LORMAN, Mississippi – It was suppose to be one of the best matchups of the season in the Southwestern Athletic Conference.Instead, it was all Alcorn State.
Behind a stubborn defense and a very strong running attack, the Braves ran past the preseason division favorite Alabama State 33-7 Thursday, taking sole possession of the SWAC East.
And now, Alcorn State (5-1, 3-0 SWAC) controls its own destiny. With just two more matchups with teams from the East, the Braves can clinch the divisional title.
"We have to a short memory," third-year Alcorn coach Jay Hopson said. "We can't celebrate this too long. That is the thing about football. You stack the poker chips at the end of the season, not in the middle."
Still, the Braves continue to build off their 9-3 record from last year. It was the most wins the program won since 1994, when the legendary Steve McNair played.
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