LORMAN – Alcorn State women's basketball delivered a dominant defensive performance to earn a convincing 53-40 victory over Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Saturday afternoon at the Davey L. Whitney Health & Physical Education Complex. The Lady Braves controlled the game from start to finish, holding the Golden Lions to just 32.6% shooting while forcing 26 turnovers.
Zy'Nyia White and Nakia Cheathman led Alcorn with eight points each, with White adding two rebounds and Cheathman contributing two assists and a steal.
Destiny Brown was a force on the boards, pulling down 10 rebounds while also registering five points, two blocks, and a steal. Alcorn's depth played a key role, as the bench provided 26 points to fuel the Lady Braves' strong offensive attack.
The Lady Braves built a lead in the second quarter and never looked back, using their defense to stifle Arkansas-Pine Bluff's offense and secure their fifth SWAC victory of the season.
GAME RECAP
First Quarter – Alcorn 16, Arkansas-Pine Bluff 15
- Alcorn opened the game with an aggressive offensive attack, led by early baskets from White and Cheathman.
- The Lady Braves' defense forced six turnovers, keeping the Golden Lions from gaining any momentum.
- Arkansas-Pine Bluff stayed close by shooting 50% from the field in the quarter, but Alcorn held a one-point advantage heading into the second.
Second Quarter – Alcorn 30, Arkansas-Pine Bluff 23
- The Lady Braves found their rhythm offensively, going on a 6-0 run behind strong inside play from Brown and Kiarra Henderson.
- Alcorn's defense tightened, holding Arkansas-Pine Bluff to just 33.3% shooting in the quarter.
- The Lady Braves built a seven-point halftime lead by dominating the glass and limiting second-chance opportunities for the Golden Lions.
Third Quarter – Alcorn 44, Arkansas-Pine Bluff 31
- Alcorn extended its lead by outscoring Arkansas-Pine Bluff 14-8 in the third quarter.
- The Lady Braves took control defensively, forcing seven turnovers and limiting the Golden Lions to just three made field goals.
- Henderson and Kailyn Watkins provided a spark off the bench, combining for nine points in the period.
Fourth Quarter – Alcorn 53, Arkansas-Pine Bluff 40
- The Lady Braves maintained their defensive pressure, holding Arkansas-Pine Bluff to just nine points in the final frame.
- Alcorn's balanced scoring attack helped secure the win, with four players contributing points in the quarter.
- The Lady Braves' bench continued to make an impact, scoring 26 total points in the game.
BY THE NUMBERS
- 10 – Destiny Brown led all players with 10 rebounds, adding five points and two blocks.
- 26 – Alcorn's bench played a major role, contributing 26 points.
- 26 – The Lady Braves forced 26 turnovers, turning them into 24 points.
- 19.0% – Alcorn struggled from beyond the arc, shooting 4-of-21 but made up for it with strong defense and rebounding.
UP NEXT
The Lady Braves (7-15, 5-6 SWAC) will look to build on this win when they travel to Tallahassee, Florida to take on Florida A&M University on Thursday, February 13. Tip-off is set for 1 p.m. CST.
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