MONTGOMERY, Ala. | The Alabama State University women's basketball team saw a six-point halftime advantage slip away in a 49-42 loss to Alcorn State University on Saturday inside the Acadome.

Cordasia Harris recorded a double-double with 14 points and 16 rebounds to lead the Hornets (1-14, 1-3). DaKiyah Sanders added nine points, six rebounds and three steals and Solangelei Akridge chipped in as well with three points and three steals.

Harris pulled down six offensive rebounds to pace an offense that racked up second chance opportunities for Alabama State, grabbing 16 boards and turning them into 11 second chance points.

The Alabama State defense held Alcorn State shooters to only 31.5 percent from the field, including 0 percent from three-point range.

THE BASICS 
Final Score:  Alcorn St. 49 | Alabama State 42
Records: Lady Hornets (1-14, 1-3 SWAC) | Braves (3-10, 1-2 SWAC)
Date: Monday, January 13, 2024 | 2 p.m.
Location: Dunn-Oliver Acadome | Montgomery, Ala.
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HOW IT HAPPENED

• Alabama State started off strong, putting together a 9-8 lead heading into the second quarter. Alabama State got a great contribution from its bench in the period, as non-starters accounted for four of its nine total points.
• Alabama State built that first quarter lead to 16-13 before going on a 5-0 run starting at the 5:32 mark in the second period, highlighted by a bucket from Harris, to increase its lead to 21-13. The Braves cut into that lead, but the Hornets still enjoyed a 21-15 advantage heading into halftime. Alabama State forced three Alcorn State turnovers in the period and turned them into four points.
• Alabama State then lost its advantage in the third quarter and trailed the Braves 30-28 entering the fourth. Alabama State played well near the basket, scoring six of its seven points in the paint.
• A Harris layup with 1:07 to play in the fourth quarter closed Alcorn's lead to 44-42 
• Alcorn State scored the final five points of the game to claim the 49-42 win.

Game Notes

• Harris' double-double was her fourth of the season, grabbing a career-high 15 rebounds and 11 points.
• The Hornets held the Braves to only 31.5 percent shooting from the field.
• The Alabama State bench made an impact by adding 16 points to its scoring output.
• The Alabama State defense forced 19 turnovers.
• Alabama State cleaned up on the offensive glass, collecting 16 offensive boards in the game.
• DK Sanders finished with nine points, three steals and six rebounds.

UP NEXT: Alabama State plays instate rival Alabama A&M on Monday, Jan. 15, at 4 p.m. in the Bridge Builders Classic in Mobile, Ala. The game will be played at the Mitchell Center on the Campus of the University of South Alabama.