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LSU defeats Alcorn State 7-3

LSU got off to a slow start in multiple aspects of the game on Tuesday against Alcorn State. However, they bounced back to outlast the Braves and claim a 7-3 victory behind the bat of Raph Rhymes.
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April 02, 2013  |  Discuss

Live Baseball Coverage: LSU vs. Alcorn State

No. 3 LSU will finally be back at home tonight to take on Alcorn State after a stretch of four straight road games. LSU enters the contest on an eight game winning streak that they will attempt to extend.
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April 02, 2013  |  Discuss

MVSU 33, Alcorn St. 9

Trey Bateaste ran for three touchdowns, all in the first half, and Mississippi Valley State University coasted to an easy 33-9 victory over Alcorn State on Saturday in a Southwestern Athletic Conference game. The Delta Devils (3-6, 3-4) routed their SWAC East Division foe with ease. Bateaste's three touchdowns gave Mississippi Valley State a comfortable 20-3 lead at halftime...
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November 03, 2012  |  Discuss

Alcorn St. 20, Southern U. 17

Jordan Payne ran for two touchdowns as Alcorn State rallied to beat Southern University 20-17 on Saturday in Southwestern Athletic Conference action. The Braves opened the scoring with a 1-yard touchdown run from freshman backup quarterback Payne. Alcorn State (2-4, 2-2) then jumped ahead 14-0 after John Gibbs connected with Joe Price on a 42-yard strike. Four different quarterbacks...
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October 06, 2012  |  Discuss

Alcorn State Makes Surprising Choice to Lead Program

Alcorn State Makes Surprising Choice to Lead ProgramAlcorn State introduced Jay Hopson, Tuesday, as the school’s new football coach. What makes this story interesting, though, are the social implications that come with this hire. Alcorn State is a historically black college and, with Hopson’s hire, he becomes the first white head coach in the history of the school and the Southwestern...
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May 30, 2012  |  Discuss

Alcorn Hires First "Non-Black" Head Coach

((HT: WLBT-TV Jackson)) Alcorn State hired Jay Hopson as its football coach, making the former Memphis defensive coordinator the first "non-black" head coach in the history of the Southwestern Athletic Conference. Hopson was hired Monday and the news conference was held on the lawn of school president M. Christopher Brown II. Hopson replaces Melvin Spears who was...
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May 29, 2012  |  Discuss

Alcorn State hires Jay Hopson

Alcorn State has hired former Memphis defensive coordinator Jay Hopson as its football coach. The school announced the hiring on Monday, saying on its website that it is the first Southwestern Athletic Conference program to hire a ''non-black'' as its head coach. Hopson replaces Melvin Spears, who was fired in February after going 2-8 in his only season. Hopson...
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May 29, 2012  |  Discuss

Diamond Dawgs Find Some Bats

The Dawgs defeated Alcorn State last night 23-6. The Dawgs had 22 hits, 3 of those being of the dinger variety, scoring 23 runs and it couldn't have come at a better time with SEC play kicking off this weekend against the hated Hillbilly's from UT! The Bulldogs (13-5) were led by freshmen Hunter Cole, who went 4-for-5 with a home run and four RBI, and Justin Bryan who...
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March 15, 2012  |  Discuss

Alcorn State fires coach Spears

Alcorn State football coach Melvin Spears has been fired after just one season on the job. Spears led the Braves to a 2-8 record last fall, including an embarrassing 51-7 loss to rival Jackson State in the season finale. Spears was placed on administrative leave shortly after the season ended, but an official announcement wasn't made until Friday. Defensive line coach Todd...
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February 24, 2012  |  Discuss

Tigers face Alcorn State Braves: NCAAB odds preview and stats

Jan 9, 8:00 PM | Whitney Complex Grambling State Tigers vs Alcorn State Braves Odds 1-12TEAM RECORD3-11 The Alcorn State Braves will look to boost their win total and cover the spread when they tip off against the Grambling State Tigers at Whitney Complex on Monday in NCAAB play. The Tigers will try to spoil to the party on Monday; they are 0-0 ATS against the number this...
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January 09, 2012  |  Discuss

College Basketball Matchup - Prairie View A&M Panthers Alcorn State Braves Odds Preview

Jan 5, 8:30 PM | William Nicks Building Alcorn State Braves vs Prairie View A&M Panthers Odds 2-10TEAM RECORD4-10 The Prairie View A&M Panthers host Alcorn State on Thursday, looking to build on their 4-10 mark against the 2-10 Braves in college hoops action at William Nicks Building. Supporters of the Braves have watched them go 2-10 and 1-1 ATS on the year, while...
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January 05, 2012  |  Discuss

Rust Bearcats take on Braves in college basketball test

Dec 20, 7:00 PM | Whitney Complex Rust Bearcats vs Alcorn State Braves Odds 0-0TEAM RECORD1-8 Earning a win and covering the posted spread will be the goals for Rust when they take on the Braves on Tuesday in college hoops betting action. The Bearcats will look to vanquish their hosts on Tuesday, as they are 2-4 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Braves are 1...
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December 20, 2011  |  Discuss

College Basketball Matchup - Alcorn State Braves Point University Chargers Odds Preview

Dec 13, 8:00 PM | Whitney Complex Point University Chargers vs Alcorn State Braves Odds 0-0TEAM RECORD0-7 Point University travels to Alcorn State on Tuesday, hoping to boost its 6-2 record with a victory over the Braves. Supporters of the Chargers have watched them go 6-2 and 2-2 ATS on the year, while the Braves are at 0-7 and 1-1 ATS. In totals betting, the Braves...
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December 13, 2011  |  Discuss
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