Big Fourth Quarter lifts Alabama State past Texas Southern

HOUSTON, Texas | Alabama State University used a pair of explosive fourth-quarter touchdowns and a strong second-half performance to secure a 34-31 victory over Texas Southern on Saturday afternoon at W.W. Thorne Stadium. Quarterback Aaron Frye accounted for four touchdowns, including two scoring plays of 76 yards, as the Hornets overcame a halftime deficit and held off a late Texas Southern rally to earn the Southwestern Athletic Conference victory. Alabama State improved to 5-4 overall and 3-3 in SWAC play, while Texas Southern fell to 3-6 overall and 2-4 in conference action. The Hornets finished with 486 yards of total…