Halftime Report
Alabama State needs a win to get to even, but right now it’s anybody’s game. They have jumped out to a quick 29-25 lead against Alabama A&M.
Alabama State came into the match with some extra motivation after the loss they were dealt the last time these two teams faced off. We’ll see if they’re able to flip the script or if it’ll just be more of the same.
Who’s Playing
Alabama A&M Bulldogs @ Alabama State Hornets
Current Records: Alabama A&M 3-14, Alabama State 8-9
How To Watch
What to Know
Alabama State has enjoyed a two-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. The Alabama State Hornets and the Alabama A&M Bulldogs will face off in a SWAC battle at 7:30 p.m. ET on Monday at Mitchell Center. Alabama A&M took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Alabama State, who comes in off a win.
After a 92-76 finish the last time they played, Alabama State and Alcorn State decided to play a little more cautiously this time around. The Hornets had just enough and edged the Braves out 55-53.
Meanwhile, the Bulldogs couldn’t handle the Tigers on Saturday and fell 75-67. Alabama A&M has now taken an ‘L’ in back-to-back games.
The Hornets have been performing well recently as they’ve won four of their last five matches, which provided a massive bump to their 8-9 record this season. As for the Bulldogs, their loss was their fourth straight at home, which bumped their record down to 3-14.
Alabama State is hoping to beat the odds on Monday, as the experts think they’re headed for a loss.
Alabama State came up short against Alabama A&M in their previous meeting back in February of 2023, falling 55-50. Can Alabama State avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We’ll find out soon enough.
Odds
Alabama State is a solid 5.5-point favorite against Alabama A&M, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Hornets as a 6-point favorite.
The over/under is set at 140 points.
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Series History
Alabama State has won 7 out of their last 10 games against Alabama A&M.
- Feb 25, 2023 – Alabama A&M 55 vs. Alabama State 50
- Jan 16, 2023 – Alabama State 69 vs. Alabama A&M 61
- Feb 26, 2022 – Alabama A&M 80 vs. Alabama State 65
- Jan 15, 2022 – Alabama State 59 vs. Alabama A&M 55
- Feb 13, 2021 – Alabama State 72 vs. Alabama A&M 58
- Jan 16, 2021 – Alabama A&M 70 vs. Alabama State 63
- Feb 15, 2020 – Alabama State 61 vs. Alabama A&M 58
- Jan 18, 2020 – Alabama State 65 vs. Alabama A&M 56
- Feb 16, 2019 – Alabama State 68 vs. Alabama A&M 62
- Jan 19, 2019 – Alabama State 72 vs. Alabama A&M 54
