Thorn scores 16, Alcorn State knocks off Bethune-Cookman 69-54
LORMAN, Miss. -- — Dekedran Thorn's 16 points helped Alcorn State defeat Bethune-Cookman 69-54 on Saturday night.
Thorn shot 6 for 10, including 2 for 5 from beyond the arc for the Braves (8-17, 7-5 Southwestern Athletic Conference). Jeremiah Gambrell scored 13 points while going 5 of 10 (3 for 7 from 3-point range). Byron Joshua was 5 of 10 shooting and 2 of 3 from the free throw line to finish with 12 points, while adding eight rebounds and seven assists.
Reggie Ward Jr. finished with 27 points for the Wildcats (12-13, 7-5). Zion Harmon added 11 points and three steals for Bethune-Cookman. Jakobi Heady also had seven points, seven rebounds and three steals.
These two teams both play Monday. Alcorn State hosts Florida A&M and Bethune-Cookman visits Jackson State.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Grady Dale
- Andre Crawford
- Chris Chumley
2023-24 Southwestern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grambling | 14-4 | - | 21-15 |
| Alcorn State | 13-5 | 1 | 14-18 |
| Southern | 12-6 | 2 | 18-14 |
| Texas Southern | 12-6 | 2 | 16-17 |
| Bethune-Cookman | 11-7 | 3 | 17-17 |
| Jackson State | 11-7 | 3 | 15-17 |
| Alabama A&M | 9-9 | 5 | 12-23 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 8-10 | 6 | 13-18 |
| Alabama State | 8-10 | 6 | 13-19 |
| Prairie View A&M | 5-13 | 9 | 10-21 |
| Florida A&M | 4-14 | 10 | 6-23 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 1-17 | 13 | 1-30 |
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