The Alabama State Hornets (12-16) will wrap up the regular season when they take on the Jackson State Tigers (17-12) at Dunn-Oliver Acadome. Action begins at 6:00 pm ET on Thursday, Mar. 3.
The Tigers, meanwhile, are coming off a 67-56 win against Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Monday. Kaven Bernard claimed his second double-double of the season with 25 points and 10 rebounds.
Raeford Worsham has upped his play for the Tigers, averaging 15.4 points, 7.4 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 2.2 steals, and 1.4 blocks over the past five games.
The top-notch Jackson State defense appears to have an advantage when it comes to eFG%. It ranks 18th in the nation in making teams miss (opponents’ eFG% of 45.1%), whereas the cold-shooting offense of Alabama State is 303rd with a mark of 46.9%.
This is the second game of the season between these two teams, with the Tigers winning the first matchup 68-61. Chace Franklin had a standout performance in the victory, putting up 21 points, six rebounds, three assists, three steals, one block, and three three-pointers.
Notes
The Jackson State Tigers have a defensive rating of 95.1 (ranked 18th), while the Alabama State Hornets have an offensive rating of 102.8 (ranked 240th).
The Alabama State Hornets average a field goal percentage of 41.5% this season. The Jackson State Tigers have a subpar record of 3-10 when opponents have a FG% of 41.5% or greater.
The Alabama State Hornets and the Jackson State Tigers both rank higher in average field goal percentage when compared to their effective field goal percentages. Alabama State is 303rd and 295th in the nation for eFG% and FG% respectively, while Jackson State ranks 302nd and 292nd in these categories.
Jackson State, the 39th-ranked team in rebounding, registers an average of 39.6 rebounds per game. Alabama State does worse, ranked 129th with 37.1.
When it comes to offensive rebounds, Jackson State ranks 16th. Alabama State ranks 260th in defensive rebounds.
Jackson State is one of the best in the country in forcing turnovers, with opponents averaging a TO% of 22.1% (ranked 17th). Alabama State is an even 2-2 SU when it has a TO% of 22.1% or greater.
