Southwestern Athletic Conference: Season 2025-26
Southwestern Athletic Conference 2025-26
Southwestern Athletic Conference Final: Prairie View A&M University - Southern University 72-66 Prairie View A&M University (Byron Smith): Dontae Horne, Lance Williams, Cory Wells, Elijah Mitchell, Corey Dunning, Doug Young Jr., Tai'Reon Joseph, Joey Madimba, Jannoy Thomas, Keeshawn Mason, Hassane Diallo, Marcel Bryant, Seryee Lewis, Ryan Bolton, Isaiah Foster Standings 2025-26
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 Jackson St. Southwestern Athletic Conference Final  Prairie View A&M University - Southwestern Athletic Conference Champions 2025-26
Arrived: Cory Wells (Utah Valley University), Joey Madimba (Idaho State University), Corey Dunning (Xavier University of Louisiana), Dontae Horne (Georgia Southern University), Lance Williams (Xavier University of Louisiana)
Average Height: 195.7 cm (6'5.0'')
Average Age: 24.5
 Prairie View A&M Claims SWAC Tournament Title-Mar 15, 2026
The Prairie View A&M Panthers shot 50 percent from three-point range enroute to a 72-66 win against the Southern Jaguars at Gateway Center Arena on Saturday. With the win PVAMU claimed the 2026 SWAC Men's Basketball Tournament championship title and secured the Southwestern Athletic Conference's automatic bid to the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament. Prairie View A&M had four players score in double figures led by Lance Williams (6'1''-G), who had 18 points and five assists. Cory Wells (6'7''-F) tacked on 16 points, six rebounds and three blocks, while Dontae Horne (6'4''-G) added 15 points, five assists and four steals. Corey Dunning (6'9''-F) pulled down five offensive rebounds to lead the Prairie View A&M offense, which grabbed 10 boards on the offensive glass and turned them into 10 second-chance points. Michael Jacobs (6'2''-G) paced the Jaguars offensive attack tallying a team-high 19 points on 7-of-17 shooting from the field. SU’s AJ Barnes (6'6''-F) contributed18 points on 6-of-12 shooting for the floor and Cam Amboree (6'3''-G) scored ten points to round out the list of Southern double-digit contributors. After jumping out to a 24-17 advantage, Prairie View A&M went on a 10-0 run with 7:23 left in the first half, culminating in a three from Wells to increase its lead to 34-17. Southern would later trim some of the Panthers’ lead, but PVAMU entered halftime with a double-digit advantage at 41-28. Prairie View A&M relied on its three-point shooting in the period, knocking down six shots to account for 18 of its 41 points. Prairie View A&M started tacking on points in the second half almost immediately, going on a 6-0 run finished off by Williams' three to increase the Panthers’ lead to 47-28 with 18:08 to go in the contest. The Jaguars narrowed the margin late, but the Panthers held on down the stretch for the 72-66 championship victory. PVAMU’s Horne was named Tournament Most Valuable Player, highlighting standout performances throughout the duration of tournament. He was also named to the SWAC All-Tournament Team, joined by fellow teammate Williams, who earned All-Tournament Team honors following his impressive performance in the title game. The championship marks a major milestone for the Panthers as they now turn their focus to the national stage in the upcoming NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. Courtesy of swac.org Final: Southern - Prairie View A&M 66-72 Semis: Southern - Arkansas-Pine Bluff 84-81 Alabama A&M - Prairie View A&M 55-74  All-SWAC Awards 2026-Mar 15, 2026
 Daeshun Ruffin, guard from the Jackson State University, was selected as the Player of the Year at the NCAA Division I.
He was also named to the First Team.
Ruffin's playmaking prowess was on full display as he secured the third position in points per game averaging almost 24.
He also averaged over 5 assists per game in the league.
Ruffin has totalled 18 games of 20 or more points on the year and recorded 30 or more points in 7 games.
He registered double-doubles in 3 games during the event.
Ruffin's 39 points against the AAMU were the most he scored in the 25 26 season.
He played in the final of the SWAC Tournament in 2025.
Dontae Horne, guard from the Prairie View A&M University, was honored as the All-Tournament MVP of NCAA Division I.
He received multiple other awards, earned a spot in the First Team and Tournament Team.
Horne had almost 21 points and 5 rebounds per game that season in the league.
He has totalled 18 games of 20 or more points on the year and recorded 30 or more points in 7 games.
Horne's 46 points against the Southern were the most he scored in the 25 26 season.
Horne's team made it to the Sun Belt Tournament Semifinals in 2024.
Michael James, guard from the Mississippi Valley State University, earned the Newcomer of the Year at the NCAA Division I.
He was also voted to the First Team.
James logged almost 21 points and 4 rebounds per game over the season in the league.
He has totalled 14 games of 20 or more points on the year and registered 30 or more points in 2 games.
James' 32 points against the Texas A&M University were the most he scored in the 25 26 season.
Jakobi Heady, swingman from the Bethune-Cookman University, was selected to the First Team of NCAA Division I.
He averaged almost 18 points and 5 rebounds per game in the league.
Heady's 30 points against the PVAMU were the most he scored in the 25 26 season.
Among many awards Heady's team made it to the NJCAA D1 Region XXIV Semifinals in 2022.
Heady was selected to the All-SWAC Second Team in 2024.
He was also selected as the IBCA Illinois All-Star Game back in 2021.
Quion Williams, guard from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, was chosen to the First Team at the NCAA Division I.
He notched over 17 points and almost 8 rebounds per game that season in the league.
Williams has totalled 11 games of 20 or more points and recorded double-doubles in 8 games on the year.
His 31 points against Portland were the most he scored in the 25 26 season.
All-Tournament MVP:  Dontae Horne (6'4''-G) of PVAMUPlayer of the Year: Daeshun Ruffin (5'11''-G) of Jackson St.Defensive Player of the Year: Jerquarius Stanback (6'10''-F) of Alabama St.Freshman of the Year: Antonio Munoz (6'6''-F) of GSUNewcomer of the Year: Michael James (6'1''-G) of MVSUCoach of the Year: Reggie Theus of BCU All-SWAC First Team 2026 Ruffin  Horne  Heady  Williams  James Daeshun Ruffin (5'11''-G) of Jackson St. Dontae Horne (6'4''-G) of PVAMU Jakobi Heady (6'6''-G/F) of BCU Quion Williams (6'5''-G-2005) of UAPB Michael James (6'1''-G) of MVSUAll-SWAC Second Team 2026  Dozier  Jacobs  Hupstead  Rouzan  Joseph Kintavious Dozier (6'1''-G) of AAMU Michael Jacobs (6'2''-G) of Southern Troy Hupstead (6'7''-F) of Texas Southern Daniel Rouzan (6'8''-F) of BCU Tai'Reon Joseph (6'3''-G) of PVAMUSWAC All-Tournament Team 2026  Davis  Shirley Jacobs  Williams Horne Koron Davis (6'7''-G) of AAMU Tyler Shirley (6'8''-F) of FAMU Michael Jacobs (6'2''-G) of Southern Lance Williams (6'1''-G) of PVAMU Dontae Horne (6'4''-G) of PVAMU |
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