Alcorn State Braves vs Alabama State Hornets in SWAC Tournament

Alcorn State looks to bounce back after loss to Arkansas-Pine Bluff as they face Alabama State in the SWAC Tournament

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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The Alcorn State Braves (8-22) will take on the Alabama State Hornets (10-21) in the SWAC Tournament at the Gateway Center in College Park, Georgia on Monday, March 9, 2026. Alcorn State is coming off a loss to Arkansas-Pine Bluff, while Alabama State is looking to rebound from a close defeat against Grambling. Both teams have struggled this season, with Alcorn State averaging just 66.9 points per game and Alabama State surrendering 77.3 points per contest.

Why it matters

This SWAC Tournament matchup features two teams looking to end their seasons on a high note. Alcorn State will try to bounce back from a blowout loss, while Alabama State hopes to avenge its narrow defeat against Grambling. The winner will advance in the tournament, keeping their season alive.

The details

In their last game, Alcorn State fell to Arkansas-Pine Bluff 83-48. The Braves struggled shooting the ball, converting just 4-of-16 from three-point range and 18-of-56 overall from the field. Tycen McDaniels led Alcorn State with 16 points and 9 rebounds. Alabama State, meanwhile, lost a close 65-63 game against Grambling in its previous outing. Micah Simpson paced the Hornets with 15 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists.

  • The Alcorn State Braves vs. Alabama State Hornets game will take place on Monday, March 9, 2026.
  • Alcorn State last played on an unspecified date, losing to Arkansas-Pine Bluff 83-48.
  • Alabama State last played on an unspecified date, losing to Grambling 65-63.

The players

Tycen McDaniels

A key player for the Alcorn State Braves, McDaniels scored 16 points and grabbed 9 rebounds in the team's previous loss.

Micah Simpson

The leading scorer for Alabama State in their last game, Simpson had 15 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists.

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What they’re saying

“We must bounce back and play better as a team if we want to advance in the tournament.”

— Tycen McDaniels, Alcorn State Player

“This is a big opportunity for us to end the season on a high note and make a run in the SWAC Tournament.”

— Micah Simpson, Alabama State Player

What’s next

The winner of this game will advance to the next round of the SWAC Tournament.

The takeaway

Both Alcorn State and Alabama State have struggled this season, but this SWAC Tournament matchup provides an opportunity for one team to extend their season and potentially make a deep run in the conference tournament.