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<\/a>Bridget Robinson\n<\/strong>MC301 contributor<\/strong><\/p>\n
Junior Alisa Ross racked up with 12 points and 5 rebounds to lead the Lady Tigers to victory as Jackson State University swept \u00a0Alcorn State University 64-52 Saturday evening at the Lee E. Williams Athletic and Assembly Center.<\/p>\n
With the win, the Lady Tigers improve 9-11 overall and 7-3 in Southwestern Athletic Conference play.<\/p>\n
In the second half, Jackson State went on a 10-1 run at the 10:32 mark. With seven ties and three lead changes, the game was a constant battle for the in-state rivals. However, the Lady Tiger offense was too much for the Lady Braves as JSU outscored Alcorn 30-16 from the paint, 8-3 from second chance opportunities, 14-6 fast break points and an overwhelming 30-10 bench points.<\/p>\n
The Lady Tigers lead as much as 12 points at the 00:48 mark left in the game.<\/p>\n
JSU continues to shoot the ball in high percentages shooting 40.4% from the field and 73.9% from the free throw line.<\/p>\n
\u201cLately in practice we\u2019ve been working on making higher percentage shots. All that practice is finally paying off,\u201d said Ross.<\/p>\n
Kameron Jones also scored in double-digit figures with 10 points. Dominique Brothern led the team with 5 assists and Ke\u2019ra St. John dominated the paint with 7 rebounds.<\/p>\n
Tierro Frost led the Lady Braves with 19 points and 5 rebounds. Ashtin McNichols also collected 10 points and 9 rebounds.<\/p>\n
Following the Lady Tiger victory, Brandon West collected a double- double with 18 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Tigers to a 71-61 victory over Alcorn State. Julysses Nobles also led the Tigers with 16 points and 6 assists.<\/p>\n
With the win, the Tigers improve 8-14 overall and 4-6 SWAC play.<\/p>\n
JSU started off dominate with 15-3 scoring run, shooting 44.4% from the field to Alcorn\u2019s 31.6% in the first half. The Tigers led 36-21 at half time. The Braves did not bow down however, coming into the second half with a 14-4 run. Jarves Brent maintained the Tiger led by draining two three- point shots.<\/p>\n
The Braves still did not give up; playing aggressive defense that caused Jackson State to turn the ball over five times. Alcorn scored four points off back-to-back steals, cutting the lead 40-35. \u00a0However, the Tiger offense was too much for Alcorn to handle, forcing them to foul JSU who shot 68.0% from the free throw line. Frustrated, Alcorn\u2019s head coach Luther Riley received a technical foul securing the Tiger victory.<\/p>\n
Marquis Vance collected 17 points and 7 rebounds, LeAntwan Luckett scored 13 points and Octavious Brown received 10 points and 4 rebounds.<\/p>\n
Photo: JSU Media Relations<\/p>\n
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