Alabama State Lady Hornets basketball

The Alabama State Lady Hornets basketball team is the women's basketball team that represents Alabama State University in Montgomery, Alabama, United States. The school's team currently competes in the NCAA Division I as members of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC).^[1]

Alabama State Hornets
2024–25 Alabama State Lady Hornets basketball team
University	Alabama State University
Athletic director	Dr. Jason Cable
Head coach	Johnetta Hayes (1st season)
Conference	SWAC
Location	Montgomery, Alabama
Arena	Dunn–Oliver Acadome (capacity: 7,400)
Nickname	Lady Hornets
Colors	Black and old gold
NCAA tournament appearances
2003, 2015, 2016
Conference tournament champions
1989, 2003, 2015, 2016
Conference regular-season champions
2003, 2004, 2015, 2016

History

Alabama State began play in 1974. They played in the AIAW from 1974 to 1982 before joining the NCAA and the SWAC in 1982.^[2]

Postseason appearances

NCAA Division I

The Lady Hornets have appeared in the NCAA Division I women's basketball tournament three times. They have a combined record of 0–3.

Year	Seed	Round	Opponent	Result
2003	#16	First Round	#1 Tennessee	L 43–95
2015	#15	First Round	#2 Florida State	L 49–91
2016	#15	First Round	#2 Texas	L 42–86