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Courtesy HBCU Sports Courtesy: HBCU Sports View Photo Football Preview: Mississippi Valley State Courtesy SWAC.org Thu, August 24, 2017 With less than a week before the first game of the 2017 Division I college football season, the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) will be releasing team previews for all 10 SWAC schools each business day for the next couple weeks in the lead up to the kickoff opener between Texas Southern at Florida A&M on  Saturday, August 26 at 11 a.m. scheduled be to broadcast on ESPNU.  BIRMINGHAM, Ala. –  Mississippi Valley State head football coach Rick Comegy isn’t shying away from a road-heavy start to the season against battle-tested teams from around the nation. The Delta Devils (1-10 overall, 1-8 SWAC in 2016) will open with five of their first six games on the road away from the friendly confines of Itta Bena, Miss. and mixes in some challenging non-conference opponents including ...

Courtesy Chris Jones / Chris Jones Photography Courtesy: Chris Jones / Chris Jones Photography View Photo Football Preview: Grambling State Courtesy Elizabeth Conley Wed, August 23, 2017 With less than two weeks before the first game of the 2017 Division I college football season, the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) will be releasing team previews for all 10 SWAC schools each business day for the next couple weeks in the lead up to the kickoff opener between Texas Southern at Florida A&M on  Saturday, August 26 at 11 a.m. scheduled be to broadcast on ESPNU. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. –  On the heels of a largely dominant 2016 campaign that saw Grambling State take its place atop the HBCU football mountain once again, the Tigers head into 2017 as the team to beat in the Southwestern Athletic Conference. The Tigers were a sparkling 11-1 (9-0 SWAC) in 2016, claiming the SWAC football title and a Celebration Bowl victory. ...

Courtesy Sidney Jackson / Alabama A&M Courtesy: Sidney Jackson / Alabama A&M View Photo Football Preview: Alabama A&M Courtesy SWAC.org Mon, August 14, 2017 BIRMINGHAM, Ala. –   Alabama A&M head football coach James Spady said during the 2017 SWAC Media Day that he loves everything about his football team. Alabama A&M appeared to be heading into a positive direction as it produced a one-game improvement from a season ago (4-7 overall, 4-5 SWAC) with a second-place finish in the SWAC Eastern Division in 2016. Now, the Bulldogs return their entire starting offensive line along with a top running back in the conference and signs from their spring games that they may be able to take the next step forward this upcoming season. “I wanted to see great effort and we got that on both sides of the ball,” coach Spady said. “Our defense did dominate us offensively, but there were some things that the offense did that...

The Southwestern Athletic Conference renewed its contract with NRG Stadium for three more years which means the 2016 SWAC Football Championship is set to return to Houston, Texas. The winner of the East and West Divisions will meet for Judgment Day  Saturday, Dec. 3 at 3 p.m. CT . Last season, Alcorn State earned back-to-back championships after defeating Southern University in 2014 and Grambling State in 2015. There will be special events around the football championship weekend starting with its annual SWAC Hall of Fame reception  Thursday, Dec. 1 . On gameday, the annual SWAC Battle of the Bands, featuring performances from the respective division winners, culminates with Judgment Day at halftime.  Traci Steele and Big Tigger will serve as the official host.   Tickets range from $15 - $55 (plus applicable TM fees) and increase of $5 the day of game. The champion will earn the conference title and a chance to play in the annual Air Force Reserve Celebrat...

Courtesy MEAC Media Relations Joe, Porcher Named To 2017 Black College Football Hall of Fame Class Courtesy MEAC Media Relations Wed, October 26, 2016 Former Florida A&M head coach Billy Joe and South Carolina State standout Robert Porcher were selected to the Black College Football Hall of Fame (BCFHOF) Class of 2017 today. Porcher played two seasons at SC State and was selected by the Detroit Lions as the 26th overall pick in the first round of the 1992 NFL Draft. A three-time Pro Bowl selection, Porcher was a three-time First Team All-Pro (1997, 1999, 2001) and the Lions' all-time leader in sacks (95.5). The Lions' Annual Man of the Year Award is named in honor of Porcher and he has jersey retired by SC State. Joe spent 11 years at Florida A&M as its head coach and won five championships during his tenure. He participated in six NCAA I-AA Playoffs with the 1999 playoffs the most memorable run as the Rattlers finished 2-1 and fell 27-24 to Y...

Courtesy SWAC.org Courtesy: SWAC.org View Photo Football Weekly Release - Week 9 Courtesy SWAC.org Wed, October 26, 2016 UPCOMING SCHEDULE Prairie View A&M at Jackson State Jackson, Miss. 2 p.m. Southern at Alcorn State Lorman, Miss. 2 p.m. Arkansas-Pine Bluff at Grambling State Grambling, La. 2 p.m   Alabama A&M vs. Alabama State 3 p.m. ESPN 3 Texas Southern at Sam Houston State 6 p.m. ESPN 3 CONFERENE NEWS AND NOTES • Southern running back Lenard Tillery is 114 yards shy of breaking the SWAC’s All-Time rushing record set by Destry Wright of Jackson State.  The Jaguars are set to face Alcorn State  this Saturday , a team that Tillery racked up 151 yards against last season. • Arkansas-Pine Bluff’s last win at Grambling came in 2012.  The Golden Lions also won the SWAC Championship that same season • Khalid Thomas can become one of only six players in Alabama State history to rush ...

Courtesy SWAC.org Courtesy: SWAC.org View Photo Volleyball Players of the Week: October 26 Courtesy SWAC.org Wed, October 26, 2016 BIRMINGHAM, Ala.  – The Southwestern Athletic Conference honored Prairie View A&M’s Taylor Goudeau and Alabama State’s Jamie Coleman and Justus Tuiolosega as volleyball players of the week for their performance in competition from Oct. 19-25. Offensive Player and Newcomer of the Week - Goudeau Prairie View A&M Outside Hitter Jr. | 6-2 | Clear Lake, Texas The junior outside hitter smacked down 27 kills (4.5 per set) and chipped in 15 digs and two assists in a two match, six-game sweep last week versus Mississippi Valley State and Jackson State. Goudeau had 19 kills, eight digs and two services aces against MVSU and the next day, she totaled eight kills, seven digs, and two assists in a win over the Tigers. Goudeau’s 3.98 kills per frame and 4.45 points per set both rank her second in the league...

Courtesy SWAC.org Courtesy: SWAC.org View Photo 2016-17 SWAC basketball television schedule announced Courtesy SWAC.org Wed, October 26, 2016 BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -  The Southwestern Athletic Conference released its 2016 basketball television schedule, highlighted by nine of the 10 member institutions being featured across six different networks and six contests to be shown through the SWAC Digital Network (SDN). League schools are set to square off against foes from the Big 12, Pac 12, Southeastern, Atlantic Coast and Big 10 conferences. Prairie View A&M tips off the slate with a trip to the Pacific Northwest to face Oregon State on  Nov. 11 . Nov. 14  sees a double dip of coverage, as Alabama State faces TCU on Fox Sports Southwest, and new Mississippi Valley State women’s coach Jessica Kern takes the Devilettes to Tuscaloosa for a ladies’ tilt with Alabama, streaming on SEC Network + via WatchESPN and the ESPN app. O...

Courtesy SWAC.org Courtesy: SWAC.org View Photo Volleyball Recap: October 25 Courtesy SWAC.org Tue, October 25, 2016 Austin Peay 3, Alabama A&M 0 (25-14, 25-20, 25-11) Box Score  CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  Alabama A&M fell in straight sets during road action at Austin Peay Tuesday evening. The Bulldogs (7-18) were forced to play catchup from the start, as APSU jumped out to a quick 9-4 lead in the opening set, ultimately leading by as many as 13 in the opening frame. AAMU flew out of the gate in set two, scoring six of the frame's first eight points en route to a 12-9 lead. However, the Bulldogs surrendered an 8-3 run to take the lead. Despite getting to within one on several occasions, AAMU was never able to overcome Austin Peay, who coasted to a one-sided set three victory to complete the sweep. Ashundria McNeal posted 10 kills and four digs for AAMU.

Courtesy SWAC.org Courtesy: SWAC.org View Photo Soccer Player of the Week- October 25 Courtesy SWAC.org Tue, October 25, 2016 BIRMINGHAM, Ala. –  Alabama State’s Ariela Lewis and Howard’s Gabrielle Emilien and Kendall Hamilton have been recognized by the Southwestern Athletic Conference as Soccer Players of the Week for their outstanding performance in competition during October 21-23. Offensive: Ariela Lewis – Alabama State Senior forward Ariela Lewis tallied two goals and three assists over the weekend in Alabama State's victories against Mississippi Valley State (won 3-1) and Alcorn State (won 9-2). The Anchorage, AK native leads the conference in goals scored (12) and points (32). She scored in  Friday's  win against MVSU and then added one goal and a team-high three assists in  Sunday's  win against Alcorn State. Goalkeeper: Gabrielle Emilien – Howard Emilien picked up a pair of wins over Grambling S...

Courtesy Sidney Jackson / Alabama A&M Courtesy: Sidney Jackson / Alabama A&M View Photo 2016 Football Media Day Recap Courtesy SWAC.org Fri, July 15, 2016 BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -  The Southwestern Athletic Conference officially opened the 2016 football season with its annual SWAC Football Media Day in Birmingham, Alabama at the Birmingham Marriott. The event featured several workings including the All-SWAC Preseason Team announcement with a live video and radio broadcast stream.  A series of special guest included LT. COL Keith Bland of the Air Force Reserve, ESPN’s  John Grant, Executive Director of the Air Force Reserve Celebration Bowl, Mark Wright from The Undefeated, Jay Walker ESPN College Football Analyst and Shack Harris from the Black College Football Hall of Fame. Head coaches from all 10 schools accompanied with two players each were in attendance.  Over 130 media members were credentialed for this year’s ...

Alcorn State beats Grambling State 49-21 to win 2015 SWAC Championship.

Courtesy Zena Lewis Courtesy: Zena Lewis View Photo Football championship brings excitement to Houston Courtesy Antonio Morales, Clarion Ledger Fri, December 04, 2015 Alcorn State beat Southern 38-24 in the SWAC title game last season. Now the Braves will try to become the first repeat conference champion in 13 years. Alcorn  State will enter the title game on a three-game winning streak and has allowed 33 points combined in the past three games. The Braves have lost two consecutive games to Grambling, though, which included a 35-34 overtime loss earlier this season. The Tigers are trying to win their first conference title since 2011. They also earned a lot of accolades from the SWAC.  Quarterback Johnathan Williams was the SWAC Offensive Player of the Year, and coach Broderick Fobbs was named the conference’s Coach of the Year. Grambling is the only team in the SWAC without a loss in conference this season. 3 THINGS WE’RE T...