https://athletics.wallacestate.edu en-us https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/general/2025-26/releases/20260608tpr2ew Wallace State student-athletes continued to shine in the classroom during the Spring 2026 semester, with 94 athletes earning recognition on either the President’s List or Dean’s List. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/general/2025-26/releases/20260608tpr2ew https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260316z6jja4 A season of perseverance came to a close Sunday as the Wallace State Lions fell to the Calhoun Warhawks 96-84 in the quarterfinals of the Alabama Community College Conference Tournament at Talladega College. The loss ends the Lions' season at 15-17, as Calhoun's superior shooting efficiency proved to be an insurmountable obstacle throughout the contest. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260316z6jja4 https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260311xt9jli The postseason begins Thursday afternoon for the Wallace State Community College men’s basketball team as the Lions take on Calhoun Community College at 4 p.m. in the opening round of the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) Tournament. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260311xt9jli https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260308m1qkn2 The Wallace State Community College men’s basketball team delivered one of its most explosive offensive performances of the season Monday night, defeating Calhoun Community College 109–101 in a high-scoring conference matchup at Traditions Bank Arena. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260308m1qkn2 https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/202602203kd5b7 Wallace State didn’t just survive Thursday night. The Lions executed, rebounded, and closed. Behind a balanced offensive attack and a dominant effort on the glass, Wallace State outlasted Southern Union 93-89 in a back-and-forth battle that featured 10 lead changes, a 36-point explosion from the opposition’s top scorer, and a final stretch defined by composure. Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/202602203kd5b7 https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260207s3edm0 Wallace State men’s basketball turned in a strong offensive performance Thursday night, earning a 102–88 conference road victory at Lawson State to improve to 12–10 overall and 4–2 in conference play. Fri, 06 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260207s3edm0 https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260207qt97v8 Wallace State men’s basketball came up short on the road Monday night, falling 88–82 to Calhoun despite a balanced effort and strong second-half push. Tue, 03 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260207qt97v8 https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/bsb/2025-26/releases/20260203j95yt5 Wallace State Community College congratulates more than 160 student athletes who earned a place on the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) Commissioner’s Honor Roll for the Fall 2025 semester by achieving a 3.0 GPA or higher as well as the 13 athletic teams that collectively achieved a team GPA of 3.0 or more. Tue, 03 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/bsb/2025-26/releases/20260203j95yt5 https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260202ifb3l8 Wallace State men’s basketball responded in emphatic fashion Saturday, bouncing back from a conference loss earlier in the week with a 108–87 victory over visiting Coastal Alabama–South to improve to 11–9 overall and 3–1 in ACCC play. Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260202ifb3l8 https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260202i8qw5f Wallace State men’s basketball came up just short Thursday night, dropping an 88–84 decision to Southern Union in a tightly contested conference matchup at home. Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260202i8qw5f https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260121hmzm8b Wallace State men’s basketball continued its strong start to conference play Monday night, rallying late to secure a hard-fought 75–72 road victory over Gadsden State. Tue, 20 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260121hmzm8b https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260116qfe97d Wallace State men’s basketball showed poise, resilience and timely execution Thursday night, rallying late to secure an 84–83 overtime victory on the road at Bishop State in the ACCC opener for both teams. Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260116qfe97d https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260107nga6gr Wallace State men’s basketball turned in one of its most complete performances of the season Tuesday night, pulling away early and never looking back in a convincing 97–75 road victory over East Mississippi. Wed, 07 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260107nga6gr https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260102y83hma Wallace State men’s basketball closed out the first half of its season in emphatic fashion Friday, pulling away in the second half for a 110–84 win over visiting Pellissippi State. Sat, 20 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260102y83hma https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260102xh6elc Wallace State men’s basketball came up just short Tuesday night, falling 82–78 on the road at Northeast Mississippi after erasing most of a double-digit second-half deficit. Wed, 17 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260102xh6elc https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251211hgyyiw Wallace State men’s basketball came up short on the road Monday night, falling 95-83 to Snead State despite a late rally in the second half. Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251211hgyyiw https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251211h6u4ua In a game defined by whistles, frustration and an almost unimaginable parade to the foul line, Wallace State men’s basketball dropped a 105–101 thriller to East Mississippi on Friday night at Traditions Bank Arena. Sat, 06 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251211h6u4ua https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251205s9metz Wallace State men’s basketball snapped a four-game skid in dramatic fashion Tuesday night, rallying past visiting Gordon State (GA) for a thrilling 95-86 overtime victory at Traditions Bank Arena. Wed, 03 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251205s9metz https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251202ivlj3s HANCEVILLE – Wallace State men’s basketball will step back onto its home floor Tuesday, Dec. 2, when the Lions welcome Gordon State College for a key early-season non-conference showdown at Traditions Bank Arena inside Tom Drake Coliseum. Tip-off is set for 6 p.m. in Hanceville and will stream on the Wallace State YouTube channel.  It’s another measuring-stick night for a Wallace State program coming off a historic 26–6 campaign and an ACCC championship in 2024–25, and which has once again challenged itself with a demanding November schedule that included neutral-site and road dates against Northwest Florida State and Pensacola State at the Pensacola State Thanksgiving Classic.  Tue, 02 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251202ivlj3s https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251104pqam97 The Wallace State men’s basketball team opened the 2025-26 season with an impressive weekend at the Motlow State Classic, picking up wins over Albany Tech and Andrews College to start 2-0. Tue, 04 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251104pqam97 https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/general/2024-25/releases/20250731j75ylm Wallace State Community College embarked on a new era of leadership in its athletic programs, with four new head coaches taking the helm for the 2024–25 academic year. While each brings a unique background and approach, Faron Key (men’s basketball), Joseph Simmons (women’s basketball), Sallie Burch (softball), and Kayland Wilson (men’s golf) all share a deep-rooted connection to Alabama athletics and a shared goal of continuing Wallace State’s tradition of excellence. Thu, 31 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/general/2024-25/releases/20250731j75ylm https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/general/2024-25/releases/20250728my15yx Wallace State Community College is proud to announce that nine teams and more than 50 student athletes were recognized by the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) with All-Academic honors. Mon, 28 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/general/2024-25/releases/20250728my15yx https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/general/2024-25/releases/20250722qv7fm1 Wallace State Community College is proud to announce the inaugural Wallace State Athletics Benefit Dinner, scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025. This event, presented by Traditions Bank, will celebrate the launch of the Lion Athletics Fund, a new initiative dedicated to enhancing the student-athlete experience across all athletic programs at Wallace State. Tue, 22 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/general/2024-25/releases/20250722qv7fm1 https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/general/2024-25/releases/20250703hmpou3 Wallace State Community College is proud to announce that several athletes were recognized by the Nation Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) as All-Americans in their respective sports. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/general/2024-25/releases/20250703hmpou3 https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/2025032506q83q Wallace State's season ended with an 83-69 loss to Frank Phillips College in the first round of the NJCAA National Tournament in Hutchinson, KS.  Mon, 24 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/2025032506q83q https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20250319j3e6fz Wallace State men's basketball has punched their ticket to the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) national tournament in Hutchinson, KS. The Lions earned the #22 seed and will face the #11 seed Frank Phillips College Plainsmen. The game will take place at 8:00 PM on Sunday, March 23 at the Hutchinson Sports Center and will be televised on ESPN+. Wed, 19 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20250319j3e6fz https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20250310gn5lj9 The top-seeded Wallace State men’s basketball team won a 2025 Alabama Community College Conference Championship semifinal game against Lawson State on Friday Night at Spragins Hall on the campus of Alabama-Huntsville by a score of 98-84 to advance to the championship game on Saturday. Sat, 08 Mar 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20250310gn5lj9 https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20250310guwxfy The top-seeded Wallace State men’s basketball team won the 2025 Alabama Community College Conference Championship by defeating Southern Union 98-90 on Saturday night at Spragins Hall on the campus of Alabama-Huntsville. The championship is their second consecutive tournament championship and their fifth overall. The Lions are the first team to punch their ticket to the NJCAA National Tournament in Hutchinson, KS later this month. Sun, 09 Mar 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20250310guwxfy https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20250303oj9gtt Wallace State Community College’s men’s and women’s basketball teams each received byes for the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) Division I Basketball Tournaments. The Lions are seeded No. 1 and the Lady Lions are seeded No. 2 their respective tournaments, which will be held Thursday-Saturday, March 6-8 at Spragins Hall on the campus of the University of Alabama-Huntsville. Mon, 03 Mar 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20250303oj9gtt https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20250227i0yv50 The Wallace State Community College men’s basketball team clinched the 2024-2025 Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) regular season title at home this week with a commanding 108-74 victory over Coastal Alabama-South. The women’s team also celebrated a decisive win, defeating Coastal Alabama 84-50. Thu, 27 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20250227i0yv50