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Jackson State recorded its 10th straight win in dominating fashion, handing Alcorn State an 81-49 loss at Williams Center on Saturday afternoon. The Lady Tigers had the upper hand in this one, going into the half with a 17-point lead and outscoring the Lady Braves 41-26 in the final 20 minutes.
Jariyah Covington led the way for Jackson State, putting up 22 points along with eight boards. As a whole, the Lady Tigers were impressive on the offensive side of the ball, racking up 1.19 points per possession on 49% shooting from the field. Free throws were another positive component of their afternoon. They drew 21 fouls on the defense, which led to 23 points on 72% shooting from the charity stripe.
Tyginae Wright scored 11 points while Zy’Nyia White added another 10 to lead the way for Alcorn State. As a team, the Lady Braves struggled to get things going offensively, scoring just 0.65 points per possession on 26% shooting from the field. They were heavily challenged near the hoop, going just 7-of-35 on field goal attempts in the paint.
Both sides have some time off before facing their next opponents, which won’t be until Feb. 25. Jackson State catches Texas Southern after a loss in its last game, while Alcorn State meets Prairie View A&M in a conference showdown. The Lady Tigers will look to keep their winning streak intact. On the other side, the Lady Braves will be thankful to return home.
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