Alcorn State rallies past Texas Southern 82-79, extends win streak to 7
HOUSTON -- — Jeremiah Kendall had 27 points and Alcorn State scored the final eight points to rally for an 82-79 victory over Texas Southern on Monday night, running its win streak to seven in a row.
Kendall also grabbed eight rebounds for the Braves (12-17, 11-5 Southwestern Athletic Conference). Dekedran Thorn added 11 points and Jeremiah Gambrell scored 10.
Byron Joshua and Kendall hit jumpers to give Alcorn State an 80-79 lead with 11 seconds left. Gambrell began the late 8-0 run with a pair of free throws with 1:37 remaining. Thorn hit two foul shots with two seconds left to end the spurt.
Jonathan Cisse hit eight 3-pointers and scored 36 — both career highs — to lead the Tigers (13-15, 11-6). Deon Stroud added 11 points and Kenny Hunter pitched in with eight points and three blocks.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Matt Potter
- Keith Kimbell
- Leslie Jones
2024-25 Southwestern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern | 15-3 | - | 20-12 |
| Jackson State | 14-4 | 1 | 16-18 |
| Bethune-Cookman | 13-5 | 2 | 17-16 |
| Alabama State | 12-6 | 3 | 20-16 |
| Texas Southern | 12-6 | 3 | 15-17 |
| Alcorn State | 11-7 | 4 | 11-21 |
| Florida A&M | 10-8 | 5 | 14-17 |
| Grambling | 7-11 | 8 | 12-22 |
| Alabama A&M | 6-12 | 9 | 10-22 |
| Prairie View A&M | 4-14 | 11 | 5-27 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 3-15 | 12 | 6-25 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 1-17 | 14 | 3-28 |
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