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Alcorn State defeats Alabama State 77-65 in first round of SWAC Tournament

By The Associated Press

COLLEGE PARK, Ga. (AP) — Tycen McDaniels and Jameel Morris both scored 22 points to lead Alcorn State to a 77-65 victory over Alabama State on Monday in the first round of the Southwestern Athletic Conference Tournament.

McDaniels also had nine rebounds, four steals, and three blocks for the 11th-seeded Braves (9-22), who will play No. 8 seed Prairie View A&M in the second round on Tuesday. Morris added five rebounds. Omari Hamilton had 13 points on 5-for-8 shooting.

Jerquarius Stanback finished with 16 points, 12 rebounds and four blocks to lead the 10th-seeded Hornets (10-22). Micah Simpson totaled 15 points, six rebounds and five assists, while Tyler Mason scored 12.

Alcorn State carried a slim one-point lead into halftime, as McDaniels led the way with 10 points. Alcorn State took the lead for good with 14:17 left in the second half. Morris helped the Braves pull away for the victory with 16 second-half points.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

Alex Condon puts off NBA and returns to Florida for senior season and run at another title

By The Associated Press
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Forward Alex Condon is returning to Florida for his senior season, giving him a final opportunity to boost his 3-point shooting before making the jump to the NBA. His decision that was announced Wednesday should improve the Gators' chances of winning another national championship. Coach Todd Golden’s team already had been installed as the third betting choice to win it all in 2027, a 10-1 shot according to BetMGM Sportsbook. Condon, a 6-foot-11 Australian, is the seventh player to re-sign with the Gators, following point guard Boogie Fland, shooting guard Urban Klavzar and role players Isaiah Brown, AJ Brown, Alex Lloyd and Alex Kovatchev. All-Southeastern Conference center Rueben Chinyelu is expected to do the same. The biggest unknown, though, is whether forward Thomas Haugh will join them for another year. Haugh, the team’s leading scorer, is widely considered a lottery pick but is considering putting off NBA riches in hopes of winning another title.
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