Wallace State Men and Women Defeat Southern Union on Homecoming Night

Hanceville, Ala. — Both the Wallace State Community College men’sand women’s basketball teams won thrilling victories over Southern Union at the Lions’ Homecoming celebration.

Men defeat Southern Union 92-79

Leading the charge for the Lions was sophomore Antonio Cochran of Columbus, Ga., who scored 19 points and was 4-4 from the free-throw line. Sophomore Arthur Johnson of Carrollton, Ga., followed with 18 points. Sophomore Christian Thompson of Birmingham, double-doubled, earning 15 points and pulling down 19 rebounds. Freshman Josh Paige of Eufaula turned in 14 points and 6 assists, and his brother and fellow freshman Caleb Paige came off the bench to add 11 points.

This win improves Wallace State's record to 22-5 on the season overall and 9-3 in the conference. They are currently ranked No. 1 in Division I in the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC).

Lady Lions defeat Southern Union 86-46

The Lady Lions also enjoyed a successful homecoming, defeating Southern Union 86-46. Freshman Kameron Sanders of Birmingham led the team with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Freshman Sinaya Gibson of Tuscaloosa chipped in with 16 points and 7 rebounds. Sophomore Ella Collum of Cullman came off the bench to add 15 points to the scoreboard. Sophomore Nylaa Fuller of Harvest contributed on defense, pulling down 13 rebounds.4

The win boosts the Lady Lions' record to 22-4 for the season overall and 9-3 in the conference. They are currently in second place in Division 1 of the ACCC.

Members of the 2025 Homecoming Court include from left, Nylaa Fuller, Homecoming Queen Nyjaa Rooks, Takiyah Love, Michelle Hernandez, and Kayle Moore.

Rooks named Homecoming Queen

During a break of the men’s game, Nyjaa Rooks of Collinsville was crowned the 2025 Homecoming Queen. Fellow members of the Homecoming Court included Michelle Hernandez of Holly Pond, Takiyah Love of Decatur, basketball player Nylaa Fuller of Harvest and Kayle Moore of Wetumpka.

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About Wallace State

Wallace State Community College (Ala.), a member of the Alabama Community College System, is a comprehensive community college in north central Alabama offering more than 200 options in academic, health and technical programs of study leading to an associate degree, certificate or transfer, as well as workforce-credit training and adult education. An Achieving the Dream Leader College, nationally recognized by the Aspen Institute as a finalist for the 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, ranked by Southern Business and Development among the Top 3 institutions in the South for workforce development, named a Center of Excellence by the National League for Nursing and the National Security Administration, rated the Top Online Community College in Alabama, a Military Friendly Institution and an All-Steinway School, Wallace State is an outstanding place for students to pursue their education and career goals. Classes are offered online and on campus, day, evening and on weekends, with numerous start dates each year. Visit Wallace State’s beautiful main campus located on 300-acres in Hanceville, Ala., our satellite location in downtown Oneonta, Ala., find us online at www.wallacestate.edu, or call 256.352.8000.