NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Antonio Wertz scored 17 points to lead New Orleans over Alcorn State 63-56 on Sunday in the Hoops for Hope Classic.
With the game tied 7-7, the Privateers (4-4) exploded for a 24-3 run, capped by Brandon Knight’s jumper for a 31-10 lead with 5:09 left in the first half.
The Braves, who had five turnovers during the run, went without a field goal from the 14:35 mark in the first half until 4:34 remained until halftime.
New Orleans, which shot 43.9 percent from the field (29 of 66), held Alcorn State (1-4) to 35.5 percent shooting (22 of 62). The Braves managed just 20 percent from 3-point range (2 of 10).