Category: SWAC

Phil Mickelson donates $500K to Jackson State University

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From the Southwestern Athletic Conference: Jackson State University recently received a $500,000 donation from World Golf Hall of Famer Phil Mickelson.  The University could receive more during the Turner Sports presents Capital One’s The Match: Champions for Change, Friday, Nov. 27, at 2 p.m. CST on TNT. Champions for Change will feature Mickelson and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer Charles Barkley facing three-time NBA Champion Stephen Curry, a near scratch golfer, and two-time Super Bowl Champion Peyton Manning in modified alternate shot match play at Stone Canyon Golf Club in…

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November 25-28 SWAC women’s basketball schedule

Brandon King

Here is the SWAC women’s schedule from November 25-28 Upcoming SWAC Women’s Basketball Games  Wednesday, November 25Grambling State at Florida– 12:00 pm SEC NetworkAlcorn State at Southeastern Louisiana– 1:00 pm ESPN+ Friday, November 27Alabama A&M at Southern Miss– 3:00 pmTexas Southern at Tulane– 5:00 pm ESPN+ UAPB at Arkansas State– 6:00 pm ESPN+ Saturday, November 28 Alabama A&M at Troy– 2:00 pm C-USA TV Philander Smith College at Prairie View A&M– 3:00 pm  All times listed Central Standard Time (CST) Game dates and times are subject to change 2020-21 Composite Schedule2020-21 Preseason Predicted…

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#SWAC100 Profile: Southern University

Brandon King

From the Southwestern Athletic Conference: As the nation’s only historically black college system with five campuses in Louisiana’s three largest cities, Southern University and A&M College (SUBR) has a rich history that is filled with pride, excellence and resiliency. Southern originally began in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1880, after a group of black politicians, P.B.S. Pinchback, Theophile T. Allain, and Henry Demas petitioned the State Constitutional Convention in 1879, in order to establish an institution of higher learning for “colored people.” The following year, Southern came into existence and was…

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Hall of Fame coach W.C. Gorden passes at 90

Brandon King

The bastard that is the year 2020 has claimed another life, this time the legendary Jackson State coach W.C. Gorden. From swac.org: JACKSON, Miss.- The Southwestern Athletic Conference mourns the passing of legendary Jackson State football coach W.C. Gorden. Gorden was the most successful coach in the history of the school’s renowned football program. His tenure included a stunning 28-game winning streak during the late 1980s. Credited with making Jackson State’s football program a powerhouse in the SWAC during that era, he was inducted into the College Football Hall of…

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SWAC and Cricket Wireless announces extension of partnership

Brandon King

From the SWAC: BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- The Southwestern Athletic Conference and Cricket Wireless have reached an agreement on a new three-year sponsorship that will extend through 2023. With this agreement Cricket Wireless will continue support of all SWAC championship events, community engagement initiatives, along with student scholarships. “We are very excited to continue what has been an extremely productive partnership between Cricket Wireless and the Southwestern Athletic Conference,” said SWAC Commissioner Dr. Charles McClelland. “This continued partnership will significantly enhance our championship events, community outreach efforts, while also serving as a foundation…

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SWAC and Academy Sports + Outdoors announce multi-year partnership

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From the SWAC: BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Southwestern Athletic Conference has announced a new multi-year sponsorship agreement with Academy Sports + Outdoors. The agreement between the SWAC and Academy Sports + Outdoors is centered around impactful community focused initiatives that will be highlighted by youth outreach and mentorship programs in local communities across the country. “Academy Sports + Outdoors has made a significant investment within our league and local communities with this partnership,” said SWAC Commissioner Dr. Charles McClelland. We’re extremely excited to welcome Academy Sports + Outdoors to our family…

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Southwestern Athletic Conference releases spring 2021 football schedule

Brandon King

from the Southwestern Athletic Conference: BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Southwestern Athletic Conference announced today the schedules for all 10 SWAC schools for the upcoming 2021 spring football season. The schedule includes one non-conference open date for each team and conference contests scheduled each week beginning in Week One. Additionally, the league has designated a bye week for each team during the week of March 13 to ensure that fans and supporters have the opportunity to attend the Cricket Wireless Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments (March 9-13). Each SWAC team will…

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Constance Orr named FAMU softball coach

Brandon King

From Florida A&M Sports Information: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. | Florida A&M University’s VP/Director of Athletics, Kortne Gosha, announced on Friday the promotion of Constance Orr as the new Head Softball Coach.  “We are excited about the continuity Coach Orr will bring to our team,” Gosha said. “It was clear that the foundation of our softball program was solid and very important that we developed a long term plan. Coach Orr is the right fit and right philosophy to take our program to the next level.”  Orr takes over for legendary head coach…

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SWAC Commissioner meeting with member Presidents on fate of fall sports

Brandon King

Though the MEAC, CIAA, and the SIAC have all announced their plans to cancel fall sports, the fate of SWAC sports has yet to be decided. The commissioner of the Southwestern Athletic Conference is meeting with the presidents of the member schools discuss whether the sports seasons will go forth as planned. From Grambling State University:  SWAC Council of Presidents to Meet With Commissioner Monday, July 20 Grambling State University has not released any decisions concerning our Fall 2020 sports schedule. The SWAC Council of Presidents have a scheduled meeting with our SWAC…

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Southern and Grambling added to future LSU schedules

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Courtesy LSU Athletics: BATON ROUGE – LSU has added Southern and Grambling State to its future football schedule marking the first time the Tigers will face the two historic in-state opponents, athletic director Scott Woodward officially announced. LSU will host Southern on Sept. 10, 2022 in Tiger Stadium, while the Tigers will face Grambling on Sept. 9, 2023 in Tiger Stadium.  “This is an incredible opportunity to join our fan bases of these historic Louisiana institutions and championship programs,” Woodward said. “These dates will be days to celebrate not only…

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