The Texas Southern Tigers (8-11) will attempt to extend a seven-game winning streak when they take on the Alabama State Hornets (6-13) at Dunn-Oliver Acadome. The game gets underway at 6:00 pm ET on Saturday, Jan. 30.
The Hornets were beaten by Alcorn State 77-72 in their last game. Jamel Waters was the team’s high scorer, contributing 22 points. The Tigers are coming off a 78-49 win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff in their last outing. Derrick Griffin played well and claimed his eighth double-double of the season, posting 13 points and 13 rebounds.
Notes
In its last game, Texas Southern won by a margin of 29 points. Alabama State is 0-3 in games decided by a margin of 18 points or more. Texas Southern has a 3-3 record in blowouts.
Alabama State has an average field goal percentage of 39.9%. Texas Southern is an underachieving 2-10 when opponents have a similar or higher field goal percentage.
The Alabama State Hornets and the Texas Southern Tigers both rank higher in average field goal percentage when compared to their effective field goal percentages. Alabama State is 333rd and 328th in the nation for eFG% and FG% respectively, while Texas Southern ranks 123rd and 108th in these categories.
Alabama State ranks 43rd in offensive rebounding. Texas Southern ranks 243rd in defensive rebounding.
On average, Alabama State makes 6.2 steals per game. Texas Southern is a poor 5-8 when it gives up at least 6 steals.
