Grambling State

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’

Southern and UC San Diego tip off in the NCAA First Four on Wednesday, March 19 in Los Angeles. (Photo credit: Garrett Edgerson, Southern Athletics)

Southern, Norfolk State highlight successful and memorable 2024-25 campaign for HBCUs

By Rob Knox / April 2, 2025

Diamond Johnson: ‘It’s not just for us; it’s for literally every HBCU in the world’

Grambling State head women's basketball coach Courtney Simmons during a game in the 2023-24 season.

Courtney Simmons details Grambling State’s challenging nonconference reality

By Rob Knox / December 18, 2024

The Grambling State head coach clarified her remarks following a recent LSU game

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’

HBCU notebook: Norfolk State’s Niya Fields pointed the way for plenty of winning

By Rob Knox / March 28, 2024

Plus: NC A&T advance to WNIT third round; Grambling State bows out with WNIT loss to Louisiana Monroe

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