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Braves open conference play at Southern Heritage Classic

The Alcorn Braves will open their conference play against Arkansas Pine-Bluff at the Southern Heritage Classic in Memphis this Saturday, aiming to recover from a recent loss to Southern Miss.

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September 11, 2026

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Last updated: September 11, 2026

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) —

Alcorn heads to the 37th annual Southern Heritage Classic this Saturday as the Braves take on Arkansas Pine-Bluff in Memphis.This matchup will be Alcorn’s conference opener.The Braves look to bounce back from a 49-3 loss to Southern Miss last Saturday in Hattiesburg,Miss.

Alcorn faced Arkansas Pine-Bluff last season in Memphis, dropping a heartbreaker as the Golden Lions scored a late touchdown giving them a 24-20 win.The Braves will look to even the series this weekend.

Alcorn vs Arkansas Pine-Bluff

Sep. 12, 2026 | 6 p.m. (CST)

Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium | Memphis, , Tenn

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