Taylor scores 27 in Howard’s 94-83 victory over Alcorn State

LORMAN, Miss. -- — Cedric Taylor III scored 27 points as Howard beat Alcorn State 94-83 on Thursday.

Taylor had eight rebounds for the Bison (1-1). Cam Gillus scored 17 points while going 5 of 7 from the floor, including 2 for 4 from 3-point range, and 5 for 7 from the line. James Brown shot 5 of 8 from the field and 2 for 4 from the line to finish with 12 points.

Trey Thomas finished with 27 points and two steals for the Braves (0-2). Saxby Sunderland added 13 points, five assists and two steals for Alcorn State. Jahseem Felton finished with 12 points.

Up next

Up next for Howard is a Monday matchup with Pennsylvania on the road, and Alcorn State visits Murray State on Tuesday.

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