Category: SWAC

Travis Hunter’s decision exposes racism in football fans and media

Brandon King

Wednesday, Travis Hunter turned the college football world on its ear when he shunned Florida State and opted to attend Jackson State. The decision sent reverberations through the college football landscape that may be felt for years to come. Immediately after Hunter’s choice became public, he, Coach Deion Sanders, Jackson State, the SWAC and HBCUs as a whole were targets for suspected white supremacist fueled rancor. On this day it was shown that racism is a sport for all ages, as these troglodytes wished all sorts of harm on a…

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Texas Southern defeats UTRGV 70-60

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From TSU Sports: 70 Texas Southern 2-7,0-0 SWAC 4-7,0-0 WAC Team 1 2 F Texas Southern 32  38  70 UTRGV 21  39  60 EDINBURG, Texas – Brison Gresham posted career highs in points, rebounds and blocks while recording a double-double as TSU won its second straight following a 70-60 road win at UTRGV on Tuesday night. TSU would lead from start to finish as they set the tone early.  They led 7-5 after a John Jones’ jumper with 14:50 remaining before turning up the heat on both ends as they outscored UTRGV 13-5…

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December 10, 2021 SWAC Men’s Basketball

Brandon King

Only one game was on the docket for last night’s Southwestern Athletic Conference hoop action. It was a rough night for the Panthers of Prairie View, as they were on the receiving end of a 97-60 thrashing courtesy of the Boise State Broncos. (Box score via the SWAC, recap courtesy of Boise State Athletics) SWAC Men’s Basketball Scores and Recaps Team Standings Friday, December 10 Boise State 97, Prairie View A&M 60 – Box Score | Recap  About the SWACThe Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) is considered one of the premier HBCU conferences…

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December 8, 2021 SWAC Women’s Recap

Brandon King

There was only one SWAC women’s basketball team in action Wednesday night. Alcorn State was absolutely bludgeoned by Baylor, 94-40. From the Southwestern Athletic Conference (box score) and the Baylor Bears ( Recap) Baylor 94, Alcorn State 40 – Box Score | Recap  About the SWACThe Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) is considered one of the premier HBCU conferences in the country and currently ranks among the elite in the nation in terms of HBCU alumni playing with professional sports teams. Current championship competition offered by the league includes competition for men in Baseball,…

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December 8, 2021 SWAC Men’s Basketball

Brandon King

It was a rough night for Southwestern Athletic Conference men’s basketball teams, with the conference going 0-3 versus their out of conference opponents. Here are the scores and recaps from the Southwestern Athletic Conference: SWAC Men’s Basketball Scores and Recaps Team Standings Wednesday, December 8 Samford 74, Alabama State 64 – Box Score | Recap North Alabama 56, Alabama A&M 45 – Box Score | Recap Arkansas State 84, Arkansas-Pine Bluff 73 – Box Score | Recap

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Grambling to introduce Hue Jackson as head football coach

Brandon King

Friday morning gambling will hold a press conference to introduce their new head football crack, Hue Jackson , who will replace Broderick Fobbs who, after eight seasons, was let go before the Bayou Classic. Jackson, who most recently served as offensive coordinator on the staff of first-year Tennessee State head coach Eddie George, brings a great deal of NFL coaching experience, including being the head coach of Raiders and Browns. He has also been assistant coach with the Bengals, Raiders, the former Washington Redskins, Ravens and Falcons. The hire represents…

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December 6, 2021 SWAC Women’s Basketball Recap

Brandon King

From the Southwestern Athletic Conference: SWAC Women’s Basketball Scores and Recaps Team Standings Monday, December 6 Miami  78, Arkansas-Pine Bluff 65 – Box Score | Recap Bethune-Cookman 73, Warner (Fla.) 56 – Box Score | Recap  About the SWACThe Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) is considered one of the premier HBCU conferences in the country and currently ranks among the elite in the nation in terms of HBCU alumni playing with professional sports teams. Current championship competition offered by the league includes competition for men in Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Indoor Track and Field, Outdoor Track…

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December 6, 2021 SWAC Men’s Basketball Recap

Brandon King

From the Southwestern Athletic Conference: SWAC Men’s Basketball Scores and Recaps Team Standings Monday, December 6  Texas Southern 69, Florida 54 – Box Score | Recap Houston 77, Alcorn State 45 – Box Score | Recap About the SWACThe Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) is considered one of the premier HBCU conferences in the country and currently ranks among the elite in the nation in terms of HBCU alumni playing with professional sports teams. Current championship competition offered by the league includes competition for men in Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Indoor Track…

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Texas Southern stuns No. 20 Florida 69-54

Brandon King

Courtesy of Texas southern Sports Information: 69 TSU 54 UF Team 1 2 F TSU 35  34  69 UF 25  29  54 GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Texas Southern men’s basketball made history once again as they became the first team in SWAC history to defeat a ranked opponent from the SEC after an impressive 69-54 win over No. 20 Florida Monday night. “I thought our guys did a tremendous job tonight getting off to a great start,” said head coach Johnny Jones. “I thought we had a very solid first half of basketball.”…

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December 5 SWAC Women’s Basketball Recap

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From the Southwestern Athletic Conference: Team Standings Sunday, December 5 Jacksonville State 78, Alabama State 46 – Box Score | Recap Louisiana Tech 69, Mississippi Valley State 56  – Box Score | Recap About the SWACThe Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) is considered one of the premier HBCU conferences in the country and currently ranks among the elite in the nation in terms of HBCU alumni playing with professional sports teams. Current championship competition offered by the league includes competition for men in Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Indoor Track and Field, Outdoor Track and Field and Tennis.…

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