Nicholas lifts Texas Southern over Alcorn State 78-55

<p>BIRMINGHAM, Ala. &mdash; Joirdon Karl Nicholas had a season-high 24 points plus 13 rebounds as second-seeded Texas Southern rolled past sixth-seeded Alcorn State 78-55 in the quarterfinals of the Southwestern Athletic Conference Tourney on Thursday.</p>
<p>John Walker III had 14 points and eight rebounds for Texas Southern (14-8). Michael Weathers added 13 points and eight rebounds. Justin Hopkins had 10 points and nine rebounds.</p>
<p>Alcorn State totaled 21 points in the second half, a season low for the team.</p>
<p>Tyree Corbett had 23 points and seven rebounds for the Braves (6-13). Byron Joshua added 17 points.</p>
<p>Texas Southern plays No. 2 seed Jackson State in the semifinals Friday.</p>
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