55- Box Score I Recap About the SWACThe Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) is considered one of the premier HBCU conferences in the country and currently ranks among the elite in the nation in terms of HBCU alumni playing with professional sports teams. Current championship competition offered by the league includes competition for men in Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Indoor Track and…

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