The Southern Jaguars (six) and the Alcorn State Braves (five) will attempt to continue their winning streaks when they play at F.G. Clark Center. Action begins at 6:00 pm ET on Saturday, Jan. 30.
The Jaguars enter this game hoping for similar success after blowing out Alabama A&M 73-52 in their last matchup. Adrian Rodgers was the game’s leading scorer with 20 points on 6-for-11 shooting. The Braves, meanwhile, are coming off a 77-72 win against Alabama State in their last game. Patrick Onwenu played well for Alcorn State, registering 13 points, four rebounds, and four blocks.
Notes
In its last game, Southern won by a margin of 21 points. Alcorn State is 0-7 in games decided by a margin of 18 points or more. Southern has a 3-3 record in blowouts.
The Southern Jaguars average a field goal percentage of 44.5% this season. The Alcorn State Braves have an underachieving record of 2-8 when opponents have a FG% of 44.5% or greater.
The Southern Jaguars and the Alcorn State Braves both rank higher in average field goal percentage when compared to their effective field goal percentages. Southern is 214th and 147th in the nation for eFG% and FG% respectively, while Alcorn State ranks 340th and 335th in these categories.
The Alcorn State Braves rank 31st in offensive rebounds. The Southern Jaguars rank 249th in the nation in defensive rebounds.
Southern has forced an average turnover percentage of 21.2% this season. Alcorn State is an even 5-5 when its TO% is 21.2% or higher.
