LORMAN, Miss.| The Jackson State women’s basketball team overcame Alcorn State in a thrilling 67-64 victory to open Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) play Saturday afternoon.
JSU held Alcorn State to just 8.3 percent from 3-point range in a 1-for-12 shooting performance on the way to the victory.
The Tigers had three players score in double figures, led by Taleah Dilworth, who had 19 points.
Jaileyah Cotton tacked on 14 points, seven rebounds, four assists and three steals and Leianya Massenat chipped in as well with 11 points and two steals.
Led by Shalance Montoya’s six offensive rebounds (10 total), Jackson State did a great job crashing the offensive glass, pulling down 12 boards that resulted in 19 second chance points.
JSU came away with five blocks in the match up. Zoe Cooper led the way individually for the Tigers with two rejections.
Courtesy: Jackson State Athletics
