MONTGOMERY, Ala. | Alabama State had three players score in double figures, but the Hornets came up short in a 62-54 loss to Jackson State on Saturday afternoon at the Dunn-Oliver Acadome.

Shamaya Reid and Ny'Keria Flowers led Alabama State with 13 points apiece, while Clearia Peterson added 11 points and a game-high 12 rebounds to record her fourth double-double of the season. The effort also marked Peterson's fifth game this year with double-figure rebounds.

Alabama State (—) stayed within striking distance throughout the contest and held an 11-10 lead after the first quarter. Jackson State used a strong second period to take control, outscoring the Hornets 27-15 to carry a 37-26 advantage into halftime.

The Hornets responded out of the break, trimming the deficit with a solid third quarter behind balanced scoring and work on the glass. Peterson controlled the paint, while Reid and Flowers combined to apply pressure offensively as Alabama State closed within single digits.

Jackson State answered late, knocking down timely shots and limiting Alabama State to just five field goals in the fourth quarter to seal the win.

Alabama State finished with 39 rebounds and forced 21 turnovers, but struggled from long range, shooting 2 of 14 from 3-point distance. Rhema Pegues scored 20 points to lead Jackson State, which shot 38.9 percent from beyond the arc.

The Hornets will continue SWAC play next week in the Bridge Builders Classic against Alabama A&M on Monday, Jan. 19. Tip off is set for 2 p.m. inside the Mitchell Center on the Campus of the University of South Alabama.