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12/28 16:14 CST McMahon's 21 points pace No. 15 Ole Miss women over Alcorn State
McMahon's 21 points pace No. 15 Ole Miss women over Alcorn State
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) --- Cotie McMahon scored 21 points, and Ole Miss pulled away
in the second half to defeat Alcorn State 64-44 on Sunday.
The No. 15 Rebels used a decisive third quarter to create separation,
outscoring Alcorn State 20-5 after taking a six-point lead into halftime. Ole
Miss maintained control the rest of the way and never allowed the Lady Braves
to cut the margin to single digits in the fourth quarter.
Latasha Lattimore added 14 points and 12 rebounds for Ole Miss, which improved
to 13-2 and remains unbeaten at home. Sira Thienou finished with nine points
and nine rebounds as the Rebels held Alcorn State to 31% shooting.
Ole Miss led 48-35 entering the fourth and extended the advantage early at the
free-throw line. Alcorn State struggled to generate consistent offense down the
stretch, committing multiple turnovers as Ole Miss made 29 of 38 free throws to
ice the game.
The Rebels struggled from behind the arc, finishing 1-11 (9%), but held a 39-31
rebounding edge and forced 25 turnovers.
Nakia Cheatham led Alcorn State (3-7) with 18 points and four steals.
Up Next
Mississippi will open SEC play by hosting Georgia on New Year's Day.
Alcorn State continues a six-game road stretch against Jackson State on
Saturday.
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