Category: SWAC

Alabama A&M rises late to beat Alabama State 73-69

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image via AAMU Basketball Courtesy of Alabama A&M Athletics MOBILE, Ala. | The Alabama A&M University men’s basketball team delivered a gritty performance on Monday night using late-game poise and clutch free-throw shooting to secure a 73–69 victory over Alabama State in a Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) game during the Bridge Builder Classic at the Mitchell Center. The Bulldogs (10-8 overall, 3-2 SWAC) overcame 17 lead changes and 11 ties, closing the final seconds at the foul line to seal the rivalry win. First Half – Back-and-Forth BattleAlabama State (5-13, 2-3)…

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From the SWAC to the SEC: former AAMU lineman signs with Georgia 

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Former Alabama A&M offensive lineman TyQuez Richardson has committed to Georgia. The Atlanta native started in all 12 games for the Bulldogs in 2025.  Coming out of Mays High School, the 6-5 330-pound Richardson chose Alabama A&M over Colorado, which had made an offer for his services. Richardson returns to his home state, the Bulldogs as part of the 53rd-ranked transfer class in the nation, according to On3’s 2026 College Football Team Transfer Portal Rankings. 

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Alabama A&M to take on Alabama State in Bridge Builder Classic on Monday

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image via AAMU Athletics Courtesy of Brian Howard, Assistant AD for Communications THE HILL | The Alabama A&M University women’s basketball team looks to keep its three-game winning streak going on Monday as the Bulldogs will meet rival Alabama State in the Bridge Builder Classic in a Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) game. Tip-off for the rivalry matchup is set for 2 p.m. from the Mitchell Center in Mobile, Ala., and streamed on SWAC TV. Alabama A&M enters the contest off a 76-34 blowout home win over Alcorn State last Saturday (Jan.…

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Stupid Things People Do For Sneakers: $30,000 in product stolen from Winston-Salem sneaker store

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For many, New Year’s Eve is a time of celebration, for a group of thieves it was a nefarious opportunity.  The quintet of crooks broke into Winston-Salem, North Carolina’s MP Kicks, stealing between $25,000 and $30,000 worth of sneakers and high-end wares.  Surveillance footage captured the thieves pulling up to the store at 3:45 am. A few moments later, a crash is heard, and a cascade of glass showers the camera’s view. Another camera angle from inside the store shows the crooks breaking through the front glass of the store,…

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The rivalry is back: Tennessee State and Jackson State to get it on in the John A. Merritt Classic 

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Tennessee State and Jackson State will renew football pleasantries in the 2026 John A. Merritt Classic on Saturday, August 29 at Nissan Stadium.  The Week 0 , matchup will mark the first time the TSU and JSU have met in the Merritt Classic. The two-storied program has been getting it on since 1949, but since 1990 has primarily met in the Southern Heritage Classic, taking part in 29 of the 36 games, with the last such matchup taking place on September 10, 2022, a 16-3 win for Jackson State. Tennessee…

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Micah Gay headed to Jackson State

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Next season Former Tennessee State linebacker will be terrorizing offenses in the Southwestern Athletic Conference as he announced Friday afternoon he was committing to Jackson State. Gay put it on wax via a post on X that was captioned “Respect my decision” and featured a short video.  For Gay, 2025 was a breakout season that saw him record 61 total tackles (34 solo, 27 assisted), 3.5 tackles for loss, 2 interceptions, 2 passes defensed, and a fumble recovery.  Following this season the redshirt junior entered the transfer portal and drew…

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Ahmad Miller commits to Syracuse 

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Former Jackson State running back Ahmad Miller is taking his talents to the ACC, as he has committed to Syracuse.  Miller led all SWAC running backs in yards (1,054), yards per carry (6.4), and yards per game (87.8). Miller topped the 100-yard mark five times on the season, with a high of 180 yards coming against Hampton on August 30. According to PFF, Miller forced 52 missed tackles and ran for 750 yards after contact.  Miller appeared in 25 games at Jackson State, rushing for 1,365 yards and 9 touchdowns…

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Isaiah Knowles commits to FAMU

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In a development that should surprise no one, former Albany State quarterback Isaiah Knowles has committed to Florida A&M.  Knowles announced his next collegiate landing spot in a post on X that was captioned “COMMITTED 🐍.” This season Knowles completed 177 of 286 passes for 2,151 yards 18 touchdowns and 6 interceptions. He helped guide the Golden Rams to a 12-2 overall record and an undefeated 8-0 run through the SIAC on the way to the program’s 16th SIAC championship. The back-to-back SIAC Offensive Player of the Year led an…

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Alabama A&M men’s hoops ends non-conference schedule against Fisk

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image via Alabama A&M Courtesy of Brian Howard, Assistant AD for Communications THE HILL | The Alabama A&M University men’s basketball team looks to rebound from back-to-back losses when it plays host to Fisk on Tuesday night. Tip-off for the Pre-New Year’s Eve Game is set for 5 p.m. from the AAMU Event Center. Alabama A&M (6-6) is coming off losses to Ole Miss and Chattanooga and will look to get back into the win column before Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) play begins on Saturday.  Fisk (3-14) enters riding a four-game losing…

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Alabama A&M’s Jalen Wright to enter transfer portal

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Alabama A&M linebacker Jalen Wright will enter the transfer portal, according to his representation, Chris Hummer of 247Sports reports.  The sophomore out of Birmingham, AL led the Bulldogs with 75 total tackles ( 26 solo, 49 assisted), with a season high of 12 coming against Grambling on 11/1. Wright also led AAMU with 6.5 tackles for loss and also recorded a sack and an interception, which came against Texas Southern and Bethune-Cookman, respectively. 

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