Category: SWAC

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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Texas Southern Stuns Southern With Last-Second 46-Yard Field Goal, Wins 24-21

Brandon King

image via Andrew McCray HOUSTON, Texas — Texas Southern delivered a dramatic finish on Saturday, defeating Southern University 24-21 on Miguel Arana’s 46-yard field goal as time expired. After surrendering the opening touchdown, the Tigers built a 21-7 lead behind three rushing touchdowns before Southern rallied to tie the game in the fourth quarter. Texas Southern then put together a decisive final drive, covering 36 yards in 10 plays to set up Arana’s game-winning kick. The victory gave Texas Southern a thrilling finish in the rivalry matchup, while Southern was…

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Bethune-Cookman Stuns No. 24 Jackson State With Late Touchdown for 24-21 Victory

Brandon King

Bethune-Cookman delivered one of the biggest surprises of the SWAC football weekend, scoring a go-ahead touchdown with 40 seconds remaining to stun No. 24 Jackson State, 24-21, on Saturday in Daytona Beach, Florida. Quarterback Tyler Jefferson connected with Rickie Shaw II on a 19-yard touchdown pass to cap a late Wildcats scoring drive, erasing Jackson State’s fourth-quarter lead and handing the Tigers a painful defeat. Source: Associated Press via CBS Sports⁠ The victory moved Bethune-Cookman to 5-3 overall and 3-1 in conference play, putting the Wildcats in a tie with…

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Southern University Head Coach Marshall Faulk Diagnosed With Parkinson’s Disease

Brandon King

Marshall Faulk, one of the most accomplished running backs in NFL history, is currently serving as the head football coach at Southern University, where he is leading the Jaguars through his first season at the helm. Faulk announced his diagnosis during an appearance on a medical podcast. He said he initially noticed something was awry when he experienced issues with his hand while golfing. The Hall of Famer said that he was focusing on upping his activity level and managing his symptoms. The diagnosis marks a significant personal development for…

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Alcorn State’s Mahamadou Diarra Ranks No. 1 Among HBCU Players in PFF Grades

Brandon King

Alcorn State linebacker Mahamadou Diarra has earned an 85.6 Pro Football Focus (PFF) grade, ranking No. 1 among HBCU players and No. 3 among FCS linebackers midway through the 2026 college football season. The senior linebacker, who wears No. 33 for the Braves, has backed up the recognition with consistent production on the field. Through eight games, Diarra has recorded 49 total tackles, including 8.5 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks. He has also forced a fumble, giving Alcorn State a disruptive presence in the middle of its defense. Diarra’s…

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Texas Southern HC Cris Dishman Takes Over Defensive Play-Calling Duties

Brandon King

Texas Southern head football coach Cris Dishman is taking over defensive play-calling duties as the Tigers look to generate more pressure on opposing quarterbacks and improve a struggling defense. On Monday morning’s SWAC Football Coaches call Dishman said he wanted to create more pressure on opposing signal callers, a priority reflected in the Tigers’ defensive performance this season. Texas Southern has recorded 15 sacks on the season, including six against Mississippi Valley State on Saturday. That total ranks sixth in the Southwestern Athletic Conference. However, the Tigers have struggled in…

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