HOUSTON, Texas | Alabama State got a pair of shots up in the final four seconds but couldn't get one to fall in a 56-55 loss to Texas Southern at the H&PE Arena on Monday night in Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) action.
Alabama State (10-10, 5-2 SWAC) led most of the way until late when Texas Southern was able to take a one-point lead on a pair of Deon Stroud free throws. The Hornets had a chance to take the lead but missed a jumper with 33 seconds remaining, before causing a turnover to set up the last possession with 23 seconds to play.
The Hornets got the ball to
TJ Madlock who was triple-teamed on the baseline, forcing a pass to
Amarr Knox who missed a three with six seconds to play but found the hands of
CJ Hines. He was able to feed it to Knox who got it to Madlock in the corner with the three coming up short at the buzzer.
Madlock led Alabama State, who stayed tied atop the conference standings despite the loss, with 17 points and nine rebounds.
Micah Octave added 14 points and four rebounds in the loss. PJ Henry led Texas Southern (7-12, 5-3 SWAC) with a game-high 21 points.
How It Happened
- Alabama State ended the night shooting 33.9 (21-of-62) percent from the floor and 18.2 (4-of-22) percent from beyond the arc. They also finished the night shooting 81.8 (9-of-11) percent from the free throw line.
- Texas Southern finished the night shooting 35.7 (15-of-42) percent from the floor and 29.6 (8-of-27) percent from beyond the arc. They also shot 78.3 (18-of-23) percent from the free throw line.
- Alabama State forced 16 turnovers while committing just nine.
- The Hornets outscored Texas Southern 26-8 in the paint and scored more fast break points and points off the bench.
Alabama State Notes
- Madlock averaged 23.5 points per game in the two games this week for the Hornets, scoring in double figures in both games.
- Octave averaged 9.0 rebounds per game following the night against Texas Southern after grabbing 14 on Saturday. The junior also grabbed a steal, giving him a steal in 19 of the first 20 games after his streak was snapped on Saturday.
- Although the Hornets fell, they stayed in a tie with Grambling State and Southern heading into next week.
Up Next
Alabama State returns home for a pair of games beginning with Bethune-Cookman on Saturday, Feb. 3 at 2:30 p.m. with the game televised on HBCUGO.
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