Category: SWAC

‘He’s in the Best Shape of His Life’: Trey Holly Reaches 1,000-Yard Milestone for Southern

Brandon King

“He’s in the best shape of his life.” That assessment from Southern head coach Marshall Faulk speaks volumes about the transformation of running back Trey Holly. The redshirt junior is putting together a standout 2026 campaign, surpassing 1,000 rushing yards with three regular-season games remaining. Holly’s milestone marks a significant moment for Southern football. He is the program’s first running back to reach 1,000 rushing yards in a season since Herbert Edwards accomplished the feat in 2017. “You have to be willing to take whatever they’re gonna give you in…

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Jackson State’s Kam Sallis Named 2026 Aeneas Williams Award Semifinalist

Brandon King

Jackson State defensive back Kam Sallis continues to establish himself as one of the top defensive players in HBCU football. Sallis was named one of 10 semifinalists for the 2026 Aeneas Williams Award, presented by the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame. The award recognizes the top defensive back in Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Division I football. Through Jackson State’s first eight games, Sallis ranks third on the team with 31 tackles, including 15 solo stops. The senior safety has also recorded half a tackle for loss, one interception…

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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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One Dead, Eight Injured in Shooting Following Magic City Classic in Birmingham

Brandon King

images via AL.com BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A night that should have been dedicated to celebrating HBCU football, tradition and community ended in tragedy after a shooting near Legion Field left one person dead and eight others injured following the 85th annual Magic City Classic on Saturday, October 31. According to the Birmingham Police Department, officers responded shortly after 7:50 p.m. to reports of gunfire in the 400 block of Graymont Avenue West, near Legion Field, where they discovered nine people suffering from gunshot wounds. One victim was pronounced dead. Another…

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Alcorn State Dominates Mississippi Valley State 52-17 Behind 585-Yard Offensive Explosion

Brandon King

image via Alcorn State Athletics 52 Winner ALC 17 MVS Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F ALC 14 21 17 0 52 MVS 10 0 0 7 17 Alcorn State delivered a dominant performance on the road Saturday, overwhelming Mississippi Valley State 52-17 at Rice-Totten Stadium in Itta Bena, Mississippi. The Braves (5-4, 3-2 SWAC) erupted for 585 yards of total offense and scored 45 unanswered points after falling behind early to the Delta Devils (3-6, 2-3 SWAC). Mississippi Valley State opened the contest with a 40-yard touchdown connection from quarterback…

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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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12 Injured in Shooting Near FAMU’s Bragg Memorial Stadium, Including Six Minors

Brandon King

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Twelve people were injured in a shooting near Florida A&M University’s Bragg Memorial Stadium on Saturday night, October 24, as the HBCU community celebrated Homecoming weekend. According to the Tallahassee Police Department, 11 of the 12 victims suffered gunshot wounds. Six victims were adults and six were minors, with the youngest reported to be 11 years old. The shooting occurred shortly before 8 p.m. near the intersection of Perry and Manatee streets, just outside the FAMU campus, hours after the Rattlers hosted the University of Arkansas at…

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Prairie View A&M Holds Off East Texas A&M, 30-19, Behind Chase Bingmon’s Two Touchdowns

Brandon King

Commerce, Texas — Prairie View A&M answered a late East Texas A&M rally with a game-changing touchdown run from Chase Bingmon, securing a 30-19 victory over the Lions on Saturday, Oct. 24, at Ernest Hawkins Field at Memorial Stadium in Commerce, Texas. Bingmon rushed for 77 yards and two touchdowns on nine carries, including a 52-yard scoring run in the fourth quarter that helped the Panthers pull away after East Texas A&M had scored twice in a span of 18 seconds. Prairie View improved to 4-5 overall and 3-2 in…

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Arkansas-Pine Bluff Holds Off Florida A&M, 31-28, Behind Powerful Ground Game

Brandon King

image via UAPB Athletics Arkansas-Pine Bluff leaned on its running game and timely defensive stops to defeat Florida A&M, 31-28, on Saturday, Oct. 24, at Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida. The Golden Lions (4-3, 2-2 SWAC) rushed for 211 yards and scored three touchdowns on the ground to overcome a Florida A&M offense that generated 394 total yards. The Rattlers (2-6, 1-3 SWAC) threw for 319 yards but could not turn their passing advantage into a victory. Arkansas-Pine Bluff controlled the ball for 33 minutes and 44 seconds and…

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Benedict Shuts Down Albany State, 29-8, With Dominant Defensive Performance

Brandon King

image via Nathan Salley Photography Benedict College delivered a defensive statement Saturday, shutting out Albany State through the first three quarters on its way to a convincing 29-8 victory over the Golden Rams. The Tigers controlled the game defensively and capitalized on key opportunities, turning a scoreless first quarter into a commanding halftime lead. Benedict scored 20 points in the second quarter, added a field goal in the third and finished off the victory in the fourth. Benedict’s Defense Sets the Tone After a scoreless opening quarter, Benedict broke through…

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