HEMPSTEAD, Texas (Interstat) — Alabama State used a dominant first half and efficient offense to defeat Prairie View 95-80 in a SWAC men’s basketball game Saturday at William Nicks Building.

The Hornets built a 52-45 halftime lead and never trailed, fueled by 12-of-24 shooting from 3-point range. Micah Simpson led Alabama State with 23 points, while Asjon Anderson added 19 points and six assists. The Hornets forced 16 turnovers, converting them into 27 points.

Dontae Horne scored a game-high 30 points for the Panthers, who shot just 4 of 15 from beyond the arc despite a 30-for-34 performance at the free-throw line. Alabama State improved to 6-12 overall, while Prairie View fell to 8-12.