Bethune-Cookman Wildcats @ Alcorn State Braves
Thorn scores 16, Alcorn State knocks off Bethune-Cookman 69-54
LORMAN, Miss. -- — Dekedran Thorn's 16 points helped Alcorn State defeat Bethune-Cookman 69-54 on Saturday night.
Thorn shot 6 for 10, including 2 for 5 from beyond the arc for the Braves (8-17, 7-5 Southwestern Athletic Conference). Jeremiah Gambrell scored 13 points while going 5 of 10 (3 for 7 from 3-point range). Byron Joshua was 5 of 10 shooting and 2 of 3 from the free throw line to finish with 12 points, while adding eight rebounds and seven assists.
Reggie Ward Jr. finished with 27 points for the Wildcats (12-13, 7-5). Zion Harmon added 11 points and three steals for Bethune-Cookman. Jakobi Heady also had seven points, seven rebounds and three steals.
These two teams both play Monday. Alcorn State hosts Florida A&M and Bethune-Cookman visits Jackson State.
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Game Information
Lorman, MS
Referee:Grady Dale
Referee:Andre Crawford
Referee:Chris Chumley
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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