LORMAN, Miss. (Interstat) — Alcorn State pulled away in the second half to defeat Jackson State 83-65 in a SWAC men’s basketball game Saturday at Davey Whitney Complex. The teams were tied at 34 at halftime before the Braves used a 49-point second half to secure the win.

Tycen McDaniels led Alcorn State with 25 points and 14 rebounds. Jameel Morris added 22 points for the Braves, who forced 17 turnovers and attempted 38 free throws.

Daeshun Ruffin scored 21 points for Jackson State. The Tigers shot just 19% from 3-point range and recorded only three assists. Alcorn State improved to 7-19, while Jackson State fell to 9-18.