Alcorn State Braves Logo PNG
The athletic teams representing Alcorn State University in Lorman, Mississippi, use a logo based on a capital “A” in purple and gold.
Meaning and history
The Alcorn State Braves represent Alcorn State University, founded in 1871 by the Mississippi legislature as the first black land-grant college in the U.S., led by Hiram R. Revels. Based in Lorman, Mississippi, their athletic teams compete in NCAA Division I as part of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC).
Their main achievements include 13 SWAC football championships, five Black college football national titles, and six NCAA men’s basketball tournament appearances, with a notable top-10 seed in 1980. Over 50 football alumni have played in the NFL.
Currently, the Braves, coached by Cedric Thomas in football, continue to compete in the SWAC, playing home games at Jack Spinks Stadium, upholding a legacy of athletic and academic pride.
1996 – 2003
The old Alcorn State Braves logo, which was introduced in 1996, already featured the “A,” which can be also seen on the current emblem. The shade of purple was a bit lighter and brighter than the current one, and the letter was thinner.
2004 – 2016
The 2004 logo already had a bolder “A.” The word “Alcorn,” which replaced the middle bar, grew bolder and larger, too.
2017 – Today
Eventually, in 2017, the shades of purple and gold were slightly altered, as was the type featured on the word “Alcorn.”
Football
The team, which was established in 1921, competes in NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision and belongs to the Southwestern Athletic Conference. It has appeared in the I-AA/FCS playoffs three times.
Basketball
The Alcorn State Braves and Lady Braves compete in the Southwestern Athletic Conference. They play their home games at Davey Whitney Complex.
Colors
GOLD
PANTONE: 131 C
HEX COLOR: #CE8E00;
RGB: (206, 142, 0)
CMYK: (3, 36, 100, 6)
PURPLE
PANTONE: 269 C
HEX COLOR: #4B306A;
RGB: (75, 48, 106)
CMYK: (80, 95, 0, 35)
