Alcorn Dominated over Mississippi Valley State in 86-39 Blowout Victory

LORMAN  – Alcorn State men’s basketball delivered a dominant performance, securing an emphatic 86-39 victory over Mississippi Valley State on Monday night at the Davey L. Whitney Health & Physical Education Complex. The Braves controlled the game from start to finish, extending their winning streak to four games while improving to 7-4 in SWAC play.

Jalyke Gaines-Wyatt led Alcorn’s balanced offensive attack with 14 points, shooting 5-for-7 from the field and 2-for-2 from beyond the arc. Michael Pajeaud anchored the frontcourt with 13 points, seven rebounds, and two steals, while Daniel Braster provided a spark off the bench with 13 points and three rebounds. Marcus Tankersley and Djahi Binet contributed 11 and eight points, respectively, as the Braves shot 54.2% from the field and dominated defensively, holding Mississippi Valley State to just 30% shooting.

Alcorn set the tone early with a relentless defensive effort, forcing 18 turnovers and scoring 21 points off those miscues. The Braves never trailed in the game and led by as many as 52 points in their most commanding performance of the season.

GAME RECAP
First Half – Alcorn 44, Mississippi Valley State 16

• The Braves exploded out of the gate with a 12-0 run, fueled by early three-pointers from Gaines-Wyatt and Davian Williams.
• Pajeaud dominated the interior, scoring eight first-half points while securing five rebounds.
• Alcorn’s defense was suffocating, holding the Delta Devils to just four made field goals (18.2%) in the opening period.
• The Braves shot an efficient 53.3% from the field and entered halftime with a commanding 28-point lead.

Second Half – Alcorn 86, Mississippi Valley State 39

• The Braves continued their dominance, opening the second half with a 15-4 run to push their lead past 40 points.
• Braster and Julian Lual contributed to the offensive explosion, combining for 19 points off the bench.
• Mississippi Valley State struggled to generate any offensive rhythm, shooting just 8-for-18 (44.4%) in the second half.
• Alcorn finished the game with 40 points in the paint and scored 12 second-chance points to maintain control until the final buzzer.

BY THE NUMBERS

• 14 – Jalyke Gaines-Wyatt led the Braves with 14 points, shooting 2-for-2 from three-point range.
• 13 & 7 – Michael Pajeaud posted a strong stat line with 13 points, seven rebounds, and two steals.
• 21 – The Braves forced 18 turnovers and converted them into 21 points.
• 32 – Alcorn’s bench played a crucial role, contributing 32 points in the win.
• 54.2% – The Braves shot an efficient 54.2% from the field, including 46.2% from beyond the arc.

UP NEXT
The Braves (7-16, 7-4 SWAC) will look to keep their momentum rolling as they travel to Daytona Beach, Florida to take on Bethune Cookman University on Saturday, February 15. Tip-off is set for 4 p.m. CST.