Alcorn defeated Arkansas-Pine Bluff over the weekend

Story from Alcorn Athletics:
LORMAN – Alcorn State men’s basketball put together a dominant performance on both ends of the floor, securing a 79-60 victory over Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Saturday evening at the Davey L. Whitney Health & Physical Education Complex. The Braves controlled the game from start to finish, earning their sixth SWAC win of the season.

Marcus Tankersley led the way with 15 points, hitting seven of his eight free-throw attempts while adding a rebound and two assists. Michael Pajeaud delivered an outstanding all-around game with 12 points, 12 rebounds, and two blocks. Davian Williams and Jalyke Gaines-Wyatt each scored 12 and 11 points, respectively, while Julian Lual came off the bench to add 11 points, knocking down three three-pointers. The Braves dominated the glass with a 43-33 rebounding advantage and shot an efficient 47.2% from the field.

Alcorn built a double-digit lead in the first half and never looked back, using stifling defense and fast-break opportunities to pull away in the second half.

GAME RECAP
First Half – Alcorn 37, Arkansas-Pine Bluff 27

• The Braves came out firing, hitting six three-pointers in the first half, with Williams and Lual leading the long-range attack.
• Pajeaud established himself early, grabbing seven first-half rebounds and scoring six points in the paint.
• Tankersley controlled the offense, scoring nine first-half points, including key free throws.
• Alcorn’s defense held Arkansas-Pine Bluff to just 35.4% shooting and forced seven turnovers in the first half.

Second Half – Alcorn 79, Arkansas-Pine Bluff 60

• The Braves opened the second half with a 10-2 run, pushing their lead to 18 points.
• Gaines-Wyatt attacked the rim aggressively, earning eight free-throw attempts and converting six.
• Pajeaud continued his dominance on the boards, finishing with a game-high 12 rebounds.
• The Braves sealed the game with strong defensive play, allowing just two three-pointers from Arkansas-Pine Bluff in the second half.

BY THE NUMBERS

• 15 – Marcus Tankersley led Alcorn in scoring with 15 points, going 7-for-8 from the free-throw line.
• 12 & 12 – Michael Pajeaud recorded a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds.
• 43 – Alcorn controlled the boards with 43 total rebounds, including nine on the offensive glass.
• 21-27 – The Braves shot an impressive 77.8% from the free-throw line, capitalizing on their trips to the stripe.

UP NEXT
The Braves (6-16, 6-4 SWAC) will look to build on this momentum when they host Mississippi Valley State on Monday, February 10. Tip-off is set for 6 p.m. CST at the Davey L. Whitney Health & Physical Education Complex.