Southwestern Athletic foes will collide when the Alabama A&M Bulldogs (5-7) face off against the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils (1-15) at Elmore Building. Action begins at 8:30 pm ET on Monday, Jan. 11.
The Bulldogs enter this game hoping for similar success after topping Arkansas-Pine Bluff 85-70 on Saturday. Ladarius Tabb was a key piece, recording his second double-double of the season with 31 points and 11 rebounds. The Delta Devils, meanwhile, are feeling some disappointment after their close 75-74 loss against Alabama State on Saturday. Isaac Williams played well for Mississippi Valley State, recording 18 points, two rebounds, and one steal.
Notes
Mississippi Valley State lost its last game by a one-point margin. In games decided by a margin of three points or less, Alabama A&M is 1-4. Mississippi Valley State is 0-3 in close games this season.
The Alabama A&M Bulldogs average a field goal percentage of 42.9% this season. The Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils have an abysmal record of 1-12 when opponents have a FG% of 42.9% or greater.
The Alabama A&M Bulldogs attempt 22.0 three pointers per game this season, while the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils attempt 17.0. When they register 20 or more three point attempts in a game, Alabama A&M has a record of 4-5 while Mississippi Valley State is winless (0-4).
Mississippi Valley State has forced an average turnover percentage of 20.0% this season. Alabama A&M has a losing 1-2 record when its TO% is 20.0% or higher.