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Alcorn State University Athletics

The Alcorn State Braves represent Alcorn State University, an NCAA Division I institution and a proud member of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC). This historically Black college and university (HBCU), located in Lorman, Mississippi, boasts a rich athletic tradition, particularly highlighted by its historically successful football and men’s basketball programs, which have secured multiple conference championships.

The Braves brand is synonymous with a storied history of competitive excellence and has served as a launchpad for notable professional athletes, most famously NFL Hall of Famer Steve McNair. Their consistent presence in the SWAC showcases a persistent spirit of achievement, often dominating the East Division in recent years and consistently embodying the university’s motto of “Service, Scholarship, Dignity.”