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Recap - Southern Defeats Alcorn State 89-75

Southern grabbed a 89-75 win over Alcorn State on Saturday, behind a 22-point effort from Samkelo Cele at F.G. Clark Center.

Southern got 16 points from Jayden Saddler and another 14 points from Harrison Henderson. Brendon Brooks contributed 8 assists, while Harrison Henderson cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.

Alcorn State got 16 points from Troymain Crosby in a losing cause and another 16 points from Byron Joshua. David Pierce III contributed 3 assists for them, while Troymain Crosby had 7 rebounds.

Southern was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

Southern heads into a battle against Prairie View A&M. Alcorn State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Texas Southern.