Tag: SWAC basketball

Southwestern Athletic Conference announces bracket and seeding for women’s basketball tournament

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Image via the SWAC Courtesy of the Southwestern Athletic Conference Tournament BracketPurchase Tickets BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- The Southwestern Athletic Conference has announced its 2026 Pepsi SWAC Women’s Basketball Tournament presented by Buick seedings featuring all 12 teams in the league. 2026 SWAC Regular Season Champion Alabama A&M enters the tournament as the No. 1 seed (17-1 SWAC). Alcorn State claimed the No. 2 seed (14-4 SWAC) while Alabama State claimed the No. 3 seed (12-6 SWAC) in the tournament followed by No. 4 seed Southern (12-6 SWAC). Jackson State is the No.…

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Alabama A&M Lady Bulldogs defeat Southern 64-61

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image via AAMU Athletics Courtesy of India White, Assistant Director of Athletic Communications The Alabama A&M University women’s basketball team secured the last regular season 64–61 win over Southern University on Thursday evening at the AAMU Event Center.  The Bulldogs applied pressure early, opening the game with a strong first quarter to take a 17–11 lead in the opening period. Alabama A&M maintained its advantage into halftime despite a push from Southern, carrying a 30–29 edge into the break.  Both teams traded momentum throughout the second half as the contest…

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Dawn Thornton to receive prestigious award

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Alabama A&M head women’s basketball coach Dawn Thornton will be among the honorees to receive the distinguished award given out by the SWAC Game ChangeHer Award Committee and the Southwestern Athletic Conference.  Coach Thornton’s leadership, commitment to excellence, and undeniable positive impact will be honored during the SWAC Game ChangeHer Awards brunch, to be held in Atlanta, GA, on Thursday, March 12.  In just her second season at AAMU, Coach Thornton has put the Lady Bulldogs on the path to the program’s first-ever SWAC regular season crown, along the way…

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Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Week 7 Women’s Major Division Top 5

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Week 7 of Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Women’s Major Division Top 5 saw a new participant enter the mix, while the remaining four teams played musical chairs.  5.Alabama State Hornets ( 12-12, 9-4)  The Hornets enter the Week 7 polls after previously falling outside the top 5. Alabama State went 2-1 last week. The Hornets started the week off with a 67-53 defeat at the hands of Grambling before bouncing back with an 86-70 win over Mississippi Valley on February 12. Alabama State is third in the…

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Week 6 Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Major Division Women’s Basketball Top 5

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Week 6 of Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Major Division Women’s Basketball Top 5 saw a fair amount of shuffling in polls, with a new entrant into the top 5.  5. Norfolk State Lady Spartans ( 11-12, 6-2) The Lady Spartans enter this week’s polls at No. 5 after being outside of the top 5 the previous week. Norfolk State went 1-0 last week, defeating North Carolina Central 58-45 in their lone outing. The Lady Spartans are currently second in the MEAC, trailing Howard.  4. Alcorn State Lady…

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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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Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Major Division Top 5

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The winds of change swept through Week 5 of Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab with a tornadic force, as three new teams entered the mix and a new team occupies the pole position.  5. Tennessee State Tigers (9-4)  After being unranked the previous week, Tennessee State enters the polls at No. 5. The Tigers split their games last week, surprisingly falling 90-85 to Tennessee Tech, but rebounded with a 77-68 win over Eastern Illinois. Tennessee State is currently tied for second place in the Ohio Valley Conference, trailing…

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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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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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