- Matchup: Alcorn State Braves vs Alabama State Hornets
- Scheduled Date: Monday, March 9, 2026
- Venue: Gateway Center, College Park, GA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Gateway Center will be the battleground where the Alabama State Hornets (10-21) clash with the Alcorn State Braves (8-22) on Monday in the SWAC Tournament.
In their previous outing, the Alcorn State Braves faced off against Arkansas-Pine Bluff, suffering a significant defeat with a score of 83-48. The Braves recorded 10 fouls, while Arkansas-Pine Bluff accumulated 14. From beyond the arc, the Braves managed to sink only 4 out of 16 attempts. Arkansas-Pine Bluff capitalized on their free throw opportunities, converting 11 of 14 for 78.6%. On the boards, Arkansas-Pine Bluff secured 34 rebounds (3 offensive, 31 defensive) and did not tally any blocks. They assisted on 21 baskets and recorded 11 steals in total. Defensively, Alcorn State struggled, allowing a shooting percentage of 52.3% (34 of 65). The Braves contributed 8 assists, forced 8 turnovers, and racked up 7 steals. They retrieved 32 rebounds, including 6 on the offensive end, and hit 10 of 17 free throw attempts, achieving a rate of 58.8%. Overall, Alcorn State finished the game with a shooting percentage of 32.1%, hitting 18 of 56 attempts, and made only 2 out of 16 from three-point range.
Tycen McDaniels was a standout performer, contributing 16 points on 6-of-11 shooting. Over 34 minutes on the court, he added 9 rebounds but did not register any assists.
The Alcorn State Braves are entering this matchup with a record of 8-22 for the season. They average 13.8 turnovers and commit 17.6 fouls per game. Collectively, they grab 29.8 rebounds per contest and have accumulated 335 assists this season, ranking 351st in NCAA Division I. From long range, the Braves shoot at 33.7% (196 of 582) and hit 70.7% from the free throw line. Their scoring average is 66.9 points per game, placing them 346th in Division I, while their overall shooting percentage rests at 42.2%.
Defensively, the Braves force an average of 12.9 turnovers while drawing 15.1 fouls. They sit 320th in Division I for assists allowed, having surrendered 482 this season. Their defense gives up a shooting rate of 50.2% (867 of 1,727) and allows an average of 36.8 rebounds per game. Opponents shoot 33.9% from three-point range against them, and they rank 343rd in points allowed per game, conceding 81.2.
In their last game, the Alabama State Hornets faced a narrow defeat to Grambling, ending the contest 65-63. On the boards, the Hornets allowed Grambling to gather 32 rebounds (10 offensive). From long distance, Alabama State converted just 5 of 30 attempts for a 16.7% rate and made 16 of 19 free throws (84.2%). They also allowed Grambling to shoot 34.9% from the floor, as the Hornets hit 22 of 59 shots for 37.3%. From beyond the arc, Alabama State managed to score 6 out of 27 tries (22.2%). They executed 13 successful free throws at a rate of 65.0%. Grambling committed 17 fouls, providing the Hornets with a total of 20 free throw opportunities. Alabama State committed 13 turnovers but registered 9 steals, alongside pulling down a total of 41 rebounds (30 defensive and 11 offensive).
Micah Simpson was a key player for the Hornets, scoring 15 points in 31 minutes while also contributing 2 assists. He finished the game with a field goal rate of 31.3%, converting 5 out of 16 shots, alongside 4 rebounds.
Alabama State enters the contest with a season record of 10-21. They average 19.1 personal fouls each game, hitting 69.6% from the free throw line. The Hornets assist 12.3 times per outing (ranking 293rd in the nation) and commit 13.2 turnovers. They’ve accumulated 2,276 points this season, which breaks down to 73.4 points per game, while pulling down an average of 36.1 rebounds. Their shooting accuracy from the floor is 41.9%, landing them 332nd in college.
The Hornets’ defense permits an average of 34.1% shooting from three-point territory (249 of 730) with opponents converting 73.3% from the free throw line. Alabama State allows 14.1 assists and 36.2 rebounds per game, ranking 248th and 291st in Division I respectively. They currently stand at 273rd in Division I for points allowed per game, with an average of 77.3. The Hornets force 13.9 turnovers per game while allowing opponents to shoot 44.9% from the field (232nd in college).
Who will come out on top in tonight’s NCAA game against the spread?
Prediction: Take Alcorn State
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