Black and Gold Game wraps up Alabama State spring football
After the Hornets annual Black and Gold Game, coach Eddie Robinson evaluated the Hornets and several of their standout performers.
After the Hornets annual Black and Gold Game, coach Eddie Robinson evaluated the Hornets and several of their standout performers.
After multiple homeruns from Kelvin Agosto and Juan Cruz the Hornets picked up the 11-1 win over rival Alabama A&M in game one of their three game series.
Alabama State head coach Eddie Robinson gives an update on QB Andrew Body’s status as the Hornets prepare for their Black and Gold game Saturday
“I am deeply indebted to Alabama State,” Freda Freeman-Jackson said. “This is where I played basketball, had an opportunity to be the assistant coach, then being able to be at one program for 27 years—it is unbelievable.”
After 27 years at the helm for the Hornets, Freda Freeman-Jackson has announced her plans to retire. During her time leading the program she has tallied 373 wins.
The Auburn Tigers defeats Alabama State 83-63 to punch their ticket into the round of 34 where they will face the Creighton Bluejays. The Hornets will finish their season with a 20-16 record.
This is Alabama State’s first NCAA tournament win.
Alabama State fans gathered at the Nest for a watch party to support their basketball team and their school
Alabama State coach Tony Madlock talks to WAKA about the game-winning shot, his emotions and sharing this moment with his wife and son, guard TJ Madlock.
With Alabama State’s victory in the Southwestern Athletic Conference Tournament championship, the Hornets have clinched their first NCAA Tournament berth since 2011.