- Matchup: Southern Jaguars vs Alcorn State Braves
- Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
- Venue: Davey L. Whitney Complex, Lorman, MS
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Southern Jaguars (8-12) will face the Alcorn State Braves (3-16) at the Davey L. Whitney Complex this Saturday.
In their previous game, the Southern Jaguars triumphed over MVSU, finishing at 80-69. They achieved a shooting percentage of 50.9% with 27 successful field goals out of 53 attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 2 out of 12. At the free-throw line, Southern converted 24 of 29 attempts, yielding an impressive 82.8% success rate. Rebounding was key, with 33 boards collected (9 offensive), alongside 13 assists, 13 forced turnovers, and 8 steals. Defensively, they allowed MVSU to shoot 44.4% from the field on 28 of 63 attempts. MVSU managed 12 assists and 5 steals while grabbing 30 rebounds (8 offensive and 22 defensive), but failed to block any shots. From the free-throw line, they shot at 62.5%, successfully making 5 out of 8 attempts and struggled from three-point range, hitting 8 of 24 shots. The Jaguars finished with a total of 11 fouls, while MVSU committed 22.
Michael Jacobs played a pivotal role, with 22 points, achieving a 46.2% shooting rate, and contributing 7 assists in 36 minutes along with 4 rebounds.
The Jaguars enter this matchup with an 8-12 record for the season. They average 12.9 turnovers per game and commit 19.3 personal fouls. Southern averages 36.2 rebounds and has recorded 286 assists this season, ranking 213th in D-1 for assists. They are shooting 33.7% from three-point range (138 of 410) and 69.2% from the free-throw line. The Jaguars score an average of 80.5 points per game, placing them 97th in Division I, and shooting 45.3% overall from the field.
On the defensive end, the Jaguars force 15.9 turnovers per game while garnering 19.1 fouls. Opponents shoot 34.0% from three-point range, with Southern ranked 311th in points allowed per game at 79.0. Their defense allows a field goal percentage of 44.9% (525 out of 1,169) and they give up 36.6 rebounds per game while ranking 199th in assists allowed with a total of 284 this season.
Meanwhile, the Alcorn State Braves suffered a setback in their last match, losing 82-73 to Bethune-Cookman. The Braves gathered 23 defensive rebounds and 8 offensive boards for a total of 31. They had 9 turnovers but captured 8 steals during the game. Bethune-Cookman committed 12 fouls, leading to 12 free-throw attempts for the Braves, who converted 8 for a success rate of 66.7%. From the three-point line, Alcorn State nailed 7 out of 19 shots (36.8%). Overall, they shot 29 of 67 from the field, achieving a 43.3% shooting percentage. The Braves allowed Bethune-Cookman to hit 30 of their 55 shots, translating to 54.5%. They struggled from beyond the arc, making only 4 of 16 attempts (25.0%) and finished at the free-throw line with 18 out of 26 (69.2%). Alcorn State allowed Bethune-Cookman to accumulate 34 total rebounds (6 offensive).
Shane Lancaster was a standout for the Braves, scoring 16 points in 35 minutes with 3 assists. He shot 6 of 15, achieving a field goal percentage of 40.0% and secured 7 rebounds.
Alcorn State holds a 3-16 win-loss record this season. They average 18.3 personal fouls and convert 68.3% from the charity stripe. Their assist rate stands at 11.4 per game (341st in D-1) while turning the ball over 15.1 times per game. The Braves have totaled 1,258 points this season (66.2 per game) and average 30.5 rebounds per game. Offensively, they have a shooting percentage of 41.4%, ranking 335th in Division I.
The Braves’ defense allows 35.3% shooting from three-point range (147 out of 416), with opponents converting 73.8% of their free throws. They concede 16.3 assists and 37.7 rebounds per game, ranking 335th and 329th in those categories. Moreover, Alcorn State is 356th nationally in points allowed per game, surrendering 85.4. They force opponents into 12.7 turnovers each game while allowing a shooting percentage of 51.3% from the floor (364th in D-1).
Which team will clinch victory in tonight’s NCAA matchup?
Prediction: Bet on Southern
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