ALABAMA STATE HORNETS MEN'S BASKETBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Montgomery's Alabama State Hornets finished with a 9-17 overall record during the 2023-24 season, though their home court performance at the Dunn-Oliver Acadome told a markedly different story at 6-3 compared to a troubling 3-14 road mark. Under head coach Tony Madlock, the squad averaged 74.1 points per game while surrendering 77.5, a 3.4-point deficit that reflects razor-thin margins in what proved to be a competitive Southwestern Athletic Conference slate. The team's 5-4 conference record placed them solidly in SWAC conversation despite overall struggles, suggesting that Alabama State's 16-player roster found greater consistency against divisional opponents.
Founded in 1867 with an enrollment of 4,081 students, Alabama State's basketball program has operated within the demanding constraints of Division I-FCS competition. The gap between home success and road futility—a 22-point swing in win-loss differential—indicates potential vulnerabilities in travel matchups or roster depth, though the Hornets' ability to compete in SWAC games demonstrates capability against peer institutions when playing within familiar confines.
KEY FACTS
| School | Alabama State University |
| Sport | Men's Basketball |
| Conference | Southwestern Athletic Conference |
| Division | D1-FCS |
| Location | Montgomery, Alabama |
| Venue | Dunn-Oliver Acadome |
| Head Coach | Tony Madlock |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Kevin Alabi | F |
| 20 | Asjon Anderson | G |
| 4 | Mario Andrews | C |
| 7 | Damarion Bonds | G |
| 0 | Tyler Byrd | G |
| 10 | Damion Cox Jr. | G |
| 23 | R'Chaun King | F |
| 5 | Tyler Mack | G |
| 13 | Jordon Marshall | G |
| 12 | Tyler Mason | F |
| 3 | Trey Miller | G |
| 11 | Cameron Palesse | G |
| 2 | Micah Simpson | G |
| 24 | Jerquarius Stanback | F |
| 25 | JaSteven Walker | F |
| 1 | Damarien Yates | G |
SEASON RECORD
10-22
Overall
6-6
Home
4-16
Away
6-7
Conference
73.2 PPG / 77.3 Opp PPG
SCHEDULE (2025-26)
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 8 | Florida State Seminoles | L 64-101 |
| Nov 12 | UAB Blazers | W 77-74 |
| Nov 15 | Virginia Lynchburg Dragons | W 124-68 |
| Nov 18 | Colorado Buffaloes | L 66-94 |
| Nov 19 | Air Force Falcons | L 64-66 |
| Nov 21 | IU Indianapolis Jaguars | W 101-80 |
| Nov 23 | SIU Edwardsville Cougars | L 68-83 |
| Nov 27 | New Mexico Lobos | L 87-93 |
| Dec 7 | UT Martin Skyhawks | L 64-74 |
| Dec 12 | Missouri Tigers | L 77-85 |
| Dec 18 | Cincinnati Bearcats | L 51-88 |
| Dec 23 | Memphis Tigers | L 67-88 |
| Dec 30 | Mississippi State Bulldogs | L 56-94 |
| Jan 3 | Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils | W 89-69 |
| Jan 5 | Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions | L 79-90 |
| Jan 10 | Jackson State Tigers | L 64-75 |
| Jan 13 | Alcorn State Braves | W 81-66 |
| Jan 19 | Alabama A&M Bulldogs | L 69-73 |
| Jan 24 | Prairie View A&M Panthers | W 95-80 |
| Jan 27 | Texas Southern Tigers | L 64-96 |
| Jan 31 | Bethune-Cookman Wildcats | L 54-69 |
| Feb 3 | Florida A&M Rattlers | W 79-66 |
| Feb 7 | Grambling Tigers | L 47-57 |
| Feb 10 | Southern Jaguars | L 68-69 |
| Feb 14 | Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions | W 79-61 |
| Feb 17 | Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils | W 92-55 |
| Feb 20 | Bethune-Cookman Wildcats | L 71-82 |
| Feb 21 | Florida A&M Rattlers | L 63-76 |
| Feb 28 | Alabama A&M Bulldogs | W 89-88 |
| Mar 4 | Southern Jaguars | L 64-71 |
| Mar 6 | Grambling Tigers | L 63-65 |
| Mar 9 | Alcorn State Braves | L 65-77 |
ANALYTICS
-4.1
Pt Diff
L3
Streak
47.1%
SOS
#238
T-Rank
Barthag: 0.3395
101.8
Adj O
107.9
Adj D
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- Texas Southern Tigers
- Arkansas Golden Lions
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Alabama Men's Basketball ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does Alabama State Men's Basketball compete in?
- Alabama State Hornets Men's Basketball competes in the Southwestern Athletic Conf. conference at the NCAA D1-FCS level.
- Where does Alabama State play men's basketball home games?
- Alabama State Men's Basketball plays home games at Dunn-Oliver Acadome in Montgomery, AL.
- Who is the head coach of Alabama State Men's Basketball?
- The head coach of Alabama State Hornets Men's Basketball is Tony Madlock.
- When was Alabama State Men's Basketball program established?
- The establishment date for Alabama State Men's Basketball is not currently available.