PRAIRIE VIEW, TX – The Alcorn State Lady Braves fell short in SWAC play, losing 62-52 to Prairie View A&M on Tuesday evening at the William Nicks Building.
Kiarra Henderson led the Lady Braves with a double-double, scoring 14 points and grabbing 11 rebounds, while Nakia Cheathman added 13 points, including a perfect 5-for-5 performance from the free-throw line. Leyah Houston contributed 10 points and four rebounds. Despite a strong second-quarter push, the Lady Braves were unable to maintain momentum against Prairie View's balanced attack.
GAME RECAP
First Quarter – Prairie View 13, Alcorn 4
- Alcorn struggled to find its rhythm offensively, shooting just 6.25% from the field in the opening period.
- Henderson provided the Lady Braves' lone field goal, while Prairie View's Amauri Williams scored six points to give the Panthers an early lead.
Second Quarter – Prairie View 27, Alcorn 23
- The Lady Braves responded with a strong second quarter, outscoring Prairie View 23-14.
- Cheathman and Houston combined for 14 points, helping Alcorn close the gap to four points by halftime.
- The Lady Braves capitalized on turnovers, scoring nine points off Prairie View miscues.
Third Quarter – Prairie View 47, Alcorn 32
- Prairie View regained control in the third quarter, led by Amauri Williams and Ash'a Thompson, who combined for 15 points.
- Alcorn struggled with turnovers and shot just 25% from the field, allowing Prairie View to extend its lead to double digits.
Fourth Quarter – Prairie View 62, Alcorn 52
- Alcorn mounted a late comeback effort, with Henderson scoring eight points in the final frame.
- Cheathman knocked down clutch free throws, but Prairie View's defense held strong to secure the win.
BY THE NUMBERS
- 14 – Kiarra Henderson led the Lady Braves with 14 points and grabbed a team-high 11 rebounds.
- 21 – Alcorn forced 21 points off turnovers, showcasing their defensive intensity.
- 28.8% – The Lady Braves shot 28.8% from the field, compared to Prairie View's 44.7%.
- 13 – Alcorn's bench contributed 13 points, with Maya Claytor adding nine on three three-pointers.
UP NEXT
The Lady Braves (3-13, 1-4 SWAC) remain on the road to face Texas Southern on Saturday, January 18. Tip-off is set for 3 p.m. CST.
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