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Alabama A&M v FAMU rescheduled due to Hurricane Helene

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This Saturday’s matchup between Alabama A&M and Florida A&M has been moved.  The contest, which was to be the conference opener for both teams was moved as Florida is in the crosshairs of Hurricane, which is scheduled to make landfall Thursday afternoon.  “Our top priority is the safety and well-being of our student-athletes, coaches, and staff,” acting FAMU Director of Athletics Michael Smith said. “Given the uncertainty surrounding Hurricane Helene, we feel it is in everyone’s best interest to reschedule the game.” The game is now scheduled to take place…

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Grambling prepares to take on Jackson State

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title image via Grambling Football Courtesy of Grambling Athletics GRAMBLING, La. | The Grambling State University football team returns home to the friendly confines of Eddie G. Robinson Memorial Stadium to face a longtime Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) rival, Jackson State, in a non-conference battle. Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. and will be broadcast on ESPN+. Saturday’s game will be the 70th meeting between GSU and JSU. Grambling State currently leads the all-time series 47-23-1.  GSU enters the 2-1 overall and coming off a 35-28 overtime victory against Texas A&M-Commerce. JSU…

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2024 Southern Heritage Classic: Preview and Prediction

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The Southern Heritage Classic takes place this Saturday. The 35th edition of the game pits the Tigers of Tennessee State against the Lions of Arkansas Pine Bluff for the second consecutive season. Last year’s matchup was UAPB’s debut in the Classic, with them falling in a hard fought contest 24-14, with Tennessee State blocking a potential game-winning field goal that was subsequently returned for a touchdown that sealed the game.  Arkansas-Pine Bluff UAPB enters the contest with a 1-1 record, however, their games have been opposites. Arkansas took UAPB to…

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SWAC announces Footballers of the Week

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Title image via the SWAC Courtesy of the Southwestern Athletic Conference The Southwestern Athletic Conference has tabbed Grambling State’s Myles Crawley, Alabama State’s Treqwan Thomas, Southern’s Joshua Griffin and Czavian Teasett along with Jackson State’s Cam’Ron McCoy for SWAC Football Weekly Honors for their outstanding performances during this past week of regular season competition. Offensive | Myles Crawley | Quarterback | Grambling Crawley had a career day during Grambling State’s 37-20 win over Tuskegee. He threw for a career-high 304 yards and four touchdowns on 16-of-26 passing. By halftime, he had…

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SWAC announces student athlete attendees for basketball media day

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Courtesy of the Southweetern Athletic Conference BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- The Southwestern Athletic Conference has announced the student-athletes set to participate in the league’s annual SWAC Women’s Basketball Media Day on Thursday, Sept. 19 at 9:00 am CST at the Georgia International Convention Center located in Atlanta. All twelve SWAC head women’s basketball coaches will also be in attendance to address media about the upcoming 2024-25 basketball season. A complete listing of the student-athletes slated to be in attendance is listed below. Alabama A&MShelomi Sanders Lauryn Pendleton Alabama StateO’Mariyah TuckerCordasia Harris  Alcorn StateDestiny Brown Zy’nyia White Bethune-CookmanKayla White Kayla…

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Grambling thumped 40-10 by Louisiana in season opener

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10 GSU 40 Winner UL Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F GSU 0 0 7 3 10 UL 7 23 7 3 40 The Grambling State University football team put forth a valiant effort but couldn’t upset FBS opponent Louisiana in head coach Mickey Joseph’s debut, falling 40-10 on Saturday night at Cajun Field. GSU (0-1) showed flashes of what could be, making big plays in spurts and coming up with defensive stops in the second half. The Tigers surrendered 30 points in the first half but played the Ragin’ Cajuns…

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Game Preview: Alabama State and North Carolina Central to get in on in the Orange Blossom Classic

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title image Doug Burt Courtesy of North Carolina Central Athletics The North Carolina Central University football team will kick off the 2024 season on Sunday in the Denny’s Orange Blossom Classic at Hard Rock Stadium, taking on Alabama State. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m., live on ESPN. Series History: This will be the first-ever meeting between the Eagles and the Hornets. 2023 in Review: The Eagles went 9-3 last season, going 4-1 in MEAC play and earning the program’s first-ever bid to the NCAA FCS Playoffs. 2023 marked NCCU’s second straight season…

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Jackson State AD Ashley Robinson named NCAA Men’s Basketball Rules Committee

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Courtesy of Jackson State Athletics Jackson State Vice President and Director of Athletics Ashley Robinson has been selected to serve as a member of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Rules Committee, the organization announced. “I am honored to be chosen to serve in this role and to represent our conference,” Robinson said. “It’s an honor to serve those who put so much into this game as it continues to grow on the collegiate landscape.” Robinson will represent the Southwestern Athletic Conference for a four-year term, starting September 1. The committee annually evaluates the…

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Jackson State’s Robert McDaniel named to Reese’s Senior Bowl Watch List

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title image via Jackson State Football Courtesy of Jackson State Athletics Jackson State senior defensive back Robert McDaniel was named to the 2025 Senior Bowl Watch List released on Wednesday. McDaniel, a transfer from Alcorn State, totaled 30 tackles for the Braves as a defensive back in 2023 with 21 solo stops. He also recorded a pair of tackles for loss. McDaniel accounted for six turnovers last season causing three fumbles and was among the league leaders with three interceptions. He also recorded five pass breakups. After nearly eight months of tape study and…

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Alabama A&M’s Saldy Amparo-Smith garners SWAC Volleyball Preseason Honors

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title image via aamusports Courtesy of Aliyah McDaniel | Assistant Athletics Communications Director, Alabama A&M Alabama A&M University volleyball senior outside hitter Saldy Amparo-Smith earned 2024 Preseason Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) honors, the conference announced Tuesday.   The Santo Domingo, DR native earned the 2023 SWAC Newcomer of the Year honor and received All-SWAC Second team recognition. She played 30 matches, in which she started in 27 of them. Amparo-Smith led the team with 244 kills, including a season-high 34 kills against Florida A&M.     Defensively, she tallied 160 digs and 33 total blocks.…

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