Category: SWAC

Alabama State’s Dylan Djete invited to CFL combine

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Alabama State wide receiver Dylan Djete has accepted an invitation to the CFL.  The Quebec native began his collegiate career at Wofford. Following his freshman campaign, in which he caught 27 passes for 431 yards and a touchdown, Djete was also named to the Southern Conference All-Freshman Team.  In his 3 seasons at Wofford, Djete appeared in 31 games, catching 59 passes for 772 yards and 4 touchdowns. This season with Alabama State, Djete was the Hornets’ third leading receiver, recording 28 receptions for 422 yards and 4 touchdowns.  The 2026 CFL Combine will…

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Grambling beats Prairie View 80-64

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image via Grambling Athletics Courtesy of Leon Mitchell, GSU Athletic Communications Grambling State put together a strong all-around performance Wednesday night, pulling away in the second half to secure an 80–64 Southwestern Athletic Conference victory over Prairie View A&M Panthers inside the William Nicks Building. Grambling State built a narrow 23–21 advantage after the opening quarter and extended its lead to 43–32 at halftime behind balanced scoring and control of the glass. The Lady Tigers then delivered their best stretch of the game in the third quarter outscoring Prairie View…

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Alabama A&M lays the smackdown on UAPB 82-54

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Image via AAMU Athletics Courtesy of Brian Howard, Assistant AD for Communications The Alabama A&M University women’s basketball team extended its winning streak and won its sixth game by more than 20 points as the Bulldogs routed Arkansas-Pine Bluff, 82-54, in a Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) game on Thursday night at the AAMU Event Center. Alabama A&M (15-9 overall, 11-1 SWAC), which won for the 11th straight time, controlled the game from the opening tip and led 21-7 after one period and took a 44-18 advantage into the break after shooting…

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AAMU’s Xavier Langford chosen for NFL’s Super Bowl LX Select 25 Experienceship

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Courtesy of Alabama A&M Former Alabama A&M University quarterback Xavier Lankford is taking his Bulldog pride to the biggest stage in professional sports, spending Super Bowl week in San Francisco as one of a select group of students chosen nationwide for the NFL’s Super Bowl LX (SBLX) Select 25 Experienceship. Lankford, now a graduate student at Alabama A&M, is among an elite cohort invited to gain behind-the-scenes exposure to the NFL during Super Bowl LX festivities, including access to panel discussions, industry leaders and immersive learning opportunities tied to one of…

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Alabama A&M holds off Grambling to extend conference winning streak

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Courtesy of Brian Howard, Assistant AD for Communications Down by one with less than two minutes remaining, Coriah Beck buried a 3-pointer to give the Alabama A&M University women’s basketball team the lead for good and extend its Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) winning streak to nine straight with a 54-50 victory over Grambling State on Thursday night at the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center. Moses Davenport, who helped put the game away with two foul shots with 35 seconds remaining, led Alabama A&M with 14 points, nine rebounds, one assist and one steal.…

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Andrew Body returning to Alabama State, withdraws from the transfer portal 

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After entering the transfer portal last month, HBCU National Player of the Year Andrew Body is withdrawing from the transfer portal and will be returning to Alabama State.  Hornets head coach Wddie Robinson Jr seemed to have let the proverbial cat, er hornet, out of the bag that Body was remaining in Montgomery.  Body, the 2025 SWAC Offensive Player of the Year, caused considerable buzz when he announced on December 16 that he was entering the transfer portal.  Considering his evident and prodigious talent, numerous schools from the FCS and…

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Tennessee State to face FAMU in Tallahassee in 2026

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Jackson State will not be the only long-time rival to return to Tennessee State’s schedule in 2026. Florida A&M unveiled its 2026 schedule and the Tigers and Rattlers will be getting it on. The September 19 meeting will see Tennessee State head to Tallahassee, FL to face FAMU at Bragg Memorial Stadium.  The two-game series will see a return matchup in Nashville in 2027.  “This rivalry represents the very foundation of HBCU football-tradition, excellence, and community, ” said Tennessee State Director of Athletics Dr. Mikki Allen. “Reconnecting with Florida A&M…

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Florida A&M locks up Alcorn from downtown, wins 66-58

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Image via Florida A&M basketball Courtesy of FAMU Athletics TALLAHASSEE, FlA. —The Florida A&M men’s basketball team held Alcorn State to just 20 percent from beyond the arc in a 3-for-15 shooting performance on the way to a 66-58 win against the Braves at home Saturday. The Rattlers (8-9, 5-1) had three players score in double figures, led by Miles Ndalama, who had 17 points, three steals and three blocks. Jaquan Sandersadded 13 points and seven assists and Antonio Baker helped out with 11 points and two blocks off the bench. Florida A&M…

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Alabama A&M runs winning streak to 6 with 81-63 win over Texas Southern

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Image via Arnold Cadayona HOUSTON, Texas | Four Alabama A&M University women’s basketball players posted double figures as the Bulldogs ran their Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) winning streak to six straight games with a 81-63 victory over Texas Southern on Saturday afternoon from the H&PE Arena. Kalia Walker scored 13 of her game-high 19 points in the second half and added five rebounds and three assists to lead the Bulldogs. Coriah Beck registered 11 of her 15 points in the opening half and grabbed a team-high eight boards and one block. Rakiyah Beal posted 13 points,…

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Alabama A&M blows second half lead , falls to Texas Southern 89-74

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Image via Arnold `Cadayona Courtesy of AAMU Athletics HOUSTON, Texas | The Alabama A&M University men’s basketball team led by as many as 16 points in the second half but could not slow down Texas Southern as the Tigers stormed back for an 89-74 Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) victory on Saturday at the H&PE Arena. The Bulldogs (10-9 overall, 3-3 SWAC) led 54-38 with 16:34 remaining. However, Texas Southern (5-13, 3-4) caught fire over the final 15 minutes and outscored AAMU in the second half, 57-32, to pick up the conference…

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