JSU beats Alcorn 62-51 in women's quarterfinals

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Jackson State University women's basketball team opened the 2008 Southwestern Athletic Conference Tournament with a 62-51 win over in-state rival Alcorn State Wednesday afternoon.

First team All-SWAC performer LaSharee Christian scored a game high 22 points to lead JSU to the win. Erlexis Cooper followed with 19 points on 8-12 shooting. Cooper also recorded a game-high four steals. Brittney Dowdy came off the bench to score 10 points on 5-8 shooting.

Tanika Nunez led Alcorn State with 14 points and Corneshia Hollis added 10 on 4-8 shooting.

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