Alabama A&M Hosts Alabama State in SWAC Matchup

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama – The Alabama A&M Bulldogs will host the Alabama State Hornets in a Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) basketball game on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 5 p.m. EST.

Bulldogs’ Home Advantage

Alabama A&M boasts a strong home record of 11-3 this season. The Bulldogs are 16-12 overall and 9-6 in SWAC play.

Hornets’ Performance

Alabama State enters the game with a 9-19 overall record and a 6-9 record in the SWAC. The Hornets have struggled on the road, giving up an average of 77.6 points to opponents while being outscored by 4.0 points per game.

Key Players

For Alabama A&M, Koron Davis recently scored 28 points in an 85-76 loss to Bethune-Cookman. Kintavious Dozier leads the Bulldogs in scoring, averaging 15.3 points per game, while Davis has averaged 16.5 points over the last 10 games.

Jerquarius Stanback is a key player for Alabama State, averaging 8.4 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 1.9 blocks per game. Micah Simpson has been a threat from beyond the arc, making 2.2 three-pointers per game over the last 10 contests.

Recent Matchup

Alabama A&M won the previous meeting between the two teams, 73-69, on January 19. Sami Pissis led the Bulldogs with 22 points, and Stanback led the Hornets with 20 points.

Team Statistics

Alabama A&M is shooting 43.2% from the field this season, while Alabama State allows opponents to shoot 45.2%. Conversely, Alabama State shoots 41.7% from the field, slightly below the 43.6% average of Alabama A&M’s opponents.

Last 10 Games

Over their last 10 games, the Bulldogs are 6-4, averaging 71.5 points, 28.7 rebounds, 10.8 assists, 5.6 steals, and 3.0 blocks per game, shooting 45.0% from the field. The Hornets are 4-6 in their last 10, averaging 71.2 points, 33.5 rebounds, 11.7 assists, 8.0 steals, and 3.3 blocks per game, shooting 40.2% from the field.