Alcorn State Braves take on the Jackson State Tigers on 6-game slide

Published Jan. 2, 2023 2:42 a.m. ET

Associated Press

Jackson State Tigers (1-12) at Alcorn State Braves (3-9)

Lorman, Mississippi; Monday, 5 p.m. EST

FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Alcorn State -2.5; over/under is 143.5

BOTTOM LINE: Alcorn State looks to stop its six-game slide when the Braves play Jackson State.

The Braves play their first home game after going 3-9 with a 1-1 record in neutral-site games to start the season. Alcorn State has a 3-9 record against opponents above .500.

The Tigers have gone 1-10 away from home. Jackson State is sixth in the SWAC scoring 29.2 points per game in the paint led by Romelle Mansel averaging 4.5.

The matchup Monday is the first meeting of the season between the two teams in conference play.

TOP PERFORMERS: Dekedran Thorn averages 1.6 made 3-pointers per game for the Braves, scoring 8.1 points while shooting 37.2% from beyond the arc. Dominic Brewton is shooting 36.1% and averaging 10.9 points over the last 10 games for Alcorn State.

Ken Evans is averaging 11.8 points, 3.8 assists and 1.5 steals for the Tigers. Trace Young is averaging 10.6 points over the last 10 games for Jackson State.

LAST 10 GAMES: Braves: 2-8, averaging 59.7 points, 29.8 rebounds, 8.0 assists, 7.6 steals and 1.8 blocks per game while shooting 35.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 76.9 points per game.

Tigers: 1-9, averaging 63.3 points, 31.5 rebounds, 13.7 assists, 7.0 steals and 2.2 blocks per game while shooting 40.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 82.9 points.

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