Thomas scores 26, leads Alcorn St. over Texas Southern 73-72
LORMAN, Miss. -- — Justin Thomas had 26 points, Lenell Henry scored the eventual game-winning jumper with 1:41 to play and Alcorn State held off Texas Southern for a 73-72 victory on Saturday.
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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Game Information
- Referees:
- Kelly Davis
- Trent Dews
- Ronald Wilcots Jr.
2024-25 Southwestern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern | 15-3 | - | 20-12 |
| Jackson State | 14-4 | 1 | 15-17 |
| Bethune-Cookman | 13-5 | 2 | 17-15 |
| Alabama State | 12-6 | 3 | 17-15 |
| 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 | 12-21 |
| 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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