Alabama St defeats Alcorn St 81-66
Alabama St Edges Alcorn St 81-66 in Conference Showdown
In a hard-fought conference matchup, Alabama St outlasted visiting Alcorn St 81-66 at the Dunn-Oliver Acadome on Wednesday night. The home team's strong performance from beyond the arc and in the paint proved too much for the visiting Bulldogs to overcome.
Trailing by just six points at halftime, Alabama St took control of the game in the second half, outscoring Alcorn St 43-32 to secure a 15-point victory. Asjon Anderson led the charge with 23 points, including three three-pointers, and Micah Simpson chipped in with 15 points and six rebounds.
The home team's balanced attack was on full display, as they shot 52.0% from the field and 81.0% from the free throw line. Alabama St's defense also made significant contributions, holding Alcorn St to just 38.0% shooting and forcing 14 turnovers.
For Alcorn St, Shane Lancaster led the way with 15 points, but the team struggled to find consistency on offense, making just 31.0% of their three-point attempts. Tycen McDaniels added 14 points and eight rebounds for the Bulldogs, but it wasn't enough to overcome the home team's momentum.
The win gives Alabama St a crucial conference victory and moves them one step closer to securing a top spot in the standings. Alcorn St, meanwhile, falls to 1-0 in conference play and will look to bounce back in their next matchup.
Advanced Statistics
Alabama St's strong performance was fueled by its efficient shooting and effective rebounding. The team shot an impressive 60.0% from the field and held a significant advantage on the glass, with 28 rebounds to just 18 for Alcorn St. Alabama St also limited Alcorn St's three-point attempts, forcing 8 makes out of 26 attempts.
Game Flow
* Halftime: Alabama St led 38-32
* Final margin: 15 points
* Largest leads: Alabama St 16, Alcorn St 1
Key Performers
Alabama St:
* Asjon Anderson - 23 points, 3-4 3PT, 50.0% FG
* Micah Simpson - 15 points, 6 reb, 2 ast, 2 stl
Alcorn St:
* Shane Lancaster - 15 pts, 3-8 3PT, 50.0% FG
* Tycen McDaniels - 14 pts, 8 reb, 1 stl