Texas Southern Tigers at Alcorn State Braves
· NCAA Men's BasketballThomas scores 26, leads Alcorn St. over Texas Southern 73-72
It was Alcorn State's (5-11, 4-0 Southwestern Athletic Conference) fourth straight win.
John Walker III made a jump shot and AJ Lawson's tip in with 54 seconds left for Texas Southern capped the scoring. The Tigers missed their last three shots.
Thomas was 9 of 10 from the field, made both 3-point attempts and was 6 of 9 from the free-throw line. Thomas also had team highs with eight rebounds and five assists. Lenell Henry finished with 11 points.
Bryson Etienne scored 22 points to lead Texas Southern (5-9, 3-2). Joirdon Karl Nicholas had 11 points and 12 rebounds. PJ Henry added 10 points.
Texas Southern plays at Jackson State on Monday. Alcorn State hosts Prairie View A&M on Monday.
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| 2nd 0:01 | Joirdon Karl Nicholas Defensive Rebound. | 72 - 73 |
| 2nd 0:02 | Oddyst Walker Defensive Rebound. | 72 - 73 |
| 2nd 0:02 | Oddyst Walker missed Free Throw. | 72 - 73 |
| 2nd 0:02 | Foul on Joirdon Karl Nicholas. | 72 - 73 |
| 2nd 0:05 | Joirdon Karl Nicholas missed Layup. | 72 - 73 |
Statistics
TXSO |
ALCN |
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|---|---|---|
| 27-62 | FG | 26-51 |
| 44 | Field Goal % | 51 |
| 5-16 | 3PT | 7-17 |
| 31 | Three Point % | 41 |
| 13-23 | FT | 14-21 |
| 57 | Free Throw % | 67 |
| 35 | Rebounds | 37 |
| 15 | Offensive Rebounds | 10 |
| 20 | Defensive Rebounds | 27 |
| 7 | Assists | 9 |
| 9 | Steals | 3 |
| 3 | Blocks | 1 |
| 7 | Turnovers | 14 |
| 1 | Team Turnovers | 1 |
| 7 | Total Turnovers | 14 |
| 1 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 1 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 24 | Points Off Turnovers | 11 |
| 6 | Fast Break Points | 6 |
| 34 | Points in Paint | 28 |
| 18 | Fouls | 18 |
| 5 | Largest Lead | 18 |
Game Information
Location: Lorman, MS
Attendance: 312 | Capacity:
2025-26 Southwestern Athletic Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethune-Cookman | 14-4 | - | 17-14 |
| Southern | 11-7 | 3 | 15-16 |
| Florida A&M | 11-7 | 3 | 14-15 |
| Alabama A&M | 10-8 | 4 | 17-14 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 10-8 | 4 | 13-18 |
| Texas Southern | 10-8 | 4 | 12-17 |
| Jackson State | 10-8 | 4 | 11-20 |
| Prairie View A&M | 9-9 | 5 | 15-17 |
| Grambling | 7-11 | 7 | 14-18 |
| Alabama State | 7-11 | 7 | 10-22 |
| Alcorn State | 7-11 | 7 | 9-23 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 2-16 | 12 | 3-30 |


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