Alcorn State Braves vs Texas Southern Tigers
Texas Southern upsets Alcorn State 66-62 in SWAC
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- — Davon Barnes had 19 points in eighth-seeded Texas Southern's 66-62 victory against top-seeded Alcorn State on Wednesday in the Southwestern Athletic Conference Tournament.
Barnes was 8 of 11 shooting and 3 of 4 from the free throw line for the Tigers (12-20). John Walker III scored 13 points while shooting 4 of 6 from the field and 5 for 7 from the line. PJ Henry recorded 11 points and shot 2 for 11 (1 for 5 from 3-point range) and 6 of 6 from the free throw line.
Byron Joshua finished with 21 points, 10 rebounds, six assists and two steals for the Braves (18-13).
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Game Information
Birmingham, AL
Referee:Joe Wilbert III
Referee:Trent Dews
Referee:Lucas Santos
2025-26 Standings
| Southwestern Athletic ConferenceSouthwestern Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethune-Cookman | 14-4 | - | 17-15 |
| Southern | 11-7 | 3 | 17-17 |
| Florida A&M | 11-7 | 3 | 15-16 |
| Alabama A&M | 10-8 | 4 | 18-15 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 10-8 | 4 | 13-19 |
| Texas Southern | 10-8 | 4 | 12-18 |
| Jackson State | 10-8 | 4 | 12-21 |
| Prairie View A&M | 9-9 | 5 | 19-18 |
| Grambling | 7-11 | 7 | 14-19 |
| Alabama State | 7-11 | 7 | 10-22 |
| Alcorn State | 7-11 | 7 | 9-23 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 2-16 | 12 | 3-30 |
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