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Alcorn crushed Arkansas-Pine Bluff 31-7 on Saturday

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October 23, 2023

Keith Phillips

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VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) —

Alcorn State University defeated the University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff 31-7 on Saturday.

The Braves secured three touchdowns in the second quarter, beginning with a 38-yard touchdown pass from Aaron Allen to Tavari Griffin. Allen also connected with Akeem McNair for another touchdown and ran for a two-yard score himself.

Emerging from halftime with a 21-7 lead, the Braves extended their advantage when Jarveon Howard added a two-yard rushing touchdown. In the final quarter, Noah Kiani contributed with a 35-yard field goal, sealing ASU’s victory.

The Braves will welcome Mississippi Valley State next Saturday.

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Keith Phillips

Keith Phillips is the Vicksburg Daily News Sports Editor. He has been on staff since October 2019 where he was part-time until becoming full-time in 2020. Keith is a Vicksburg native and graduate of Vicksburg High School and the University of Southern Mississippi. In his years with VDN, he has covered multiple stories including sports, human interest and crime(courtroom).

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Alcorn crushed Arkansas-Pine Bluff 31-7 on Saturday

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