ALCORN STATE BRAVES WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Alcorn State women's basketball competes from the 2,933-student Lorman, Mississippi campus where coach Nate Kilbert guides a 15-player roster competing in the Southwestern Athletic Conference. The Braves posted a 14-10 overall record this season while maintaining a dominant 9-1 conference mark, reflecting their strength in SWAC play. Home dominance appears central to their formula, as Alcorn State won 9 of 10 games at the Davey L. Whitney Complex while struggling away from campus with a 5-8 road record.
Offensive efficiency remains a challenge with the Braves averaging just 56.9 points per game against 61.0 allowed to opponents, positioning rim protection and perimeter defense as critical development areas. Kilbert's squad demonstrates the inconsistency typical of teams learning to execute on the road, splitting close games that pile up losses in non-conference and away contests despite SWAC conference success. The dramatic disparity between Alcorn State's 9-2 home record and 5-8 away performance underscores how winning conference championships from familiar territory contrasts with struggles in neutral environments.
KEY FACTS
| School | Alcorn State University |
| Sport | Women's Basketball |
| Conference | Southwestern Athletic Conference |
| Division | D1-FCS |
| Location | Lorman, Mississippi |
| Venue | Davey L. Whitney Complex |
| Head Coach | Nate Kilbert |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Jeanee Anderson | G |
| 21 | Frances Anyakudo | G |
| 3 | Jayda Bowen | G |
| 4 | Ariyah Burke | G |
| 2 | Nakia Cheatham | G |
| 24 | Kiarra Henderson | G |
| 11 | Leyah Houston | F |
| 30 | Maya Hunkin-Claytor | G |
| 1 | Ja'Sharreah Hunt | G |
| 10 | Dalayja Hurt-Floyd | G |
| 14 | Arene Iyekekpolor | F |
| 5 | Jazlyn Johnson | G |
| 0 | Milaan Moore | F |
| 23 | Lauren Nelson | F |
| 25 | Chrishunti Walker | C |
SEASON RECORD
17-14
Overall
10-6
Home
7-8
Away
12-2
Conference
57.5 PPG / 60.3 Opp PPG
SCHEDULE (2025-26)
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4 | Nicholls Colonels | L 66-72 |
| Nov 6 | Mississippi University For Women Owls | W 81-56 |
| Nov 11 | Alabama Crimson Tide | L 39-92 |
| Nov 13 | Arkansas Baptist Buffaloes | W 81-65 |
| Nov 21 | LSU Tigers | L 49-112 |
| Nov 24 | Mississippi State Bulldogs | L 51-65 |
| Nov 25 | Providence Friars | L 33-64 |
| Dec 2 | Rust College Bearcats | W 72-32 |
| Dec 16 | UAB Blazers | L 32-70 |
| Dec 19 | Auburn Tigers | L 50-62 |
| Dec 28 | Ole Miss Rebels | L 44-64 |
| Jan 3 | Jackson State Lady Tigers | W 49-45 |
| Jan 9 | Alabama State Lady Hornets | W 49-40 |
| Jan 10 | Alabama A&M Bulldogs | L 34-76 |
| Jan 16 | Prairie View A&M Lady Panthers | W 59-43 |
| Jan 17 | Texas Southern Tigers | W 66-51 |
| Jan 23 | Bethune-Cookman Wildcats | W 56-51 |
| Jan 24 | Florida A&M Rattlers | W 61-48 |
| Jan 31 | Southern Jaguars | W 69-56 |
| Feb 2 | Grambling Lady Tigers | W 61-58 |
| Feb 6 | Mississippi Valley State Devilettes | W 75-72 |
| Feb 7 | Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions | L 60-64 |
| Feb 13 | Florida A&M Rattlers | W 62-50 |
| Feb 14 | Bethune-Cookman Wildcats | W 66-57 |
| Feb 21 | Jackson State Lady Tigers | L 49-52 |
| Feb 26 | Texas Southern Tigers | W 68-54 |
| Feb 28 | Prairie View A&M Lady Panthers | W 48-38 |
| Mar 4 | Mississippi Valley State Devilettes | W 67-56 |
| Mar 6 | Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions | L 61-66 |
| Mar 11 | Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions | L 60-64 |
| Mar 21 | South Alabama Jaguars | L 65-73 |
OTHER SPORTS AT ALCORN STATE
SOUTHWESTERN ATHLETIC CONF. WOMEN'S BASKETBALL PROGRAMS
- Alabama A&M Alabama A&M
- Alabama State Hornets
- Bethune-Cookman Wildcats
- Florida A&M Florida A&M
- Grambling State Tigers
- Jackson State Tigers
- Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils
- Prairie View A&M Panthers
- Southern University, Baton Rouge Southern University, Baton Rouge
- Texas Southern Tigers
- Arkansas Golden Lions
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Mississippi Women's Basketball ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does Alcorn State Women's Basketball compete in?
- Alcorn State Braves Women's Basketball competes in the Southwestern Athletic Conf. conference at the NCAA D1-FCS level.
- Where does Alcorn State play women's basketball home games?
- Alcorn State Women's Basketball plays home games at Davey L. Whitney Complex in Lorman, MS.
- Who is the head coach of Alcorn State Women's Basketball?
- The head coach of Alcorn State Braves Women's Basketball is Nate Kilbert.
- When was Alcorn State Women's Basketball program established?
- The establishment date for Alcorn State Women's Basketball is not currently available.