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Jalon Walker's future is promising, while Pearce's is uncertain due to felony charges, prompting the Falcons to consider early draft investments in pass rushers.
Eight players were ejected and a referee was knocked to the floor, requiring medical attention, after a brawl broke out during South Alabama's 80-70 victory against Coastal Carolina in a Sun Belt Conference women's basketball tournament game Wednesday in Pensacola, Fla.
New Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski is starting to build his new staff, and his first major hire is a reunion with offensive line coach Bill Callahan, per team reporter Tori McElhaney. Callahan, 69, is one of the most respected OL coaches in the NFL. He has coached for nine different teams, including Stefanski's Browns from 2020 to 2023. In 2024, he followed his son and then-Browns offensive coordinator Brian Callahan, to Tennessee when he was hired as the Titans' head coach.
Jacksonville State enters this matchup after a 57-38 victory against New Mexico State. The Gamecocks' leading scorer was Mya Barnes, who wound up with 13 points, six rebounds and four blocks. With a final score of 58-57, Kennesaw State defeated UTEP the last time out.
SWAC action features the Alabama State Hornets (6-15, 3-5 SWAC) at home against the Florida A&M Rattlers (8-11, 5-3 SWAC) on Monday, February 2, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET. Alabama State lost its previous game to Bethune-Cookman, 69-54, on Saturday. Micah Simpsom starred with 16 points, plus two rebounds and two assists. Florida A&M lost its previous game to Alabama A&M, 72-65, on Saturday. Tyler Shirley was its high scorer with 16 points. You can catch this game live on SWAC TV.
The Alcorn State Braves (12-10) will host the Florida A&M Rattlers (7-15) after winning five home games in a row. In its previous game, Alcorn State fell to UAPB on Saturday, 64-60. Kiarra Henderson scored a team-high 20 points (and added five assists and eight rebounds). Florida A&M was victorious in its previous game against Texas Southern, 86-73, on Saturday. Tahnyjia Purifoy was its top scorer with 19 points.
ASUN play features the North Alabama Lions (14-12) at home against the Lipscomb Bisons (9-17) on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET. North Alabama won its most recent game versus Bellarmine, 87-54, on Wednesday. Sofia Ceppellotti was its high scorer with 21 points. Lipscomb lost its most recent game to West Georgia, 66-65, on Wednesday. Molly Heard led the way with 16 points, and also had four boards and one assist.