Corey has 25 as South Alabama downs Alcorn State 74-65 in OT
MOBILE, Ala. -- — Myles Corey scored 25 points as South Alabama beat Alcorn State 74-65 in overtime on Friday.
Elijah Ormiston made a layup for South Alabama with 33 seconds left, and Jalyke Gaines-Wyatt missed a 3-point attempt for Alcorn State with 8 seconds to go to force overtime tied 61-all.
The Jaguars outscored the Braves 13-4 in the extra period.
Corey had three steals for the Jaguars (5-3). Barry Dunning Jr. added 14 points and three blocks. JJ Wheat finished with 10 points.
Keionte Cornelius finished with 24 points for the Braves (0-8). Gaines-Wyatt added 15 points. Omari Hamilton had 10 points and eight rebounds for Alcorn State.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Glenn Tuitt
- Chris King
- Damon Williams
2024-25 Southwestern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern | 9-0 | - | 14-8 |
| Texas Southern | 7-2 | 2 | 10-12 |
| Bethune-Cookman | 6-3 | 3 | 9-13 |
| Jackson State | 6-3 | 3 | 6-16 |
| Alabama State | 5-4 | 4 | 9-13 |
| Florida A&M | 5-4 | 4 | 8-12 |
| Alcorn State | 5-4 | 4 | 5-17 |
| Alabama A&M | 3-6 | 6 | 7-15 |
| Grambling | 3-6 | 6 | 6-16 |
| Prairie View A&M | 3-6 | 6 | 4-18 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 1-8 | 8 | 4-18 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 1-8 | 8 | 3-19 |
2024-25 Sun Belt Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas State | 9-2 | - | 18-5 |
| Troy | 8-3 | 1 | 15-7 |
| South Alabama | 7-4 | 2 | 15-8 |
| James Madison | 7-4 | 2 | 14-9 |
| App State | 7-4 | 2 | 13-9 |
| Marshall | 7-4 | 2 | 14-10 |
| Old Dominion | 6-5 | 3 | 10-13 |
| Texas State | 5-6 | 4 | 12-11 |
| Southern Miss | 5-6 | 4 | 10-13 |
| Louisiana | 5-6 | 4 | 7-16 |
| Georgia Southern | 4-7 | 5 | 11-12 |
| Georgia State | 4-7 | 5 | 8-15 |
| UL Monroe | 2-9 | 7 | 6-18 |
| Coastal Carolina | 1-10 | 8 | 8-15 |
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