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Alabama State Hornets @ Alcorn State Braves
Current Records: Alabama State 6-10, Alcorn State 1-14
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We’ve got another exciting SWAC matchup on schedule as the Alabama State Hornets and the Alcorn State Braves are set to tip at 7:00 p.m. ET on Monday at David L. Whitney Complex. The Hornets are no doubt hoping to put an end to a 14-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
On Saturday, Alabama State couldn’t handle Jackson State and fell 77-70.
Meanwhile, Alcorn State came into Saturday’s game having lost 15 straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They walked away with a 62-52 victory over Alabama A&M on Saturday.
Alabama State’s loss dropped their record down to 6-10. As for Alcorn State, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-14.
Keep an eye on the arc in Monday’s contest: Alabama State has made nailing deep shots look easy this year this season, having averaged 9.6 threes per game. It’s a different story for Alcorn State, though, as they’ve been averaging only 5.8. Given Alabama State’s sizable advantage in that area, Alcorn State will need to find a way to close that gap.
Alabama State came out on top in a nail-biter against Alcorn State in their previous matchup back in January of 2024, sneaking past 55-53. The rematch might be a little tougher for Alabama State since the squad won’t have the home-court advantage this time around. We’ll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
Series History
Alcorn State has won 7 out of their last 10 games against Alabama State.
- Jan 13, 2024 – Alabama State 55 vs. Alcorn State 53
- Jan 09, 2023 – Alcorn State 92 vs. Alabama State 76
- Jan 10, 2022 – Alcorn State 70 vs. Alabama State 60
- Feb 24, 2021 – Alcorn State 68 vs. Alabama State 59
- Jan 23, 2021 – Alcorn State 57 vs. Alabama State 52
- Feb 24, 2020 – Alcorn State 80 vs. Alabama State 77
- Jan 27, 2020 – Alcorn State 63 vs. Alabama State 60
- Feb 23, 2019 – Alcorn State 74 vs. Alabama State 69
- Jan 26, 2019 – Alabama State 74 vs. Alcorn State 59
- Feb 19, 2018 – Alabama State 82 vs. Alcorn State 62