MONTGOMERY, Ala. | Amarr Knox, CJ Hines and TJ Madlock combined to score 63 of Alabama State's 82 points as the Hornets knocked off the SWAC leader Southern Univeristy  82-81 at the Dunn Oliver Acacome on Monday.

Knox led the Hornets (10-14, 6-5) with 26 points and six assists. Hines added 19 points and Madlock helped out with 18 points, eight rebounds and six assists.

Alabama State shared the ball well in Monday's game, racking up 17 assists on 29 made field goals. Madlock's six assists led the Hornets.

The Alabama State defense held Southern shooters to only 37.1 percent from the field, including 22.7 percent from three-point range.

How It Happened

After falling behind 36-32, Alabama State went on a 7-0 run with 1:28 left in the first half to take a 39-36 lead, a score that would hold until halftime. Alabama State relied on its three-point shooting in the period, knocking down six shots to account for 18 of its 39 points.

Southern proceeded to take a 70-69 lead before Alabama State went on a 7-0 run, finished off by Hines' three, to seize a 76-70 lead with 3:13 to go in the contest. The Jaguars narrowed the margin somewhat before the game was over, but the Hornets still held on for the 82-81 win.

Game Notes

» Alabama State found success from beyond the arc, knocking down 10 treys in the game.
» The Hornets held the Jaguars to only 37.1 percent shooting from the field.
» Alabama State recorded 17 total assists in the game.
» Amarr Knox, Cj Hines, and Antonio "TJ" Madlock combined to account for 77 percent of the Hornets points.
» The Hornets were active in affecting shots on the defensive end, tallying five blocks as a team.
» Alabama State turned the ball over eight times while dishing out 17 assists.
» Alabama State cleaned up on the offensive glass, collecting 10 offensive boards in the game.
» Amarr Knox led the Hornets with a game-high 26 points.
» Alabama State got a game-high 10 rebounds from Micah Octave