<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://alcornsports.com/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Alcorn State University Athletics</title><link>https://alcornsports.com/rss.aspx</link><description>Latest news items for Alcorn State University Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://alcornsports.com/rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Braves Receive Academic Recognition from SWAC Office</title><link>https://alcornsports.com/news/2026/6/12/academics-braves-receive-academic-recognition-from-swac-office.aspx</link><guid>https://alcornsports.com/news/2026/6/12/academics-braves-receive-academic-recognition-from-swac-office.aspx</guid><category>General, Academics</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Cheer Running Pregame at USM 2023" src="https://alcornsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/6/12/Cheer_Pregame_USM.jpg" /><br /><br />The SWAC Office released its list of the 2025-26 Commissioner's Honor Roll and All-Academic Achievement Award honorees on Friday, June 12, with 165 total student-athletes from Alcorn on the list.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://alcornsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/12/Cheer_Pregame_USM.jpg" /><media:content url="https://alcornsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/12/Cheer_Pregame_USM.jpg"><media:title>Cheer Running Pregame at USM 2023</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://alcornsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/12/Cheer_Pregame_USM.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:42:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>18</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10474</s:story_id></item><item><title>SWAC Makes Changes to Basketball Tournaments</title><link>https://alcornsports.com/news/2026/6/11/mens-basketball-swac-makes-changes-to-basketball-tournaments.aspx</link><guid>https://alcornsports.com/news/2026/6/11/mens-basketball-swac-makes-changes-to-basketball-tournaments.aspx</guid><category>Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="SWAC Basketball General Graphic" src="https://alcornsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/6/11/SWAC_Basketball_General_Graphic.jpg" /><br /><br />It was announced Thursday, June 11, the SWAC has adopted a new format for its annual end-of-year tournaments for both Men's and Women's Basketball beginning with the 2026-27 campaign.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://alcornsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/11/SWAC_Basketball_General_Graphic.jpg" /><media:content url="https://alcornsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/11/SWAC_Basketball_General_Graphic.jpg"><media:title>SWAC Basketball General Graphic</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://alcornsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/11/SWAC_Basketball_General_Graphic.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:28:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10473</s:story_id></item><item><title>Jarveon Howard Finishes Season Atop UFL</title><link>https://alcornsports.com/news/2026/6/3/football-jarveon-howard-finishes-season-atop-ufl.aspx</link><guid>https://alcornsports.com/news/2026/6/3/football-jarveon-howard-finishes-season-atop-ufl.aspx</guid><category>Football</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Jarveon Howard St. Louis Battlehawks Action 2026" src="https://alcornsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/6/3/Jarveon_Howard_STB_2026.jpg" /><br /><br />Former Alcorn Football running back Jarveon Howard recently finished the 2026 UFL season as the league's leading rusher, with the regular season coming to a close Sunday, May 31.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://alcornsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/3/Jarveon_Howard_STB_2026.jpg" /><media:content url="https://alcornsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/3/Jarveon_Howard_STB_2026.jpg"><media:title>Jarveon Howard St. Louis Battlehawks Action 2026</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://alcornsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/3/Jarveon_Howard_STB_2026.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 3 Jun 2026 14:09:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10472</s:story_id></item><item><title>SWAC TV Football Schedule Released for 2026 Season</title><link>https://alcornsports.com/news/2026/6/3/swac-tv-football-schedule-released-for-2026-season.aspx</link><guid>https://alcornsports.com/news/2026/6/3/swac-tv-football-schedule-released-for-2026-season.aspx</guid><category>Football</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Football on Ground at McNeese" src="https://alcornsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/6/2/Football_Ground_McNeese.jpg" /><br /><br />The SWAC released the official SWAC TV broadcast schedule for the 2026 football season on Wednesday, June 3, with a total of 50 games set to be streamed amongst the 12 member institutions.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://alcornsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/2/Football_Ground_McNeese.jpg" /><media:content url="https://alcornsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/2/Football_Ground_McNeese.jpg"><media:title>Football on Ground at McNeese</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://alcornsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/2/Football_Ground_McNeese.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 3 Jun 2026 10:54:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10471</s:story_id></item><item><title>Alcorn Cheerleading Announces Expansion for 2026-27</title><link>https://alcornsports.com/news/2026/6/1/co-ed-cheerleading-alcorn-cheerleading-announces-expansion-for-2026-27.aspx</link><guid>https://alcornsports.com/news/2026/6/1/co-ed-cheerleading-alcorn-cheerleading-announces-expansion-for-2026-27.aspx</guid><category>Co-Ed Cheerleading</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Cheer Appearance High School 2026" src="https://alcornsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/6/1/Cheer_Expansion_Photo.jpg" /><br /><br />Alcorn Cheerleading Head Coach Dr. Timothy Queen announced on Monday, June 1, the Braves will be expanding the program to include both a co-ed and all-girl team for the 2026-27 athletic year.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://alcornsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/1/Cheer_Expansion_Photo.jpg" /><media:content url="https://alcornsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/1/Cheer_Expansion_Photo.jpg"><media:title>Cheer Appearance High School 2026</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://alcornsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/1/Cheer_Expansion_Photo.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 1 Jun 2026 13:24:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>21</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10470</s:story_id></item><item><title>Alcorn Wraps Up Track &amp; Field in Lexington</title><link>https://alcornsports.com/news/2026/5/27/mens-track-and-field-alcorn-wraps-up-track-field-in-lexington.aspx</link><guid>https://alcornsports.com/news/2026/5/27/mens-track-and-field-alcorn-wraps-up-track-field-in-lexington.aspx</guid><category>Men's Track and Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Track Spike on Hurdle" src="https://alcornsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/24/Track_Shoes_Hurdle.jpg" /><br /><br />Trellas Forrest and Derrick Williams took part in the NCAA East Regionals on May 27, with the Braves duo taking part in two races at UK Track & Field Complex in Lexington, Kentucky.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://alcornsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/24/Track_Shoes_Hurdle.jpg" /><media:content url="https://alcornsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/24/Track_Shoes_Hurdle.jpg"><media:title>Track Spike on Hurdle</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://alcornsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/24/Track_Shoes_Hurdle.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 23:15:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>8</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10469</s:story_id></item><item><title>Forrest, Williams Advance to NCAA East Regionals</title><link>https://alcornsports.com/news/2026/5/19/mens-track-and-field-forrest-williams-advance-to-ncaa-east-regionals.aspx</link><guid>https://alcornsports.com/news/2026/5/19/mens-track-and-field-forrest-williams-advance-to-ncaa-east-regionals.aspx</guid><category>Men's Track and Field, Women's Track and Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Trellas Forrest and Derrick Williams at Media Day w/ Gold Medals 2026" src="https://alcornsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/19/Trellas_DJ_Gold_Media_Day.jpg" /><br /><br />After success in the SWAC Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Alcorn's Trellas Forrest and Derrick Williams have each qualified for the NCAA East Regional scheduled for May 27-30.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://alcornsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/19/Trellas_DJ_Gold_Media_Day.jpg" /><media:content url="https://alcornsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/19/Trellas_DJ_Gold_Media_Day.jpg"><media:title>Trellas Forrest and Derrick Williams at Media Day w/ Gold Medals 2026</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://alcornsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/19/Trellas_DJ_Gold_Media_Day.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 13:54:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>8</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10468</s:story_id></item><item><title>Impact Tickets Adds Southern Heritage Classic</title><link>https://alcornsports.com/news/2026/5/18/football-impact-tickets-adds-southern-heritage-classic.aspx</link><guid>https://alcornsports.com/news/2026/5/18/football-impact-tickets-adds-southern-heritage-classic.aspx</guid><category>Football</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Alcorn Defensive Line vs MVSU 2026" src="https://alcornsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/18/D_Line_Ground_Valley_2026.jpg" /><br /><br />It was announced Monday, May 18, the Alcorn Ticket Office in conjunction with Impact Tickets has added tickets for the 37th Southern Heritage Classic bin Memphis set for September 12.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://alcornsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/18/D_Line_Ground_Valley_2026.jpg" /><media:content url="https://alcornsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/18/D_Line_Ground_Valley_2026.jpg"><media:title>Alcorn Defensive Line vs MVSU 2026</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://alcornsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/18/D_Line_Ground_Valley_2026.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 13:06:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10466</s:story_id></item><item><title>Baseball Cancels June Summer Camp</title><link>https://alcornsports.com/news/2026/5/19/baseball-cancels-june-summer-camp.aspx</link><guid>https://alcornsports.com/news/2026/5/19/baseball-cancels-june-summer-camp.aspx</guid><category>Baseball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Carlton Hardy Pregame Talk at MLB Showcase 2026" src="https://alcornsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/12/Hardy_MLB_Series_Pregame_Speech.jpg" /><br /><br />The originally scheduled Alcorn Baseball Camp set for June 7, has been canceled as it was announced Tuesday morning by Alcorn Head Coach Carlton Hardy.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://alcornsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/12/Hardy_MLB_Series_Pregame_Speech.jpg" /><media:content url="https://alcornsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/12/Hardy_MLB_Series_Pregame_Speech.jpg"><media:title>Carlton Hardy Pregame Talk at MLB Showcase 2026</media:title></media:content><enclosure 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in Lorman.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://alcornsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/6/Rayfield_Adams_Third_Base_Coach.jpg" /><media:content url="https://alcornsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/6/Rayfield_Adams_Third_Base_Coach.jpg"><media:title>Rayfield Adams III with Coach at Third Base</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://alcornsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/6/Rayfield_Adams_Third_Base_Coach.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 18:53:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>1</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10465</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>