Los Angeles, CA — January 30, 2026 – Allen Media Group’s HBCU GO, the free-streaming digital platform and premier destination for HBCU sports and culture, will showcase a SWAC conference doubleheader this Saturday, January 31, beginning at 1 p.m. ET/12C, as Bethune-Cookman University takes on Alabama State University in Montgomery, Alabama.
Due to weather conditions, the originally scheduled Livingstone College vs. Winston-Salem State University matchup has been postponed and will not be televised.
For the second consecutive week, the SWAC takes center stage on HBCU GO Hoops Saturday. On the women’s side, Alabama State enters riding a three-game winning streak, while Bethune-Cookman looks to regain footing in conference play.
Immediately following the women’s game, fans can tune in to the HBCU GO Sports Crossover Show, hosted by Jasmine McKoy and Tolly Carr. This week’s episode features HBCU basketball insider Thai Floyd, delivering analysis, highlights, and perspective from across the HBCU basketball landscape.
The men’s matchup at 3:30 p.m. ET features No. 1-ranked Bethune-Cookman aiming to extend its hold atop the SWAC standings, with Alabama State seeking a home-court win to tighten the race and build late-season momentum.
L-R: Clearia Peterson (Hornets F/C) holds her ground in the paint, boxing out and owning the boards with strength and focus; and Tyler Byrd (Hornets Guard) stays locked in, low and explosive as he attacks the defense off the dribble; Courtesy of Front Page Firm
Beyond the games, HBCU GO will feature a slate of Black History Month programming premiering February 7, supported by custom-branded visuals, original vignettes, spotlight features, and coordinated digital and social content highlighting Black history, leadership, culture, and athletic excellence.
L-R: Wildcats Guard Madison Holden on the move with running the show; and Wildcats Forward Quentin Heady fierce photoshoot; Courtesy of Front Page Firm
“HBCU GO is committed to celebrating Black history, culture, and sports in ways that honor both legacy and lived experience,” said Curtis Symonds, President of HBCU GO.
“This February, our Black History Month programming brings together powerful conversations, cultural storytelling, and sports-driven narratives, spotlighting influential voices, compelling journeys, and the leaders shaping our communities today. It’s a reflection of the depth, diversity, and impact that define HBCUs and Black culture year-round.”
MATCHUP:
Bethune-Cookman University Hornets vs. Alabama State University Wildcats
GAME TIMES (ET): Women’s Game: 1:00 PM | Men’s Game: 3:30 PM
LOCATION:
The Dunn-Oliver Acadome
915 S. Jackson Street,
Montgomery, AL 36104
HBCU GO BROADCAST TEAM:
- Derrin Horton: Play-by-Play
- Nia Symone: Color Analyst/Sideline Reporter
- Tim Scarborough: Color Analyst/Sideline Reporter
HOW TO WATCH
- Fans can catch all the action on multiple platforms:
- Broadcast syndication in major U.S. TV markets, including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, Dallas, Atlanta, and more (check local listings).
- National broadcasts on theGrio Television Network.
Streaming access via:
- The HBCU GO mobile app & HBCU.tv
- Free-streaming platforms including Local Now
- Armed Forces Network
- FanDuel TV
Don’t miss a moment of the energy, tradition, and excellence that defines HBCU football. For more information, visit hbcugo.tv
