JACKSON, Miss.- Bethune-Cookman will look to extend its winning streak as they travel to play Jackson State and Alcorn State. They begin against the Tigers, with tipoff scheduled for 7 p.m. on Thursday.


What: Game Twenty-Five
Who: Bethune-Cookman (5-19, 3-8) at Jackon State (7-16, 5-6)
When: Thursday, Feb. 12, at 7:00 p.m. ET
Where: Jackson, Miss. – Lee E. Williams Athletics and Assembly Center

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What: Game Twenty-Six
Who: Bethune-Cookman at Alcorn State (12-10, 9-2)
When: Saturday, Feb. 14, at 1:00 p.m. ET
Where: Lorman, MS – Lee E. Williams Athletics and Assembly Center
 
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1^st Quarter
Bethune-Cookman (5-19, 3-8) fell behind early as Prairie View A&M (2-20, 0-11) got off to a hot start offensively. The Panthers made two three-pointers to grab a 14-4 lead with four minutes remaining in the quarter.

The Wildcats dominated the remainder of the quarter, finishing on a 10-1 run to cut the deficit to just one. Jordan Brooks gave B-CU strong production in the first, scoring six points.

2nd Quarter
The scoring run continued for B-CU in the second as they held Prairie View without a point for the first seven minutes of the second. The Panthers three-pointer with 3:05 remaining ended a 19-1 Wildcat run that began late in the first.

B-CU held the PVAMU to just two made field goals and dominated the glass to the tune of a 16-5 rebounding advantage.

Daimoni Dorsey caught fire in the second, finishing with seven points to bring her halftime total to 11, tied with Jordan Brooks for the team lead.

3rd Quarter
The Wildcats held an eight-point lead at halftime and were able to maintain that lead in the third. Each team shot below 35% from the floor and combined to shoot 1-of-13 from beyond the arc.

Mya Johnson served as the go-to option, scoring eight points in the frame.

4th Quarter
Once again, B-CU was able to maintain its lead, despite a late push by the Panthers. The Wildcats never allowed Prairie View to get within one possession, making enough plays to finish off the win.

B-CU shot 42.9% and out-rebounded the Panthers 12-7. The team continued to execute well from the line in late game situations, converting on eight of 11 attempts.


Jackson State
The Tigers are 5-6 in SWAC play thus far and are coming off a 14-point road win over Mississippi Valley State. Jackson State is just 2-3 at home in conference play.

Rhema Pegues is leading the Tigers in scoring at 10.3 points per game. The senior recently recorded a 15-point, 12-rebound double-double against Arkansas - Pine Bluff.

Jackson State is one of the top rebounding teams in the SWAC, leading the league in rebounding margin (5.0). Mikayla Brown ranks third in the league with 7.4 per contest.

Alcorn State
The Braves currently have the second-best record in the SWAC sitting only behind Alabama A&M. But they most recenlty suffered their second loss, a four-point defeat at Arkansas - Pine Bluff.

Nakia Cheatham leads the team in scoring at 12.6 per game. She also leads the team in rebounding, steals, and blocks. She has recorded four double-doubles in SWAC play.

Alcorn State ranks as one of the top defensive teams in the league, and ranks first in assists (13.36).




The Wildcats have never defeated the Tigers in its history (0-9)

The series between B-CU and Alcorn is currently knotted at four wins apiece. 

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