Prairie View, TX—The Braves fell to 0-2 in SWAC play as they were defeated 55-47 by Prairie View.
Alcorn State got off to an early start commanding the lead for most of the first half. The momentum changed as Prairie View's Montrael Scott lay-up at the 6:36 mark gave the Panthers a one point lead. PV held on to their lead and the Braves trailed at half-time by a score of 30-20.
The Braves started slow during the second half but chipped away at the Panthers lead and came within one of Prairie View.
The Braves shot 29.3% from field goal range while hitting 12 of 20 (60.0 %) at the free throw line. Alcorn State was out-rebounded 48-42 and were 7 for 10 (70.0 %) from downtown.
Xavian Rimmer led Alcorn State with 14 points and Ken McDonald chipped in 10 points in the Braves loss.
The Braves will host the Tigers of Jackson State on Saturday, January 7, 2012. Tip-off is set for 4 PM. Admission is $ 5 for children and $10 for adults. Fans can listen live on WPRL 91.7 FM and www.alcornsports.com.
