Category: SWAC

Jackson State blanks Edward Waters College 53-0

Brandon King

From gojsutigers.com: JACKSON, Miss. – The first words written on the first page of significant novel started on Sunday, February 21 and the Jackson State Tigers routed Edwards Waters 53-0 as the program officially started the Deion Sanders era. “We had a blast out there,” said junior linebacker Keonte Hampton, who recorded a team-high seven tackles. “It was fun to get the win with this group guys and this team. We open conference play next week against Mississippi Valley State and excited to open conference play.” “We were really excited to play this football game. It’s…

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Grey and Black Air Jordan XXXV coming soon

Brandon King

This Air Jordan XXXV sports a black upper overlaid by grey suede with a quilted collar that adds a premium feel. Orange shows up for the Jumpman on the tongue, the “23” at the bottom of the lacing system and on the branded tags at the rear of the shoe. Below this upper resides a black midsole with a grey Eclipse Plate and a translucent rubber outsole. The release of this Air Jordan XXXV is expected to be imminent at nike.com and select retail venues ; they will carry a…

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January 16, 2021 SWAC Women’s Basketball Recap

Brandon King

From the Southwestern Athletic Conference: SWAC Women’s Basketball Final Scores Saturday, January 16Southern 67, Arkansas-Pine Bluff 57 – Box Score I RecapAlcorn State 68, Mississippi Valley State 53 – Box Score I RecapJackson State 63, Prairie View A&M 45 – Box Score I RecapGrambling State 68, Texas Southern 47- Box Score I RecapAlabama State at Alabama A&M – Postponed 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…

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January 11, 2021 SWAC Men’s Basketball Recap

Brandon King

Here is tonight’s scores, well actually, score , as the other contests were postponed, from January 11 SWAC Men’s basketball action. Monday, January 11Alabama A&M at UAPB- PostponedSouthern at Jackson State- Postponed Prairie View A&M 73, Texas Southern 67- Box Score I 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…

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Jackson State halts men’s basketball activities

Brandon King

From the Southwestern Athletic Conference: BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- The men’s basketball game scheduled between Alcorn State and Jackson State slated to be played on Saturday, January 9 has been postponed due to a positive COVID-19 test and subsequent quarantining of student-athletes among the JSU program. This action follows the guidelines and protocols set by the league and its COVID-19 Advisory Committee. A make up date for the game has not been determined at this time. About the SWACThe Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) is considered one of the premier HBCU conferences in the…

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Basketball: Texas Southern/Prairie View doubleheader rescheduled

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From the Southwestern Athletic Conference: BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- The men’s and women’s basketball games scheduled between Prairie View A&M and Texas Southern initially slated to be played on Saturday, January 9 have been rescheduled for Monday, January 11. The women’s game will tip-off at 5:00 pm and will be followed by the men’s game at 7:00 pm. These actions follow the guidelines and protocols set by the league and its COVID-19 Advisory Committee. About the SWACThe Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) is considered one of the premier HBCU conferences in the country and…

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SWAC Football Media Days set for January 13 and 14

Brandon King

from the Southwestern Athletic Conference: BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- For the first time in history, the Southwestern Athletic Conference will conduct its annual preseason football media event using a virtual format on Wednesday, January 13and Thursday, January 14. Event coverage will kick-off on the SWAC Digital Network at 10:00 am CST on both days. The Cricket Wireless SWAC Football Media Days will be headlined by all ten league head coaches along with one student-athlete from each program. The two-day event which is slated to be broadcast on the SWAC Digital Network (SDN), will…

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SWAC Men’s Basketball Player of the Week: Shaun Doss Jr. Of Arkansas-Pine Bluff

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From the Southwestern Athletic Conference: BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Southwestern Athletic Conference has named Arkansas-Pine Bluff’s Shaun Doss Jr. its SWAC Men’s Basketball Player of the Week for his outstanding performance during games played Jan. 2-4. Doss (Marion, Ark.) contributed 23 points, 13 rebounds, one block, one steal, and two assists during the Golden Lions win over Mississippi Valley State on Saturday (92-52). It was also Doss’ second consecutive 20-point, 10-rebound game, as he recorded 25 points and 10 rebounds at #2 Baylor on Dec. 21. He has recorded 10 or…

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January 4 SWAC Women’s Basketball Gameday

Brandon King

As is the case on the men’s side, it is a light day for SWAC women’s basketball, with only two games of oncourt action on January 4. Upcoming SWAC Women’s Basketball Games  Monday, January 4Prairie View A&M at Alcorn State- 5:30 pmJackson State at Alabama State- 5:00 pm All times listed Central Standard Time (CST) Game dates and times are subject to change 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…

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January 4, 2021 SWAC Men’s Basketball Gameday

Brandon King

Only two games on the SWAC’s Men’s Basketball docket for January 4. From the Southwestern Athletic Conference: Upcoming SWAC Men’s Basketball Games  Monday, January 4Prairie View A&M at Alcorn State- 7:30 pmJackson State at Alabama State-8:00 pm (ESPNU)  Game dates and times are subject to change All times listed Central Standard Time (CST) 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.…

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