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Alcorn State falls to North Texas 69-53 in NIT first round

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2 years ago

March 16, 2023

The season has come to an end for the Alcorn State men’s basketball team with the Braves falling to North Texas 69-53 in the opening round of the NIT.

After falling behind 8-2 to begin the game, Alcorn (18-4) went on an 8-0 run of their own to go up 10-8 with 14:39 left in the first half. Following a timeout from North Texas (27-7), the Mean Green retook the lead with 12:48 remaining in the period and would never let it go.

The Braves, coming off a regular season SWAC championship, were led by Dominic Brewton’s 14 points and two steals. Oddyst Walker added 11 points, while Dekedran Thorn had nine points and seven rebounds.

The Mean Green, who will face off against Sam Houston State in round two, was led by Tyler Perry’s 21 points.

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By: J.T. Mitchell
Title: Alcorn State falls to North Texas 69-53 in NIT first round
Sourced From: www.supertalk.fm/alcorn-state-falls-to-north-texas-69-53-in-nit-first-round/
Published Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2023 13:01:21 +0000

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4 days ago

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2025-03-21 08:59:00

SUMMARY: This weekend (March 21-23), Mississippi offers a range of exciting events. Highlights include Hal’s Marching MALfunction Second Line Stomp and Jessie Robinson’s blues performance in Jackson, as well as the Natchez Food & Wine Festival and the Natchez Little Theatre’s production of *This Side of Crazy*. There are also numerous exhibitions like *Of Salt and Spirit: Black Quilters in the American South* in Jackson and *Gold in the Hills* in Vicksburg. Other events include the 48th Annual Crawfish Classic Tennis Tournament in Hattiesburg, karaoke nights in Laurel, and a variety of family-friendly activities across the state.

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Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: March 14-16

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2025-03-14 07:26:00

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