Grambling State and Texas Southern are ready to battle for the 2024 SWAC Championship on Saturday night in Birmingham. Texas Southern fell short against Grambling in their most recent head-to-head clash in Houston on February 17, losing by a score of 66-63.
Grambling State | OVR 19-14 | SWAC 16-4 (1st) | NEUTRAL 3-2
Grambling State has gotten to the stripe more frequently in their last five outings, averaging 27.0 free throw attempts per game in that span, a marked increase from their season average of 20.8.
The Tigers have forced an average of 9.8 turnovers, and have converted those into 11.2 points on average, over their five prior neutral site games.
Texas Southern | OVR 16-15 | SWAC 14-6 (4th) | NEUTRAL 3-1
In its four prior neutral site games this season, Texas Southern has averaged 75.8 points on 46.5% shooting from the field.
The Tigers have defended the perimeter well lately, having allowed only 26.1% shooting on three-point attempts in their last five games.
Key Metrics
- Grambling State runs a deliberate, slow-paced offense. The team averages just 67.1 possessions per 40 minutes, which ranks as the second slowest in the SWAC. The Tigers score approximately 0.99 points per possession in their methodical offensive approach.
- Texas Southern prioritizes taking care of the ball. The Tigers average just 12.7 turnovers per game, which ranks as the third fewest per game in the SWAC this season (conference average is 13.8 turnovers per game).
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