FAMU Rattlers Begin SWAC Tournament with Victory Over Texas Southern
The Rattlers defeated Texas Southern 8-6 in the opening round, a game streamed live on SWAC TV, setting the stage for a tournament that runs through May 24
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The Rattlers defeated Texas Southern 8-6 in the opening round, a game streamed live on SWAC TV, setting the stage for a tournament that runs through May 24
The 2026 SWAC Baseball Tournament runs May 20‑24 in Birmingham, Alabama, featuring an eight‑team double‑elimination format, live streaming on SWAC TV, and an automatic NCAA Tournament bid on the line.

Bethune‑Cookman’s baseball program clinches its second straight SWAC regular‑season title, boasting a school‑record 37 wins and victories over LSU and the Florida Gators, as coach Jonathan Hernandez prepares the team for the upcoming tournament in Birmingham.

The Wildcats closed the season with a nine‑run first inning, a 37‑win campaign and an undefeated SWAC series, setting the stage for a showdown in Birmingham.

Bethune‑Cookman hosts Grambling State in a three‑game series that could decide the SWAC regular‑season title, featuring explosive home runs, streaking hitters and a final‑inning rally that fell just short.