Alabama A&M

Alabama State brought back every player from a club that raced out to a 14-4 start last spring, making the Hornets the clear-cut favorite in the SWAC.

Southern took control of the SWAC last season, but Jackson State and others look to carry the torch as an exciting spring is ahead.

Saint Mary’s lefty Ken Waldichuk struck out 12 over seven innings of one-hit ball, earning a place on Sunday’s individual leaderboard.

Reigning SWAC player of the year Marshawn Taylor is back to lead Grambling, which has its eye on a trip to regionals. Alabama State should be a worthy rival for the SWAC crown.

After going undefeated in conference play in 2016, Alabama State has the pieces to win the SWAC again, but Jackson State and Pine Bluff should challenge.

Thomas Hatch threw a complete-game shutout in Oklahoma State’s win against Texas, landing him on the Saturday individual leaderboard.