Avent scores 17 points and Jackson State women beat Alcorn State 68-44 to win SWAC Tournament title

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Andriana Avent scored 17 points and Jackson State defeated Alcorn State 68-44 on Saturday to cruise to their third Southwestern Athletic Conference title in four years and clinch an NCAA Tournament spot. The top-seeded Lady Tigers, who went undefeated in conference play, won their 21st straight game.

Jackson State guard Angel Jackson blocks a shot-attempt by Alcorn State guard Nakia Cheatham during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Southwestern Athletic Conference tournament, Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Birmingham, Ala.

The top-seeded Lady Tigers , who went undefeated in conference play, won their 21st straight game. Their streak started after five consecutive losses to Power 5 programs. Ti’lan Boler added 13 points and Hayleigh Breland 11. The Tigers shot only 33% overall but made 10 of 28 3-point attempts and outrebounded sixth-seeded Alcorn State 58-37 while blocking 10 shots, including nine rebounds and six blocks from Angel Jackson.Jackson State scored the first eight points and led throughout. The Lady Tigers outscored Alcorn State 16-4 in the second quarter for a 33-12 halftime lead. It was 50-23 after three quarters.

 

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