Alcorn State Opens Season With 80-38 Loss to Ole Miss

Alcorn State opened its 2026-27 women’s basketball season with an 80-38 loss to Ole Miss on Monday at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion in Oxford, Mississippi.

The Lady Braves trailed 10-6 after the first quarter, then gave up 26 points in the second as Ole Miss built a 36-19 halftime lead. The Rebels outscored Alcorn 44-19 after the break.

Jaela Smith and Jada Morgan led Alcorn with eight points apiece. Smith also had one rebound, one assist and one blocked shot. Morgan went 4-for-4 at the free-throw line and added three rebounds and a steal. Lauren Nelson contributed six points, four assists, three rebounds and two steals.

Jaida Civil led Ole Miss with 17 points, six rebounds, five assists and four steals. Jade Tillman had 14 points and 11 rebounds, and Jada Richard also scored 14.

Alcorn collected 28 rebounds and 11 steals but committed 26 turnovers. Ole Miss held a 48-28 rebounding advantage and had 14 turnovers.

Alcorn was scheduled to host Mississippi University for Women on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 6 p.m. at the Davey L. Whitney Complex.

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