MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Interstat) — Marcus Harris II rushed for three touchdowns and Alabama State pulled away in the second half to defeat Texas Southern 42-24 on Saturday at ASU Football Stadium. The Hornets, now 7-2, broke a 21-21 halftime tie by outscoring the Tigers 21-3 after the break. Texas Southern quarterback KJ Cooper threw for 220 yards and two touchdowns, and Athean Renfro rushed for 145 yards and a score in the losing effort. Alabama State improved to 7-2, while Texas Southern fell to 4-5.