PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas – Alcorn State women's soccer is set to begin its journey in the 2026 Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Women's Soccer Tournament as the No. 3-seeded Lady Braves take on No. 6 Alabama State on Thursday, Nov. 12, at 7 p.m. at the PVAMU Soccer Complex.
The matchup marks Alcorn State's second consecutive appearance in the SWAC Tournament as the Lady Braves look to build on their historic 2026 campaign.
THE SCHEDULE
Game 1: No. 3 Alcorn State vs. No. 6 Alabama State
Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026 | 7 p.m. CT
PVAMU Soccer Complex | Prairie View, Texas
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TOURNAMENT SEEDING
Alcorn State enters the tournament as the No. 3 seed, while Alabama State earned the No. 6 seed.
SERIES VS. ALABAMA STATE
Alabama State leads the all-time series 15-7-2.
WHEN ALCORN LAST FACED ALABAMA STATE…
Alcorn State opened Southwestern Athletic Conference play with a 0-0 draw against Alabama State in Montgomery, Alabama.
The Lady Braves controlled much of the offensive action, outshooting the Hornets 16-5 while holding a 7-1 advantage in corner kicks. Despite several scoring opportunities, including three shots that struck the goal frame, Alcorn was unable to break the scoreless tie.
Grace Ambrose nearly gave the Lady Braves the lead in the 61st minute with a shot off the right post, while Larissa Joso Luma struck the crossbar in the 64th minute. Bernita Baafi followed with another attempt off the crossbar in the 74th minute.
SCOUTING THE HORNETS
Alabama State enters the SWAC Tournament with a 2-10-4 overall record and a 2-3-3 mark in conference play.
The Hornets are led offensively by three key contributors:
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Serenity Safeeullah (#7) — 4 goals, 1 assist, 9 points, 27 shots.
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Tamami Nishio (#16) — 3 goals, 1 assist, 7 points, 18 shots.
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Queenster Mensah (#29) — 2 goals, 2 assists, 6 points, 17 shots.
Safeeullah leads Alabama State in goals, points and shots, while Nishio has recorded one game-winning goal. Mensah has contributed two goals and two assists while starting all 16 matches.
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