Stinger, the Alabama State Hornets mascot, performs during the first half against the Auburn Tigers in the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Rupp Arena on March 20, ...

Alabama State University's football team proudly goes by the Hornets nickname. So, what better mascot than a big hornet named Stinger? The Hornets have been representing the Montgomery, ...

Stinger, the Alabama State Hornets mascot, performs during the first half against the Auburn Tigers in the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Rupp Arena on March 20, 2025 in ...

The Hornets lost to Auburn 83-63 in the round of 64 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky, on Thursday. Colin Gay covers Alabama football for The Tuscaloosa News, part of the USA TODAY Network.