LORMAN, Miss. – Alcorn State women's basketball delivered a commanding performance Wednesday evening, defeating Mississippi University for Women 91-44 in its home opener at the Davey L. Whitney Complex. The Lady Braves improved to 1-1 on the season behind a balanced offensive attack that featured five players scoring in double figures.

Jada Morgan led Alcorn with a game-high 18 points, shooting 6-of-8 from the field while connecting on five of six free-throw attempts. Jazlyn Johnson followed with 16 points, including two three-pointers, while Jaela Smith and Dekyra Mitchell contributed 12 points apiece. Fatime Seck added 11 points off the bench, connecting on three shots from beyond the arc.

Mitchell directed the Lady Braves' offense with a game-high eight assists, while Smith added five assists and three steals. Lauren Nelson led Alcorn on the glass with nine rebounds while contributing eight points.

Mississippi University for Women was led by Madison O'Dell, who finished with 12 points, including three three-pointers. Addison Howell added nine points and four assists.

Alcorn controlled the contest offensively, shooting 56.7 percent from the field and 43.8 percent from three-point range. The Lady Braves also recorded 25 assists, 13 steals and 54 points in the paint.

GAME RECAP

First Quarter – Alcorn State 21, Mississippi University for Women 9

• Jazlyn Johnson opened the scoring with a layup before Mississippi University for Women answered to tie the contest at 2-2.

• Jaela Smith converted two free throws to give Alcorn a 4-2 advantage before the Owls responded to even the score at four.

• Johnson connected on a three-pointer with 7:51 remaining to put the Lady Braves ahead 7-4.

• Morgan followed with a jumper, while Nelson added another basket to extend Alcorn's advantage to 11-4.

• Morgan continued to lead the offensive attack, adding another jumper and two free throws to push the lead to 15-6.

• Smith contributed a jumper and layup, while Chrishunti Walker added a basket in the closing seconds.

• Alcorn finished the opening quarter with a 21-9 advantage after holding the Owls to nine points.

Second Quarter – Alcorn State 48, Mississippi University for Women 21

• Fatime Seck opened the second quarter with a layup to extend Alcorn's advantage to 23-9.

• Morgan connected on a three-pointer before Nelson added a layup to give the Lady Braves a 28-12 lead.

• Seck followed with a three-pointer at the 7:08 mark, extending the advantage to 32-12.

• Alcorn continued its offensive surge behind baskets from Nelson, Morgan and Frances Anyakudo, building a 38-12 lead midway through the quarter.

• Smith added a jumper before Anyakudo and Mitchell scored consecutive baskets to extend the lead to 44-12.

• Mississippi University for Women responded with seven unanswered points, including two three-pointers from O'Dell.

• Johnson added a late layup, while Morgan connected on two free throws to send Alcorn into halftime leading 48-21.

• The Lady Braves outscored the Owls 27-12 in the second quarter, shooting 68.8 percent from the field.

Third Quarter – Alcorn State 65, Mississippi University for Women 35

• Johnson opened the second half with a jumper to extend Alcorn's advantage to 50-21.

• Mississippi University for Women responded with five consecutive points before Johnson connected on a three-pointer to give the Lady Braves a 53-26 lead.

• Johnson continued her offensive production with a layup to push the advantage to 55-26.

• Nelson added a jumper before Morgan converted a free throw to maintain Alcorn's comfortable lead.

• Seck connected on another three-pointer with 2:47 remaining, extending the advantage to 61-30.

• Mitchell added a layup, while Morgan scored in the final minute to give Alcorn a 65-35 lead entering the fourth quarter.

• The Lady Braves outscored the Owls 17-14 in the period.

Fourth Quarter – Alcorn State 91, Mississippi University for Women 44

• Seck opened the final quarter with her third three-pointer of the contest, extending Alcorn's lead to 68-35.

• Morgan followed with a jumper before Walker and Mitchell added consecutive baskets to push the advantage to 74-38.

• Mitchell continued to contribute offensively, while Smith scored on consecutive possessions to extend the lead to 80-42.

• Ariyah Burke and Milaan Moore added baskets as Alcorn continued to control the final minutes.

• Anyakudo and Johnson followed with baskets before Mitchell connected on a three-pointer with 1:01 remaining to give the Lady Braves a 91-42 advantage.

• Mississippi University for Women added a late basket, but Alcorn secured the 91-44 victory.

• The Lady Braves outscored the Owls 26-9 in the final quarter, completing a dominant home-opening performance.

BY THE NUMBERS

• 91 – Alcorn State scored 91 points in its home-opening victory.

• 18 – Jada Morgan led the Lady Braves with a game-high 18 points.

• 16 – Jazlyn Johnson added 16 points, connecting on two three-pointers.

• 25 – Alcorn recorded 25 assists, led by Dekyra Mitchell's eight.

• 54 – The Lady Braves dominated inside, scoring 54 points in the paint.

• 13 – Alcorn collected 13 steals, with Jaela Smith and Chrishunti Walker recording three apiece.

• 31 – The Lady Braves received 31 points from their bench.

• 29 – Alcorn converted 24 Mississippi University for Women turnovers into 29 points.

• 56.7% – The Lady Braves shot 38-of-67 from the field.

• 9 – Lauren Nelson pulled down a game-high nine rebounds.

UP NEXT

Alcorn State (1-1) will hit the road Wednesday, Nov. 18, traveling to Thibodaux, Louisiana, to face Nicholls in a nonconference matchup. Tip-off is scheduled for 6 p.m. as the Lady Braves look to build on their home-opening victory.