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Texas Southern routs Alcorn State 87-62 for SWAC title
Sat,03/12/22-8:09PM , 286 Reads
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — John Walker III scored 12 of his 17 points in the second half and Texas Southern pulled away for an 87-62 victory over Alcorn State on Saturday in the championship game of the Southwestern Athletic Conference tournament, earning the Tigers an automatic berth in the NCAA Tournament.
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Jackson State head coach Tomekia Reed celebrates with the sidelines during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Alabama State in the championship of the Southwestern Athletic Conference tournament, Saturday, March 12, 2022, at Bartow Arena in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Julie Bennett)

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Jackson State women take SWAC title with 21st straight win
Sat,03/12/22-4:09PM , 259 Reads
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Miya Crump scored 22 points to lead six Jackson State players in double figures and the top-seeded Lady Tigers rolled to the Southwestern Athletic Conference tournament title with a 101-80 win over third-seeded Alabama State on Saturday for their nation-leading 21st straight win.
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Mississippi St hires Louisville assistant Purcell as coach
Sat,03/12/22-12:59PM , 241 Reads
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi State has hired longtime Louisville assistant Sam Purcell as head coach to succeed interim coach Doug Novak.
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Texas Southern 87, Alcorn St. 62
Sat,03/12/22-11:51AM , 225 Reads
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