Alcorn State Braves basketball


The Alcorn State Braves basketball team is the men's basketball team that represents Alcorn State University in Lorman, Mississippi, United States. The Braves compete in the Southwestern Athletic Conference and are led by head coach Jake Morton.

Postseason results

NCAA Division I

The Braves have appeared in the NCAA tournament six times. The Braves rank third in the SWAC for most NCAA appearances. Their record is 3–6, with their three wins being tied with Texas Southern for the most of any SWAC team. They are the only SWAC team to receive a top ten seed in the tournament, and one of two to advance to the regional quarterfinals.
1980#8First Round
Second Round
#9 South Alabama
  1. 1 LSU
W 70–62L 88–98
1982#11First Round#6 HoustonL 84–94
1983#12Preliminary Round
First Round
#12 Xavier
  1. 5 Georgetown
W 81–75L 63–68
1984#12Preliminary Round
First Round
#12 Houston Baptist
  1. 5 Kansas
W 79–60L 56–57
1999#15First Round#2 StanfordL 57–69
2002#16Opening Round#16 SienaL 77–81

NCAA Division II

Alcorn State appeared in the NCAA Division II tournament once. They had a record of 1–1.
1969Round of 32
Sweet Sixteen
Bellarmine
Kentucky Wesleyan
W 76–75
L 79–83

NIT results

The Braves have appeared in the National Invitation Tournament four times. Their record is 1–4.
1979First Round
Mississippi State
Indiana
W 80–78
L 68–72
1985First RoundLouisvilleL 75–77
2022First RoundTexas A&ML 62–74
2023First RoundNorth TexasL 53–69

NAIA results

The Braves have appeared in one NAIA Tournament. Their NAIA record is 0–1.
1973First RoundOklahoma BaptistL 79–76