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Alabama State Hornets – Alcorn State Braves Preview – 01.25.2016

Southwestern Athletic foes will lock horns when the Alcorn State Braves (7-11) challenge the Alabama State Hornets (6-12) at David L. Whitney Gymnasium. Action begins at 6:00 pm ET on Monday, Jan. 25.

The Braves enter this game hoping for similar success after topping Alabama A&M 63-58 on Saturday. Tamarcio Wilson was a key piece with 13 points, six rebounds, and two assists. The Hornets, meanwhile, are feeling some disappointment after their 73-69 loss against Southern on Saturday.

Notes

With 70.0 possessions and .940 points per possession, the Alcorn State Braves perform worse on both metrics than the Alabama State Hornets. Alabama State averages 71.8 possessions and .983 points per possession.

The Alcorn State Braves average an effective field goal percentage of 43.5% this season. The Alabama State Hornets have an abysmal record of 4-12 when opponents have an eFG% of 43.5% or greater.

Alcorn State ranks 27th in offensive rebounding. Alabama State ranks 217th in defensive rebounding.

The Alcorn State Braves average 4.7 steals per game. When giving up 4 or more steals, the Alabama State Hornets have an underachieving record (6-11) this season.

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