- Matchup: Alcorn State Braves vs Tarleton State Texans
- Date: Friday, November 13, 2026
- Venue: ECCU Center, Stephenville, TX
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Tarleton State Texans (2-1) are set to face off against the Alcorn State Braves (0-3) at the ECCU Center this Friday.
In their latest game, the Alcorn State Braves met Murray State and suffered a defeat with a final score of 94-57. The Braves accumulated 26 personal fouls, while Murray State had 19. From beyond the arc, Alcorn converted 12 of 38 attempts. Murray State managed to shoot 60.6% from the free-throw line, hitting 20 of 33 attempts. On the boards, Murray State secured 45 rebounds (18 offensive, 27 defensive) but did not record any blocks. They also assisted 21 times and achieved 9 steals throughout the matchup. Defensively, Alcorn State allowed opponents to shoot at 47.0% from the field, with Murray State hitting 31 of their 66 shots. Alcorn State registered 10 assists, forced 13 turnovers, and had 6 steals. On the rebounding front, they gathered 30 boards, with 12 offensive rebounds. At the free-throw line, Alcorn managed to convert 13 of 21 attempts for a success rate of 61.9%. The Braves concluded the game with a field goal percentage of 31.7% (19 of 60) and made 6 of their 21 three-point attempts.
Braylhan Thomas was a notable contributor in this game, finishing with 15 points on 4 of 10 shooting over 20 minutes on the court. He recorded no rebounds but ended with a 40.0% shooting percentage from the field.
The Alcorn State Braves enter this matchup with a 0-3 record for the season. They average 66.0 points per game (318th in Division 1) while shooting 38.4% from the field. The Braves’ three-point shooting percentage stands at 33.8% (25 of 74), and they hit 59.7% from the charity stripe. As a collective, Alcorn State secures 31.0 rebounds per game and has accumulated 43 assists this season, ranking 220th nationally in assists. They experience an average of 19.3 turnovers per game and commit 26.0 fouls per contest.
Defensively, the Braves force 11.3 turnovers per game and collect 20.3 fouls. They rank 338th in the nation for assists allowed, having given up 61 so far this season. The defense permits opponents to shoot 53.6% (98 of 183) and surrenders an average of 40.3 rebounds per game. Alcorn State allows a three-point shooting percentage of 32.4% and ranks 360th in Division 1 for points allowed per game (95.7).
The last outing for the Tarleton State Texans ended in a victory, edging past Texas at Dallas with a score of 76-57. On the rebounding front, the Texans allowed Texas at Dallas to gather 37 total rebounds (15 offensive). They shot 26.8% from beyond the arc, making 11 of 41 attempts, and finished 6 of 10 (60.0%) from the free-throw line. Texas at Dallas capitalized on 20 of 76 attempts from the field, shooting 26.3% overall. The Texans ended the match shooting 41.4% (24 of 58). Regarding three-pointers, Tarleton made 5 of 16 attempts (31.3%) and achieved a 67.6% success rate from the free-throw line. Texas at Dallas incurred 23 personal fouls, resulting in 34 charity stripe attempts for the Texans. They turned the ball over 12 times, snatching 7 steals during the game, and secured 42 total rebounds (27 defensive, 15 offensive).
Brett Freeman was a standout player for the Texans, scoring 21 points on 7 of 14 shooting, achieving a field goal percentage of 50.0%. He recorded 1 rebound and 2 assists in 22 minutes of action.
Tarleton State holds a 2-1 win-loss record this season. Offensively, the Texans are shooting 48.6% from the field, ranking 102nd nationally. They have recorded 252 points for the season, averaging 84.0 per game while grabbing 42.7 rebounds per game. Their assist average is at 15.7 (162nd in Division 1), and they commit 14.7 turnovers per game. The Texans average 20.7 personal fouls per game and convert 67.4% of their free-throw attempts.
On the defensive end, Tarleton State allows 28.6% on three-point shots (30 of 105) and gives up 76.6% from the free-throw line. They surrender 15.0 assists and 39.0 rebounds per game, ranking them 271st and 294th in Division 1, respectively. The Texans rank 181st for points allowed per game, giving up an average of 71.0 points. They force 15.0 turnovers per game and restrict opponents to 32.1% shooting from the field (16th in college basketball).
Who will come out on top in tonight’s NCAA clash against the spread?
Prediction: Choose Alcorn State
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