LORMAN – Alcorn State women's basketball claimed a dramatic overtime victory, defeating Florida A&M 75-72 in a SWAC matchup on Saturday afternoon at the Davey L. Whitney Health & Physical Education Complex. The Lady Braves showcased resilience and clutch play to earn their second conference win of the season.
Destiny Brown delivered a standout performance, recording a double-double with 11 points and 14 rebounds while making crucial free throws in overtime. Kiarra Henderson led the team in scoring with 14 points, including a perfect 6-for-8 from the free-throw line. Zy'Nyia White added 12 points, and Sharmayne Finley provided a spark off the bench with 12 points on efficient shooting.
The Lady Braves overcame a fourth-quarter deficit and showed their composure in the extra period, holding off Florida A&M's strong push to secure the win.
GAME RECAP
First Half – Florida A&M 34, Alcorn 35
- Alcorn got off to a strong start, outscoring Florida A&M 16-12 in the first quarter, led by Henderson's six points in the paint.
- Florida A&M responded in the second quarter, with Sabou Gueye scoring 10 points to help the Rattlers take the lead momentarily.
- Henderson and Finley combined for nine points in the second quarter, helping Alcorn edge ahead by halftime.
Second Half – Florida A&M 66, Alcorn 66
- Florida A&M surged ahead in the third quarter, outscoring Alcorn 15-11 behind Cheyenne McEvans' sharp shooting from beyond the arc.
- The Lady Braves rallied in the fourth quarter, with Brown dominating the boards and White scoring six crucial points to force overtime.
Overtime – Alcorn 75, Florida A&M 72
- The Lady Braves took control in the extra frame, going 12-for-12 from the free-throw line, with Brown and Henderson hitting clutch shots to seal the win.
- Alcorn's defense held Florida A&M to nine points in overtime, with key stops by Ashanti Backus and Brown in the final moments.
BY THE NUMBERS
- 14 – Kiarra Henderson led the Lady Braves with 14 points and added seven rebounds.
- 14 – Destiny Brown dominated on the glass with 14 rebounds and scored 11 points for a double-double.
- 36 – Alcorn's bench made a significant impact, scoring 36 points.
- 74.3% – The Lady Braves excelled at the free-throw line, shooting 26-of-35, including 100% in overtime.
UP NEXT
The Lady Braves (5-13, 2-4 SWAC) will look to carry their momentum into their next contest as they host Bethune-Cookman on Monday, January 27. Tip-off is set for 5:30 p.m. CST at the Davey L. Whitney Health & Physical Education Complex.
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