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Texas Southern Defeats Alabama State 80-73 - Recap
Texas Southern earned a 80-73 victory over Alabama State on Saturday, getting 18 points from John Walker III at Health & PE Center.
Michael Weathers had 18 points for Texas Southern and Yahuza Rasas chipped in with 9 points. Michael Weathers had 5 assists for them, while Joirdon Karl Nicholas was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
Alabama State got a 21-point performance from Kevion Stewart, who was supported by 16 points from DJ Heath. DJ Heath had 5 assists in a losing cause for Alabama State, while Brandon Battle grabbed 10 rebounds.
Texas Southern was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Texas Southern won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 51-34.
Texas Southern heads into a battle against Alabama A&M. Alabama State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Prairie View A&M.