Grambling snaps Alcorn’s home streak

Published 12:00 am Tuesday, February 6, 2001

[02/06/01] Grambling snapped Alcorn State’s home winning streak at 32 games, 76-74, Monday night. The Braves’ streak was the second-longest in the nation.

Keith Howell scored 17 points to the lead the Tigers (4-14, 4-7 SWAC). Paul Haynes and Randy Hymes both had 14 points ad 10 rebounds.

Marcus Fleming had 23 points and 13 rebounds for the Braves (8-12, 8-3 SWAC) while Tori Harris and Brian Jackson scored 17 apiece.

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Grambling shot 48 percent from the field and Alcorn shot 46 percent.

Michigan State has the longest home winning streak in Division I with 41 straight.

Cherea Wood had 17 points and six assists to lead the Lady Braves over Grambling, 87-83. Kamrica Turk and Daisha Reed scored 12 and 11, respectively, for the Lady Braves (12-9, 9-2). Shrieka Evans scored 16 for the Lady Tigers (10-10, 6-5), who led 37-34 at the half.