The Southwestern Athletic’s top two teams will lock horns when the Alabama A&M Bulldogs (9-17) welcome the Jackson State Tigers (17-13) to Elmore Gymnasium. Action begins at 7:00 pm ET on Saturday, Mar. 5.
The Tigers, meanwhile, are feeling some disappointment after their 71-54 loss against Alabama State on Thursday. Raeford Worsham had a team-high 16 points.
The top-notch Jackson State defense appears to have an advantage when it comes to eFG%. It ranks 12th in the nation in making teams miss (opponents’ eFG% of 45.3%), whereas the cold-shooting offense of Alabama A&M is 268th with a mark of 47.9%.
This is the second game of the season between these two teams, with the Tigers winning the first matchup 67-66. Worsham had a standout performance in the victory, putting up 25 points, nine rebounds, three assists, and one steal.
Notes
The Jackson State Tigers have a defensive rating of 95.3 (ranked 10th), while the Alabama A&M Bulldogs have an offensive rating of 102.8 (ranked 237th).
The Jackson State Tigers average 69.1 possessions per game and .999 points per possession. The Alabama A&M Bulldogs earn fewer possessions with 67.0, but they score more points with 1.028.
The Alabama A&M Bulldogs average an effective field goal percentage of 47.9% this season. The Jackson State Tigers have a subpar record of 4-8 when opponents have an eFG% of 47.9% or greater.
On average, Alabama A&M attempts 21.0 three pointers and Jackson State attempts 21.0. In games where they have 20 or more three point attempts, the Alabama A&M Bulldogs have a 5-11 record while the Jackson State Tigers have a solid 13-7 record.
When it comes to offensive rebounds, Jackson State ranks 16th. Alabama A&M ranks 315th in defensive rebounds.
Ranked eighth, Jackson State averages a forced turnover percentage of 21.9% this season. When the Alabama A&M Bulldogs suffer a turnover rate equal to or exceeding this, the team is winless with a 0-4 record.
