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North Carolina forward Armando Bacot shoots over Kansas forward David McCormack during the second half of a college basketball game in the finals of the Men's Final Four NCAA tournament, Monday, April 4, 2022, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Tar Heels' Bacot returning to UNC after NCAA title-game run

By Aaron Beard Apr. 13, 2022 12:59 PM EDT

Texas Southern routs Alcorn State 87-62 for SWAC title

Mar. 12, 2022 09:09 PM EST
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — John Walker III scored 12 of his 17 points in the second half and Texas Southern pulled away for an 87-62 victory over Alcorn State on...

Texas Southern forward Brison Gresham (44) grabs a rebound against Alcorn State during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Southwestern Athletic Conference tournament, Saturday, March 12, 2022, at Bartow Arena in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Julie Bennett)
Texas Southern Tigers at Alcorn State Braves 3/12/2022

Mar. 12, 2022 07:40 PM EST

Alcorn State head coach Landon Bussie talks to the team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas Southern in the championship of the Southwestern Athletic Conference tournament, Saturday, March 12, 2022, at Bartow Arena in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Julie Bennett)
Abilene Christian Wildcats at New Mexico State Aggies 3/12/2022

Mar. 12, 2022 07:28 PM EST

Alcorn State edges Prairie View A&M in OT in SWAC tourney

Mar. 10, 2022 12:52 AM EST
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Darrious Agnew finished with 13 points and 10 rebounds and Justin Thomas sank 1 of 2 free throws with 1 second remaining in overtime to lead...

Thomas leads Alcorn State past Texas Southern 75-72

Mar. 01, 2022 12:01 AM EST
HOUSTON (AP) — Justin Thomas and Darrious Agnew scored 12 points apiece to help Alcorn State fend off Texas Southern 75-72 on Monday night. Dominic...

Agnew free throws lift Alcorn State over Jackson State 61-60

Feb. 19, 2022 11:04 PM EST
LORMAN, Miss. (AP) — Darrious Agnew sank two free throws with 3 seconds remaining to propel Alcorn State to a 61-60 victory over Jackson State on Saturday. ...

Agnew scores 14, Alcorn State tops Florida A&M 68-56

Feb. 15, 2022 12:45 AM EST
LORMAN, Miss. (AP) — Darrious Agnew scored 14 points to lead Alcorn State to a 68-56 victory over Florida A&M on Monday night. Keondre Montgomery...

Thomas scores 26, leads Alcorn St. over Texas Southern 73-72

Jan. 15, 2022 08:46 PM EST
LORMAN, Miss. (AP) — Justin Thomas had 26 points, Lenell Henry scored the eventual game-winning jumper with 1:41 to play and Alcorn State held off Texas Southern for...

Oklahoma cruises past Alcorn State 72-48, Gibson with 5 3s

Dec. 22, 2021 10:15 PM EST
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Umoja Gibson scored a season-high 17 points, hitting five 3-pointers, also a season-best, and Oklahoma defeated road-weary Alcorn State 72-48...

Alcorn State head basketball coach Landon Bussie reacts to a play in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Baylor, Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Rod Aydelotte)
Trio scores 16 apiece as No. 1 Baylor beats Alcorn St 94-57

Dec. 20, 2021 09:16 PM EST

Houston center Josh Carlton, center, looks to pass the ball from between Alcorn State guards Dekedran Thorn (12) and Darius Agnew, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Dec. 6, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Mark, Sasser lead No. 14 Houston past Alcorn State 77-45

Dec. 06, 2021 10:21 PM EST

Forbes scores 25 to lead Tulane past Alcorn St. 85-64

Dec. 04, 2021 05:26 PM EST
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Jaylen Forbes had 25 points as Tulane romped past Alcorn State 85-64 on Saturday. Kevin Cross had 16 points, 13 assists...

King scores 18 to lead Alcorn State past Milwaukee 61-57

Nov. 28, 2021 06:34 PM EST
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Paul King came off the bench to score 18 points, hitting 3-for-3 3-pointers, to lift Alcorn State to a 61-57 win over Milwaukee on Sunday. ...

Domask carries S. Illinois over Alcorn St. 62-59

Nov. 26, 2021 10:45 PM EST
CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) — Lance Jones grabbed an offensive rebound and turned it into a game-winning layup with 12 seconds left to lift Southern Illinois to a 62...

Gonzaga guard Nolan Hickman, front, shoots while pressured by Alcorn State guard Oddyst Walker during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Nov. 15, 2021, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Strawther scores 18 as No. 1 Gonzaga tops Alcorn State 84-57

By Nicholas K. Geranios Nov. 15, 2021 11:05 PM EST

Tyson's 3 at buzzer lifts Seattle over Alcorn State 69-66

Nov. 11, 2021 12:54 AM EST
SEATTLE (AP) — Cameron Tyson hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer to lift Seattle University to a 69-66 victory over Alcorn State in the RedHawks' season opener on...

Roberts scores 16, Washington State tops Alcorn in opener

Nov. 09, 2021 05:37 PM EST
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Tyrell Roberts hit four 3-pointers and scored 16 points, Jefferson Koulibaly added 13 points and Washington State opened the season with...

Lincoln head coach Gary Payton, middle, gestures while posing for photos with the other coaches, Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Oakland, Calif. Hall of Famer Payton is the new men's basketball coach at Lincoln University, determined to make a lasting mark in his hometown. (AP Photo/Janie McCauley)
Hall of Famer Payton looks to make mark as college coach

By Janie Mccauley Oct. 25, 2021 02:24 PM EDT

Nicholas lifts Texas Southern over Alcorn State 78-55

Mar. 12, 2021 12:21 AM EST
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Joirdon Karl Nicholas had a season-high 24 points plus 13 rebounds as second-seeded Texas Southern rolled past sixth-seeded Alcorn...