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SWAC: Mens Basketball Central: Monday, December 19 Results

Courtesy Marquette Athletics
Courtesy: Marquette Athletics

Courtesy SWAC.org

Fri, December 19, 2014
Tulane def Jackson State 56-49
Box Score

NEW ORLEANS, La. – A tough Tulane team and playing less than 24 hours after posting a big win over Southern Miss proved to be just a bit too much for the Jackson State men’s basketball team as the Tigers (2-10) fell 56-49 to the Green Wave (9-1) Friday afternoon.

The 2014 Quick Lane Bowl Preview & Pick

 
Who will claim victory in the motor city? 


This bowl features Rutgers (7-5) going against North Carolina (6-6) 


By: Michael Hanley (@Magic20099)

2014 Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl 2014 Preview and Pick

2014 Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl: Utah Utes vs Colorado State Rams

Utah Utes -3vsColorado State Rams +3
Can the Colorado State pull of another upset? Can the Utes cage the Rams?

by Suzanne Dillard (@SM_Dragonfly)

The 2014 Poinsettia Bowl Preview & Pick


Who will prevail in San Diego, Navy or San Diego St?


This match-up features Navy (7-5) going up against San Diego State (7-5) on December 23 at 9:30 PM EST from Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego. The game will be televised by ESPN.

By: Michael Hanley

2014 R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl Preview and Pick

2014 R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl: Nevada vs Louisana-Lafayette

Nevada Wolfpack -1.0vsLA Lafayette Rajun' Cajuns 1.0
Can the Wolfpack hold off the Rajun' Cajuns in New Orleans?

by DaVince "Dino" Wright

2014 Gildan New Mexico Bowl Preview and Pick

Utah State Aggies -10
2014 Gildan New Mexico Bowl: Utah State
vs UTEP

Texas El Paso +10  

Can the Miners of El Paso pull off the upset over Utah State?


by Casey Jackson (@kjackonline)

How Renewed US-Cuba Talks Could Impact MLB

 
Puig could play an MLB game in Cuba one day.Photo Credit: USA Today Sports

  
In the wake of the renewed commitment to the U.S-Cuba diplomatic relationship by both sides, this could have a significant impact on MLB's role in Cuban baseball.

By: Michael Hanley

Prairie View and Alabama State Announce New Head Football Coaches


Both Prairie View A&M University and Alabama State University released new hires this week, announcing the arrival of two new head football coaches.

Courtesy of PVAMU and ASU Sports Information