The Southern Jaguars (16-7) head to Jackson State to take on the Tigers (12-11) in what should be a low-scoring game. Action begins at 8:30 pm ET on Monday, Feb. 8.
The Tigers are hoping to rebound after their 72-64 loss to Alcorn State on Saturday. Chace Franklin was the team’s leading scorer with 19 points.
Christopher Hyder and Rodgers have upped their production over the last five games for the Jaguars. Hyder has averaged 11.6 points, 4.0 rebounds, 6.0 assists, and 4.2 steals during that stretch, while Rodgers has put up 20.8 points, 6.0 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 2.0 steals, and 3.0 three-pointers.
This is the second game of the season between these two teams, with the Jaguars winning the first matchup 74-66. Franklin had a standout performance with 24 points, four rebounds, three assists, one steal, one block, and four three-pointers in the loss.
Notes
The Jackson State Tigers have a defensive rating of 95.1 (ranked 28th), while the Southern Jaguars have an offensive rating of 106.5 (ranked 154th).
The Southern Jaguars average a field goal percentage of 44.8% this season. The Jackson State Tigers have an underachieving record of 1-5 when opponents have a FG% of 44.8% or greater.
The Jackson State Tigers average 22.0 three point attempts per game and are 9-7 when attempting at least 20 in a game. The Southern Jaguars average 17.0 attempts and have a dazzling record (7-2) when attempting 20 or more.
Jackson State ranks 27th in offensive rebounding. Southern ranks 227th in defensive rebounding.
Jackson State has forced an average turnover percentage of 22.0% this season. Southern has a losing 1-3 record when its TO% is 22.0% or higher.
