Texas Southern Tigers vs Alcorn State Braves
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
ALCN | 34 | 21 | 55 |
TXSO | 32 | 46 | 78 |
Nicholas lifts Texas Southern over Alcorn State 78-55
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- — Joirdon Karl Nicholas had a season-high 24 points plus 13 rebounds as second-seeded Texas Southern rolled past sixth-seeded Alcorn State 78-55 in the quarterfinals of the Southwestern Athletic Conference Tourney on Thursday.
John Walker III had 14 points and eight rebounds for Texas Southern (14-8). Michael Weathers added 13 points and eight rebounds. Justin Hopkins had 10 points and nine rebounds.
Alcorn State totaled 21 points in the second half, a season low for the team.
Tyree Corbett had 23 points and seven rebounds for the Braves (6-13). Byron Joshua added 17 points.
Texas Southern plays No. 2 seed Jackson State in the semifinals Friday.
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Game Information
Birmingham, AL
Referee:Joe Wilbert III
Referee:Chris King
Referee:Sidney Cohen
2025-26 Standings
| Southwestern Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethune-Cookman | 14-4 | - | 17-15 |
| Southern | 11-7 | 3 | 17-17 |
| Florida A&M | 11-7 | 3 | 15-16 |
| Alabama A&M | 10-8 | 4 | 18-15 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 10-8 | 4 | 13-19 |
| Texas Southern | 10-8 | 4 | 12-18 |
| Jackson State | 10-8 | 4 | 12-21 |
| Prairie View A&M | 9-9 | 5 | 19-18 |
| Grambling | 7-11 | 7 | 14-19 |
| Alabama State | 7-11 | 7 | 10-22 |
| Alcorn State | 7-11 | 7 | 9-23 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 2-16 | 12 | 3-30 |
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