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JSU beats ASU 67-66 in SWAC championship 2021 Cricket Wireless SWAC Basketball Tournament (Source: Michael Wade) By Jonathan Grass | March 13, 2021 at 7:09 PM CST - Updated March 13 at 10:35 PM BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WSFA) - Jackson State bested the Alabama State women’s basketball team at Saturday’s Southwestern Athletic Conference championship game. The Tigers flexed their muscles early and often, pushing to a 37-24 lead at halftime. The Hornets found themselves down 17 with just four minutes remaining in the third quarter but came back to take the lead late in the fourth. However, Jackson State scored late, ultimately winning the game 67-66. Alabama State (15-4) trailed 46-29 with 4:44 remaining in the third, trimming the deficit down to just four points in that same period before Jackson State pushed the lead back to nine in the fourth quarter at 59-50. ....
Lady Braves come up short at Alabama State Source: Alcorn State Athletics (Source: Alcorn State Athletics) By Alcorn State Sports Information | January 23, 2021 at 6:52 PM CST - Updated January 23 at 6:52 PM MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Playing the only undefeated team left in the Southwestern Athletic Conference, the Alcorn State University womenâs basketball team went toe-to-toe with Alabama State. After the Lady Braves pulled to within five points in the second half, Alabama State was able to hold off the rally and take the 68-57 conference victory Saturday afternoon inside Dunn-Oliver Acadome. The defense again made things tough on the opponent with Alcorn (4-6, 4-2 SWAC) forcing 26 turnovers while committing just 10. That led to a 24-11 advantage on points off turnovers. Kirdis Clark led the way with 16 points. Tyginae Wright added 12 points and Aja Wheeler had a strong all-around game with eight points, seven rebounds and three steals. Both teams made 24 fie ....