In the only American Athletic Conference men's basketball game of the night, Tulane defeated Alcorn State on Monday (Dec. 16).
Tulane 68, Alcorn State 57 - Box Score
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Teshaun Hightower posted 15 points as Tulane topped Alcorn State 68-57 on Monday night.
Nic Thomas had 13 points for Tulane (8-2), which earned its fifth straight home victory. Jordan Walker added 11 points and Christion Thompson had 10.
Corey Tillery had 21 points for the Braves (3-6) and Maurice Howard added 18.