Alabama State midfielders Queenster Mensah and Tamami Nishio earned All-SWAC honors as the Lady Hornets prepare for their third consecutive postseason. Mensah made the First Team, recognized for anchoring the defense while contributing six points. Rookie Nishio earned Second Team honors for her steady midfield play and three goals.

By the Numbers
  • Mensah: 1,338 minutes, 2 goals, 2 assists and 10 shots on target.
  • Nishio: 18 shots, 7 on target and 3 goals.
  • Alabama State recorded 5 shutouts, including 3 straight to close the regular season.
Yes, But

Despite the individual honors and defensive progress, Alabama State enters the tournament with a 2-10-4 overall record. The postseason still offers the sixth-seeded Hornets a chance to extend their season.

State of Play
  • Mensah earned First Team All-SWAC; Nishio was named to the Second Team.
  • Alabama State is the No. 6 seed and faces No. 3 Alcorn State in the quarterfinals.
What’s Next

The Hornets meet Alcorn State on Thursday, Nov. 12, at the SWAC Championship Tournament in Prairie View, Texas.

Bottom Line

Mensah’s defensive leadership and Nishio’s two-way impact earned conference recognition—and give Alabama State key pieces to lean on as it begins postseason play.