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"title": "SWAC Women’s Basketball Tournament 2nd Round Recap – Day 2"
"description": "GARLAND, TEXAS – Alcorn State advanced to the SWAC tournament semifinals with a 54-44 upset with over the No. 2 seed, Southern University. The Lady Braves (13-19) pulled off the biggest upset of the tournament to date, becoming the second lower seed to win in as many games. No. 9 seed Texas Soutnern beat No. […]"
"date": "2012-03-08"
"authors":
  -
    "name": "HBCU Sports"
"url": "https://hbcusports.com/2012/03/08/swac-womens-basketball-tournament-2nd-round-recap-day-2/"
"categories":
  - "Basketball"
"tags":
  - "Alcorn State"
  - "Mississippi Valley State"
  - "Southern"
  - "Texas Southern"
---

# SWAC Women’s Basketball Tournament 2nd Round Recap – Day 2

[![](http://www.tspnsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/swac_tourny_2012.jpg "swac_tourny_2012")](http://www.tspnsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/swac_tourny_2012.jpg)GARLAND, TEXAS – Alcorn State advanced to the SWAC tournament semifinals with a 54-44 upset with over the No. 2 seed, Southern University. The Lady Braves (13-19) pulled off the biggest upset of the tournament to date, becoming the second lower seed to win in as many games. No. 9 seed Texas Soutnern beat No. 8 seed Jackson State on Tuesday in a mild upset. Three Alcorn State players scored in double figures, led by junior guard Carolinsia Crumbly who finished with 15 points. Crumbly was 5-for-11 from the field and made 5-of-6 freethrow attempts. Senior guard Kiara Ruffin finished with 12 points, going a perfect 10-for-10 from the freethrow line. Junior forward Renelle Richmond hit 8-of-10 freethrows and tallied 10 points for Alcorn State. Southern (13-13) was led by junior forward Lechell Rush who scored 11 points and grabbed seven rebounds. Senior forward Jamie Floyd had 10 rebounds. The Jaguars led 30-22 at halftime. However, in the second half, the Southern offense sputtered badly. The Jaguars shot only 12% (3-for-24) in the final 20 minutes. The Lady Braves took advantage of the Southern shooting woes and rallied to take the lead. With 8:54 left, a layup by Isis Smith gave Alcorn State a 37-35 lead. The Lady Braves Wouldn’t trail again. **Video: SWAC Basketball Tournament Post Game Press Conference: Southern Universit**y http://youtu.be/9gUEgPzxsDo <strong>\#1 Mississippi Valley State (18-12) 70, \#9 Texas Southern (5-26) 47</strong> Top seed Mississippi Valley State came from behind to roll into the semifinals with a win over determined Texas Southern. TSU led 24-18 with 3:44 left in the half. But, the Devilettes closed out the half with a 10-0 run to take a 28-24 lead at halftime. It was all MVSU in the second half as the Devilettes outscored TSU 42-23 to blow the game open. Senior center Brittany Lakes led the way for MVSU, scoring 14 points and grabbing six rebounds. Lakes hit 3-of-4 fieldgoals and was 8-for-8 from the freethrow line. Guards Ka’Neshia Smith and De’Kisha Fondon each added 12 points. Forward Gianne Fleming paced Texas Southern with 14 points, while guard Kayla West chipped in 10. **Upcoming Tournament Schedule** **Thu. 3/8** Alabama A&M (17-11, 12-6) vs. Grambling State (14-14, 10-8), 10:00 a.m. Alabama State (14-13, 11-7) vs. Prairie View (14-15, 11-7), 5:30 p.m. **Fri. 3/9 (Semifinals on SWAC-TV)** Alabama A&M/Grambling State vs. Alcorn State, 12:00 p.m. Mississippi Valley vs. Alabama State/Prairie View A&M, 5:30 p.m. **Sat. 3/10 (Championship Game)** 5:00 p.m. Live on ESPNU