Alcorn State defeats Alabama State in SWAC Tournament

Tycen McDaniels and Jameel Morris combine for 44 points in first-round win.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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Alcorn State University defeated Alabama State University 77-65 in the first round of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Tournament. Tycen McDaniels and Jameel Morris, both players for Alcorn State, led the team in scoring with 22 points each.

Why it matters

The SWAC Tournament is a significant event for historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) like Alcorn State and Alabama State, providing an opportunity for their basketball programs to compete for a conference championship and a spot in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament.

The details

Alcorn State University and Alabama State University faced off in the first round of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Tournament. Tycen McDaniels and Jameel Morris, two key players for Alcorn State, combined for 44 points to lead their team to a 77-65 victory over Alabama State.

  • The game took place on March 10, 2026.

The players

Tycen McDaniels

A player for the Alcorn State University basketball team.

Jameel Morris

A player for the Alcorn State University basketball team.

Alcorn State University

A historically Black college and university (HBCU) located in Lorman, Mississippi, and a member of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC).

Alabama State University

A historically Black college and university (HBCU) located in Montgomery, Alabama, and a member of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC).

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The takeaway

This first-round SWAC Tournament victory for Alcorn State highlights the continued importance of HBCU basketball programs and their role in providing opportunities for student-athletes to compete at the collegiate level.