Corbett Impresses Versus Texas Southern

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Alcorn State University men's basketball program got a big outing from Tyree Corbett in the SWAC Quarterfinals but Texas Southern prevailed 78-55.

The Braves (6-13, 6-7 SWAC) unfortunately were missing All-SWAC First Teamer and senior leader Troymain Crosby, who missed the matchup with an injury and led the team in both points and rebounds this year.
 
Tyree Corbett was Alcorn's statistical leader in almost every category, posting 23 points, seven rebounds, a season-high three three-pointers and two steals.
 
Byron Joshua was the top performer in the assist department, handing out five of those while pouring in 17 points.
 
The duo of Corbett and Joshua made up 40 of the Braves' 55 points (72.7%) and 11 of the 36 boards (30.6%).

Texas Southern (14-8, 10-3 SWAC) made nearly half of its shots from the field (30-of-61, 49.2%) and outrebounded the Purple and Gold by ten (46-36).
 
Karl Nicholas went for a double-double of 24 points and 13 boards, swatted away a game-best four blocks, tallied a steal and went 11-for-15 (73.3%) on field goal attempts.
 
TSU's First Team All-Conference selection, Michael Weathers, was able to suit up and had a stat line of 13 points, eight rebounds, a game-high five assists and two blocks.
 
John Walker III (14) and Justin Hopkins (10) both crossed the double-digit scoring threshold as well, combining for 17 boards and five assists together.
 
NOTES
 

• The Tigers extended its all-time series edge to 64-55 with the win.

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