Alcorn State rallied from a 15-point halftime deficit to pull within five late, but Howard answered down the stretch to hand the Braves a 94-83 loss in Lorman. Trey Thomas led Alcorn with 27 points, while the Braves fell to 0-2.

By the Numbers
  • 94-83: Final score.
  • 27: Points each for Alcorn’s Trey Thomas and Howard’s Cedric Taylor III.
  • 51-47: Alcorn’s scoring edge in the second half.
  • 57.1%-46.2%: Howard’s and Alcorn’s respective field-goal percentages.
  • 34-26: Howard’s advantage in rebounds.
Yes, But

Alcorn’s second-half shooting and late pressure made it a close game, but Howard’s efficient scoring and rebounding advantage helped the Bison withstand the comeback.

What's Next

Alcorn travels to Murray State on Nov. 10, seeking its first win of the 2026-27 season.

Bottom Line

The Braves showed they can mount a comeback, but they’ll need a stronger start to turn that fight into a win.