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Southern women's basketball celebrates 2nd SWAC championship in 3 years. (Photo credit: SWAC)

2025-26 SWAC preview

By Rob Knox / October 16, 2025

Preseason favorite Southern is seeking a return trip and third in four years to the NCAA Tournament despite plenty of top contenders

New Alabama State women's basketball coach Johnetta Hayes holds a black Alabama State jersey while being flanked by athletic director Dr. Jason Cable (left) and president Quinton T. Ross (right)

HBCU notebook: Johnetta Hayes excited to lead Alabama State’s new era and add to its rich history

By Rob Knox / September 16, 2025

Hayes: ‘The biggest thing that keeps me going every day is being able to affect change in our student athletes’ lives’

Norfolk State head coach Jermaine Woods is flanked by NSU athletics director Dr. Melody Webb and NSU president Dr. Javaune Adams-Gaston during the introductory press conference. (Photo credit: Norfolk State Athletics)

HBCU notebook: Coaching carousel sparks seismic shifts across the MEAC and SWAC

By Rob Knox / May 7, 2025

Woods: ‘I’m excited to be here. Man, it’s a dream come true’

Alabama State's Cordasia Harris goes to the basket in a February 2024 game against the University of Arkansas Pine-Bluff. (Photo credit: David Campbell/Alabama State University

Alabama State’s board boss, Cordasia Harris, is always dressed to dominate

By Rob Knox / February 5, 2025

Alabama State head coach Freeman Jackson: ‘She’s always been a double-double machine’

Sophomore guard Ariana Mosley drives to the basket

2024-25 SWAC preview

By Rob Knox / October 9, 2024

Simmons: ‘We want to keep the main thing the main thing, and the goal is to be number one at the end of the season’

Shakyla Hill became the 4th player in Division I women's basketball history to finish with a quadruple-double in 2018.

Grambling State quadruple-double queen Shakyla Hill reflects on her magical moment

By Rob Knox / January 16, 2024

Hill: ‘The HBCU world rallied around me’

Jackson State head coach Tomekia Reed stands on the sidelines during a game. She holds a piece of paper and looks less than pleased as she watches her team.

2023-24 SWAC preview

By Rob Knox / October 29, 2023

Motivated Jackson State looking to return to the top of the SWAC

NaLyssa Smith, midair, releases a jump shot tightly contested by Madi Williams, who outstretches a hand in Smith's face

Daily Briefing — March 13, 2022: It’s Selection Sunday

By Emily Adler / March 13, 2022

Big 12 wings go off in career efforts