- Matchup: Alcorn State Braves vs Texas Southern Tigers
- Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026
- Venue: H&PE Arena, Houston, TX
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Alcorn State Braves (7-19) are set to visit H&PE Arena this Thursday, vying for a victory against the Texas Southern Tigers (10-16).
In their most recent game, the Alcorn State Braves triumphed over Jackson State with a score of 83-65. The Braves showcased a shooting accuracy of 41.4% from the field (24 of 58) and successfully converted 6 of 22 shots from three-point range. At the free-throw line, they hit 29 of 38 attempts, yielding a 76.3% conversion rate. On the rebounding front, Alcorn State secured 40 boards, including 15 offensive rebounds. They also provided 10 assists and forced their opponents into 17 turnovers while totaling 13 steals. Defensively, Alcorn State held Jackson State to a 38.9% shooting percentage (21 of 54). Jackson State managed 7 assists and 3 steals, while grabbing 32 rebounds (12 offensive and 20 defensive), falling short on blocks. For free throws, Jackson State shot 73.1%, hitting 19 of 26 attempts. In terms of fouls, the Braves committed 16 personal fouls compared to the 26 by Jackson State.
Notably, Tycen McDaniels played a pivotal role in the victory, scoring 25 points on 6 of 12 shooting in 34 minutes of play. He also recorded 14 rebounds and dished out 2 assists.
Entering this contest, Alcorn State holds a season record of 7-19. They average 13.9 turnovers and commit 17.8 fouls per game. As a unit, they grab 29.5 rebounds and have compiled 301 assists for the season, ranking 351st in college basketball in assists. The Braves connect on 34.9% of their three-point attempts (179 of 513) and shoot 70.4% from the free-throw line. They average 67.5 points per game, placing them 341st in Division 1, while shooting 42.7% overall.
Defensively, the Braves force 13.2 turnovers per game and draw 14.7 fouls, ranking 297th in college basketball by allowing a total of 415 assists for the year. They concede a field goal percentage of 50.5% (747 of 1,480) and 36.5 rebounds per game. Opponents are shooting 35.0% from beyond the arc against them, ranking Alcorn State 348th in Division 1 for points allowed per game (81.7).
In their previous outing, the Texas Southern Tigers fell short against MVSU, losing 72-71. On the rebounding front, Texas Southern allowed MVSU to snag 27 boards (7 offensive). They shot 27.8% from three-point territory (5 of 18) and managed to convert 13 of 20 free throws (65.0%). MVSU managed to hit 27 of 57 shots from the floor, for a shooting percentage of 47.4%. Texas Southern ended the game shooting 24 of 51 from the field, equating to 47.1%. From long range, they made 4 of 14 attempts (28.6%) and netted 19 free throws for a 67.9% success rate. The Tigers committed 10 turnovers while securing 20 defensive boards and 6 offensive for a total of 26 rebounds.
Duane Posey was instrumental for Texas Southern, scoring 17 points on 6 of 8 shooting with 4 rebounds during his 33 minutes on the court, although he did not record any assists.
Texas Southern has a current record of 10-16 for the season. Offensively, the Tigers are shooting 45.4% from the field, ranking them 178th in Division 1. They have tallied 1,944 points this season (74.8 per game) and average 34.4 rebounds per contest. Their assist rate stands at 10.9 per game (351st nationally), with 13.7 turnovers per match. The Tigers commit 19.5 personal fouls per game and convert 71.1% from the charity stripe.
Defensively, Texas Southern allows opponents to shoot 33.4% from three-point range (213 of 637), while free throw percentages against them are 70.7%. They yield 13.8 assists and 35.5 rebounds per game, ranking 220th and 248th nationally. The Tigers rank 306th in Division 1 for points allowed per game, conceding 78.5. They force 12.5 turnovers each game and permit opponents to shoot 44.8% from the field (224th in Division 1).
Which team will prevail in tonight’s NCAA matchup?
Prediction: Bet on Alcorn State
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