LORMAN – Alcorn State women's basketball delivered a commanding performance on Saturday afternoon, securing a 61-39 victory over Prairie View A&M at the Davey L. Whitney Health & Physical Education Complex. The Lady Braves (11-16, 9-7 SWAC) controlled the game from the opening tip, using a suffocating defensive effort to limit Prairie View (9-17, 6-11 SWAC) to just 28.2% shooting from the field.
Sharmayne Finley led the Lady Braves with nine points, while
Zy'Nyia White and Maya Claytor each added eight points.
Destiny Brown was a force inside, contributing seven points, four rebounds, and a block. Nakia Cheathman and
Kiarra Henderson also made an impact, with Henderson scoring five points and pulling down five rebounds. Alcorn's bench played a major role, outscoring Prairie View's reserves 31-9.
The Lady Braves took control in the first half, building a double-digit lead by halftime and never looking back. A dominant
defensive second quarter saw Alcorn outscore Prairie View 13-3, allowing just one field goal in the period.
GAME RECAP
First Quarter – Alcorn 20, Prairie View 8
- The Lady Braves set the tone early, shooting 50% from the field in the first quarter.
- White and Finley paced the offense, combining for nine points in the opening period.
- Alcorn's defense forced six turnovers, capitalizing with eight points off those miscues.
Second Quarter – Alcorn 33, Prairie View 11
- Alcorn put on a defensive clinic, holding Prairie View to just three points in the quarter.
- The Lady Braves' interior presence was dominant, limiting Prairie View to 1-of-13 shooting in the period.
- Henderson made a big impact, converting five free throws while also grabbing key rebounds.
Third Quarter – Alcorn 50, Prairie View 23
- Alcorn continued to build on its lead, outscoring Prairie View 17-12 in the third quarter.
- Claytor and Iyekekpolor knocked down timely three-pointers to extend the Lady Braves' advantage.
- Alcorn's defense remained strong, forcing five more turnovers in the period.
Fourth Quarter – Alcorn 61, Prairie View 39
- Prairie View had its best offensive quarter but was unable to cut significantly into the deficit.
- The Lady Braves controlled the pace in the final minutes, limiting second-chance opportunities.
- Alcorn finished the game with 14 points off turnovers and 20 points in the paint.
BY THE NUMBERS
- 9 – Sharmayne Finley led Alcorn with nine points on 3-of-5 shooting.
- 14 – The Lady Braves forced 14 turnovers, converting them into points on the other end.
- 35 – Alcorn won the rebounding battle, grabbing 35 total boards.
- 31 – The Lady Braves' bench contributed 31 points, providing key depth in the victory.
UP NEXT
Alcorn State (11-16, 9-7 SWAC) will head on the road to face Mississippi Valley State on Thursday, March 6, in Itta Bena, MS. Tip-off is set for 6 p.m. CST.
