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Wallace State Athletics
Wallace State to Host Inaugural Lion Athletics Benefit Dinner on August 26

July 22, 2025

Wallace State Community College is proud to announce the inaugural Wallace State Athletics Benefit Dinner, scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025. This event, presented by Traditions Bank, will celebrate the launch of the Lion Athletics Fund, a new initiative dedicated to enhancing the student-athlete experience across all athletic programs at Wallace State.

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Lions’ season ends with loss to Frank Phillips

March 24, 2025

Wallace State's season ended with an 83-69 loss to Frank Phillips College in the first round of the NJCAA National Tournament in Hutchinson, KS. 

Wallace State Men's Basketball
Ticket Punched: Lions Headed to Hutch for Fifth Time in School History

March 19, 2025

Wallace State men's basketball has punched their ticket to the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) national tournament in Hutchinson, KS. The Lions earned the #22 seed and will face the #11 seed Frank Phillips College Plainsmen. The game will take place at 8:00 PM on Sunday, March 23 at the Hutchinson Sports Center and will be televised on ESPN+.

Wallace State men?s basketball team won the 2025 Alabama Community College Conference Championship by defeating Southern Union 98-90 on Saturday night
Lions repeat as ACCC Conference Tournament Champs

March 09, 2025

The top-seeded Wallace State men’s basketball team won the 2025 Alabama Community College Conference Championship by defeating Southern Union 98-90 on Saturday night at Spragins Hall on the campus of Alabama-Huntsville. The championship is their second consecutive tournament championship and their fifth overall. The Lions are the first team to punch their ticket to the NJCAA National Tournament in Hutchinson, KS later this month.

Wallace State Men's Basketball Head Coach Faron Key talks with players during a timeout in the Lions semifinal matchup between Lawson State at the Alabama Community College Conference Championship tournament at Spragins Hall on the campus of the University of Alabama at Huntsville. The Lions defeated Lawson State by a score of 98-84 to advance to the championship game on Saturday
Wallace’s Big Three lead Lions to ACCC Championship Game

March 08, 2025

The top-seeded Wallace State men’s basketball team won a 2025 Alabama Community College Conference Championship semifinal game against Lawson State on Friday Night at Spragins Hall on the campus of Alabama-Huntsville by a score of 98-84 to advance to the championship game on Saturday.

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Men’s and Women’s Basketball Teams Receive Byes in ACCC Tourney

March 03, 2025

Wallace State Community College’s men’s and women’s basketball teams each received byes for the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) Division I Basketball Tournaments. The Lions are seeded No. 1 and the Lady Lions are seeded No. 2 their respective tournaments, which will be held Thursday-Saturday, March 6-8 at Spragins Hall on the campus of the University of Alabama-Huntsville.

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Lions Basketball Clinch Regular Season Title

February 27, 2025

The Wallace State Community College men’s basketball team clinched the 2024-2025 Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) regular season title at home this week with a commanding 108-74 victory over Coastal Alabama-South. The women’s team also celebrated a decisive win, defeating Coastal Alabama 84-50.

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Wallace State Men and Women Defeat Southern Union on Homecoming Night

February 24, 2025

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

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Wallace State Dominates Lawson at Home

January 31, 2025

Wallace State Community College men's and women’s basketball teams secured impressive wins at home against Lawson State

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More than 100 student athletes, 8 teams on ACCC Commissioner’s Honor Roll

January 17, 2025

Wallace State Community College Athletics had 116 Student-Athletes across all 12 sports teams named to the 2024 Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) Commissioner’s Honor Roll for the Fall Semester. Standards for the Honor Roll require student athletes to achieve a GPA of 3.0 or higher throughout the course of the semester.

WSCC Men's Basketball vs. Snead State
Wallace State Defeats Shelton State with Strong Second Half

January 17, 2025

Wallace State Community College showcased a commanding performance at home, defeating Shelton State Community College 90-76 in a thrilling matchup at Traditions Bank Arena. The Lions improved their record to 15-2, with this win solidifying their unbeaten start in conference play.

WSCC Men's Basketball vs. Gadsden State
Wallace State Triumphs Over Gadsden State in Overtime Thriller

January 14, 2025

Wallace State Community College’s men’s basketball team secured a nail-biting 108-104 overtime victory against Gadsden State Community College in a high-scoring showdown on the road. The win marks another milestone for the Lions, who continue their impressive season.

WSCC Men's Basketball vs. Calhoun
Wallace State Crushes Calhoun in Thrilling Comeback Victory

January 10, 2025

Wallace State Community College’s men’s basketball team secured a nail-biting 73-72 victory over Calhoun Community College in front of an enthusiastic home crowd at the Traditions Bank Arena. The Lions, now 14-2 on the season, displayed resilience and composure, rallying from a halftime deficit to clinch the win.

WSCC Men's Basketball vs. Motlow State
Wallace State Dominates Motlow State in Home Victory

January 05, 2025

Wallace State Community College’s men’s basketball team continued their stellar season with a commanding 84-54 win over Motlow State Community College at the Traditions Bank Arena in the Tom Drake Coliseum. The Lions showcased balanced scoring and relentless defense to improve their record to 13-2.

Four Wallace State Community College Athletics teams are seeing double this season with five sets of twins. The men's basketball team includes two sets of twins with Caleb and Camren Johnson and Joshua and Caleb Paige. The baseball team includes Brayden and Casen Heaps. The women's basketball team includes Bailey and Heather Tetro. The men's tennis team includes Alex and James Edley.
Wallace State Athletics Seeing Double With Five Sets of Twins

October 30, 2024

This season, five sets of twins are ready to make their mark on Wallace State Community College's athletics teams. United by their passion for sports and their shared experiences, these siblings bring a unique dynamic to the court and field, ready to elevate their performances and create lasting memories.