Archive for May, 2008

Delta Devils get pelted by Tigers, Suffer First Loss of Tournament

Baton Rouge, LA - The Tigers of Texas Southern University advance in the winner’s bracket of the 2008 Southwestern Athletic Conference baseball tournament with a, 13-3, pounding of the Delta Devils of Mississippi Valley State.
The Tigers wasted no time jumping onto the scoreboard as they picked up four runs in the top of the first […]

Alcorn State Eliminates Alabama State in 2008 SWAC Baseball Tournament

Baton Rouge , LA —Facing elimination, Alcorn State took control of their destiny and defeated Alabama State 15-4 to survive another day of the2008 SWAC Baseball Tournament. The Hornets were eliminated from the tournament.
The Braves struck early in the first inning with Josh Brumfield scoring an a RBI single by Jabari Graham. Alcorn State scored […]

Jackson State Eliminates Grambling State in 2008 SWAC Baseball Tournament

Baton Rouge, La. – Jackson State built a lead early to cruise to a 7-4 victory to over Grambling State at the 2008 Southwestern Athletic Conference Baseball Tournament at Lee-Hines Field on Friday afternoon. With their second loss, Grambling State was been eliminated from the tournament. LaDerek Camper, Jerome Tyes and Cortez Cole each had two […]

LSU Shuts Out Mississippi Valley State at NCAA Regional

BATON ROUGE — Freshman Casey Faile got it done in the circle and at the plate while junior Dani Hofer returned to action after nearly a month as the No. 9 national seed LSU Tigers defeated Mississippi Valley State, 8-0, in five innings in the first round of the NCAA Baton Rouge Regional on Friday […]

Alcorn State Makes Coaching Changes in Women’s Basketball

Alcorn State, MS—Dr. Darren J. Hamilton has announced coaching changes to the women’s basketball program. Legendary coach, Shirley A. Walker, has been replaced on an interim basis by Jason Cable. Walker, who has headed the program for the past 30 years, posted a record of 492-332. Under her tenure, Alcorn State has captured 11 Southwestern […]

Grambling Tabs Rick Duckett as New Mens Basketball Coach

Rick Duckett, formerly of the University of South Carolina and a previous NCAA Division II South Atlantic Coach of the Year, is the new head men’s basketball coach at Grambling State University, Director of Athletics Troy Mathieu announced on today.
The hiring is pending approval of the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System.
“Coach […]

Donnita Drain Named Women’s Basketball Coach at Grambling

Grambling State University Director of Athletics Troy Mathieu announced Thursday that Donnita Drain, the architect of the Langston University basketball revival and the reigning two-time Women’s Basketball Coaches Association Region III Coach of the Year, as the new head women’s basketball coach of Grambling State University.
The hiring of Drain, a native of Taloga, Okla., is […]

2008 Baseball Tournament - Weather Delayed

Baton Rouge, LA—Play has been suspended on day one of the 2008 Southwestern Athletic Conference Baseball Tournament due to inclement weather.
Game two featuring Alcorn State (Eastern Division #2) and Prairie View A&M (Western Division #3) was underway when play was suspended. The Braves were up 2-1 over the Panthers when play was ended in the […]

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