UAB 45, Alabama State 10
BIRMINGHAM, AL – The UAB Blazers posted first win of the season, a 45-10 win over Alabama State in the Hornets’ final pre-SWAC tuneup. The Blazers turned an Alabama State interception to a touchdown on its first possession to take a 7-0 lead just over 4 minutes into the game.

GRAMBLING, La. - Prior to Saturday’s contest, Grambling head coach Rod Broadway mentioned that if the Tigers were to be successful against Alcorn State in their home opener, the team would need to play well on offense, defense and special teams. The players took his words to heart as GSU received a strong effort […]

Alcorn State was one of three teams to hire new coaches in 2008. Former Braves’ player Ernest Jones is the new head man, looking to turn around a Braves team that was 2-8 last season, but is slated to return 16 starters, nine of them defensively.
After a 2-8 season that didn’t shape up the way […]

Alcorn State, MS - On Saturday, the 2008 edition of Braves football got down to business in their afternoon scrimmage. Coach Jones stated that “overall, he was very happy with the way the team performed. Both sides of the ball made great plays as they continue to prepare for opening day on August 30th against
Southeastern […]

Alcorn State, MS—After their first scrimmage on Saturday, Coach Jones made it clear what area he is most concerned about his wide receivers. Jones stated that “the wide receivers need to step up.” His enthusiasm for the defense was evident as well. “Defense is consistent. They have a lot of energy. The entire defense is […]

BIRMINGHAM – The Southwestern Athletic Conference released its 2008 Conference Women’s Soccer Schedule today, decorated by a number of divisional matchups that could decide who participates in the 2008 SWAC Soccer Tournament.
The season opens on August 16 as Jackson State travels to Alabama while Southern hosts William Carey. The following weekend will see six […]

Alcorn State, MS - An early morning car accident Thursday claimed the life of incoming freshman, Ladarrius Adams.  The accident which occurred on highway 61 South near Fayette, MS also injured D’Angelo Buckner and Isaac Williams.  Buckner and Williams are also incoming freshmen and members of the football team.  Adams was a native of Fort […]

Alcorn State, MS –Alcorn State University Director of Athletics, Dr. Darren J. Hamilton, has announced that Ms. Tonya Edwards will be the next Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Alcorn State University, effective July 7, 2008, pending approval by the Board of Trustees. There will be a press conference on Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at 11:00 […]