Alabama A&M and Alabama State are set to battle in this HBCU head-to-head on Saturday evening at the Event Center. The Hornets bested the Bulldogs in their previous January 2024 encounter at Mitchell Center, securing a 72-55 win.
Alabama A&M | OVR 8-20 | SWAC 7-8 (9th) | HOME 5-4
The Event Center has been a welcome site for Alabama A&M’s second unit. The Bulldogs are averaging an impressive 30.1 bench points per game in home contests.
Cameron Tucker has been a leader for the Bulldogs thus far this year on the defensive side of the ball. Tucker comes in averaging 1.4 steals per game, and currently ranks 27th in the SWAC for total steals.
Alabama State | OVR 10-16 | SWAC 7-8 (7th) | AWAY 3-12
Antonio “TJ” Madlock led Alabama State in the team’s last matchup against Bethune-Cookman, scoring 23 points. Madlock made a concerted effort to draw fouls, ultimately converting on 13-of-15 attempts at the free throw line. For the year, Madlock’s season averages are at 15.8 points per game and 5.1 free throws made per game.
The Hornets have proven to be a formidable defensive force in away games this season. They’ve held home teams to an impressive 44.4% field goal accuracy.
Key Metrics
- Alabama A&M is a great second half team. The Bulldogs average 38.3 second half points per game, which is third best in the SWAC (conference average is 36.7).
- Alabama State turns the ball over 11.5 times per game for the season. This is the second fewest per game in the SWAC (conference average is 14.0 turnovers per game).
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