Alcorn Women’s Basketball Hosts Jackson State in Key SWAC Matchup
Alcorn State University will host Jackson State University on Saturday at the Davey L. Whitney Complex in Lorman, Mississippi, in a Southwestern Athletic Conference women’s basketball game. Tip-off is scheduled for 1 p.m., and the game marks the return of a series that has seen recent competitive matchups.
Earlier this season, Alcorn edged Jackson State 49-45 in Jackson. Kiarra Henderson led the Braves with 19 points, four assists and three rebounds, helping secure the win. Alcorn enters the game with a 14-10 overall record and an 11-2 mark in SWAC play, while Jackson State stands at 8-17 overall and 6-7 in conference.
The teams are meeting for the 25th time, with Alcorn winning two of the last three. The last time the Braves defeated the Tigers in Lorman was February 2017. Jackson State holds a recent edge in the series, but Alcorn aims to even the odds in Saturday’s matchup. The game will be streamed on SWAC TV, and live stats, along with radio coverage on WPRL 91.7 FM, will be available.
Alcorn has been strong defensively this season, allowing just 61 points per game, the third-lowest in the league. The team also ranks third in opponents’ shooting percentage at 38.6%. Offensively, the Braves shoot 30.8% from three-point range and have several players nearing career milestones. Nakia Cheatham needs 23 points to reach 1,000 in her career, and she leads the team with 302 points overall.
Jackson State has split every league series this season, with a 4-10 record on the road. Rhema Pegues leads the Tigers with 237 points and shoots 36.7% from the floor. Mikayla Brown is the team’s top rebounder with 178 boards. The Tigers shoot 59.4% overall and 31.8% from beyond the arc.
Following Saturday’s game, Alcorn will continue its road trip with contests against Texas Southern on Feb. 26 and Prairie View A&M on Feb. 28, as it seeks to improve its standing in the SWAC standings. Fans can follow updates on @BravesSports on X/Twitter, @AlcornSports on Instagram, and the Braves Sports Network on YouTube.
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