Alcorn State Falls to Ole Miss in Season Opener

Alcorn State opened its 2026-27 men’s basketball season with a 99-58 loss to Ole Miss on Monday night in Oxford, Mississippi. The Rebels built a 52-31 lead by halftime and controlled the game after the break.

Calvin Sirmans led Alcorn with 20 points, shooting 6 of 8 from the field and 4 of 5 from 3-point range. He also had six assists and three steals. Bobby Cannon scored 14 points on 5-of-8 shooting.

The Braves made 10 3-pointers and got 31 points from their bench. But Ole Miss scored 39 points off Alcorn’s 26 turnovers, according to the team’s account.

Alcorn, 0-1, is scheduled to host Howard on Thursday, Nov. 5, at 6 p.m. at the Davey L. Whitney Complex.

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