SWAC action heats up in Week 4 as Alabama A&M University travels to Houston for a pivotal men’s and women’s basketball doubleheader against Texas Southern University, airing live this Saturday, January 24, on Allen Media Group’s HBCU GO, the free-streaming digital platform and premier destination for HBCU sports and culture. With conference positioning tightening, both programs enter the matchup looking to gain momentum as the SWAC race begins to take shape.
The women’s game tips off at 1 p.m. ET and will be called by an all-women broadcast team, spotlighting the voices leading coverage of HBCU women’s basketball. On the court, Texas Southern looks to spark its season on its home floor, while Alabama A&M arrives ranked sixth in the conference and seeking consistency following a rivalry split with Alabama State. Pace control, defensive discipline, and rebounding are expected to set the tone early.
Immediately following the women’s game, fans can tune in to the HBCU GO Sports Crossover Show, hosted by Nicole Hutchison and Tolly Carr. This week’s episode features HBCU basketball insider Olivia “Liv for Hoops” Antilla, delivering analysis, highlights, and perspective from across the HBCU basketball landscape.
On the men’s side, third-ranked Alabama A&M takes its league-leading defense on the road to Houston to test Texas Southern’s potent, conference-leading offense, creating a compelling contrast of styles that could hinge on pace, precision, and late-game composure.
With conference momentum, rankings, and bragging rights in play, Saturday’s SWAC doubleheader on HBCU GO delivers a must-see showcase of HBCU basketball where every possession carries weight and can echo well beyond the final buzzer.
MATCHUP:
Alabama A&M Bulldogs vs. Texas Southern Tigers
LOCATION:
HPE Arena
3100 Cleburne St
Houston, TX 77004
GAME TIMES (ET):
Women’s Game: 1:00 PM | Men’s Game: 3:30 PM
HBCU GO BROADCAST TEAM:
- Thai Floyd: Play-by-Play
- Nia Symone: Color Analyst/Sideline Reporter
- Lawrencia Moten: Color Analyst/Sideline Reporter
STORYLINES:
WOMEN’S MATCHUP SNAPSHOT:
- Kaila Walker (Alabama A&M) is the SWAC’s fourth-leading scorer, averaging 12.7 points per game with 140 total points, and leads the conference in free throws by consistently attacking the rim.
L-R: Texas Southern guard Daeja Holmes goes up strong for a contested jumper during game action; and Locked in and ready Alabama A&M guard Kalia Walker showing us the face that is game-ready and focused; Courtesy of Front Page Firm
- Daeja Holmes (Texas Southern) counters as the league’s sixth-ranked scorer at 11.7 points per game with 203 total points and ranks fifth in three-point percentage—two spots ahead of Walker—making her perimeter shooting a key factor against an A&M defense ranked sixth in three-point defense.
MEN’S MATCHUP SNAPSHOT:
- Troy Hupstead (Texas Southern) leads the SWAC in rebounding, averaging 8.9 boards per game, including 2.8 offensive rebounds that fuel second-chance opportunities.
L-R: Jaylen Wysinger drives strong to the basket, putting pressure on the defense; and Alabama A&M guard Kintavious Dozier rises up for a jumper during game action; Courtesy of Front Page Firm
- P.J. Eason (Alabama A&M) ranks third in the conference at 8.0 rebounds per game, and his ability to control the paint could dictate tempo and scoring for the Bulldogs.
HOW TO WATCH
FANS CAN CATCH ALL THE ACTION ACROSS MULTIPLE PLATFORMS:
- Broadcast syndication in major U.S. television markets, including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, Dallas, Atlanta, and others (check local listings).
- National broadcasts on theGrio Television Network.
STREAMING ACCESS IS AVAILABLE VIA:
- The HBCU GO mobile app and HBCU.tv
- Free-streaming platforms including Local Now
- Armed Forces Network
- FanDuel TV
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