<?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?path=general</link><description>Latest news items for Alcorn State University Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://alcornsports.com/rss?path=general" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Braves Student-Athletes Enjoy Spring Graduation</title><link>https://alcornsports.com/news/2026/5/9/academics-braves-student-athletes-enjoy-spring-graduation.aspx</link><guid>https://alcornsports.com/news/2026/5/9/academics-braves-student-athletes-enjoy-spring-graduation.aspx</guid><category>General, Academics</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="2026 Alcorn Spring Graduates" src="https://alcornsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/11/Spring_Graduates_2026.jpg" /><br /><br />A total of 58 Alcorn State University student-athletes earned their degrees Saturday, May 9, participating in one of two commencement ceremonies held on the Lorman, Mississippi, campus.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://alcornsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/11/Spring_Graduates_2026.jpg" /><media:content url="https://alcornsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/11/Spring_Graduates_2026.jpg"><media:title>2026 Alcorn Spring Graduates</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://alcornsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/11/Spring_Graduates_2026.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 9 May 2026 18:30:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>18</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10458</s:story_id></item><item><title>Cheer Announces 2026-27 Squad</title><link>https://alcornsports.com/news/2026/5/1/co-ed-cheerleading-cheer-announces-2026-27-squad.aspx</link><guid>https://alcornsports.com/news/2026/5/1/co-ed-cheerleading-cheer-announces-2026-27-squad.aspx</guid><category>General, Co-Ed Cheerleading</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Alcorn Cheer Practice in Gym 2026" src="https://alcornsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/1/Cheer_Gym_Practice_2026.jpg" /><br /><br />Alcorn Cheerleading held its annual tryouts during the weekend of April 17–18, drawing a highly competitive pool of talented athletes eager to represent the university.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://alcornsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/1/Cheer_Gym_Practice_2026.jpg" /><media:content url="https://alcornsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/1/Cheer_Gym_Practice_2026.jpg"><media:title>Alcorn Cheer Practice in Gym 2026</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://alcornsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/1/Cheer_Gym_Practice_2026.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 1 May 2026 18:44:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>21</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10450</s:story_id></item><item><title>Braves Cheer Squad Visits Local Schools</title><link>https://alcornsports.com/news/2026/4/29/co-ed-cheerleading-braves-cheer-squad-visits-local-schools.aspx</link><guid>https://alcornsports.com/news/2026/4/29/co-ed-cheerleading-braves-cheer-squad-visits-local-schools.aspx</guid><category>General, Co-Ed Cheerleading</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Alcorn Cheer at Local School 2026" src="https://alcornsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/29/Cheer_Local_School_2026.jpg" /><br /><br />Alcorn Cheer continued its commitment to community engagement and youth outreach with two impactful appearances during the month of April, visiting local schools to uplift and inspire students.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://alcornsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/29/Cheer_Local_School_2026.jpg" /><media:content url="https://alcornsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/29/Cheer_Local_School_2026.jpg"><media:title>Alcorn Cheer at Local School 2026</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://alcornsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/29/Cheer_Local_School_2026.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:49:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>21</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10448</s:story_id></item><item><title>Marques Dantzler Joins Alcorn Athletics Staff</title><link>https://alcornsports.com/news/2026/4/20/academics-marques-dantzler-joins-alcorn-athletics-staff.aspx</link><guid>https://alcornsports.com/news/2026/4/20/academics-marques-dantzler-joins-alcorn-athletics-staff.aspx</guid><category>General, Academics</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Campus Photo Background 2026" src="https://alcornsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/20/Zoom_Background_07-1.jpg" /><br /><br />Alcorn Director of Athletics E. D'Wayne Robinson has announced the appointment of Marques Dantzler to the Alcorn Athletics staff in the role of Senior Associate Athletic Director of Compliance.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://alcornsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/20/Zoom_Background_07-1.jpg" /><media:content url="https://alcornsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/20/Zoom_Background_07-1.jpg"><media:title>Campus Photo Background 2026</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://alcornsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/20/Zoom_Background_07-1.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:24:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>18</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10434</s:story_id></item><item><title>Memphis Alumni Chapter Shows Love</title><link>https://alcornsports.com/news/2026/2/27/football-memphis-alumni-chapter-shows-love.aspx</link><guid>https://alcornsports.com/news/2026/2/27/football-memphis-alumni-chapter-shows-love.aspx</guid><category>Football, General</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Thank You Graphic for 2026 FB Season Tix at MWC" src="https://alcornsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/2/27/FB_Season_Tix_Thanks_Graphic.jpg" /><br /><br />Alcorn President Dr. Tracy M. Cook and A.D. E. D'Wayne Robinson saw Braves fans turn out in huge numbers last weekend for the annual Mid-Winter Conference in Memphis, Tennessee.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://alcornsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/27/FB_Season_Tix_Thanks_Graphic.jpg" /><media:content url="https://alcornsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/27/FB_Season_Tix_Thanks_Graphic.jpg"><media:title>Thank You Graphic for 2026 FB Season Tix at MWC</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://alcornsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/27/FB_Season_Tix_Thanks_Graphic.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:36:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10309</s:story_id></item><item><title>Alcorn Visits Mississippi Civil Rights Museum</title><link>https://alcornsports.com/news/2026/2/23/academics-alcorn-visits-mississippi-civil-rights-museum.aspx</link><guid>https://alcornsports.com/news/2026/2/23/academics-alcorn-visits-mississippi-civil-rights-museum.aspx</guid><category>General, Student-Athlete Services , Academics</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="SAAC Civil Rights Museum Photo 1 (2026)" src="https://alcornsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/2/23/Museum_1_C9MUI.jpg" /><br /><br />On February 22, a group of Alcorn student-athletes made the journey to Jackson for an immersive visit to the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum and the Museum of Mississippi History]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://alcornsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/23/Museum_1_C9MUI.jpg" /><media:content url="https://alcornsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/23/Museum_1_C9MUI.jpg"><media:title>SAAC Civil Rights Museum Photo 1 (2026)</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://alcornsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/23/Museum_1_C9MUI.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:38:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>18</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10298</s:story_id></item><item><title>Alcorn Cheer Announces Tryouts Information</title><link>https://alcornsports.com/news/2026/2/16/co-ed-cheerleading-alcorn-cheer-announces-tryouts-information.aspx</link><guid>https://alcornsports.com/news/2026/2/16/co-ed-cheerleading-alcorn-cheer-announces-tryouts-information.aspx</guid><category>General, Co-Ed Cheerleading</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="2026-27 Cheer Tryouts Poster" src="https://alcornsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/2/16/Cheer_Tryouts_2026.jpg" /><br /><br />Under the direction of head coach Dr. Timothy D. Queen, Alcorn Cheer announced the process for 2026-27 tryouts on Monday, Feb. 16, with a host of information pertinent to the process and more.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://alcornsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/16/Cheer_Tryouts_2026.jpg" /><media:content url="https://alcornsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/16/Cheer_Tryouts_2026.jpg"><media:title>2026-27 Cheer Tryouts Poster</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://alcornsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/2/16/Cheer_Tryouts_2026.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:22:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>21</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10275</s:story_id></item><item><title>Stevin “Hedake” Smith Talks to Alcorn Student-Athletes</title><link>https://alcornsports.com/news/2026/1/30/general-stevin-hedake-smith-talks-to-alcorn-student-athletes.aspx</link><guid>https://alcornsports.com/news/2026/1/30/general-stevin-hedake-smith-talks-to-alcorn-student-athletes.aspx</guid><category>General, Academics</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Stevin Smith & Softball 2026" src="https://alcornsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/1/30/Hedake_Softball_2026.jpg" /><br /><br />Alcorn welcomed former Arizona State basketball star Stevin "Hedake" Smith to campus Friday morning for a compelling and sobering presentation on the devastating consequences of sports gambling and point-shaving.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://alcornsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/30/Hedake_Softball_2026.jpg" /><media:content url="https://alcornsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/30/Hedake_Softball_2026.jpg"><media:title>Stevin Smith &amp; Softball 2026</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://alcornsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/30/Hedake_Softball_2026.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 13:06:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>3</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10235</s:story_id></item><item><title>Alcorn Branded Golf Bags Now Available</title><link>https://alcornsports.com/news/2026/1/28/general-alcorn-branded-golf-bags-now-available.aspx</link><guid>https://alcornsports.com/news/2026/1/28/general-alcorn-branded-golf-bags-now-available.aspx</guid><category>General</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Alcorn Golf Bag Order Graphic 2026" src="https://alcornsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/1/28/Golf_Bag_Story_Image_2026.jpg" /><br /><br />Alcorn State University is proud to announce the official Alcorn State University Golf Bag, on sale now through The ASU Foundation. However, only 50 bags are available. So, you'll want to order today!]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://alcornsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/28/Golf_Bag_Story_Image_2026.jpg" /><media:content url="https://alcornsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/28/Golf_Bag_Story_Image_2026.jpg"><media:title>Alcorn Golf Bag Order Graphic 2026</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://alcornsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/28/Golf_Bag_Story_Image_2026.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 15:50:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>3</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10232</s:story_id></item><item><title>This Week at Alcorn State</title><link>https://alcornsports.com/news/2026/1/26/general-this-week-at-alcorn-state.aspx</link><guid>https://alcornsports.com/news/2026/1/26/general-this-week-at-alcorn-state.aspx</guid><category>General</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="this week" src="https://alcornsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/9/8/THIS_WEEK_ALCORN_GRAPHIC_2.JPEG" /><br /><br />Lorman, Miss. - A full slate of competition awaits Alcorn State Athletics as the Braves and Lady Braves take to the courts, tracks, and hardwood for a busy week highlighted by conference basketball action at home and extensive road competition across multiple sports.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://alcornsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/9/8/THIS_WEEK_ALCORN_GRAPHIC_2.JPEG" /><media:content url="https://alcornsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/9/8/THIS_WEEK_ALCORN_GRAPHIC_2.JPEG"><media:title>this week</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://alcornsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/9/8/THIS_WEEK_ALCORN_GRAPHIC_2.JPEG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 08:00:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>3</s:sport_id><s:story_id>10228</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>