ITTA BENA, Miss. | Cordasia Harris posted her second double-double of the season to lead Alabama State University to a 57-54 win over Mississippi Valley State on Saturday at the R.W. Harrison HPER Complex.
 
Harris finished with 16 points and 13 rebounds, one short of tying her career-high, to lead three Lady Hornets in double figures. Ashley Gray had a career-high 11 points followed by Whitney Dunn with 10 points.

Alabama State pulled down 43 rebounds in Saturday's game compared to Mississippi Valley State's 37, led by Harris' 13 boards. The Hornets also put in work on the offensive glass, turning 11 rebounds into 13 second-chance points.

Alabama State's defense held Mississippi Valley State to only 6.7 percent shooting from beyond the arc and 30.4 percent from the field. The Hornets also limited Jaylia Reed to 1-of-7 shooting from downtown and seven points in the game.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Alabama State struggled out of the gate, falling behind 20-13 at the end of the first quarter.

Alabama State then cut the Delta Devils lead to 24-22 before going on a 6-0 run, highlighted by a bucket from Harris, to take a 28-24 lead. The Delta Devils cut into that lead, but the Hornets still enjoyed a 31-28 advantage heading into halftime. Alabama State dominated in the paint, scoring 14 of its 18 points close to the basket.

After intermission, Alabama State added to its advantage and owned a 48-37 lead heading into the fourth quarter. Alabama State's bench made the most of its minutes in the period, as non-starters totaled 11 of the team's 17 third-quarter points.

The Hornets then held on for the victory in the fourth quarter. Alabama State took advantage of its opportunities in the post, scoring eight of its nine points in the paint.

GAME NOTES

• Cordasia Harris notched a double-double for the Hornets with 16 points and 13 rebounds, one boards hy of trying her career-high.
• The Hornets held the Delta Devils to only 30.4 percent shooting from the field.
• Alabama State never trailed in the second half.
• The Alabama State bench made an impact by scoring 37 points to its scoring output.
• Cordasia Harris and Ashley Gray came off the bench to score 16 and 11 points, respectively.
• Alabama State had a 43-37 edge on the boards in the win.
• Alabama State cleaned up on the offensive glass, collecting 11 offensive boards in the game.
• ASU  held Mississippi Valley State to just 6.7 percent from 3-point range in a 1-for-15 shooting.
• The 31 first-half points were the most in a half this season.
• Ashley Gray and Harris combined for 17 of ASU's 31 first half points.
• Alabama State carried a 48-37 lead into the fourth quarter.
• MVSU used an 10-2 run to start the fourth quarter and cut the ASU lead to 50-47.
• Harris posted her second double-double of the season with16 points and 13 rebounds.
• Gray finished with a career-high 11 points and Dunn had 10 points.