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03/09 15:48 CDT Alcorn State defeats Alabama State 77-65 in first round of SWAC
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Alcorn State defeats Alabama State 77-65 in first round of SWAC Tournament
By The Associated Press
COLLEGE PARK, Ga. (AP) --- Tycen McDaniels and Jameel Morris both scored 22
points to lead Alcorn State to a 77-65 victory over Alabama State on Monday in
the first round of the Southwestern Athletic Conference Tournament.
McDaniels also had nine rebounds, four steals, and three blocks for the
11th-seeded Braves (9-22), who will play No. 8 seed Prairie View A&M in the
second round on Tuesday. Morris added five rebounds. Omari Hamilton had 13
points on 5-for-8 shooting.
Jerquarius Stanback finished with 16 points, 12 rebounds and four blocks to
lead the 10th-seeded Hornets (10-22). Micah Simpson totaled 15 points, six
rebounds and five assists, while Tyler Mason scored 12.
Alcorn State carried a slim one-point lead into halftime, as McDaniels led the
way with 10 points. Alcorn State took the lead for good with 14:17 left in the
second half. Morris helped the Braves pull away for the victory with 16
second-half points.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data
Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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