Alabama State Cruises By Alcorn State

LORMAN, Ms. -   The Alabama State University men's basketball team continued its streak on the road.  ASU defeated Alcorn State 62-53.  ASU also beat Southern University this past weekend.  The two road wins gave the Hornets their fifth consecutive victory.

Alabama State (11-16, 8-6) led Alcorn State 31-21 at halftime shooting 44% from the field.  The Braves were only able to connect on 27% of their first half attempts.   ASU won by 13 when the two teams played in Montgomery.

“I am pleased that our guys were focused on this road trip”.  Head coach Lewis Jackson stated.  “I felt like winning these two games on the road would put us in a nice spot as far as seeding for the tournament”.

A flagrant foul early in the second half by Alcorn State (3-21, 3-11) gave ASU's Tramaine Butler one free-throw.  Kenderek Washington made a three on the ensuing possession pushing lead to 38-21.

Leading 46-32 with 8:04 to play, Tramayne Moorer made back to back three's increasing the lead to 20 for ASU.  The Hornets are now 7-1 when Moorer is in the lineup.  “I honestly wanted to keep Tramayne out tonight because he is so banged up”.  Coach Jackson said.  “Alcorn stayed in the game and he (Moorer) ended up making some big shot for us down the stretch.

Moorer scored a game high 13 points.  Kenderek Washington finished with 12.  Chris Duncan posted a near triple double with nine points, nine rebounds and seven blocked shots on the night for the Hornets.  Marquiz Baker led Alcorn State with 12 points.

ASU shot 60% from three point range making nine of their 15 attempts.  The Braves were held to 24% shooting on the night.

ASU will host Prairie View from the Dunn-Oliver Acadome.  Tip-off is set for 7:30 pm.

-Hornets-