Tag: SWAC

Florida A&M Lady Rattlers come up short against Sam Houston, 65-62

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title image via FAMU Athletics Courtesy of 62 Florida A&M 1-5,0-0 SWAC 65 Winner Sam Houston 4-2,0-0 CUSA Team 1 2 3 4 F Florida A&M 16  21  11  14  62 Sam Houston 22  15  11  17  65 The Florida A&M women’s basketball team went into the fourth quarter tied 48-48 with Sam Houston, but could not take control and fell 65-62 to the Bearkats on the road Friday. The Rattlers (1-5) had three players score in double figures, led by Ahriahna Grizzle, who had 22 points. Sydney Hendrix tacked on a double-double from the bench…

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Florida A&M seeks first SWAC Championship in Saturday clash with Prairie View

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title image via Florida A&M Athletics Courtesy of FAMU Athletics Rattlers prepare to play in their first SWAC Championship Game after going undefeated in the regular season. The Rattlers enter the game with the nation’s second-longest winning streak at nine games and home game winning streak at 19. When, Where, How to Watch/Listen, Digital Program:  When: Saturday, December 2, 4:00 p.m. EasternWhere: Ken Riley Field at Bragg Memorial StadiumWatch: ESPN2Listen: Florida A&M Rattlers app or Rattlers+Digital Program Coaches in the gameWillie Simmons (Clemson, 2002 | The Citadel, 2003) Career Record: 64-24 (9th season, 2020 canceled due to COVID-19)Record at…

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Texas Southern smacked around by Rice 74-44

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title image via Texas Southern Athletics 44 TSU 74 Winner Rice Team 1 2 3 4 F TSU 12  15  13  4  44 Rice 19  18  26  11  74 A low scoring second half for the Texas Southern women’s basketball team was to blame for a 74-44 loss to Rice University on Wednesday night inside the Tudor Fieldhouse. Texas Southern (1-5) was led by Taniya Lawson who scored 12 points. Rice (4-3) was led by Dominique Ennis who had a game-high 25 points as she was 6-of-10 from behind the arc.…

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Albany State stuns FAMU in double OT, 92-85

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title image via Albany State Athletics Courtesy of Dr. Earnest Brown, Albany State Athletics The Albany State Golden Rams defeated the Florida A&M Rattlers (92-85) in double overtime in the Lawson Center on Wednesday evening, in Tallahassee, Florida.     After a back and forth 1st half, the Golden Rams trailed the Rattlers (36-37) at halftime.  The Golden Rams continued to play with confidence and led most of the 2ndhalf.  But, a late rally by the Rattlers led to a (73-73) tie at the end of regulation. After the 1st overtime period expired, the teams…

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Tennessee State comes up short in overtime against Alabama A&M, 85-83

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title image via Tennessee State Athletics Courtesy of Tennessee State Athletics 83 TSU 85 Winner AAMU Team 1 2 OT 1 F TSU 37  38  8  83 AAMU 29  46  10  85 HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – The Tennessee State men’s basketball team out-rebounded the Alabama A&M Bulldogs 42-41, but fell 85-83 on the road Wednesday. The Tigers (5-3) had four players score in double figures, led by Kinyon Hodges, who had 19 points, six rebounds, four assists and five steals. Ej Bellinger added 19 points and Christian Brown helped out with 17 points and seven rebounds…

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Evans’ 32-point night powers Jackson State past Arkansas State 75-71

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title image via Ian Penny Courtesy of Jackson State Athletics 75 Winner JSU 71 ASU Team 1 2 F JSU 35  40  75 ASU 38  33  71 JONESBORO, Ark. – Ken Evans collected 32 points to help lead the Jackson State men’s basketball team to a 75-71 road win over the Arkansas State Red Wolves Tuesday night at the First National Bank Arena. Evans added five rebounds and two steals to his 32-point game to lead the Tigers (2-6). Jordan O’Neal helped out with four points, seven rebounds, and five blocks, and Chase Adams chipped in with 10…

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Bethune-Cookman staves off Jacksonville comeback in 68-63

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Courtesy of Bethune-Cookman Athletics 63 JVille 68 Winner BCU Team 1 2 3 4 F JVille 5  24  16  18  63 BCU 16  22  15  15  68 DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. –  The Wildcats overcame furious Jacksonville comeback attempt in a battle at the charity stripe for their fourth straight non-conference win, Tuesday night at Moore Gymnasium.  Bethune-Cookman (3-2) jumped on Jacksonville (2-2) quickly to start the contest, jumping in front 9-2. The Wildcats kept the Dolphins off the board for over six minutes as they closed out the first quarter with a 16-5 advantage behind…

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SWAC Announces 2023 Football All-Conference Teams

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Courtesy of the Southwestern Athletic Conference BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- The Southwestern Athletic Conference announced its 2023 Football Postseason All-SWAC selections on Monday morning. The all-conference teams were voted on by the league’s head coaches and sports information directors. Florida A&M led the league with 13 selections, followed by Alabama State (8), Alcorn State (6), Jackson State (5), Southern (5), Alabama A&M (4), Grambling State (3), Texas Southern (2), Prairie View A&M (2), Arkansas-Pine Bluff (2), and Bethune-Cookman (2). Individual football postseason awards will be announced at 11:00 am CST on Tuesday, November…

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Alabama State’s Damon Stewart named SWAC Newcomer of the Week

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Title image via David Campbell Courtesy of Alabama State Athletics The Southwestern Athletic Conference named Alabama State University’s Damon Stewart as the football Newcomer of the Week on Monday for the week ending Nov. 18, 2023. Stewart had the best day of his Hornet career, completing 27-of-38 passes for 372 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions.  He has completed 117-of-183 passes for 1,465 yards with eight touchdowns. The Hattiesburg, Miss., native ranks first in the SWAC in pass efficiency (141.6), and four in yards per completion (12.77). Alabama State wraps up the season against Tuskegee…

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Alabama State’s Damon Stewart named SWAC Newcomer of the Week

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Title image via David Campbell Courtesy of Alabama State Athletics The Southwestern Athletic Conference named Alabama State University’s Damon Stewart as the football Newcomer of the Week on Monday for the week ending Nov. 18, 2023. Stewart had the best day of his Hornet career, completing 27-of-38 passes for 372 yards, two touchdowns, and no interceptions.  He has completed 117-of-183 passes for 1,465 yards with eight touchdowns. The Hattiesburg, Miss., native ranks first in the SWAC in pass efficiency (141.6), and four in yards per completion (12.77). Alabama State wraps up the season against Tuskegee…

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