In addition to Southern heading to the NCAA tournament, Alabama A&M and Alcorn State earned postseason bids
Alabama A&M
2025-26 Bracketology: Cinderella is here
After one champion was crowned and two No. 1 seeds lost Friday, eight conference champions will be crowned Saturday
SWAC notebook: Meet the 2026 SWAC tournament contenders
A look at all 12 programs headed to the SWAC tournament, including an in-depth view of Alabama A&M’s Kaila Walker
HBCU notebook: Paris McBride’s return fueling Coppin State surge
Plus a look inside of North Carolina Central’s Aysia Hinton’s 12 3-pointers, Alcorn State’s Maya Hunkin-Claytor & Texas Southern’s Daeja Holmes.
HBCU notebook: How trust carries Grambling State’s Monica Marsh and Shaniah Nunn
Monica Marsha and Shaniah Nunn are making strides for Grambling State, while HBCU’s around the country settle into conference play
HBCU notebook: Inside Morgan Callahan’s decision to return to North Carolina Central
Also, a look at Howard’s 4-0 start and a profile of UAPB’s Indiya Bowen, plus notes on Delaware State and Alabama A&M
2025-26 SWAC preview
Preseason favorite Southern is seeking a return trip and third in four years to the NCAA Tournament despite plenty of top contenders
The beauty in the chaos: Inside women’s basketball’s new era of photo day
Across locker rooms and campuses, players are claiming space, showing personality and redefining what it means to be seen
HBCU notebook: Johnetta Hayes excited to lead Alabama State’s new era and add to its rich history
Hayes: ‘The biggest thing that keeps me going every day is being able to affect change in our student athletes’ lives’
Southern, Norfolk State highlight successful and memorable 2024-25 campaign for HBCUs
Diamond Johnson: ‘It’s not just for us; it’s for literally every HBCU in the world’
