Texas Southern 72, at Alcorn State 71

(Interstat) — In a taut, back-and-forth Southwestern Athletic Conference battle that came down to the final second, the Texas Southern Tigers escaped the Davey Whitney Complex with a narrow 72-71 victory over the Alcorn State Braves on Saturday, January 17, 2026. The game, a matchup of teams seeking traction in the conference, delivered a frantic finish befitting its evenly matched participants. Texas Southern improved to 4-12 overall, while Alcorn State fell to 2-14. The most important part of the game unfolded in the final half-minute, a sequence of clutch free throws, a critical missed opportunity, and a final defensive stand… Read more...