Southwestern Athletic foes will collide when the Alabama State Hornets (6-9) challenge the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions (2-14) at Dunn-Oliver Acadome. Action begins at 8:30 pm ET on Monday, Jan. 11.
The Hornets enter this game hoping for similar success after barely hanging on to beat Mississippi Valley State 75-74 on Saturday. Mikel Tyson played a pivotal role, recording his first double-double of the season with 13 points and 13 rebounds. The Golden Lions, meanwhile, are feeling some disappointment after their 85-70 loss against Alabama A&M on Saturday. Ghiavonni Robinson had a team-high 24 points.
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On average, Alabama State has 72.2 possessions per game and scores .990 points on each possession. Arkansas-Pine Bluff has both fewer possessions (67.5) and scores fewer points during those possessions (.808).
The Alabama State Hornets average an effective field goal percentage of 45.3% this season. The Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions have a subpar record of 1-12 when opponents have an eFG% of 45.3% or greater.
Alabama State ranks 49th in offensive rebounding. Arkansas-Pine Bluff ranks 347th in defensive rebounding.
Alabama State has forced an average turnover percentage of 17.5% this season. Arkansas-Pine Bluff has a subpar 2-12 record when its TO% is 17.5% or higher.
