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Alcorn State Braves News / Athlon Sports / April 24

Alcorn State introduces Jake Morton as men's basketball head coach

Alcorn State University officially introduced Jake Morton as the new head men's basketball coach on Wednesday. The longtime assistant gets his first full-time role with the HBCU.

Alcorn State Braves News / FCS Football on SI / March 17

2025 Alcorn State Football Schedule

2024 Record: 6-6 (5-3 SWAC) Head Coach: Cedric Thomas (2nd season, 6-6) Last FCS Playoff Appearance: 1994 Alcorn State's 2025 football schedule features an FBS matchup against Mississippi State, a non-Division I opponent, two FCS non-conference games, and eight SWAC conference matchups.

Alcorn State Braves News / HBCUs on SI / March 15

Southern Dominates Alcorn State By 20 Points To Claim SWAC Tournament Championship

Tionna Lidge posted a double-double of 11 points and 10 rebounds, leading Southern University to a 64-44 victory over Alcorn State to claim the 2025 Starry SWAC Women's Basketball Championship at Gateway Center in College Park, Georgia.

Alcorn State Braves News / HBCUs on SI / March 14

Destiny Brown And Nakia Cheatham Lead Alcorn State Back To The SWAC Championship Game

Alcorn State women's team will return to the SWAC Women's Basketball Championship game after defeating No. 2 Texas Southern, 65-55. Destiny Brown, the SWAC Women's Defensive Player of the Year, was superb in the semifinal victory, recording 13 points, nine rebounds, and six blocks before exiting the game due to a head injury.

Alcorn State Braves News / HBCUs on SI / March 13

Alcorn State Shocks Alabama A&M With A Stunning SWAC Tournament Upset

Destiny Brown's 20-point and 13-rebound performance led the Alcorn State Braves (10-8) to a 56-53 victory over No. 3 Alabama A&M Bulldogs (15-4) in the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Women's Basketball Tournament quarterfinals.

Alcorn State Braves News / HBCUs on SI / October 19, 2024

Southern Holds Off Alcorn State At The Bluff To Seize SWAC West Lead

The Southern Jaguars (4-3, 3-0 SWAC) beat Alcorn State Braves (3-3, 3-1 SWAC) 24-14, taking sole possession of first place in the SWAC West. Jags running back Kendric Rhymes flashed through the ASU defensive line for a 51-yard touchdown, sealing the victory against the Braves at The Bluff.

Alcorn State vs. Texas Southern Football Game Tickets, Venue, Start Time – Nov. 9

The Alcorn State Braves square off against a fellow SWAC opponent when they visit the Texas Southern Tigers at Spinks-Casem Stadium on Saturday, November 9, 2024.

Alcorn State Braves News / Bleacher Nation / September 23, 2024

Southern vs. Alcorn State Football Game Tickets, Venue, Start Time – Oct. 19

The Southern Jaguars hit the road for a SWAC clash versus the Alcorn State Braves on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at A.W. Mumford Stadium. Looking to attend this game live?

Alcorn State Braves News / Bleacher Nation / September 15, 2024

Grambling vs. Alcorn State Football Game Tickets, Venue, Start Time – Oct. 12

SWAC opponents face off when the Grambling Tigers and the Alcorn State Braves match up on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at Eddie G. Robinson Memorial Stadium.

Alcorn State Braves News / HBCUs on SI / December 19, 2023
Alcorn State Hires Cedric Thomas As Head Coach

Alcorn State Hires Cedric Thomas As Head Coach

LORMAN, Miss. -- Alcorn State University has named as its new head football coach, Interim President Tracy M. Cook announced Tuesday. Thomas becomes the 22nd head coach in program history.

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