XULA Men's Basketball Defeats Alcorn State 62-56

Xavier University of Louisiana's men's basketball team achieved a 62-56 victory over Alcorn State in an exhibition game on Saturday, with standout performances from Lance Williams, who scored 15 points and made 11-of-12 free throws, and Seviuhn Turner, who contributed 13 points and a game-high 11 rebounds. The Gold Rush's impressive free throw shooting, making 27-of-29 attempts, played a crucial role in their win, although the game does not count towards their official record. Alcorn State, now 0-3 after recent losses, was led by Jalyke Gaines-Wyatt with 14 points. The matchup featured two alumni head coaches and attracted an audience of 2,264 during XULA's homecoming event. XULA will begin its regular season in the Red River Athletic Conference against Our Lady of the Lake on Thursday night.