The Alcorn State Braves (13-12) will attempt to extend a five-game winning streak when they take on the Alabama State Hornets (10-15) at Dunn-Oliver Acadome. The game starts at 6:00 pm ET on Monday, Feb. 22.
The Hornets beat Southern 77-68 on Saturday. Corvon Butler led all scorers on the team with 19 points on 7-for-10 shooting. The Braves are coming off a 62-58 win over Alabama A&M on Saturday. Marquis Vance shot 3 for 6 and led in scoring with 13 points.
This will be the second matchup of the season between these two teams. The Braves won the first game 77-72. Despite the loss, Jamel Waters was a top performer in the game with 22 points, five rebounds, four assists, four steals, and one three-pointer.
Notes
On average, Alabama State has 70.3 possessions per game and scores 1.020 points on each possession. Alcorn State has both fewer possessions (67.8) and scores fewer points during those possessions (.989).
Alcorn State has an average effective field goal percentage of 46.5%. Alabama State is a poor 6-14 when opponents have a similar or higher effective field goal percentage.
On average, the Alabama State Hornets attempt 20.0 three point field goals per game and the Alcorn State Braves attempt 18.0. In games where they attempt at least 20 threes, Alabama State has a 6-7 record and Alcorn State has a 4-5 record.
The Alcorn State Braves rank 62nd in offensive rebounds. The Alabama State Hornets rank 268th in the nation in defensive rebounds.
Alabama State has forced an average turnover rate of 18.5% this season. In games where its turnover rate is 18.5% or higher, Alcorn State is an even 9-9.
