The Alabama State Hornets will be at H.O. Clemmons Arena to take on the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions in a Southwestern Athletic matchup. The game gets underway at 8:30 pm ET on Monday, Feb. 8.
The Golden Lions lost to Alabama A&M 71-66 on Saturday. Marquis Cunningham finished with 18 points to lead the team. The Hornets, meanwhile, are coming off a 73-62 win over Mississippi Valley State on Saturday. Torloft Thomas shot 7 for 8 and led in scoring with 22 points.
Over the last five games, Jamel Waters has been on fire for the Hornets. During that stretch, he has averaged 19.6 points, 4.0 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 1.8 steals, and 2.6 three-pointers.
This will be the second matchup of the season between these two teams. The Golden Lions won the first game 59-55. Despite the loss, Tony Armstrong was a top performer in the game with 20 points and five rebounds.
Notes
Alabama State beats Arkansas-Pine Bluff in both possessions per game and points per possession. The Hornets average 70.8 possessions and 1.008 points per possession, while the Golden Lions average 65.9 possessions with .839 points per possession.
The Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions average an effective field goal percentage of 43.8% this season. The Alabama State Hornets have a poor record of 5-13 when opponents have an eFG% of 43.8% or greater.
The Alabama State Hornets rank 42nd in offensive rebounds. The Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions rank 349th in the nation in defensive rebounds.
Alabama State has forced an average turnover percentage of 18.4% this season. Arkansas-Pine Bluff has a subpar 4-15 record when its TO% is 18.4% or higher.
