MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Interstat) — The Jackson State Lady Tigers defeated the Alabama State Lady Hornets 62-54 in a Southwestern Athletic Conference women’s basketball game Saturday at Dunn-Oliver Acadome.

Jackson State (3-12, 1-1 SWAC) used a decisive second-quarter run to build a lead it never relinquished. The Lady Tigers outscored Alabama State 27-15 in the period, fueled by strong perimeter shooting. Rhema Pegues scored 20 points and Leianya Massenat added 18 for Jackson State.

Alabama State (5-10, 1-2) struggled from deep, making only 2 of 14 three-point attempts. The Lady Hornets were led by Shamya Reid and Ny’Keria Flowers, who scored 13 points each. Despite forcing 21 turnovers, Alabama State could not overcome its own 21 giveaways and poor free-throw shooting, making 16 of 31.

Attendance was 500.