It figures to be a low-scoring affair as the Grambling State Tigers (7-22) travel to Alabama State to play the Hornets (13-16). The game gets underway at 8:30 pm ET on Saturday, Mar. 5.
The Tigers are coming off a 65-58 win over Alabama A&M on Thursday. Ervin Mitchell led the game in scoring with 16 points on 7-for-12 shooting.
Based on each team’s statistical profile, ball protection could play an integral role in this matchup. Alabama State commits the 22nd-fewest miscues in the nation (TO% of 16.9%), while the gambling defense of Grambling State forces the 21st-most (opponents’ TO% of 20.2%).
This will be the second matchup of the season between these two teams. The Tigers won the first game 84-81. Remond Brown was a top performer in the victory with 23 points, five rebounds, one assist, and two three-pointers.
Notes
The Grambling State Tigers have a defensive rating of 101.4 (ranked 44th), while the Alabama State Hornets have an offensive rating of 102.8 (ranked 239th).
On average, Alabama State has 70.3 possessions per game and scores 1.028 points on each possession. Grambling State has both fewer possessions (66.8) and scores fewer points during those possessions (.926).
The Alabama State Hornets average an effective field goal percentage of 47.0% this season. The Grambling State Tigers have an abysmal record of 2-16 when opponents have an eFG% of 47.0% or greater.
On average, the Alabama State Hornets attempt 20.0 three point field goals per game and the Grambling State Tigers attempt 17.0. In games where they attempt at least 20 threes, Alabama State is 9-8, while Grambling State has an underachieving record of 1-10.
The Alabama State Hornets average 5.8 steals per game. When giving up 5 or more steals, the Grambling State Tigers have an abysmal record (3-17) this season.
