The Alcorn State Braves will be at Elmore Gymnasium to take on the Alabama A&M Bulldogs in a Southwestern Athletic matchup. The game gets underway at 7:00 pm ET on Saturday, Feb. 20.
The Bulldogs lost to Alabama State 74-68 in their last game. Nick West recorded 18 points and 10 rebounds, earning his sixth double-double of the year. The Braves, meanwhile, are coming off a 79-60 win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff in their last outing. Marquis Vance stood out for Alcorn State, recording 10 points, five rebounds, and two assists.
Over the last five games, West has been playing at a high level for the Bulldogs. During that stretch, he has averaged 18.2 points, 8.2 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 0.8 steals, and 1.2 blocks.
This will be the second matchup of the season between these two teams. The Braves won the first game 63-58. Tamarcio Wilson was a top performer in the victory with 13 points, six rebounds, two assists, one steal, and two three-pointers.
Notes
In its last game, Alcorn State won by a margin of 19 points. Alabama A&M is 1-2 in games decided by a margin of 18 points or more. Alcorn State has a 1-7 record in blowouts.
Alcorn State has an average field goal percentage of 40.8%. Alabama A&M is a poor 5-10 when opponents have a similar or higher field goal percentage.
On average, the Alabama A&M Bulldogs attempt 22.0 three point field goals per game and the Alcorn State Braves attempt 18.0. In games where they attempt at least 20 threes, Alabama A&M has an underachieving record of 5-10, while Alcorn State is 4-5.
The Alabama A&M Bulldogs make an average of 5.5 steals per game. The Alcorn State Braves are 10-11 when they allow 5 or more steals.
