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Alabama State University (ASU) is a public historically Black university (HBCU) in Montgomery, Alabama, known for a close‑knit community atmosphere, strong campus traditions, marching band (“The Mighty Marching Hornets”), and signature events like the Turkey Day Classic and Magic City Classic. Students often rave about the welcoming HBCU environment, meaningful bonds with faculty, active Greek life, sports‑driven school spirit, and abundant student‑life opportunities on and off campus.

State

Alabama

Student Population

3,800

Acceptance Rate

96%

GPA Range

2.5–3.0

SAT Range

860–1070

Common Majors

biology, liberal arts and social sciences, business, education

"I love Alabama State’s HBCU energy, how easy it is to get close with professors and classmates while still having big‑energy homecomings and band‑events, but from a past‑student view I’ll say the limited off‑campus action, the sometimes‑slow‑paced campus vibe in the off‑season, and the way the school‑safety concerns were more real than the glossy‑brochure ever let on were all things only a former student would fully notice."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

$11,248 / $19,576

Conference

Southwestern Athletic Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

76.9

Avg Women's Scores

80.5

Men's Team Notes

Hornets claimed Bulldog Classic title at Crystal Lake Golf & Country Club with 592 (+16 total), led by Quade Woods' T2 (145). Wesley Bairros Rodrigues' 148 anchored depth through even-par openers amid Georgia winds on firm Southern layouts.

Women's Team Notes

Hornets won Puerto Rico Invitational hosted at their home event, firing 909 total with Gia Lamba's T3 (223). Begona Perez's T5 (227) highlighted birdie precision through competitive rounds on challenging island courses despite tropical breezes.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Quincy Heard

Women's Coach

Quincy Heard

Men's Email

qheard@alasu.edu

Women's Email

qheard@alasu.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Quincy Heard leads Alabama State men's golf, guiding Hornets through SWAC Championships in Birmingham and events like ASU Spring Invitational at Arrowhead Country Club. From Montgomery base with assistants Robert Clark and Sherri Pla, he develops competitive squads posting finishes like 7th at SWAC events targeting conference titles.

Women's Coach Bio

Quincy Heard directs Alabama State women's golf alongside men's program in SWAC competition, fostering team growth through Gulf Coast matchups. His dual oversight emphasizes scoring consistency and regional recruiting from campus facilities for postseason contention.

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