Baton Rouge, LA—Off of a fresh start from yesterday’s halted game, Prairie View proved to be in control as they served Alcorn State in Game 2 of the ’08 SWAC Baseball Tournament.  The Braves got off to a good start yesterday with a 2-1 lead over the Panthers. Prairie View opened up their scoring on Alcorn State by rattling off eight runs in the fourth inning.  An attempt to make a comeback was short-lived for the Braves in the fifth inning as the Panthers continued dominance on defense proved to be too much for the embattled Braves.  Wrandal Taylor picks up the win for the Panthers while Darryl Jordan gets the loss for Alcorn State.   Alcorn State will face the loser of the Alabama State/Southern game.

 

Alcorn State, MS—Dr. Darren J. Hamilton has announced coaching changes to the women’s basketball program.  Legendary coach, Shirley A. Walker, has been replaced on an interim basis by Jason Cable. Walker, who has headed the program for the past 30 years, posted a record of 492-332.  Under her tenure, Alcorn State has captured 11 Southwestern Athletic Conference regular-season titles and seven conference tournament championships. In a statement prepared by Hamilton, he states “We thank Coach for her service and Alcorn State University will continue its fine tradition in women’s basketball by continuing to recruit, retain and graduate its student-athletes.”

 

Baton Rouge, LA--Due to inclement weather this morning, the Prairie View/Alcorn State game was suspended until 4 p.m. today.  The game will be held on the campus of Southern University at Lee Hines Field.  For play-by-play tune into WPRL 91.7 FM.