SWAC Launches New Championship Logos
Courtesy SWAC.org The Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC), the first HBCU Conference to host two championships in professional venues in the same city, released their 2013 football and basket
Miami Heat retain NBA championship
Florida team beat the San Antonio Spurs 95-88 in extra time to win their second consecutive NBA championship 4-3. The Miami Heat have beaten the San Antonio Spurs 95-88 in extra time to win their s
NSU's Brooks to Study, Coach In Ireland
Courtesy MEAC Media Relations Former Norfolk State women's basketball forward Marian Brooks has accepted the Victory Scholarship through the Sport Changes Life Foundation (SCL) to study in Ireland
West-Smith Leads Alcorn State Men & Women's Golf
Courtesy: SWAC.org With a few weeks before the start of the season, Alcorn State University formally announced the hiring of Lynette West-Smith as its new head golf coach. According to the natch
Xavier is 56th in Learfield Sports Directors' Cup standings
Xavier University of Louisiana was 56th, the second highest finish in XU history, in the final NAIA Learfield Sports Directors' Cup standings of 2012-13. It's the fourth time in five years that
SWAC Defensive Backs Selected to CFPA Watch List
Courtesy SWAC.org CHARLOTTE, N.C. - All-Southwestern Athletic Conference defensive backs, Jackson State University's Qua Cox, and Mississippi Valley State University's Kevin Eugene, were placed on the updated College Football Performance Awards (CFPA) 2013 FCS Watch List. The CFPA, the la
Savannah State’s McGowin Named All-American
Courtesy MEAC Media Relations MORGANTOWN, W. Va. - Savannah State pitcher Kyle McGowin was one of 58 baseball student-athletes named to the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association’s 18t
Morgan State's Iakovleva Earns Top 20 Ranking
Courtesy MEAC Media Relations BALTIMORE, Md. - Morgan State women’s tennis player Ekaterina Iakovleva was ranked 18th in the final 2012-13 Division I Atlantic Region Top 20 rankings, as announce
UAPB's Armstead Back in Black and Gold with Saints
Courtesy SWAC.org Terron Armstead talks about being drafted by the New Orleans Saints - NewOrleansSaints.com How much were you in touch with the Saints throughout this process? “The Saints h
Southern Promotes Prather to Soccer Head Coach
Courtesy: SWAC.org BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Southern University has elevated Courtnie Prather to head coach of the women's soccer program. Prior to her promotion, Prather served as assistant coach for three seasons under John Knighten. Knighten guided the Lady Jaguars as head coach for eight seas
SSU’s McGowin Drafted By Angels In 5th Round
Courtesy MEAC Media Relations Mon, June 10, 2013 Photo courtesy of MEAC Media Relations LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Savannah State RHP Kyle McGowin was selected as the 157th pick in the fifth
Track and Field Recap: June 7
Courtesy MEAC Media Relations Mon, June 10, 2013 UMES’ Guion-Firmin Finishes In Top Eight Of NCAA FinalsPRINCESS ANNE, Md. -The University of Maryland Eastern Shore Track and Field team had two
FAMU, Mississippi Valley to compete in Sept. 1 MEAC/SWAC Challenge
Football, marching bands and good food make a perfect combination for a good time in the upcoming football season. On Labor Day Weekend, ESPN will bring a football team from a historically Black co
Jackson State Wins SWAC Baseball Title
Courtesy SWAC.org Sun, May 19, 2013 Jackson State 6, Priaire View A&M 2 BOX SCORE FORT WORTH, Texas - Jackson State University captured its 15th overall baseball title after defeating Prairie