Grambling Faces Alabama State in Rematch Amidst Road Struggles
MONTGOMERY, Alabama – The Grambling Tigers (12-18, 6-11 SWAC) will attempt to break a four-game road losing streak when they face the Alabama State Hornets (10-20, 7-10 SWAC) on Thursday evening at Dunn-Oliver Acadome. The game is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. EST and will be broadcast on SWAC TV.
Recent Matchup
This marks the second conference matchup between the two teams this season. Grambling secured a 57-47 victory in their previous encounter on February 7th. In that game, Roderick Coffee III led the Tigers with 24 points, while Micah Simpsom paced the Hornets with 15 points. Gazette Extra, AP News
Team Performance
Alabama State has a 5-3 record at home this season. The Hornets are currently fifth in the SWAC in assists per game, averaging 12.4, led by Micah Simpsom who averages 3.6 assists per game. Gazette Extra
Grambling ranks ninth in the SWAC with 21.3 defensive rebounds per game, with Roderick Coffee III leading the team with an average of 3.5 defensive rebounds. Gazette Extra
Statistical Overview
Alabama State scores an average of 73.8 points per game, 2.8 more than the 71.0 points Grambling allows. Grambling shoots 43.4% from the field, slightly below the 45.3% shooting average of Alabama State’s opponents. Gazette Extra
Key Players
For Alabama State, Micah Simpsom is a key player, shooting 33.8% from beyond the arc with 2.3 made three-pointers per game, averaging 13.8 points and 3.6 assists. Tyler Byrd has averaged 10.2 points over the last 10 games. Gazette Extra
For Grambling, Derrius Ward averages 1.6 made three-pointers per game, scoring 10.7 points while shooting 32.6% from beyond the arc. Jamil Muttilib is shooting 42.7% and averaging 12.8 points over the past 10 games. Gazette Extra
Recent Form
Over the last 10 games, Alabama State is 4-6, averaging 70.6 points, 33.4 rebounds, 12.1 assists, 7.4 steals, and 3.6 blocks per game, while shooting 41.0% from the field. Grambling is 2-8 over their last 10 games, averaging 67.0 points, 31.5 rebounds, 11.3 assists, 7.1 steals, and 2.8 blocks per game, shooting 40.5% from the field. Gazette Extra