LORMAN, Miss. (Interstat) — Omari Hamilton scored 20 points and grabbed nine rebounds Monday afternoon to lift Alcorn State to a 76-75 men’s basketball victory over Prairie View at Davey Whitney Complex.

The Braves, who led 39-37 at halftime, survived a late push from the Panthers. Dontae Horne led all scorers with 32 points for Prairie View. Alcorn State dominated inside, outscoring Prairie View 48-30 in the paint, which proved decisive in the one-point game.

Alcorn State improved to 3-14 overall. Prairie View fell to 8-11. An announced crowd of 454 attended the SWAC contest.