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Recap - Alcorn State Defeats Texas Southern 82-79
Alcorn State got 27 points from Jeremiah Kendall en route to a 82-79 victory over Texas Southern on Monday at H&PE Arena.
Dekedran Thorn had 11 points for Alcorn State and Byron Joshua chipped in with 10 points. Jalyke Gaines - Wyatt had 3 assists for them, while Jeremiah Kendall was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Texas Southern got a 36-point performance from Jonathan Cisse, who was supported by 11 points from Deon Stroud. PJ Henry had 7 assists in a losing cause for Texas Southern, while Chris Craig grabbed 6 rebounds.
Alcorn State was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Alcorn State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 34-24.
Alcorn State heads into a battle against Mississippi Valley State. Texas Southern, meanwhile, will have their next action against Prairie View A&M.