JACKSON, MS - The Alcorn State University Braves (2-8, 4-16) dropped their road matchup versus the Jackson State University Tigers (5-5, 11-10) 79-65.
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Both teams came out on fire, combining for 62 first quarter points. Alcorn took an early 36-26 lead over JSU.
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The Lady Braves went cold, only scoring 29 points over the next three quarters. The Lady Tigers used a 14-4 run in the third quarter to put Alcorn away.
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Jackson State controlled the paint, out-rebounding Alcorn State 44-37.
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NORIANNA HAYNES led the Lady Braves with 18 points, 8 steals and 8 rebounds.
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Alcorn State heads to Grambling State to face the Lady Tigers Monday, Feb. 8.
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