Who's Playing

Jackson State @ Alcorn State

Current Records: Jackson State 8-16; Alcorn State 10-15

What to Know

After a two-game homestand, the Jackson State Tigers will be on the road. Jackson State and the Alcorn State Braves will face off in an SWAC battle at 4 p.m. ET Saturday at David L. Whitney Gymnasium. Both teams seek to continue their momentum from their previous wins.

The Tigers took their game against the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats on Monday by a conclusive 71-51 score.

Meanwhile, while not quite a landslide, the contest between Alcorn State and the Florida A&M Rattlers on Monday was still a pretty decisive one as Alcorn State wrapped it up with a 68-56 win at home.

Jackson State is expected to lose this next one by 5. However, those who like betting on the underdog should be happy to hear that they are 8-3 against the spread when expected to lose.

The wins brought Jackson State up to 8-16 and the Braves to 10-15. A pair of offensive numbers to keep in mind before tip-off: The Tigers are stumbling into the matchup with the 353rd fewest points per game in college basketball, having accrued only 59.6 on average. Alcorn State has experienced some struggles of their own as they have only been able to knock down 41% percent of their shots, which is the 31st lowest field goal percentage in college basketball. It's possible one of these Achilles' heels will wind up tripping the losing team up.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 4 p.m. ET
  • Where: David L. Whitney Gymnasium -- Lorman, Mississippi
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Braves are a 5-point favorite against the Tigers, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Braves as a 4-point favorite.

Over/Under: -109

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Series History

Jackson State have won eight out of their last 13 games against Alcorn State.

  • Jan 05, 2022 - Alcorn State 65 vs. Jackson State 50
  • 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

Injury Report for Alcorn State

No Injury Information

Injury Report for Jackson State

  • Gabe Watson: Out (Not Injury Related)