SWAC
Cheatham and Henderson are linked not only by accolades, but also by their unfinished business
Preseason favorite Southern is seeking a return trip and third in four years to the NCAA Tournament despite plenty of top contenders
Across locker rooms and campuses, players are claiming space, showing personality and redefining what it means to be seen
Dillard: ‘All of my experiences …have prepared me for this role’
Gourdine: ‘The most important thing is shining light on HBCUs’
Funchess: ‘We have a legacy that we are trying to uphold’
Reed: ‘We always know we can count on everybody.’
Thornton: ‘I knew this team would be special’
Also, double-doubles abound from Bethune-Cookman’s Asianae Nicholson and Coppin State’s Laila Lawrence
Richards: ‘I’m most impressed with her being an unbelievably humble, sound, and good person and her growth.’
