Southern University faces tough SWAC challenge this week against Alcorn State

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana  -- Alcorn State is 3-1 heading into Saturday's early season SWAC showdown with Southern University and the Braves have looked quite impressive in their three victories. But it was the loss that spoke to how good this team is.

Alcorn State dropped a 26-20 decision to FBS opponent Southern Mississippi and played the Golden Eagles close.

In fact, the Braves cut the lead to 26-20 with 7:39 left in the game and had the ball with a chance to go ahead before Southern Miss' defense finally turned them away.

That wasn't a surprise to Southern coachDawson Odums, who lauded Alcorn State during Tuesday's weekly press conference. The tea

ms meet at 4 p.m. Saturday in Lorman, Miss.

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