DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Interstat) — The Alcorn State women’s basketball team earned a 56-51 victory over Bethune-Cookman in a Southwestern Athletic Conference game Thursday night at Moore Gymnasium.

The Lady Braves built a 26-19 halftime lead and maintained control despite a late push from the Wildcats. Alcorn State’s scoring was consistent across the first three quarters before a 17-point fourth quarter sealed the win.

Nakia Cheatham led Alcorn State with 12 points. Tyler Butler scored 13 points for Bethune-Cookman.

Alcorn State improved to 7-9 overall. Bethune-Cookman fell to 3-16.

The announced attendance was 265.