TSU picked to win, Griffin headlines All-SWAC team

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Texas Southern University was picked to win the 2016-17 Southwestern Athletic Conference men’s basketball championship in a preseason poll of the league’s head coaches and sports information directors. The announcement was made by the SWAC during its annual media teleconference on Wednesday, October 12. The Tigers finished 2015-16 with an overall record

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News & Notes from Week 3: Ackerman-Carter lost, Griffin suspended for season

The biggest surprise of week three was Arkansas-Pine Bluff’s 45-43 three-overtime come-from-behind victory over two-time defending champion Alcorn State  Golden Lions quarterback Brandon Duncan completed 29-of-52 passes for 505 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions.  His favorite target was Willie Young who caught 13 passes for 232 yards and two touchdowns. The Golden Lions are

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