ITTA BENA, Miss. -- Alabama State beat Mississippi Valley State 41-3 on Saturday night for its fourth straight win.

The victory keeps Alabama State (8-2, 6-1 Southwestern Athletic Conference) tied with Jackson State atop the SWAC's East Division. The Hornets also have their first eight-win season since 2013.

The Hornets have won five straight against Mississippi Valley State (1-9, 0-6) and lead the series 36-16-1.

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