Alcorn State women’s soccer to face Alabama State in SWAC tournament
Alcorn State women’s soccer is scheduled to open the 2026 Southwestern Athletic Conference tournament against No. 6 seed Alabama State on Thursday, Nov. 12. The No. 3-seeded Lady Braves are set to play at 7 p.m. Central at the PVAMU Soccer Complex in Prairie View, Texas.
The appearance is Alcorn State’s second consecutive trip to the SWAC tournament. The team is looking to build on its 2026 campaign. Alabama State holds a 15-7-2 advantage in the all-time series.
The teams last met in Montgomery, Alabama, where they played to a 0-0 draw to open conference play. Alcorn outshot Alabama State 16-5 and held a 7-1 edge in corner kicks, but three shots struck the goal frame. Grace Ambrose hit the right post in the 61st minute, followed by crossbar shots from Larissa Joso Luma in the 64th and Bernita Baafi in the 74th.
Alabama State entered the tournament with a 2-10-4 overall record and a 2-3-3 conference mark. Serenity Safeeullah had four goals, one assist, nine points and 27 shots, leading the Hornets in goals, points and shots. Tamami Nishio had three goals, one assist, seven points and 18 shots, and had recorded one game-winning goal. Queenster Mensah had two goals, two assists, six points and 17 shots; she started all 16 matches.
Source: Alcorn State Athletics.
