Don’t expect a high-scoring game when the Grambling State Tigers (6-22) visit Alabama A&M to play the Bulldogs (9-16). The game gets underway at 8:30 pm ET on Thursday, Mar. 3.
The Bulldogs lost big to Prairie View A&M 85-65 on Monday. Ladarius Tabb finished with 21 points to lead the team. The Tigers are coming off a tough 58-57 loss at the hands of Mississippi Valley State on Monday. Arnold Richmond had a good shooting night, leading the team with 13 points.
Half-court execution will be at a premium as Alabama A&M ranks 276th in the nation in possessions per game (67.2 possessions per game), while Grambling State is 283rd (67.0).
This will be the second matchup of the season between these two teams. The Tigers won the first game 81-78. Nigel Ribeiro was a top performer in the victory with 18 points, three rebounds, four assists, one steal, and two three-pointers.
Notes
In its last game, Alabama A&M lost by a margin of 20 points. Grambling State is 3-6 in games decided by a margin of 18 points or more. Alabama A&M has a 1-4 record in blowouts.
On average, Alabama A&M has 67.2 possessions per game and scores 1.032 points on each possession. Grambling State has both fewer possessions (67.0) and scores fewer points during those possessions (.921).
The Alabama A&M Bulldogs average an effective field goal percentage of 48.1% this season. The Grambling State Tigers have an underachieving record of 2-15 when opponents have an eFG% of 48.1% or greater.
On average, Alabama A&M attempts 21.0 three pointers and Grambling State attempts 18.0. In games where they have 20 or more three point attempts, both have losing records. The Alabama A&M Bulldogs are 5-11 while the Grambling State Tigers are 1-10.
Alabama A&M has forced an average turnover percentage of 17.1% this season. Grambling State has an abysmal 1-18 record when its TO% is 17.1% or higher.
