In a stunning upset, the Alcorn State Lady Braves defeated the No. 3 seed Alabama A&M Bulldogs 56-53 in Thursday’s Southwestern Athletic Conference Women’s Basketball Tournament quarterfinals.
Destiny Brown led the charge for Alcorn State (11-17, 10-8 SWAC) with a dominant double-double, scoring 20 points and grabbing 13 rebounds. Brown’s performance was crucial in the Braves’ victory over the higher-seeded Bulldogs (21-10, 14-4 SWAC).
The game was a tight contest, with Alabama A&M holding a slim lead for much of the fourth quarter. The Bulldogs extended their advantage to 49-42 with just 4:31 remaining, but Alcorn State mounted a furious comeback.
Lauryn Pendleton led Alabama A&M with 17 points, while Alisha Wilson contributed 10 points and eight rebounds. Despite their efforts, the Bulldogs couldn’t hold off the surging Braves in the final minutes.
The upset victory marks a significant achievement for Alcorn State, who entered the tournament as underdogs. The Braves’ tenacious defense held Alabama A&M to just 33.9% shooting from the field and a dismal 7.1% from three-point range.
This win propels Alcorn State into the SWAC Tournament semifinals.
This story was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by HBCU Sports journalists.
