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Alcorn State announces Cedric Thomas as new head football coach

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Title image via Alcorn Sports Courtesy of Alcorn Sports Information LORMAN, Miss. — Alcorn State University has named Cedric Thomas as its new head football coach, Interim President Tracy M. Cook announced Tuesday. Thomas becomes the 22nd head coach in program history. “Alcorn State University’s commitment to our football program and student athletes is unwavering,” said Dr. Tracy M. Cook. “I am thrilled to appoint Cedric Thomas as our new head football coach. I believe he is uniquely positioned to continue our championship winning tradition. His passion for the game, approach to leadership of our student athletes, and his vision for the future will continue to strengthen our culture of excellence as a leader…

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Alcorn State announces changes in school leadership

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Courtesy of Alcorn State University Board of Trustees announces changes in leadership at Alcorn State University The Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning approved changes in the leadership at Alcorn State University at its meeting held today in Jackson. Dr. Ontario S. Wooden, who currently serves as Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, will begin serving as Interim President of Alcorn State University immediately. Dr. Wooden replaces Dr. Felecia Nave who served as the 20th President of Alcorn State University since 2019. Trustee Tom Duff, President…

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Travis Hunter’s impact leads Jackson State to win over Alcorn

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Courtesy of Jackson State Athletics 24  JSU 13 ALC Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F JSU 3 14 0 7 24 ALC 0 7 3 3 13 LORMAN, Miss. – WR/ CB Travis Hunter returned an interception for a touchdown and caught a touchdown pass to power Jackson State football to a 24-13 win over Alcorn at Jack Spinks / Marino Casem Stadium. Hunter returned a second-quarter interception 44 yards for a touchdown and made a 19-yard touchdown catch in the fourth quarter to power JSU football to its first…

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Late pick-six lifts Alcorn to 17-14 win over Bethune-Cookman

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Courtesy of Alcorn State Athletics 14 Bethune-Cookman 2-8 , 2-5 17  Alcorn 5-5 , 4-3 Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F BCU 0 0 7 7 14 ALC 0 10 0 7 17 LORMAN, Miss. – Andrew Smith’s 50-yard interception return for touchdown late in the fourth quarter allowed Alcorn to defeat visiting Bethune-Cookman, 17-14 on Saturday evening in Southwestern Athletic Conference Football action at Jack Spinks – Marino Casem Stadium. Alcorn (5-5, 4-3 SWAC) trailed 14-10 late in the fourth quarter after the Braves were forced into four turnovers overall in the…

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Alcorn State upsets Wichita State, 66-57

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Courtesy of Alcorn State Athletics 66  Alcorn 1-1,0-0 SWAC 57 Wichita St. 1-1,0-0 AAC Team 1 2 F Alcorn 28  38  66 Wichita St. 31  26  57 WICHITA, Kan. – After seeing an early lead evaporate on Saturday night at American Athletic Conference (AAC) foe Wichita State (1-1), the Alcorn Braves (1-1) firmly stayed the course and reaped the rewards. Using attacking defense and accurate shooting, the Braves stayed within striking distance until they took the lead for good in the final 8:27, stunning Shocker fans with a 66-57 final at Charles Koch…

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Grambling looks to get off SWAC schneid against Alcorn this weekend

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Courtesy of Brian Howard, Grambling State Athletics Grambling State [1-6, 0-4 SWAC] vs. Alcorn State [3-4, 2-2 SWAC] Date/Time Saturday, October 29, 2022 | Gameday Location Grambling, Louisiana | Eddie G. Robinson Memorial Stadium Tickets Purchase Tickets Here Fan Information Fan Information [Clear Bag Policy / No Umbrellas] Gameday Program Grambling State vs. Alcorn State Gameday Program Gameday Flip Card Grambling State vs. Alcorn State Gameday Flip Card (PDF) TV/Streaming ESPN+ Radio The Peach KPCH – 99.3 FM [Ruston] Live Stats gsutigers.com or click here Grambling State Game Notes (PDF) Alcorn State Game Notes All-Time Series Grambling State leads, 46-23-1 First Meeting…

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Texas Southern defeats Alcorn for first time in over a decade

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Courtesy of Texas Southern Athletics 34  TSU 27 ALC Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F TSU 7 7 10 10 34 ALC 6 7 7 7 27 LORMAN, Miss. – TSU used all three phases of football to earn its first win over Alcorn State since 2011 and first in Spinks-Casem Stadium since 2010 as they spoiled another homecoming by a 34-27 margin. Punt returner Chaunzavia Lewis set the Tigers up early as he picked up a punt near his own endzone and found a seam for a 49-yard return to the…

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Southern hangs on to defeat Alcorn, 21-17

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Courtesy of Willie D. Scott, Associate Director of Strategic Communications, Southern University 17 ALC 21  SOU Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F ALC 0 14 0 3 17 SOU 7 14 0 0 21 BATON ROUGE, LA —  Southern University’s football team entered into a four quarter heavy weight fight with the Alcorn State University Braves to take over the first place spot in the SWAC West, where the Jaguars outlasted the Braves 21-17 at A.W. Mumford Stadium. Freshman running back Karl Ligon led the Jags rushing attack with 92-yards and a score. August Pitre…

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FAMU wins in overtime over Alcorn, 60-58

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60 Florida A&M 3-20, 4-9 SWAC 58 Alcorn 2-18, 1-12 SWAC Team 1 2 3 4 OT 1 F Florida A&M 18  8  7  19  8  60 Alcorn 5  18  15  14  6  58 It took overtime to do it but the Florida A&M women’s basketball team got by Alcorn State 60-58 Monday night at the Whitney Complex in Lorman, MS. FAMU jumped out to an 18-5 lead at the end of the first quarter, but over the next two periods, the Braves outscored the Rattlers 18-8 and 15-7 to take…

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COVID-19 causes changes to SWAC Basketball games

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From the Southwestern Athletic Conference: The men’s basketball game scheduled between Prairie View A&M and Grambling State slated to be played on Monday, January 3 has been canceled due to COVID-19 protocols with the PVAMU program. The men’s basketball game scheduled between Alcorn State and Jackson State slated to be played on Monday, January 3 has been rescheduled for Wednesday, January 5. These actions follow the guidelines and protocols set forth by the league and its Sports Administrators Committee and COVID-19 Advisory Committee.

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