MONTGOMERY, Ala. | Alabama State fell to Alcorn State 70-60 in Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) play at the Dunn-Oliver Acadome on Monday night.

After a sluggish first half, Alabama State (3-13, 2-2 SWAC) bounced back with a 39-point second half after shooting 43.3 (13-of-30) percent from the floor, but it wasn't enough as Alcorn State (4-11, 3-0 SWAC) shot 63.6 (14-of-22) percent from the floor on just 22 shots from the floor.

Gerald Liddell (Cibolo, Texas) led four players in double figures with 13 points and eight rebounds, while Juan Reyna (San Antonio, Texas) added 11 off the bench with three three-pointers. Jordan O'Neal (Mobile, Ala.) and E.J. Clark (Dallas, Texas) each added 10 for the Hornets who finished the night shooting 33.9 (19-of-56) percent from the floor and 37.5 (6-of-16) percent from beyond the arc.

Paul King led Alcorn State with 15 points.

UP NEXT
Alabama State returns to action on Saturday afternoon in their third consecutive game at the Dunn-Oliver Acadome, facing Alabama A&M with tip set for 4:30 pm. All fans entering the arena must provide a negative COVID test within 72 hours and must wear masks at all times.

QUOTES from head coach Mo Williams
"They brought it to us, I thought they were the tougher team. That is their identity and they beat us at their game today. That is something we have to bounce back from, and I think we will."

"The first half, it was the way we wanted it. It was a low-scoring game, and we are okay with that because we feel like we can score the ball. Our biggest thing is getting stops and we did a good job on the defensive end, they got it going a little bit in the second half which the stats really don't show. We just have to do a better job of executing right now, and I have to figure that ball out."

"The most important game is coming up and it's because it is the next game, added flavor to it because it is Alabama A&M obviously. We are ready for the challenge. They are a good basketball team, and we will be prepared. Hopefully this week is a good week for us getting some guys back."

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