Alcorn State holds off ASU rally

MONTGOMERY, Alabama -- Alcorn State once again showed why it was picked to win the SWAC East, beating Alabama State 24-10 at ASU Stadium on Thursday.

The Hornets (0-5, 0-2 SWAC) only had 10 yards of total offense in the first half.

Hornets running back Ezra Gray finished with 12 carries for 124 yards and a touchdown of 59 yards.

Here were Alabama State's top performers on Thursday:

1. Ezra Gray, So., RB: Finished with 12 carries for 124 yards and a touchdown (59). Also caught two passes for 30 yards.

2. Trevor Vincent, Sr., P: Punted eight times for an average of 39.6 yards, including a career-best 68-yard punt.

3. Dennis Roberts IV, Jr., DB: Led the ASU defense with seven tackles with two for loss.

Alcorn State (4-2, 2-0) led 24-0 at halftime, gaining 330 yards of total offense in the first half. The Braves won their fourth straight meeting with the Hornets.



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