Who's Playing

Alcorn State @ Jackson State

Current Records: Alcorn State 1-11; Jackson State 2-9

What to Know

After 11 games on the road, the Jackson State Tigers are heading back home. The Tigers and the Alcorn State Braves will face off in an SWAC battle at 8:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday at Williams Center. Given that both teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.

Jackson State was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap three weeks ago as they fell 70-65 to the Drake Bulldogs. Despite the loss, Jackson State got a solid performance out of forward Jayveous McKinnis, who almost dropped a triple-double on 19 points, ten boards, and nine blocks.

Meanwhile, Alcorn State got maybe a little too into the holiday spirit, gifting the Oklahoma Sooners an easy 72-48 win. Alcorn State was surely aware of their 26.5-point disadvantage in the point spread, but the foreknowledge did nothing to prevent the result. One thing holding Alcorn State back was the mediocre play of guard Byron Joshua, who did not have his best game: he finished with only nine points on 4-for-11 shooting in his 33 minutes on the court.

The Tigers are now 2-9 while the Braves sit at 1-11. Jackson State is 2-6 after losses this season, Alcorn State 1-9.

How To Watch

  • When: Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. ET
  • Where: Williams Center -- Jackson, Mississippi
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Series History

Jackson State have won eight out of their last 12 games against Alcorn State.

  • Feb 06, 2021 - Jackson State 74 vs. Alcorn State 66
  • Mar 10, 2020 - Jackson State 69 vs. Alcorn State 52
  • Feb 08, 2020 - Jackson State 86 vs. Alcorn State 57
  • Jan 11, 2020 - Jackson State 76 vs. Alcorn State 65
  • Feb 09, 2019 - Alcorn State 66 vs. Jackson State 52
  • Jan 12, 2019 - Jackson State 59 vs. Alcorn State 52
  • Feb 03, 2018 - Jackson State 60 vs. Alcorn State 57
  • Jan 06, 2018 - Jackson State 60 vs. Alcorn State 55
  • Feb 04, 2017 - Alcorn State 69 vs. Jackson State 58
  • Jan 11, 2017 - Alcorn State 63 vs. Jackson State 50
  • Feb 06, 2016 - Alcorn State 72 vs. Jackson State 64
  • Jan 09, 2016 - Jackson State 80 vs. Alcorn State 71