Alcorn State 50, at Auburn 62

AUBURN, Ala. (Interstat) — The Auburn women’s basketball team built a commanding early lead and then withstood a determined fourth-quarter rally from Alcorn State to secure a 62-50 victory on Thursday night at Auburn Arena. The Tigers, improving to 10-3 on the season, appeared to be cruising toward a routine nonconference win after holding the Lady Braves to just six first-quarter points and taking a 38-20 lead into halftime. Auburn’s defensive pressure was the story of the first half, forcing 15 Alcorn State turnovers and converting them into 20 points. The Tigers’ dominance inside was stark, outscoring Alcorn State 42-16… Read more...