Alcorn Women's Basketball is set to make history as they host the opening round of the Women's National Invitational Tournament (WNIT) against South Alabama on March 21 at 3 p.m. This marks Alcorn's third postseason appearance ever and first since 2005. The Braves finished the regular season with a 17-12 record and a No. 2 seed in the SWAC Tournament, despite a recent quarterfinal loss to Arkansas-Pine Bluff. Alcorn's standout player, Nakia Cheatham, leads the team with 395 points and is also a top defender. South Alabama comes off a seven-game winning streak before their own quarterfinal defeat in the Sun Belt Tournament.

By the Numbers
  • Alcorn's overall record: 17-13
  • Nakia Cheatham's scoring: 395 points (13.2 ppg)
  • Alcorn's home record: 10-3
State of Play
  • Alcorn is entering the WNIT after back-to-back losses to UAPB.
  • South Alabama, with five WNIT appearances, lost in the Sun Belt quarterfinals.
  • Alcorn aims to leverage home court advantage at Davey L. Whitney Complex.
What's Next

The Braves will seek to break their postseason slump against South Alabama and aim for a deeper run in the WNIT. Success could set a new standard for the program and build momentum for future seasons.

Bottom Line

The upcoming matchup against South Alabama is a pivotal moment for Alcorn Women's Basketball, representing a chance to showcase their progress and potential. With star players like Cheatham leading the charge, the Braves will strive for a historic postseason victory and beyond.