- Matchup: Alabama State Hornets vs Southern Jaguars
- Date: Monday, February 9, 2026
- Venue: F.G. Clark Activity Center, Baton Rouge, LA
- Broadcast: ESPNU
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The Southern Jaguars (9-13) are set to clash with the Alabama State Hornets (7-15) at the F.G. Clark Activity Center this coming Monday.
The Alabama State Hornets recently faced Florida A&M, securing a 79-66 victory. In terms of personal fouls, the Hornets committed 19, while Florida A&M notched 21. Alabama State converted 6 of their 20 attempts from beyond the arc. Florida A&M shot 77.8% from the free throw line, making 14 of 18 attempts. The Rattlers pulled down 28 rebounds, including 5 offensive boards, but did not register any blocks. They also recorded 8 assists and had 10 steals. Defensively, Alabama State allowed their opponents to shoot at 41.8%, permitting 23 of 55 shots to land. The Hornets dished out 18 assists during the game, forced 17 turnovers, and made 10 steals. They recorded 33 rebounds overall, with 8 on the offensive end. During free-throw attempts, Alabama State hit 12 of 16 for a 75.0% mark. The Hornets concluded the match with a shooting percentage of 47.5% from the field (28 of 59) and sank 11 of 25 three-point shots.
Tyler Byrd made a notable impact during the game, finishing with 44.4% shooting from the field, adding 4 assists in 30 minutes, and grabbing 2 rebounds while scoring 17 points on 4 of 9 shooting.
As they enter this matchup, Alabama State boasts a record of 7-15 for the season. They average 74.5 points per game (ranked 232nd nationally) and shoot 42.5% from the field. The Hornets make 33.3% of their three-point attempts (168 of 505) and 69.3% from the free throw line. Collectively, Alabama State averages 34.7 rebounds per game and has recorded 277 assists this season, placing them 316th in D-1 basketball in terms of passing efficiency. The team turns the ball over an average of 13.8 times per game and commits approximately 19.0 fouls per contest.
On the defensive end, the Hornets force an average of 14.8 turnovers per game and draw 17.5 fouls. They allow opponents to shoot 35.1% from beyond the arc and rank 331st in points allowed per game (80.5). Alabama State’s opponents shoot 46.3% from the field (596 of 1,288) and the Hornets allow 36.3 rebounds per game, ranking 253rd in the nation for opponent assists given up, with a total of 332 this season.
In their last matchup, the Southern Jaguars defeated Jackson State with a score of 96-91. The Jaguars secured 25 defensive rebounds and 13 offensive rebounds, totaling 38 for the game. They gave up possession 9 times but managed 8 steals throughout the contest. Jackson State committed 25 personal fouls, leading to 34 free-throw attempts for the Jaguars, who converted 22 for a 64.7% success rate. Southern made 8 out of 21 three-pointers (38.1%) and concluded with a shooting percentage of 46.5% from the floor (33 of 71). The Jaguars allowed Jackson State to score on 27 of 65 field goal attempts, equating to a 41.5% shooting rate. From three-point range, Jackson State shot 41.9% on 13 of 31 attempts and finished 24 of 31 on free throws (77.4%). On the rebounding front, Southern allowed Jackson State to grab 36 rebounds, including 10 offensive boards.
Fazl Oshodi made significant contributions for the Jaguars, hitting 8 of 16 shots with a 50.0% efficiency, gathering 2 rebounds, and scoring 26 points during his 36 minutes on the court, alongside 1 assist.
As of now, Southern’s record stands at 9-13 this season. In terms of offense, the Jaguars are shooting 45.4% from the field, rated 176th nationally. They have scored 1,778 points this year, averaging 80.8 points per game, along with an average of 36.3 rebounds. They assist on average 14.6 times per contest (145th in college basketball) and commit an average of 12.5 turnovers per game. Southern averages 19.5 fouls per game and converts 68.9% of their free throw attempts.
Defensively, the Jaguars rank 313th in college basketball, allowing 79.5 points per game. They force an average of 15.7 turnovers each game and let opponents shoot 45.2% from the field (249th nationally). Their defense permits 34.9% from three-point range (185 of 530), while opposing teams convert 76.2% of their free throws. They allow 14.3 assists and 36.3 rebounds per game, ranking them 252nd and 290th, respectively.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Select Southern
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