GRAMBLING, LA – Alcorn State women's basketball battled hard but fell short in an 82-69 loss to Grambling State in a SWAC matchup on Thursday evening at the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center. Despite a strong start and key performances from multiple players, the Lady Braves were unable to contain Grambling's offensive efficiency.
Destiny Brown led Alcorn with 17 points and six rebounds while also adding a block and a steal.
Kailyn Watkins provided a spark off the bench with 14 points, hitting four three-pointers.
Zy'Nyia White contributed 10 points, while Nakia Cheathman and
Kiarra Henderson combined for 12 points and 11 rebounds. The Lady Braves' depth was evident, as their bench contributed 42 points.
Grambling took control in the first quarter and maintained their lead throughout, despite multiple comeback efforts by Alcorn.
GAME RECAP
First Quarter – Grambling 29, Alcorn 22
- Alcorn came out strong offensively, shooting 56.3% from the field in the opening quarter.
- Watkins knocked down two early three-pointers to keep the Lady Braves within striking distance.
- Grambling's Kahia Warmsley led all scorers with eight points, including two three-pointers.
Second Quarter – Grambling 46, Alcorn 35
- Alcorn cooled off slightly, shooting 33.3% in the second quarter, while Grambling continued to find success from beyond the arc.
- Brown led the Lady Braves with five points in the period, while the team capitalized at the free-throw line, going 5-for-9.
- Grambling's defense forced key turnovers, helping the Tigers extend their lead to double digits by halftime.
Third Quarter – Grambling 66, Alcorn 51
- The Lady Braves showed resilience, cutting the deficit to single digits midway through the quarter behind baskets from White and Cheathman.
- Grambling responded with a 10-2 run, led by three-pointers from Warmsley and Arianna Mosley, keeping Alcorn from closing the gap.
- Alcorn remained perfect from the free-throw line in the quarter, going 4-for-4.
Fourth Quarter – Grambling 82, Alcorn 69
- Alcorn made a final push, shooting 47.1% in the final quarter, with Watkins adding another three-pointer.
- Henderson and Brown controlled the boards, combining for five rebounds in the period.
- Grambling sealed the win with steady free-throw shooting, hitting 9-of-14 in the closing minutes.
BY THE NUMBERS
- 17 – Destiny Brown led Alcorn in scoring with 17 points, adding six rebounds, one block, and one steal.
- 14 – Kailyn Watkins scored 14 points, knocking down four three-pointers.
- 42 – Alcorn's bench provided a major boost, scoring 42 points.
- 23 – The Lady Braves forced 23 turnovers but were outscored in points off turnovers 17-12.
UP NEXT
The Lady Braves (5-14, 3-5 SWAC) will as they travel to Baton Rouge to take on Southern University on Saturday, February 1. Tip-off is set for 2:30 p.m. CST
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